Chris Rock has been flexing his funny-bone for almost 30 years and looks set to continue on the grandest stage of them all – the Oscars!

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FOX seem keen to be at the forefront of Urban’s return to the small screen.

Following their success with ‘Empire,’ the network commissioned ‘Rosewood’ starring Morris Chestnut and are now, per new reports, developing a TV series built around blockbuster smash ‘Think Like A Man.’

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“Are you the only gay men on ‘Love & Hip-Hop?”

Wendy Williams has made a career out of not holding back. So, it’s little surprise that the former shock-jock went “there” when chatting to Milan Christopher and Miles Brock from ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood’ today.

The openly gay rappers, who are also a couple, stopped by to chat to the daytime maven about their decision to walk in their truth.

Naturally, conversation expanded to the broader topic of homosexuality in Hip-Hop – and the articulate pair didn’t shy away from sharing their two-cents.

Beyond re-affirming that there’s a lot folk don’t see behind the scenes in the music business, they interestingly seemed to take a thinly-veiled jab at Frank Ocean for his one-foot in/one-foot out approach to “coming out.”

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In life Michael Jackson boasted one of the most captivating success narratives in entertainment history. Hence, it’s little wonder why – six years on from his sudden death – the King of Pop still remains a fascinating figure in the media arena.

It’s clearly a stance Warner Bros co-sign, for the studio is currently working on a unique TV series about MJ’s final days.

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Is ‘Empire’ losing its pulling power?

Unfortunately, if viewing figures from its latest episode are anything to go by, this may be the case.

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Forget Fridays, it appears all the action takes place Thursday nights on ABC.

Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for an action-packed second season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor. Last season the group become involved in a twisted murder plot and this plays out the aftermath – which boasts even more roller-coasters.

It all makes for a riveting watch. We’re already hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 5 of season 2 below…

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It seems ABC Family has got a thing for Hip Hop.

For, after teaming up with Nicki Minaj to tell the story of her life through the medium that is comedy, the platform has called on Diddy to create his very own TV series for them.

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FOX smash ‘Empire’ is back for a second season and is playing no games!

The music-drama serves up a super-charged package of sass, drama, glamor, and jaw-dropping storylines revolving around the Lyon family – anchored by Luscious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson).

Next week sees the action continue in episode 5 of season 2. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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As the age old adage goes, “ride it ’til the wheels fall off.”

And while it’s arguable that ‘America’s Next Top Model’ has driven a long way past its glory days, today saw the keys officially removed from the ignition.

The CW have confirmed that the the Tyra Banks model-search will end after 22 seasons.

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This Holiday season will see NBC revive the iconic tale of ‘The Wizard of OZ’ for a modern audience.

Boasting an “urban” skew, ‘THE WIZ LIVE!’ (which airs December 3rd at 8/7c) stars newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy, Ne-Yo as Tinman, Elijah Kelly as Scarecrow, and David Alan Grier as Lion.

Helping the quad ease on down the road are Queen Latifah – who‘ll portray the Wiz in the live production, and Mary J. Blige who will play Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West.

The original African-American retelling of the classic narrative opened on Broadway in 1975, ran for four years, and bagged seven Tony Awards – including Best Musical.

Thereafter, the  musical was famously turned into a film in 1978, starring Diana Ross (as Dorothy), Michael Jackson, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor.

What will the 2015 incarnation look like? Wonder no more because a first look at the cast has been unveiled. Check ’em out below…

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Lamar Odom, the ex-husband of Reality TV royal Khloe Kardashian, was found unresponsive in a Nevada brothel hours ago.

Unfortunately, after learning that he had been rushed to his hospital his fans have now been hit with a report that he’s passed away.

Why?

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Talented Taraji P. Henson has seen her career sky-rocket thanks to her role as Cookie Lyon on FOX smash ‘Empire.’

And with the show still a ratings force in its second season, the Emmy nominee’s star continues to head in an upward direction.

It’s also landed her on the cover of ESSENCE Magazine‘s November 2015 issue, which she regally rocks.

Check out quotes from her feature below…

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