It looks like Wendy Williams will be saying “how you doin'” on a brand new platform.

For, her manager has confirmed that a podcast is indeed in the works.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 14th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is continuing to bring the heat.

Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Marlo, Drew, Sheree, and newcomer Sanya Richards-Ross will be serving up on episode 9 / season 14?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out below…

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‘Black Ink Crew’ star Ceaser Emanuel has been axed from the show with immediate effect after a video showing him allegedly beating and abusing dogs surfaced online.

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Jennifer Hudson‘s multidimensional career is set for its next chapter with the launch of the star’s daytime series, ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show.’

Set to premiere on Fox stations on September 12, J.Hud’s foray into the talk sphere comes following her historic ordination as an EGOT winner. 

Speaking on what her show – which is being helmed by the team behind ‘Ellen’ – will be serving up, Hudson said:

“Nothing makes me happier than to see everybody shine and know that they have a light within them. On ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show,’ you’re going to get quality, you’re going to get honesty, you’re going to get all of my heart, and don’t forget the fun. We’re going to have a lot of fun.” 

Ahead of its debut, check out the first look trailer:

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Few stars have seen the breakout success Yola has experienced.

Just two albums into her illustrious career, the singer-songwriter has not only scored six GRAMMY nominations but has now branched out into the silver screen.

Starring as Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Baz Luhrmann‘s Elvis Presley biopic – aptly titled ‘Elvis’ – Yola sat down with That Grape Juice‘s Lettija Lee to dish on her acting debut the importance of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, her music career, and so much more.

With anticipation at an all-time high for the movie, check out our EXCLUSIVE interview with Yola both above.

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Fans of Netflix’s breakout series ‘Bridgerton’ may have bemoaned the unexpected exit of star Regé-Jean Page at the conclusion of its first season, but they were given a glimmer of hope this week when he posted a photo of himself in Milan alongside former castmate Jonathan Bailey for the city’s Fashion Week.

Instantly setting the rumor mill ablaze with murmurs of Page’s return to the 19th century-set drama, the hoopla got so loud it eventually garnered a mention from the 30-year-old himself.

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Nearly 15 years after BET first ended the six-season run of its HBCU-based reality series ‘College Hill,’ the network has revived the series with a celebrity twist.

The eight-episode TV venture, which features NeNe Leakes, Ray J, Lamar Odom, DreamDoll, India Love, Big Freedia, Stacey Dash, and Slim Thug, will send its celebrity stars to school at Texas Southern University as students hoping to finish their education and expand their academic horizons. Also living together in dorms, the celebs must work to complete a specialty certificate program.

While we wait to see who crosses the graduation stage, hop inside to see the drama set to unfold ahead of the reimagined show’s June 27 premiere on BET+.

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Taking charge after taking the charge proves to be the focal point of the new BET+ original movie, ‘Bid For Love.’

Directed by Arthur Muhammad and produced by Lawainna Patterson and London Williams, the film tells the tale of Sasha (portrayed by ‘Saints & Sinners’ star Dawn Halfkenny) as she attempts to reclaim her life and time after doing a bid in prison for her former drug-trafficking boyfriend whose street name is “Memphis” (portrayed by ‘Ruthless’ star Blue Kimble).

Toplined by a cast filled with the likes of Tami Roman, Kwaylon “BlameItOnKway” Rogers, Adrian Lockett, Jermel Howard, Nikki Dixon, Jayda Cheaves, Ptosha Storey, and more, look inside to get into the trailer of the suspenseful flick ahead of its June 23 premiere.

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Jussie Smollett is turning the volume up.

The ‘Empire’ actor has spent three years embroiled in a mucky legal mess after being charged, convicted, and ultimately jailed for faking a hate attack in 2019.

Now, following his surprise release pending an appeal, the star is attempting to re-affix the focus on his craft. Namely his critically acclaimed directorial debut, ‘B-Boy Blues’ – which is currently streaming on BET+.

In a move few could have foreseen, Smollett has hit the promotional trail. And his first stop was Sway in the Morning.

The lengthy sit-down saw Smollett – who turned 40 today – maintain his innocence, share how his experience allowed him to “see the snakes in the grass,” talk ‘B-Boy Blues,’ and much more.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 14th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is continuing to bring the heat.

Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Marlo, Drew, Sheree, and newcomer Sanya Richards-Ross will be serving up on episode 8 / season 14?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out below…

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Mo’Nique surprised fans at her latest show by delivering an on-stage apology to D.L. Hughley. 

As widely reported, the pair locked horns after the comedienne verbally lambasted ‘The Kings of Comedy’ star over a contract dispute in Detroit.

What ensued was a theater of traded insults on social media – with the most recent instance seeing 54-year-old Mo’ draw on the sexual abuse Hughley’s daughter suffered as a way of demeaning her nemesis.

That particular action led to Hughley’s eldest offspring laying into the ‘Precious’ star. 

The latter appears to have resonated. Because Mo’Nique has apologized.

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