VH1’s ‘A New Diva’s Christmas Carol’ assembles an all-star cast of real-life divas who are no strangers to raking in major ratings for holiday films.

GRAMMY-winning singer Ashanti (who previously starred in Lifetime’s ‘Christmas Winter Song’), Vivica A. Fox (who’s starred in ‘Holiday Hideaway‘ and more), Eva Marcille (who led the cast of OWN’s ‘Christmas Fumble‘), and Robin Givens (who directed BET+’s ‘Christmas Clapback‘) topline the Christmas comedy alongside Spice Girls leader Mel B and Mckenzie Small.

Executive produced by Idris Elba, the festive flick tells the story of a mean-spirited singer who becomes a judge on a reality show and is visited by three ghosts who take her on a journey through Christmas past, present, and future to try give her a new attitude.

Ahead of its December 14 premiere on VH1, look inside to see the trailer to the Rusty Cundieff-directed, contemporary twist on the Charles Dickens‘ 1843 classic, ‘A Christmas Carol.’

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After cooking up hot ratings for OWN as lead of their December 3 holiday film, ‘The Great Holiday Bake War,’ actress-singer Letoya Luckett is looking to whip up more of the same for BET+ as lead of its romantic comedy, ‘A Miracle Before Christmas.’

Also starring Romeo Miller, Keith David, Demetrius Shipp Jr., and more, the movie tells the story of a popular relationship therapist who’s paid a visit by a Christmas angel when she needs help saving her own relationship.

Ahead of its December 8 premiere on the streamer, look inside to see its riveting trailer.

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Nadine Ellis may have already brought some holiday cheer this season with her BET+ movie ‘The Christmas Clapback,’ but now the actress-dancer is showing off her moves for Hallmark via the network’s forthcoming festive film, ‘The Holiday Stocking.’

Directed by Roger M. Bobb, ‘Stocking’ tells the story of a “new angel who returns to earth as a stranger to help his sisters reconcile because it was something he didn’t accomplish in his lifetime.”

Also starring a slew of other familiar faces including Tamala Jones, Karon Riley, B.J. Britt, Mykelti Williamson, and more, look inside to see the flick’s official trailer ahead of its premiere tonight (December 3) at 10 p.m. ET/PT.

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While some families can’t wait to reunite for the holidays, others can’t wait until they’re over – a stance Camille Winbush takes as “Carly” in the new BET+ Christmas movie ‘Holiday Hideaway.’

Also starring Vivica A. Fox, Leonard Earl Howze, Rodney Van Johnson, and Novi Brown, the film tells the story of a travel writer who “decides to take an assignment that will keep her far away from her family at Christmas” after suffering through a disastrous Thanksgiving with them. Over the course of her ‘hideaway’ she learns valuable lessons about forgiveness and fighting for love.

Directed by Cole Patterson and Lamese Williams, hop inside to see the official trailer of the forthcoming yuletide flick ahead of its November 24 premiere.

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Fans of Ne-Yo and Serayah have seen a lot of the actor-singers together over the last year.

Before tapping the former ‘Empire’ star to play in his music video for the stirring single, ‘Don’t Love Me’ (as we reported here), the two were leading cast members of VH1’s 2021 holiday film, ‘A Hip-Hop Christmas.’

In the spirit of the latter the dynamic duo reunite once more, this time for the BET+ yuletide flick ‘The Sound of Christmas’ which tells the story of “a down-on-her-luck music teacher who leads a wealthy widower away from his gold-digging girlfriend and back to love and music during the Christmas holidays.”

Directed by Booker T. Mattison, ‘Sound’ also stars actress-reality TV personality Draya Michele. Peep its official trailer inside.

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Move over Hallmark and Lifetime! BET+ is here for the holiday takeover!

Having already brought the love and laughs with the Jasmine Guy and Dorien Wilson-led ‘A Wesley Christmas’ (click here to see the trailer), the streamer is bringing more yuletide cheer with the spicy new Christmas movie ‘The First Noelle.’

Starring Web comedienne-turned-actress Lala Milan alongside Todd Anthony and Novi Brown, the romantic comedy tells the story of a woman named Noelle who is determined to get her man back after learning he’s dating a new woman also named Noelle.

Ahead of its November 10 premiere, hop inside to get a peek at the hilarious drama that is set to unfold in the Patricia Cuffie-Jones-directed flick.

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Shonda Rhimes has arrived on Netflix!

The renowned media force, whose creations include ‘Scandal’ and ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ signed a seismic deal with the streamer – who will now be the home of her new titles.

‘Bridgerton’ serves as the first fruit of the creative union and the first look trailer is here!

Set to premiere on Christmas Day (December 25), the period drama is set in the backdrop of Regency era England and navigates themes of wealth, lust, and betrayal — as seen through the eyes of the powerful Bridgerton family.

Watch the trailer below…

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After finding success with its popular holiday film, ‘Coins for Christmas,’ TV One is set to cash in again with its sequel ‘Coins for Love.’

Starring Essence Atkins, Stephen Bishop, TC Carson, and more from the original crew, the ensemble cast reunite to continue the love story found in the predecessor.

Set to air on Sunday, July 19, at 9 P.M. ET/8C, look inside to view the official trailer:

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Next Summer sees ‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ blaze onto the big screen. With Christmas around the corner, what better gift than the movie’s first official trailer.

Check it out below…

Synopsis:

“Caesar tries to maintain dominance over a growing nation of genetically evolved apes who are threatened by a band of humans in San Francisco, survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade and a half earlier. They reach a fragile peace, but it proves short-lived, as both sides are brought to the brink of a war that will determine who will emerge as Earth’s dominant species.”

Thoughts?

‘O Holy Night’ and ‘Merry Christmas Baby’ are just a few of the Christmas classics fans can expect Lloyd, Monica, Robin Thicke,  and Mindless Behavior to share on BET’s 2011 holiday special ‘A Very BET Christmas’.  Set for air tonight at 8/7 C, the set will see the R&B stars (and starlets) lend their vocals to many treasured yuletide tunes, and even share a few originals.

Get your first glimpse via BET’s exclusive trailer after the jump:

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2022 is proving itself to be quite the year for Rap icon Snoop Dogg.

As if kicking it off as part of a historic headlining Hip-Hop collective at this year’s Super Bowl wasn’t enough (as we reported here), the 50-year-old unveiled his own cereal – Snoop Loopz – and announced his attachment to multiple TV ventures including hosting duties for NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’ as well as Peacock’s ‘So Dumb It’s Criminal.’

Never losing sight of his first love (music), Dogg continues to chase record-breaking stats in the entertainment genre – most recently landing the 12th top 10 hit of his career.

Hop inside to see how the arrival came as a career milestone for the legendary emcee.

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Though booked and busy all up and through 2022 with TV and film gigs (see:  BET+’s  ‘Kingdom Business,’ holiday movie ‘ Sound of Christmas,’ and more), Serayah is still finding time to crank out new music.

After kicking off the year with the sizzling ‘P.O.V.,’ the singer-actress lifts the lid on ‘Revenge’ – a passionate bop about using sex as a way to get back at a lover.

“When I think about it / Chills take over my body / There’s passion in the violence / That’s why you always start s**t,” she opens on the C-Note-produced song. “Break up to lay up, I know what you like / Act like a man ’cause it get you so high / This joyride give you the high of your life.”

One of many gems anticipated to line her long-awaited, yet-titled debut studio album, look inside to hear ‘Revenge.’

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