As we reported here, Lifetime’s Clark Sisters biopic – ‘First Ladies of Gospel’ – was a critical and commercial knockout for the network.

The Christine Swanson-directed film, which chronicled the meteoric highs and lows of Gospel’s most iconic girl group, was greeted with the highest TV movie ratings of the year (and Lifetime’s highest since 2016). After its April 11 premiere, songs featured in the flick – including the quartet’s most memorable hits like ‘You Brought the Sunshine,’ ‘Name It, Claim It,’ and ‘Blessed & Highly Favored’ – shot to the top of real-time Gospel sales tallies.

Accompanied by spurts in streaming, the reawakened interest was just enough to help albums and songs from their prized discography re-enter the most recently printed Billboard charts.

Details inside:

(more…)

Two weeks after R. Kelly‘s first attempt to be released from federal jail over coronavirus concerns were denied (click here to read), the ‘Step in the Name of Love’ star’s second attempt to be step out of the facility over the same issue has been rejected again.

Details inside:

(more…)

(more…)

3 seasons in, FOX’s ‘9-1-1’ continues to ring in massive ratings week after week.  So much so, the network has opted to renew the Angela Bassett-led series and its spinoff for new seasons.

Details inside:

(more…)

Wendy Williams and Nene Leakes may be feuding again.

Full story below…

(more…)

Embattled R&B legend R. Kelly has learned his request to be released from prison due to fear of contracting COVID-19 has been denied.

Details inside:

(more…)

March 21 marked the 23rd anniversary of the release of ‘Selena’ – the Jennifer Lopez-led biographical motion picture of late music star Selena Quintanilla.

Released in 1997, almost exactly two years after the 23-year-old singer was slain by her own fan, Yolanda Saldívar, the critically acclaimed film not only raked in $60 million at the box office but is also credited as Lopez’s breakthrough and signature role.

To commemorate the profound impact the Gregory Nava-directed movie had on her life and career, the ‘I’m Real’ singer took to social media to offer a heartfelt salute to Quintanilla.

Did you miss it?  Look inside:

(more…)

Fans of FX series ‘Atlanta’ continue to have their patience tested for its long-awaited season 3 as new reports indicate production on the hit show has come to a halt.

Details inside:

(more…)

Federal prosecutors are looking to make sure sex abuse charges stick to R&B star R. Kelly as reports indicate they have loaded even more on the embattled singer.

Details inside:

(more…)

Having tackled and topped the charts of movie box offices, television ratings, and music over her illustrious, multi-talented Pop diva Lady Gaga is looking to extend her reign yet another tally: the New York Times best-seller list.

The attempt to add that title to her long list of accomplishments comes via the recently announced book, ‘Channel Kindness:  Stories of Kindness and Community.’  

More inside:

(more…)

As we reported here last year, TBS breakout series – ‘The Last O.G.’ (starring Tracy Morgan and Tiffany Haddish) – continued to deliver the network some of its highest ratings for an original series.

The numbers were so impressive the show was renewed for a tertiary season, set for an April 7 premiere.

Curious to find out the newest antics of Tray, Shay, Bobby, and the gang?  Look inside to see the official trailer for season 3 of the Jordan Peele-produced comedy:

(more…)