‘Creed’ dealt a dynamite blow to all box office projections this week.

The boxing flick, which continues the ‘Rocky’ legacy, capped off with a five-day domestic total of $42.6 million.

Impressive on a number of fronts, the figure is particularly noteworthy because it means the Michael B. Jordan film bests initial estimates ($35 million) by a considerable margin. What’s more, the sum sees the movie (which smartly co-stars Sylvester Stallone) become the most successful ‘Rocky’ movie launch of all-time – topping the $21 million debut of Stallone’s last stint as lead [2006’s ‘Rocky Balboa’].

With industry analysts predicting a $100 million eventual total for ‘Creed’ (which had a $35 million budget), its 29-year director Ryan Coogler and all involved have much to smile about.

That Grape Juice’s Megan Thomas caught up with Michael B. Jordan at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere. Watch above as he gushes about the role that’s set to blast his star into the stratosphere.

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Are you a lover of VH1‘s Monday night of ratchet?!

If so, mark those calendars because season 6 of ‘Love & Hip-Hop: New York’ explodes onto screens December 14th — and promises drama in earnest.

The latest run of the Mona Scott Young production welcomes rapper Remy Ma to the cast – as well a host of other new names. Fret not, because regulars such as Yandy Smith, Amina Buddafly, and Rich Dollaz are also back in the mix too.

Pouring fuel on the fire of excitement, VH1 have uncaged a five minute supertrailer.

What are you waiting for? Watch below!

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Brandy returns to the box on January 5th with new sitcom ‘Zoe Ever After.’

The ‘Moesha’ star once-again takes on a lead role and this time will tell the tale of Zoe Moon – a cosmetics mogul navigating through the challenges that comes with such a title, as well as being a mother and recent divorcee.

Ahead of its debut, BET aired a preview during last night’s ‘Soul Train Awards’ (which B-Rocka also performed on).

The short but sweet clip features the show’s theme song – which is sung by the Grammy winner herself.

Check it out below…

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When he isn’t making moves for the New York Giants he athlete Odell Beckham can be found bringing the laughs for ‘Lenovo‘ in a skit named ‘A Lesson in Fantasy Commish Leadership.’ 

There, the 23-year-old star is taught a thing or two about being a fantasy league commissioner at the prestigious Fantasy Online College and showcases his gift of the bilingual gab.

Confused?

Watch and learn below…

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‘Beasts of No Nation‘ player Idris Elba has stepped into the world of fashion with the help of the British clothing company ‘Superdry.’

The actor returned to his hometown of London to unleash his line of high-end menswear with the company at its international showroom recently where he posed for snaps with fans who had camped outside the spot to catch him in action before rubbing shoulders with pals who arrived to celebrate his foray into fashion.

Hot shots below…

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‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘s dramatic second season concluded on VH1 last week!

Upset? Don’t be. For, this Monday will deliver the first part of its reunion special which will see its cast reunite to discuss what went down during the groundbreaking season.

Ready to catch a little of what happened when the West Coast Reality TV royals came face to face for the first time since they finished shooting?

Watch below…

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As she continues to receive praise for a brilliant performance in the latest episode of the hit show ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ the actress Viola Davis supports the series with a number of must-see promotional appearances.

Her latest?

An interview with ‘Popcorn with Peter Travers’ which explored her career as it is today and the Emmy winning speech that rocked Hollywood.

Check it out!

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The Hollywood Reporter’s annual Actors Roundtable welcomed Will Smith and Samuel L. Jackson to its mix recently to discuss and promote their latest projects.

There, in the company of Mark Ruffalo and Michael Keaton, Smith bared all on the controversy surrounding his latest movie ‘Concussion’ and, in front of Jackson, revealed why he turned down the leading role in ‘Django Unchained’ in which the ‘Pulp Fiction’ player starred.

Watch below…

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Here comes trouble!

‘The Bad Girls Club’ spun into action for the fifteenth time this year and it’s set to be wilder than ever.

How wild? Find out by clicking the play button below to catch its very first teaser which introduces us to the club’s latest batch of badly behaved belles hoping to change their lives with the help of resident life coach Laura Baron.

Feistiness and family feuds below…

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Miles Brock (above) continues to make moves as the breakout star of ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘s second season after becoming the first African-American rapper to reveal to “come out of the closet” on national television.

His decision to do so has seen him dominate conversations in hair salons and barbershops across the country, relaunch his once ailing career as a musician and- quite interestingly- outshine the lover who convinced him to join the VH1 series.

Now that lover, Milan Christopher, has stepped forward to claim that Miles’ story is more fiction than it is factual.

Where he did it?

‘The Breakfast Club.’

Watch below..

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Mark those calendars because ‘Barbershop’ is back!

April 2016 will serve up the third instalment of the popular franchise, which now has a confirmed title of ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut.’ Check out the first official poster above, which also cements its release window.

Hip-Hop maven Nicki Minaj joins returning names such as Ice Cube, Cedric The Entertainer, and fellow femcee Eve as part of the cast.

The ‘Pink Print’ purveyor will play the sassy Draya – a stylist on the hair salon side of the shop. Ever theatrical, the rapper’s role forms part of a marked foray into the acting world – as  Minaj is also gearing up to star in an ABC sitcom.

As for Barbershop, all eyes will be on whether its third round, which is being produced by New Line, will significantly add to the box office total for the franchise (which, between its two released movies, has grossed $140 million worldwide).

UPDATE: Watch the first trailer below…

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‘Love & Hip Hop New York’ is on its way back to our screens and it’s set to be bigger, better and bolder than ever.

Why?

The arrival of the fun-loving firework that is Cardi B.

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