Just days after H.E.R. learned she’d won her first EMMY (putting her just a TONY win away from EGOT status), the singer-songwriter won the Thursday night TV ratings showdown (December 15) thanks to ABC’s ‘Beauty & the Beast’ 30th anniversary special.

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Get the runway ready because RuPaul’s Drag Race is strutting back onto screens for its historic 15th season. 

And the latest installment of the Emmy Award-winning series promises to be a must-see affair.

Sixteen queens (the most of any season to date) will be vying for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar as well as the freshly increased cash prize of $200,000.

Ahead of the show’s January 6 premiere on its new network MTV, the first look trailer has been unveiled and brings with it confirmation that Ariana Grande will appear as a guest judge.

The chart-topping songbird will be joined by fellow visiting panelists: Ali Wong, Amandla Stenberg, Harvey Guillén, Hayley Kiyoko, Janelle Monáe, Julia Garner, Maren Morris, Megan Stalter, and Orville Peck.

RuPaul, of course, will preside over the competition alongside anchoring judges Michelle Visage, Carson Kressley, and Ross Mathews. This season sees the collective joined by Ts Madison in an expanded role.

Check out the first look preview below…

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s seventh season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 12 of season 7 below…

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Mary J. Blige is already unquestionably a music icon. But rather than resting on said status, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul is adding fresh pages to her trailblazing story by making a mark in the TV and film arenas.

And MJB’s latest venture sees her continue along that trajectory in a major way.

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After hitting a critical jackpot with BET+ original holiday film ‘Blackjack Christmas,’ veteran actress Victoria Rowell is looking to win again with viewers – this time with another yuletide flick on the same streamer.

Filling out a cast that includes Blue Kimble, Noree Victoria, Javon Johnson, Aaron D Spears, Nadia Simms, Tiffany Snow, and more, the new movie – titled ‘A Christmas Gift’ – tells the story of a family that begrudgingly unites for the holidays only to find themselves faced with a series of unexpected secrets, revelations, and guests that could have a lasting effect on them all.

Directed by Christopher A. Nolen, hop inside to see the official trailer to ‘Gift’ ahead of its December 22 premiere.

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It’s here! The first look trailer for the hotly anticipated ‘Barbie’ movie has been unboxed.

Margot Robbie takes on the titular role and stars opposite Ryan Gosling who plays Ken.

The dynamic pair are joined by a stellar cast that includes Issa Rae, Will Ferrell, Ncuti Gatwa, America Ferrera, and Kingsley Ben-Adir.

Directed by Greta Gerwig, the Warner Bros. Rom-Com serves as the first live-action incarnation of a narrative centered around the famed doll.

Ahead of its July 21, 2023 release, peep the first look at the film…

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With 10 holiday-themed movies to her credit over the last few years, award-winning actress Holly Robinson Peete has easily established herself as one of the film genre’s queens.

The newest jewel in her crown comes courtesy of Hallmark’s ‘Holiday Heritage.’

Directed by Alfons Adetuyi, ‘Heritage’ – which also stars Lyndie Greenwood, Brooks Darnell, and more – tells the story of a family trying to heal their past wounds over the yuletide season by embracing different cultural holiday celebrations of Christmas and Kwanzaa

Ahead of its premiere Friday (December 16) at 8p EST, view the festive flick’s official trailer inside.

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‘The Upshaws’ are back for another round of drama-drenched hilarity on Netflix. 

A breakout hit upon its debut in 2021 and this year’s sophomore run, the comedy returns on February 16, 2023 for its third season on the streamer.

Led by Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes, the refreshing series chronicles the layered lives of The Upshaw family.

Re-writing the sitcom rulebook, the show is equal parts notable for its unbridled characters and their unbridled language too.

We’ve been hooked and it’s clear that ‘The Upshaws’ – which was co-created by Sykes and sees Epps serve as co-producer – is on course to keep us glued to screens with more hilarity.

Check out the first look at season 3 below…..

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Lifetime has announced the third and concluding installment of its ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ series.

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In a breaking story, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, renowned for serving as the longtime DJ on the Ellen show, has tragically died aged 40.

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Having already garnered fame over the years as a classically trained dancer and EMMY-nominated soap opera queen, Victoria Rowell‘s expanded resume has also seen her serve as director – most recently for two of the season’s most talked about Black holiday offerings.

After serving up the deliciously funny ‘Catfish Christmas’ at the top of December, Rowell is following up with the BET+ original, ‘Blackjack Christmas.’

The latter tells the story of two Jamaican sisters, one who migrated to the U.S. while the other stayed behind, who are finding a way to rebuild their bond during the holidays after addiction threatens to tear the family apart.

Starring Dawnn Lewis, Charmin Lee, Adam Lazarre-White, and other familiar faces, peep the trailer inside ahead of its December 15 premiere.

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Start your engines because season 15 of ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ is almost here and it’s driving onto a new network.

The Emmy Award-winning series sees the groundbreaking drag force lead the latest search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Like millions across the globe, we’ve long been hooked and are eager to see the array of colorful characters all vying for glory on the popular series.

So, what are you waiting for? Head below to meet this season’s Queens.

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