The Hollywood Reporter celebrates TV divadom on its latest cover.

‘Scandal’ star Kerry Washington sits frontline centre amidst a who’s who of the small screen.

Joining her as part of the slaying seven are Jennifer Lopez [‘Shades Of Blue’], Regina King [‘American Crime’], Sarah Paulson [‘American Horror Story’], Constance Zimmer [‘UnREAL’], Kirsten Dunst [‘Fargo’], and Julianna Margulies [‘The Good Wife’].

The feature celebrates actresses who are leading the charge in the realm of drama.

On newsstands now, peep more pics below…

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Anticipation for Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ movie swells with every passing day.

Now, following the character’s arrival in ‘Captain America: Civil War‘, movie lovers have searched far and wide for more on his backstory.

Find out how this is to thank for the good news Marvel is celebrating this week below…

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After years of diluted diversity, network television is beginning to embrace talent of all hues in a major way.

Following a slew of primetime pick-ups for the 2016/2017 TV season, FOX have unveiled their latest title ‘Shots Fired’ – starring Sanaa Lathan.

The “event series” centres on the aftermath of racially charged shootings in a small Southern town.

Putting a fresh twist on the race/gun violence debate, ‘Fired’ sees an African-American police officer kill an unarmed white college student, causing social chaos. Before the town has a chance to grapple with this tragedy, the neglected murder of an African-American teen is brought to light, re-opening wounds that threaten to tear the town apart.

Watch the powerful trailer below…

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HISTORY’s ‘Roots’ reboot received a Presidential endorsement yesterday when it was screened at the White House.

Fronted by Anika Noni Rose, the miniseries stars the rapper T.I., Anna Pacquin, Laurence Fishburne, Mekhi Phifer and the British actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers, all of whom signed up to tell the true story after it was first told in 1978.

More below…

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Kelly Rowland‘s BET series ‘Chasing Destiny’ reaches a major milestone tonight!

After putting the hopefuls through their paces and whittling down the candidates to ten, this evening’s episode sees the singer and partner Frank Gatson reveal who’ll make their girl group.

The stakes are incredibly high, with a record contract from Epic Records on the table.

Ahead of the hit show’s airing at 10pm ET, peep an EXCLUSIVE preview after the jump…

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After many a murmur, it has been confirmed. ‘Scandal’ season 6 has officially been slashed to 16 episodes.

Full story below…

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‘Prison Break’ is back.

The smash hit FOX production has been off-air for seven years yet remained popular thanks to its cult-like popularity (and Netflix).

Much to the joy of viewers, it was confirmed last year that FOX had commissioned another season of the Wentworth Miller led show. Officially billed as a “special event” block of episodes, it functions as the show’s fifth instalment.

Secrecy had encased the new plot, yet all of that changed today when an official trailer was unleashed.

With Michael (Miller) once again behind bars in Morocco, can his clan (led by brother Phillip) get him out?

After watching the preview below, we know we’ll be watching to find out. Will you?

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Filmmaker Lee Daniels continues to build his television ‘Empire.’

As the creator of the hit FOX show, he has this week unveiled his latest offering ‘STAR.’

Again rooted in the realm of music, the series (which stars Queen Latifah) is set in Atlanta and tells the tale of three talented singers who are desperate for a new start. With ambitions of stardom, the show follows the ladies as they navigate the cut-throat music business on their road to success.

Watch the first look trailer below. Lenny Kravitz and Benjamin Bratt also star.

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Despite being the victor of many-a-social media battle over her short, but storied career, Azealia Banks met her match when she crossed paths with the unlikeliest of opponents:  14-year-old Disney star Skai Jackson.

Jackson, best known for her infamous “sitting” meme, politely sat and shat all over Banks via Twitter – a bout that’s now gone down in infamy for the self-proclaimed “Yung Rapunxel.”

Now, a day after the rapstress tried to rekindle the beef by labeling the young actress as a “c**n in training,” Jackson’s interview with ‘Teen Vogue’ has surfaced and gets her take on the now epic Twitter feud.

Tuck in below to read the Disney darling’s statements:

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Mariah Carey is making a beeline for E!

The diva supreme draws the curtain back on her lavish world in her aptly titled docu-series ‘Mariah’s World.’

Set to premiere this summer, the show follows the 46-year-old as she treks the globe on her ‘Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour’, preps for marriage to billionaire fiance James Packer, and juggles motherhood with music.

Today saw the first trailer unveiled at the NBC Cable Upfronts in New York City.

Watch after the jump….

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‘Captain America: Civil War’s Box office run is showing no signs of letting up.

Details on the movie’s new epic facts and figures after the jump…

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Fans looking for baby news from ‘Dammn Baby’ singer Janet Jackson were elated to get an update from the singer’s famous brother Jermaine recently.

As fans know, the Grammy winner, who celebrates her 50th birthday today, announced the postponement of her critically acclaimed ‘Unbreakable’ World Tour to focus on family planning and the birth of her first child.  Now, some weeks later, our friends at extra caught up with her older Jackson sibling to dish on her health, outlook, and so much more.

Get into it below:

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