The longstanding rumors can finally be put to rest.

After months of speculation, official news has finally been delivered that Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx will portray animated antihero, ‘Spawn,’ in a forthcoming film adaptation of the popular comic book series.

The first big screen reboot of the character since Michael Jai White assumed the character in a live action film in 1997, look inside for more details on Jamie’s soon-to-come flick:

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Mark those calendars, because ‘Insecure’ returns to HBO on August 12th. 

Now in its third season, the Issa Rae dramedy has resonated with audiences thanks to its frank take on the Afro-American experience – particularly romantic relations.

Its male stars are a key component of this and they’ve banded together to plug the upcoming season with a thirst-trap shoot for GQ.

Gym themed, the tongue-in-cheek shoot sees Jay Ellis, Y’Lan Noel, Sarunas Jackson, Wade Allain-Marcus, and Neil Brown Jr stretch and flex.

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Yara Shahidi storms the pages of ‘Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’ this month in honour of her Iranian heritage.

Her mission? To call for change, fairness and equality in the world via a conversation with the publication as she sets her sights on what is shaping up to be a glorious career in activism and Hollywood.

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ABC have pulled the plug on ‘Roseanne.’

In an unprecedented (yet commendable) move, the network have opted to cease working with the show’s lead Roseanne Barr after the shocking racist remarks she made on social media earlier today.

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Roseanne Barr is under fire in the worst way.

The actress, who’s risen to prominence again with the successful reboot of her ABC sitcom, is being lashed after making comments that many have deemed the definition of racist.

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After much ado, Jessie J‘s long awaited ‘R.O.S.E’ album blossomed and bloomed.

Arriving in four parts over four days last week, the singer’s forth studio effort has been showered with praise fans and critics alike.

Still, in not resting on her laurels, the songbird nested on Good Morning America today to promote.

Backed by just a pianist, she belted current single ‘Queen.’

Shortly after, the 30-year-old seized the moment to announce her first ever full US tour.

The performance and show dates await after the jump…

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Cardi B has unleashed the video for summer anthem ‘I Like It.’

Already a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the track – which features J Balvin and Bad Bunny – looked poised to explode in the best way with the arrival of its visual.

A vibrant affair, the colorful clip sees the pregnant femcee further cement her ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ project as one of the year’s most compelling successes.

With its current #8 peak, ‘I Like’ serves as the LP’s highest charting single besides ‘Bodak Yellow’ (which hit #1 last Fall). Could the infectious ham now be on its way to the top too?

Watch the Eif Rivera directed video below and let us know…

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Burying their almost two-decade long feud? Jada Pinkett-Smith and Gabrielle Union.

Unbeknownst to their respective fan bases, the actresses had been locked in a toxic spat which caused them to slice their ties with one another personally and professionally.

What caused?

The ladies are unwilling to spill the beans but were more than happy to share how they came to a place of peace, love and harmony after “tap dancing” on each other’s misery.

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An LGBT music industry brunch organised by ‘Variety‘ has raised questions surrounding LGBT’s community’s exclusion of its black brothers and sisters and the privileges white men within the community are said to use to erase their contributions to the arts.

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Taylor Swift has been praised by fans after she reportedly made the decision to fire one of her dancers after uncovering some of their worryingly vulgar and disturbing social media messages.

Under 18?

This one isn’t for you.

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As we previously reported, it looks like Cardi B‘s keeping her word about dropping two music videos this month (click here to read more).  Just two days after unveiling the cinematic accompanying clip to ‘Be Careful,’ the J. Balvin-assisted ‘I Like It’ began being teased in Youtube commercials.

Now, after much fan anticipation, we are just a day away from the latter’s premiere.  Ahead of its release in full, Cardi took to Instagram to amp that anticipation to even higher heights.

Will a video help the ‘Invasion of Privacy’ cut surpass its #8 peak on the Hot 100?  Take a look at another preview and let us know what you think:

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Janet Jackson may have been bestowed with the Icon honor at the Billboard Music Awards recently, but the ever humble legend was still welcoming of all backstage.

Moments ago, the diva shared snaps of herself with rising star Normani, who around the time of the show revealed that she was lucky enough to have met Jackson.

Also enjoying time with the 52-year-old were Ciara, Tyra Banks, Jenna Dewan, and her sister Rebbie Jackson (who, at 67, looks sensational).

Speaking of her catch-ups (and introductions), Jackson saod:

Thank u to my beautiful sister Rebbie and my girls for your support ? #girlpower

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