As we reported here,  the November 1 arrival of ‘Harriet’ to movie theaters across America was greeted with controversy even before its official trailer dropped in July.

With the titular role awarded to British actress Cynthia Erivo, some voiced great disapproval at a non-ADOS (American descendant of slavery) actress winning the job.  Elsewhere, others complained about yet another film “limiting representation of Black history in film” to slavery.

And, while those plagues of controversy (and others) may have preceded the premiere of the star-studded movie (which also features Janelle Monae and Leslie Odom), the flick not only managed to earn an A+ CinemaScore from audiences but also opened to very solid figures.

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Will Smith was one of the many stars invited to celebrate the unveiling of Tyler Perry‘s iconic movie studios.

The space was built to serve the entertainment industry’s cinematic needs and is the first black-owned business of kind.

Only right then that Will celebrates his friend’s hard work by documenting his first tour of the creative zone.

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Apple TV is determined to give Netflix a run for its money with content it hopes will see it soar in the streaming arena.

One of the tools in its weapons chest is a picture named ‘The Banker’ which stars Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie.

It is based on a true story and tells the tale of two businessmen who devise a plan to help other African-Americans work around America’s racist real-estate and banking system.

What happens next will stun you.

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Selena Gomez has bagged her first #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Alicia Keys returned to the scene and hit the right note with new single ‘Show Me Love.’

The scintillating Miguel collaboration has found its footing on Urban A/C radio, where it’s been making major strides.

Now, in a bid to further ignite its hot streak, the 15-time Grammy winner invites rapper 21 Savage to join her on the jam.

The latest incarnation of the cut, sees the MC rap:

“I sleep in the trap and just thug, but I’d rather you show me some love. I’d rather you show me it’s real, I’d rather you tell me your feelings than you act like I’m trippin or high on the pill.. Go through so much in the street I just want to come home to a meal and a hug.”

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Check out Mariah Carey!

Mimi glows a-front of the December issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.

It’s set to be a busy window for the legendary songstress, whose status as the Queen of Christmas is undisputed.

The diva supreme has announced a robust list of plans to salute the 25th anniversary of her ‘Merry Christmas’ album, including a special edition re-packaging of the LP, a major Walkers Crisps campaign, and a US tour.

Carey also revealed a revamped version of the ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ video – featuring new footage.

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Harry Styles has named and dated his new album.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 12th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its scorching steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest instalment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Nene, Kandi, Porsha Cynthia, Eva and the returning Kenya served for the premiere episode?

That Grape Juice and Bravo have you covered, because the first episode is available to watch in FULL right here.

What are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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Cop a gander of Liam Payne!

The former One Direction member is gearing up for the release of debut solo album ‘LP1’ on December 6th and has teamed with Hugo Boss to amplify buzz.

Flaunting his fit physique, the 26-year-old fronts the new campaign for the fashion brand’s underwear line.

He poses up in the form fitting range a-front of the newest issue of British GQ, in a striking shoot lensed by by Mert & Marcus. 

Within his interview feature, he opens up about his motivations for posing in his bare essentials, his upcoming album, being lost after 1D, and how therapy helped him rebuild.

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As reported, the soundtrack for the 2019 incarnation of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ is set to tank on a major scale.

The multi-artist set was executive produced by Ariana Grande, who appeared on several of the featured songs.

With the LP on-course to open with 4-6k pure sales (13-17k with streaming), many – even fans – have been giving post-mortems on the project.

So much so that Ari herself has weighed-in.

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Kanye West has patient fans, that’s for sure.

Despite missing the initially announced release date (and later the originally announced time) for his latest effort, ‘Jesus is King,’ the highly anticipated project was finally unveiled mid-day October 25 courtesy of his G.O.O.D. Music imprint.

Now, as its inaugural sales tracking week has ended, it can officially be declared ‘King’ will reign over the Billboard 200.

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The Ariana Grande-produced ‘Charlie’s Angels’ soundtrack may be lauded for assembling some of the music industry’s most recognizable voices aboard its star-studded tracklist, but its content has been subjected to mixed reviews from critics and fans alike.  And, if its predicted first week sales are to judge by, that disapproval is being reflected commercially.

After failing to fly to the top of charts as anticipated with its highly anticipated lead single, ‘Don’t Call Me Angel’ (featuring Grande, Lana Del Rey, and Miley Cyrus), the project followed with the even worse performing Kash Doll-led ‘How It’s Done.’  

Despite the nonperformance of its singles suggesting an absence of buzz (a surprising feat for an effort of this caliber), the soundtrack soared onto shelves and into chart battle on November 1.  After two days of tracked streams and digital downloads, industry analysts have issued a prediction of how well they suspect the set will sell.

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