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Lifetime are revving up their their latest biopic. This time’s it’s the turn of iconic songstress Toni Braxton.

Aptly titled ‘Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart,’ the original made-for-TV movie now has an official debut date of Saturday, January 23 at 8pm ET/PT.

Newcomer Lex Scott Davis (‘The Exes’) has landed the role of the seven-time Grammy Award-winning R&B diva in the flick which follows the singer’s journey from her discovery by mega producers L.A. Reid and Babyface, to her battle with Lupus.

The two-hour movie, which is executive produced by Braxton, also chronicles how the songbird soared above her public divorce, while navigating her son’s autism and family struggles. It brings to life her well-selling memoir (also titled ‘Unbreak My Heart’), which hit retail last year.

To whet appetites, Lifetime have revealed a first look at the cast (above), as well as a closer sneak peek of Davis as Toni – which you can peep after the jump… (more…)

Ever flashy, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were always expected to name their newborn son something with…flare.

And the couple have not disappointed.

Find out what the brother to two-year North West has been named below…

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More details have emerged from the set of Rihanna‘s latest movie…and they’re pretty epic.

Good news below…

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NeNe Leakes‘ return to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ comes armed with an interview with a brand new interview on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live.’

There, before her return to ‘Atlanta’ airs the Reality TV star bared all on her life away from the ratings-rocking platform, her feelings towards it current ‘Wives’ and why she’s feuding with ‘The View‘s Raven-Symone.

A hilarious watch below…

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Circle January 5th on those calendars!

Brandy is heading back to the box, this time on BET with new sitcom ‘Zoe Ever After.’

The singer/actress plays cosmetics mogul (Zoe Moon), who is navigating through the challenges that comes with such a title, as well as being a single mother and recent divorcee.

Following her visit to the Wendy Williams Show this week, the star dropped off an exclusive clip from the show.

Watch below…
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Tyra Banks is making a beeline for the big screen again!

Details (and ‘America’s Next Top Model’ spoilers) below…

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Trey Songz hasn’t been rocking the charts of late. Still, undeterred, the Virginia native is instead flexing his acting muscles.

In an odd, yet interesting move, Trigga has joined forces with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and Codeblack Films for a new movie.

 Details below…

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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her husband the music mogul Kanye West have welcomed the arrival of their second child today.

News of their special delivery was announced today weeks after fans of the celebrity couple learned that he was expected to arrive on Christmas day.

A name is yet to be announced.

More below…

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Has Bravo extended the shooting schedule for ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘?

Hit the link below to find out what many of the hit show’s fans believe it has below…

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With its star-studded cast featuring the likes of Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, rapper Common, David Allen Grier, and ‘Orange is the New Black‘s Uzo Aduba, NBC’s highly anticipated live remake of the 70s classic ‘The Wiz’ whizzed right on by all of the competition to top Nielsen’s ratings last night.

Matching its critical acclaim with blockbuster numbers, the soulful musical – the third of NBC’s live remakes – has given the broadcast network its highest Thursday night ratings in 2 years!

Curious to know how many tuned in to watch Dorothy and her crew ease on down the road?  We thought you’d be. Ease on down under the jump and get the numbers:

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The must-see event of the holiday season may have wrapped up last night, but Twitter is still alight with positive reviews of the NBC live remake of the classic stageplay-turned-film ‘The Wiz.’

Led by Grammy winning superstars Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige, the show was highlighted by stunning stage props, high octane choreography, and, of course, must-hear revamps of some of the production’s memorable musical numbers.

The new ‘He’s The Wiz,’ ‘You Can’t Win,’ ‘No Bad News,’ and ‘Home’ renditions all earned thumbs up from critics and viewers last night, but if you missed any of the action (or simply want to relive the magic), it all awaits below:

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Ashanti may have forgotten she promised fans a new album by summer 2015, but what she is remembering to do is remind them to check her out on A&E’s original crime drama ‘Unforgettable.’

There, the Grammy-winning diva can be seen showing off her versatile pipes as a jazz singer whose boyfriend has found himself on the wrong side of the law.

Tuck in below to see her work her latest acting venture and even hear a snippet of her take on Frank Sinatra classic ‘You Make  Me Feel So Young’ :

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