“I want to be the Michael Jordan of my sport.”

‘Chocolate City’ star Robert Ri’chard makes the declaration from his home in Los Angeles, pronounced during an hour-long with That Grape Juice‘s David about his role in the new coming-of-age series ‘427.‘

The comedy/drama follows the lives of 20-somethings dealing with the realities of adulthood while at college and is led by the ‘City’ actor and produced by YouTube personality TPindell and Jon Lesane.

Now find out how the project serves as a new springboard in the star’s career.
Where? In a conversation that sees him address an onerous childhood, his rise from troubled teen to the top of TV land and the questions his mixed heritage forces him to confront everyday in Hollywood’s casting arena.

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Lifetime dramedy ‘Devious Maids’ struts back on to the small screen on June 1st!

The third season of the Matthew Cherry / Eva Longoria helmed series promises all titillating twists and turns, as well as legitimate LOL’s.

With the countdown on, the cable network have revealed the first trailer.

Check it out below, where a synopsis of the season (which stars the likes of Roselyn Sanchez, Dania Ramirez, and Judy Reyes) also awaits…

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Does everyone dislike Iggy Azalea?

It seems so.

For after facing heat for making supposed alterations to her face, the Aussie performer was met with a less-than-friendly welcome when she was spotted by the model Chrissy Teigen at last night’s Billboard Music Awards.

Watch below…

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Jamie Foxx has been cast in a brand new movie named ‘Blink’ this year, signing on to hit the big screen in the project following the release of his latest studio album.

Goods new below…

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Survivor is one word fans of NeNe Leakes might use to describe her.

For, before she rose to Reality TV fame as the star of Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ the star fell into a physically abusive relationship.

Now, she is using her voice to advise women facing similar turmoil today.

Peep her advice for abused women on more on ‘Housewives’ below…

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Raven-Symone is against proposed plans to put the African-American abolitionist  on the 20 dollar bill, sharing her reasons during a new episode of ‘The View.’

Her view below…

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As we reported here, late Grammy-winning soulstress Amy Winehouse will see her troubled story told in a candid way via ‘Amy,’ a forthcoming tell-all documentary directed by Asif Kapadia.

Featuring “extensive unseen archive footage and previously unheard tracks” from the singer, the film – set to premiere in U.S. theaters on July 10th – will come nearly 4 years after her tragic death on July 23, 2011.

Tuck in below for your first peek at the documentary already winning thumbs ups from critics across the globe:

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The stars aligned at The Paley Center last night, arriving at the venue to celebrate ‘A Tribute To African-Americans In Television.’

There, the likes of Kerry Washington and Cicely Tyson rubbed shoulders as their achievements on the small screen were celebrated as they enjoy successful runs on ‘Scandal’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ respectively.

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Kenya Moore has been accused of faking another relationship.

Yes, after her first season on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ saw her slammed by her on-screen boyfriend for hiring him to be just that, her recent time on Bravo’s ‘Millionaire Matchmaker’ has seen the word “liar” etched on her brand once again.

Bad news for Ms. Moore below…

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Brand Nene Leakes just keeps on growing!

As she continues to lead the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to ratings glory the Reality TV royal has announced that she has inked a deal a game changing deal with Kim Kardashian!

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ABC is fast emerging as the network television hub for the revival Afro-American programming.

Indeed, with shows such as ‘Scandal,’ ‘Black-Ish,’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ dominating, it appears the channel is keen equalise the TV sphere by investing in more Black-led titles.

Case in point their latest pick-up ‘Uncle Buck.’

Anchored by Mike Epps and Nia Long, the series is based on the hit movie of the same name.

Uncle Buck (Epps) is a fun-loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces’ and nephew’s nanny has just quit and his brother and sister-in-law need his help. His unconventional personality just may make him the right fit for the family and they may be the answer to his problems, too.

Set to debut this Fall, the first trailer for the series has been released. Watch after the jump…

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Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, and Trai Byers.

Three relatively unknown names…that is until ‘Empire’ exploded into a TV phenomenon earlier this year.

The handsome actors star as the Lyon brothers on the FOX smash, which returns to screens for a second season this Fall.

Continuing the promotion for the show (which – with its charting music component – makes it a legit a 360 machine), the talented young men cover the June 2015 issue of ESSENCE magazine.

As well as posing together, Smollett, Gray, and Byers each feature on their own solo editions too.

Check ’em out above and below…

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