Netflix is gearing up to uncage the fifth season of its mega-smash ‘Orange Is The New Black’ onJune 9th.

Ahead of the dramedy’s eagerly anticipated return, the video-on-demand service have released a first look trailer showcasing what fans can expect from the ladies of Litchfield Prison on their latest outing.

Check it out below. Taylor Schilling, Uzo Aduba, and Laverne Cox star.

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The year of Lady Gaga is well underway.

After slaying the Super Bowl Halftime Show just days ago the singer/songwriter has seen her name atop headlines across the world for a resurgence of sorts – critically and commercially.  Now, keen to continue riding the wave, the ‘Bad Romance’ beauty – known for her costuming, makeup, and eccentricities – will be taking her fashion and diva expertise to season 9 of RuPaul‘s popular LOGO drag competition ‘Drag Race.’

Needless to say, fans of the show are in absolute hysteria at the news.  See the exciting teaser inside:

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Just when you thought Lady Gaga fans didn’t have enough reason to rejoice reports indicate Mother Monster has given her faithful followers yet another reason to put their paws up!

Earlier today we reported preliminary figures that indicated the game itself (Patriots v. Falcons) had amassed a whopping 113 million viewers (across all formats) over its historic course.  Those figures, however, did not include the then unknown spike or decline in viewership during the halftime show.  In fact, it wasn’t until Madonna’s epic touchdown of a halftime show in 2012 that the viewership during the halftime show saw increase.

Well, if the final ratings reports are to be believed, it looks like Gaga has kept that new tradition alive in a big way.  Tuck in to see how many tuned in to see her crank out hits ‘Just Dance,’ ‘Telephone,’ and more:

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With aerial acrobatics and vocal displays that seemed to fly just as high, fresh reports now reveal that Lady Gaga‘s kick ass Super Bowl halftime showing wasn’t the only thing that soared last night.  That’s right, preliminary figures are indicating viewership did as well!

Placing her and the Patriots v. Falcons among the “most watched ever,” tuck in below to see just how many people were glued to their screens when Gaga belted ‘Bad Romance’ and the Pats delivered a stunning, historic upset:

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Tyson Beckford has admitted to pulling a gun out a dubious looking man who attempted to serve him with legal papers.

Full story below…

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Though her short life was stained with pain hidden from her fans, Aaliyah‘s legacy is one which inspires joy in any familiar with the work in music and movies.

Today, in honour of her said work, we dedicate today’s Retro Rewind to her performance in the action-crime thriller ‘Romeo Must Die.’

Grossing $91 million at the box office, the project stood as the star’s big screen endeavour and saw her join Jet Li to tell a story loosely based on the Italian tale ‘Romeo & Juliet.’

Ready to take a journey to the past?

Meet us in the year 2000, below…

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With production on Marvel‘s ‘Black Panther‘ underway, the pressure is on its actors to deliver performances which will set Hollywood alight when it premieres on February 16th 2018.

Like his cast-mates, Michael B. Jordan has taken this task earnestly and has taken to Instagram to reveal that he’s working on his physique just as hard as he is on his important role in the action release.

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Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a titillating third season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor. Last season brought with it a countless list of shocking twists and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more. 

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re all sorts of hooked hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 12 of season 3 – titled ‘Go Cry Somewhere Else’ below…

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‘Scandal’ is back!

Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many an explosive twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 3, titled ‘Fates Worse Than Death,’ below…

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Nas‘ life story is heading to BET…by way of a series.

Full story below…

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‘The Best Man Holiday’ creator Malcolm D. Lee has another smash on his hand.

Its name? ‘Girls Trip’, the hilarious new movie starring Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, Regina Hall and Tiffany Haddish.

Set for takeoff on July 21st, the movie follows the ladies’ characters make their way towards a wild vacation filled with fun, frolics and spicy antics.

Where they’re heading?

The Essence Festival.

Peep its teaser below…

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Rihanna‘s clearly been bitten by the acting bug.

The Grammy-winning diva, who is set to share the big screen with seasoned actresses Sandra Bullock, Anne Hathaway and Cate Blanchett in the ‘Ocean’s 11’ remake titled ‘Ocean’s 8,’ is also tackling the small screen in a remake of another prized film:  ‘Psycho.’ 

Taking on the famous Janet Leigh role of “Marion Crane,” Riri has taken to the A&E drama ‘Bates Motel’ to show off her acting chops.  Curious to see how she fared?

It all awaits inside:

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