The first wave of ‘America‘s Next Top Model’ came to an end after 22 cycles last year.

Fortunately, it wasn’t long before the concept was picked by Viacom’s VH1 who are to revive the series with a new judging panel.

Why this spells good news for Rita Ora?

She’s “reportedly” been handpicked to step into Tyra Banks‘ role!

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Jackie Christie, Brandi Maxiell and Malaysia Pargo front the latest season of VH1’s ‘Basketball Wives LA‘, returning to VH1 to jump into more lowbrow action for its fifth season.

How the show’s leading ladies celebrated the July 17th arrival of the series’ new spin in the TV machine? By unlocking its trailer.

Watch below…

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The California-based Hip-Hop act Jack and Jack have learned that messages one of its members published about African-Americans have revived themselves to haunt him.

Bad news below…

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‘How To Get Away With Murder‘s third season is on its way to the world this Fall!

Details on its premiere date below…

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Selena isn’t the only entertainer is to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

For, John Legend and Tyra Banks are also in that exclusive number.

Fantastic news below…

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‘Lemonade’ didn’t exactly have the sweetest taste to stylist/fashion designer Rachel Roy after rumors began swirling she was the center of Beyonce‘s assertion an extramarital affair had taken place during her marriage to rap mogul Jay Z.

In fact, after a vicious Twitter attack that trickled down to her children, the 42-year-old – unaffectionately christened ‘Becky’ by Beyonce fans – took to Twitter to denounce the ‘bullying’ by stating:

Now, two months after the story has cooled, Roy’s ex-husband Damon Dash, who is also Jay Z’s former business partner, took to Access Hollywood to give his two cents on the situation and also dish on his appearance on BET’s hot new series ‘Music Moguls.’

Find out how he feels below:

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BET continue to break new ground with original programming.

Their latest offering is a biopic on trail-blazing R&B pioneers New Edition.

Set to air in 2017, the three-part series chronicles the rise and career explosion of the ‘Candy Girl’ crooners. It’ll also touch of the dramas – some known, some not – which occurred behind the scenes.

‘Empire’ star Bryshere Y. Gray has been cast as Michael Bivins; Elijah Kelley takes on the role of Ricky Bell; Grammy nominee Luke James will play Johnny Gill; Algee Smith is Ralph Tresvant; Keith Powers is Ronnie Devoe, and Woody McClain plays Bobby Brown.

Watch the trailer for the Chris Robinson directed project after the jump…

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The cult classic ‘Showgirls’ undoubtedly stands as the highlight of Elisabeth Berkley‘s career.

Panned following its release, the movie’s storyline, though questionable, saw it soar on a video rental front and become one of the highest-earning releases to be launched by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer.

Knew all of the above?

If so, we’re sure you’ll be interested to learn that one of the actresses hoping to bag the role Elisabeth soared in was…Jennifer Lopez.

A never-before-heard story from the triple threat during her time with ‘The Hollywood Reporter‘ below…

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The political commentator Sunny Hostin is undoubtedly one of the strongest additions to ABC’s hit series ‘The View’, stepping in following the departure of Rosie Perez.

Unfortunately for ‘Real Housewives of New York’ player Bethenny Frankel said strength almost saw her find herself in hot water when she came face to face when she made the serious mistake of berating Hostin’s son.

Hit the 6.27 mark to find out what happened when the neighbours almost came to blows on a New York beach below…

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Robert Ri’Chard has found a friend in TV One.

That’s right, after watching him do his part to support the ‘Chocolate City‘ movie empire, the platform has called on him to star alongside Malik Yoba in the movie ‘Bad Dad Rehab.’

Details below…

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The ghosts of Iggy Azalea‘s past continue to affect the way in which she is treated by her detractors.

For, even after apologising for publishing several homophobic and racist tweets before her ascent to fame, the rapper finds herself unable to shake talk that it was her race and not her lyrical ability which lies at the heart of her short-lived chart success.

She was reminded me of this recently.

Watch what happens when she comes face to face with a “fan” keen to “thank” her for what she has done for Hip-Hop music below…

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If you were NOT moved by Jesse Williams AWESOME speech at the #BETAwards, YOU are part of the PROBLEM!’ – Yolanda Adams

The tweeted quote above seemed to sum up the sentiment of many-a-viewer of the tonight’s BET Awards after ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star, Jesse Williams, took to the stage to accept the ‘Humanitarian of the Year’ award.

In what came as an unexpected, yet much needed address of the U.S.’s ongoing problems with racial tension, Williams sought to redirect attention from himself and lend a lens to the ever-present #BlackLivesMatter movement.  Stirring up some major ‘amens’ from the audience and social media alike, get into his jaw-dropping 5 minute speech below:

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