Oprah Winfrey has released stills from her movie adaptation of the Henrietta Lacks story.

Set to premiere on HBO in April, the movie will tell the true story of an African-American woman Henrietta whose cells were stolen by unscrupulous doctors who then used them to fill the pockets of pharmaceutical companies.

Why her cells were so valuable?

They were immortal.

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Check out Ciara!

The R&B chanteuse covers the February 2017 issue  Cosmopolitan South Africa and, as ever, dazzles.

For the pregnant and newly married singer the feature arrives on the heels of an array of exciting ventures.

Last Fall, she was revealed as the new face of Revlon – with a global campaign to boot – and also nabbed a deal with Keds.

With a bundle of joy on its way (and apparently new music too), 2017 is shaping up to be a great one for Mrs. Wilson.

Your thoughts?

Fifth Harmony are wasting no time charging on as a four-piece.

Fresh from the departure of Camila, remaining members Normani, Dinah, Lauren, and Ally announced their first performance – which takes place this week at the People’s Choice Awards.

Now, they’re taking things to the next level with their first tour as a quad.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its 9th season. And despite almost a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

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

Want to know what Phaedra, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 11 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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The combination of Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, and Janelle Monae has proven a potent punch at box offices!

For, after capturing the #1 spot its debut weekend, reports have it their film – ‘Hidden Figures’ – is set to top the box office for a second week in a row.

Find out its projected figure below:

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Today we go back to the end of the last century to salute one of the greatest bands the music business has ever birthed.

This week’s From The Vault is Destiny’s Child‘s sassy ‘Bills, Bills, Bills.’

The first offering from the original line-up’s sophomore set ‘The Writings On The Wall,’ ‘Bills’ joined the list of male-bashing tracks which were all the rage in the late 90’s into early 00’s.

An attitude soaked song with a direct approach, the cut finds the girls lamenting about “good for nothing type of brothers.” Interestingly, the now-iconic quad stressed that they were unable to stay with their baes as said lovers couldn’t meet their financial needs. Needless to say this was released prior to ‘Independent Women’.

Penned by the ladies and produced by Kevin “Shek’spere” Briggs, it served as the first DC’s four Billboard Hot 100 #1 hits – dethroning Jennifer Lopez’ ‘If You Had My Love.’ Helping establish the R&B outfit internationally, ‘Bills’ became their breakthrough hit peaking at #6 in the UK, #7 in Canada and charting inside the Top 10 in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Many a DC fan will recall the countless stories shared about times spent at Beyonce’s mother’s hair salon while growing up. Hence, it’s fitting that the group drew on this theme for the tune’s accompanying video. Set at a beauty salon, perhaps as a homage to the matriarch of the Knowles clan, the Darren Grant visual amplified the “girl talk” angle.

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We’re certainly not alone in forming a prayer circle for a new Destiny’s Child project. Whether an album, a tour, or an edgy “new rules” kind of venture, we’d readily welcome newness from DC3 . Or “DC of any number” to be honest. Because while there are a growing number of great group’s populating the modern day scene, there are arguably no true “super groups.” A title Destiny’s Child continue to hold.

For now, we can only celebrate the past in hope that the future delivers amazing things.

DC, once again, we salute you.

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Controversial minister Bishop Eddie Long has reportedly passed away.

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As Urban music’s more Pop-leaning starlets struggle to soar, Alternative acts like Kehlani, Sza, Tink and Jhene Aiko find themselves making slow but certain moves to the top.

Hours ago, Sza made her way to Jimmy Kimmel to continue that journey to perform her single ‘Drew Barrymore’ which is pulled from her new album ‘CTRL’.

Why is it so hard to accept the party is over?
You came with your new friends
And her mom jeans and her new Vans
And she’s perfect and I hate it, oh so glad you made it
I’m so glad you could come by
Somebody get the tacos, somebody spark the blunt
Let’s start the Narcos off at episode one
(Bring the gin) Got the juice (bring the sin) got that too
Whoa, just shut up know you’re my favorite

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Lady Gaga really is a multi-tasking chanteuse.

A mere matter of weeks remain until the superstar singer headlines the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Yet, she’s been snapped hitting the studio with a notable producer.

Dive below for details…

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Kevin Hart is to honour the often hidden achievements of African-Americans by way of a new TV series named ‘The Black Man’s Guide To History.’

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Looking to unlock yet another hit on the Hot 100, Fabolous and Trey Songz launch ‘Keys to the Street’ as the latest single from their joint EP ‘Trappy New Years.’

A bass driven affair that shows the duo toasting to the good life, Loso and Trigga took to a yacht to show the wannabes how it’s done.

Curious to see if they hit the mark? Tuck in below to hear the new new below:

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Award season is upon us!

And the latest, and one of the most prestigious, is the BRIT Awards 2017.

Nominations for the UK’s equivalent of the Grammys were announced moments ago and brought major listings for the likes of Beyonce, sister Solange, and Rihanna.

Fellow nominees Little Mix and Emeli Sande are confirmed to perform at the February 22nd ceremony, which airs live from London’s O2 Arena.

Find out which honors the ladies are up for at the show below, where the full list of nominations also awaits…

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