Mariah Carey is ‘Empire’ bound.

As reported, the singer leads the list of major names guest starring on the upcoming third season of the FOX music drama.

The seasoned diva will play Kitty, a singer who comes to the Lyon-led label to duet with Jamal (played by Jussie Smollett).

In a new interview, the actor dished on what it was like working with Carey – who he says was very hands on.

Hear what he has to say below…

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In 1915, the release of the deeply racist and violent ‘Birth of a Nation’ precipitated a rise in physical attacks against African-Americans and support for the murderous Ku Klux Klan.

On October 6th 2016, Fox Searchlight Pictures seeks to cast the movie’s evils into cinematic darkness with the release of ‘The Birth of a Nation’, a movie depicting the tale of a slave uprising led by Nat Turner.

Alas, historic allegations made against its star and producer threatened to derail the movie’s run at the box office.

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Pam Healey‘s ‘Basketball Wives LA’ has pulled itself out of the ratings swamp it found itself in at the start of its latest season.

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John Legend is readying the release of a new TV based on the horrific tale of the Black Wall Street.

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Like a fine wine, Halle Berry only gets better (and more sought after) with time.

The actress, who recently celebrated her 50th birthday, stars in chilling new thriller ‘Kidnap’ – due in theaters later this year.

As the title entails, the flick tells the tale of a mother who stops at nothing to recover her kidnapped son.

Co-starring Robert Walker Branchaud and Dana Gourrier, the first trailer for the movie has been unleashed.

Check it out below…

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Zendaya‘s ties to Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ has been slammed by critics who learned that she is to play the project’s leading lady Mary-Jane Watson.

Why they’re against it?

Her race.

Details below…

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The latest chapter of Tyra Banks’ career has welcomed a traditional twist to its tale.

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‘Hidden Figures’, the movie which tells the groundbreaking tale of the African-American women behind NASA’s Space Race glory, has welcomed Pharrell Williams to its family.

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NBC are on a roll with their revivals of popular musical productions.

Next up is ‘Hairspray Live!’ – which hits the network on December 7th and stars Jennifer Hudson and Ariana Grande. Newcomer Maddie Baillio will take on the iconic role of Tracy Turnblad. 

The special follows recently broadcast blockbusters ‘The Wiz,’ ‘Peter Pan,’ and ‘The Sound of Music.’ [Rival station FOX also helped re-ignite the remake trend with their take on ‘Grease’.]

There may be three months to go before ‘Hairspray’ arrives on the box. Yet, NBC are firing up the promotional machine earlier with a first look teaser.

Check it out below…

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November 2016 will bring with it Bravo’s highest-rated ‘Housewives’ offering, ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

Fortunately, videos pulled from its “set” and thrown onto social media now mean that its viewers no longer have to wait until the show airs to discover what the ‘Wives’ are up to.

Waiting below is one of those teasers.

Hit the play button to reunite with Phaedra, Kandi and company after the leap…

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Fans of ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett may know him best as the show’s feisty singing sensation Jamal, but they may not know that before the show the singer/songwriter/actor was already part of an “empire” – the Smollett family.

Full of singers, actors, and more, the entertainment family – first brought to the Hollywood spotlight by sister Jurnee – is now showing off yet another of their many talents:  cooking.  Led by the family chef, Jake, the siblings – Jussie, Jurnee, Jocqui, Jojo, and Jazz – are inviting viewers into their homes to get a peek at how they throw down in the kitchen.

Premiering today [August 20] at 12:30p/11:30c, hop below for your first peek at what the six siblings are searing, sizzling, and serving:

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature built to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today we step back in time and arrive in 1993, the year in which the TV show ‘Diagnosis Murder’ first made its way to the world.

The comedic medical crime drama about a world renowned doctor (portrayed by Dick Van Dyke) who, with the help of his son (a detective) and his team of medical experts, solve deadly crimes.

It took 178 well-received episodes spread out over eight seasons to complete its story much to the surprise of TV insiders who expected it to receive its marching orders after its first season struggled to secure major ratings.

How it overcame its brief yet undeniably problematic numbers issue?

Storylines fronted by Dyke and the African-American actresses Victoria Rowell and Delores Hall whose performances went a long way to turn the series into a staple in many a 90s TV lovers entertainment diet.

Watch below…

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