‘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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As Janet Jackson‘s recent success reminded, the diva’s legacy is ‘Unbreakable.’

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt celebrated on Lip Sync Battle this week by performing Ms. Jackson’s iconic ‘Rhythm Nation.’

And while – in the spirit of the show – Levitt brought the LOL’s, he also brought his A-game with the choreography, ensemble, and all-round swag.

Having gone to battle with fellow thespian Anthony Mackie, it’s clear that the star’s Janet tribute nabbed him the win.

Watch below…in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…

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Two of Hollywood’s hottest names, Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson, have teamed up for brand new comedy.

Titled ‘Central Intelligence,’ the the movie follows a one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Johnson), coming home for his high school reunion. Claiming to be on a top-secret case, he enlists the help of the former “big man on campus” (Hart), now an accountant who misses his glory days.

Due in US theaters on June 17th next year, the first trailer has been unleashed. Check it out after the jump…

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The hit TV show ‘Scandal’ has been accused of romanticising abortions.

How and why?

Spoilers and major criticism below…

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Tyra Banks is calling time on her latest talk-show run…just months after its launch.

The supermodel turned super-mogul today announced her departure from the FABLife – the new FOX daytime series she anchored alongside Chrissy Teigen, Joe Zee, Lauren Makk and YouTube star Leah Ashley.

Details below…

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The erotic novel ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ welcomed its film adaptation earlier this year via Universal Pictures and pulled in $570.5 million at the Box office.

Today, the comedian Marlon Wayans has released the trailer for his slapstick parody of the movie. Its name? ‘Fifty Shades of Black‘ which hits theatres on January 29th 2016.

Who he’s pulled along to help him complete his latest comic creation? Jane Seymour, Mike Epps and Affion Crockett.

Hilarity and played out stereotypes after the leap…

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Michael B. Jordan‘s promotional train stopped at Men’s Fitness this month.

Why? The actor is the star of the movie ‘Creed’ which follows the story of the son of Rocky character Apollo Creed. Jordan is currently gearing up for the movie’s November 25th release alongside his co-stars Phylicia Rashad (‘The Cosby Show’) and Mr. Rocky himself Sylvester Stallone.

More below…

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For some artists brand diversification only serves as a means to a profitable end.

For others, like say the singer Patti LaBelle, it gives them the opportunity to share more of who they are through services and products targeted at the lifestyles of fans who have already purchased their material.

Today, LaBelle’s authentic foray into food has seen her prove that magic happens when the right persons takes a risk and presents the right product to the world.

Full story below…

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‘Straight Outta Compton’ is going straight into the history books after adding yet another shining achievement to its already long list of nods.  As fans know, the movie – released in August 2015 – set a number of records its first weekend including:

• Highest opening weekend for a musical biopic ($60 million)
• Highest August opening weekend for an R-rated film

Fast forward three months and $200 million later, the NWA biographical film now boasts two new records:  highest grossing musical biopic of all time and highest grossing film by a black director (F. Gary Gray).  But, while the legendary rap group may be lifting a glass to celebrate the accomplishments, there’s one who isn’t exactly thrilled at the news:  their former manager Jerry Heller…

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Fresh information has surfaced from the drawing board use to sketch plans for a Tupac biopic.

Hit the link below to learn all about it…

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Much to the dismay of its supporters the movie ‘Chocolate City‘ received a sour reception when it tanked at the box office earlier this year.

Indeed, after generating just over $200,000 the movie was considered a “flop” by fans when it tried its best to turn moviegoers on in the March of this year.

However, all isn’t lost. For, ‘America’s Next Top Model‘ star Keith Carlos has announced that he has been enlisted to ensure its sequel fares much better.

How he did it?

Via a NSFW selfie below…

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Photo courtesy:  People

Excitement is brimming for the holiday event of the season – NBC’s star-studded live rework of the legendary ‘The Wiz.’

Starring Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, rapper Common, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba, and more, the 3 hour special is blasting onto televisions

But, before you can see if the reimagined, 2015 adaptation does justice to its Diana Ross/Michael Jackson-led 70’s counterparts, check out the trailer and hot photos from the forthcoming flick below:

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