Shortly before TV fans can catch Cuba Gooding, Jr. in the Oprah-led historical film ‘Selma’ and BET historical miniseries ‘The Book Of Negroes,’ word has it the Academy Award winner will be taking another page out of history when he portrays football star turned murder defendant OJ Simpson in the new FX film ‘American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson.’

Set to kick off production in early 2015, the film’s announcement comes days after another famous African American figure is set to see his story told on the big screen – Barack Obama.  In a film titled ‘Southside With You,’ the Obama love story will unfold on the silver screen with ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ star Tika Sumpter on board to portray Michelle Obama (nee Robinson).

Rumor has it hitmaking rapper Drake is amongst those being considered to play the commander-in-chief.  More below:

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After its African-American led ‘The Princess and the Frog’ saw its Box Office success sing to the tune of $267 million, Disney has announced that it is to embrace diversity once again this year…welcoming its very first Polynesian princess to its fairytale family.

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Ajaypal Singh Banga‘s ‘MasterCard‘ has opened its doors to the ‘Cool‘ Gwen Stefani this year, inviting her to represent the company before the release of her hotly anticipated new album and its supporting tour.

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In news that serves as nothing but tragic, reports have surfaced that actress/model/dancer/choreographer Stephanie Moseley was fatally shot by husband/rapper Earl Hayes (formerly of boxer Floyd Mayweather’s “Money Team) shortly before killing himself.

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‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’ star Yung Berg has found himself in the middle of a brewing scandal this week, after the manager of R&B singer Ray J accused him of getting hot’n’heavy with another man during a studio session.

Cash Jones’ surprising claims below…

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March 27th 2015 will bring with it the release of ‘Home‘, the feel-good animated movie starring the ‘Unapologetic‘ Rihanna.

So, as to ensure the project fares much better than the under-performing ‘Battleship’, the entertainer hit her promo button and joined forces with ‘Yahoo’ to generate attention for the movie.

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‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’s very first reunion special will air on Monday, giving viewers a fresh look at the cast and their lives since filming wrapped on its first season.

What fans can expect from the showing? Drama, drama…and more drama, kicked off by former friends Masika Kalysha and Hazel E.

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Earlier this year, reports linked ‘Seven Pounds’ star Will Smith to a role in the forthcoming action movie ‘Suicide Squad.’

Today, any who had hoped said reports would prove to be true have seen their prayers answered, as the actor has now committed to starring in the release alongside ‘Mad Max’ actor Tom Hardy.

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In what comes as news that can only be described as tragic, “Miss Sharon” – mother of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Todd Tucker – has passed away from complications related to a stroke.

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Undeterred by the backlash the Aaliyah biopic caused, Lifetime are pressing ahead with their much-talked about Whitney Houston movie.

Produced by Angela Bassett, the film is being led by Yaya DaCosta who steps into the iconic stilettos of the late, great vocalist.

With anticipation to see how the flick turns out high, the network have today revealed that its debut is sooner than one may assume.

Find out when ‘Whitney’ is set to blaze the box below…

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Many may be on the fence about former Baltimore Ravens star Ray Rice‘s reinstatement to the NFL, but there’s one supporter whose devotion the running back needn’t question – wife Janay Rice.

Fielding criticism from national media to football fans and even the President of the United States, Janay proudly stands by the man who physically assaulted her in an Atlantic City elevator just three months ago – a feat demonstrated on her long-awaited sitdown with Matt Lauer on ‘Today.’

The embattled couple dished on the status of their relationship post-assault, mistreatment from the NFL, misconceptions from spectators, and so much more.

Did you miss part 1 of the 2 part interview?  It awaits you below:

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