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With the July 9th premiere of ‘Extant’ rapidly drawing near, CBS are cranking up the promotional push for the Halle Berry fronted show.

Produced by Steven Spielberg, the ambitious series chronicles the life of astronaut Molly Woods, who – despite being infertile – returns from a 13 month solo space expedition pregnant.

Already tipped to be a hit, the show’s creators are giving the masses a behind the scenes look at what they’ve been cooking up.

Check it out below…

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This week, rumoured US Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton took to Facebook‘s ‘Aspen Ideas Forum’, touching down to answer questions posed to her as talk of her run for The White House heats up.

There, she weighed in on the Supreme Court‘s decision in favour of ‘Hobby Lobby‘, the Oklahoma-based company who filed a lawsuit against the US over new laws which would see health insurance provided by them to their employees cover emergency contraceptives.

Two years after filing the suit, June 30th saw them come out on top when the Supreme Court ruled in its favour, deciding that closely held” stock corporations can choose to be exempt from the law based on religious preferences.”

So, just how does Pop star Beyonce come into all of this?

Find out why ‘Fox News’ contributor Jesse Watters has billed Clinton supporters who stand against the Court’s decision “Beyonce voters“, below…

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Next Wednesday sees Halle Berry‘s much buzzed about new show ‘Extant’ land on TV screens.

Produced by the iconic Steven Spielberg, the CBS series brings an air of cinematic to the small screen with its ambitious plot.

The show, which Berry promotes a-front of the the newest issue of Entertainment Weekly, follows the narrative of astronaut Molly Woods.

Infertile before heading out on a space mission, she returns from the yearlong solo expedition – mysteriously pregnant.

Speaking on her decision to take on the role, 48-year-old told the magazine:

“I was being offered parts that I felt like I had done before. They weren’t exciting enough for me to leave my family for four months. I realized some of the best writing especially for women, was on television.

The minute I started to read (the ‘Extant’ script), I couldn’t put it down. I thought, ”Wow. This is different.” It’s innovative. Molly is a strong female character, which I really love to play. Molly is a complicated woman with a complicated family.

So as to whet appetites ahead of next week’s big launch, CBS have unzipped another sneak peek. Check it out below…

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August 22nd 2014 marks the spot for ‘America’s Next Top Model: Guys vs Girls 2’, marking the 21st spin for the hit modelling show.

However, should you be based in the UK and yet to see ‘America’s Next Top Model: Guys vs Girls 1′, this week will see it catwalk its way to your market via ‘Sky Living.

Details below…

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On Sunday evening, the ‘2014 BET Awards‘ kicked off at LA’s ‘Nokia Theatre’ packing appearancrs  by August Alsina, Sevyn Streeter (above) Robin Thicke, Iggy Azalea, Nicki Minaj and ‘Loyal’ singer Chris Brown.

Today, two days later, the show’s ratings have seen it named the highest rated awards ceremony of this season, setting a number of enviable records while doing so.

Good news below…

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The divas of Devious Maids are back for a second round of drama-filled antics.

Conceived by Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry and executive produced by Eva Longoria, the spicy dramedy follows the lives of five maids who work for the wealthy residents of Beverly Hills.

With the both workers and their bosses housing a host of secrets, season 2 of the hit Lifetime series promises to be its most scandalous yet.

Peep a preview of of season 2 / episode 12 after the jump…

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In life, Whitney Houston was renown for not holding back her thoughts on any and everything. And it appears it’s a trait that has passed on to daughter Bobbi Kristina.

The 21-year-old has lashed out at acclaimed actress Angela Bassett – following comments the latter made about not casting Bobbi in the upcoming Lifetime biopic on Whitney that she’s directing.

Find out what Bassett said  and what Houston’s only child charged back with below…

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Does Omarosa eat shade for breakfast? It certainly appears so.

The pastor, reality star, and teacher has, in recent years, made it routine to roast the hosts of the shows she visits.

Her most notable showings? Wendy Williams and Bethenny Frankel.

As many will recall, the first season of Williams’ daytime talker was defined by her infamous sparring match with the ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ star. Famed for her ability to cut even the toughest names down to size, Williams saw the table turned on her when Omarosa took her to task for claiming she’d “smooth her out”. What ensued thereafter was anything but smooth. Still, it helped cement Wendy’s foray into talk as the must-see it is today.

On the Bethenny front, her epic showdown with ol’ ‘Rosa last October may have been the final nail in the coffin for the now-axed show.

Journey back with us in the latest instalment of Retro Rewind below…

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TV personality Sherri Shepherd has announced that she is to leave ABC’s ‘The View’ today, doing so weeks after bidding adieu to the show’s creator/fellow host Barbara Walters.

Full story below…

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Cop a gander of Lupita Nyong’o!

The Oscar winning actress shimmers and shines in the first promotional snap for her lucrative Lancome campaign – which was revealed today.

A super hot property, the Kenyan bred star has been uber busy of late – covering Vogue, landing new roles, and additional endorsements.

More power to her.

Your thoughts?

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Yet to see Kevin Hart‘s RomCom ‘Think Like a Man Too’?

If so, you can consider yourself one of the few who didn’t contribute to the movie’s stellar ‘Box Office’ opening, which sings to the merry tune of $29 million!

Details on the movie’s excellent debut below…

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Last week, ‘Hot 97’ veteran Angie Martinez made headlines when announced she was to split with the radio station…and move to its rivals over at ‘Power 105.1.’

Today, the Hip Hop tastemaker detailed her reasons for leaving ’97’ with her new family at ‘The Breakfast Club’, doing so before she’s set to begin work at the station in July.

So…why she left Ebro Darden for Charlamagne Tha God?

Find out below…

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