FOX are onto a bonafide hit with their new music drama ‘Empire’.

The aptly titled show continues to build on the strong foundation of its first episode, increasing in viewership week-on-week.

Last night’s third episode was no different.

Find out how many tuned in to the Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson led show below…

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The Game is going out with a bang!

BET have blown the final whistle on their flagship football drama, but are ensuring its eighth and last season is one to remember.

Don’t believe us…just watch!

Episodes 1, 2, & 3 of season 8 awaits below. Brandy, Wendy Raquel Williams, and Hosea Chanchez star.

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Openly gay athlete Michael Sam is among many to have scored a GLAAD Media Award nomination this year, celebrated for doing his part to push fair and accurate representations of members from LGBTQ community in the media.

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‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Claudia Jordan has been branded a racist by fans of the show today, given the unfortunate label after she called an African-American man a monkey during a standup comedy performance.

A shocking scene below…

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 In life, Whitney Houston‘s narrative was captivating. Fast forward three years after her passing and it’s clear folk remain fascinated by the late diva’s story.

Lifetime learned this over the weekend when they aired their much hyped ‘Whitney’ biopic – the ratings of which have just been released.

How did the Angela Bassett directed production fare? Find out below…

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‘2’ is the magic number.

At least for FOX‘s freshman series ‘Empire’.

The music drama, which aired its second episode this week, has today been confirmed for a second season.

Details below…

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After donating 500 state of the art computers to underprivileged teens in the Philadelphia area last year, this year has seen the actor Kevin Hart explain why he walked away from a part he was offered in the movie ‘Tropic Thunder.’

Speaking to hit radio show ‘The Breakfast Club‘, the philanthropic performer revealed that he turned down the chance to play a character in the project because of how “gay” he came across in its original script.

Kevin’s story below…

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As TV moms go, few come as loved as Aunt Viv from The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air.

For six seasons, the Banks matriarch delighted audiences with her class, wit, sass, and sophistication.

Interestingly, the character was portrayed by two different actresses – Janet Hubert first and Daphne Maxwell Reid who would step into the role from the show’s third season.

The story surrounding that change is drenched in drama, however this instalment of Retro Rewind celebrates the semantics of Aunt Viv, a character who, along Claire Huxtable, serves as one of the most progressive images of Black womanhood in television history.

By no means a coincidence, each of That Grape Juice‘s favourite Aunt Viv moments are played by the “originale” and they await after the jump…

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Kevin Hart‘s career is all sorts of blazing these days.

The funny-man, who seems to release a hit movie every quarter, is hot on the promotional trail for his latest flick ‘The Wedding Ringer’ – which hit theaters in the US today.

Hart’s most recent stop was The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1, where he shared quite the retrospective on his career, hardships, and triumphs. The actor/comedian also explained that he no longer takes on roles which won’t enhance his international profile.

An insightful watch we must say. Check it out below…

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon‘s split is nearing official status.

Numerous new reports confirm that Cannon filed for divorce from the legendary diva last month.

Details below…

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FOX‘s freshman smash ‘Empire’ is the show on everyone’s lips…and for good reason.

The music-drama serves up a potent 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 3 of season 1. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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FOX’s ‘Empire’ continues to grow!

The Lee Daniels production dominated in its slot last night when its second episode aired.

How much did the Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson led music drama draw? Find out below…

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