Ava Duvernay made her way to the Hollywood Reporter’s TV Director’s Roundtable to offer her fans fresh insight into her changing world following the success of ‘When They See Us.’

There, she was joined by her peers (Patty Jenkins, Ben Stiller and Adam McKay included) and spoke openly about her journey in Hollywood, beautiful relationship with film and how she is using the medium to shed fresh light on stories once buried by the media.

Watch below…

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‘Pose’ continues to strut from strength to strength in its seismic second season.

The Emmy-nominated FX series, which spotlights the LGBTQ ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s, has been met with rapturous applause since its debut and is earning it the more with its sophomore run.

Heading into this season, creators Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals promised a deeper delving into the various challenges faced by the likes Blanca, Electra, PrayTell, Angel, and co.

Ahead of the broadcast of the next episode (8), check out a preview below…

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‘Pose’ continues to strut from strength to strength in its seismic second season.

The Emmy-nominated FX series, which spotlights the LGBTQ ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s, has been met with rapturous applause since its debut and is earning it the more with its sophomore run.

Heading into this season, creators Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals promised a deeper delving into the various challenges faced by the likes Blanca, Electra, PrayTell, Angel, and co.

Ahead of the broadcast of the next episode (7), check out a preview below…

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‘Pose’ continues to strut from strength to strength in its seismic second season.

The Emmy-nominated FX series, which spotlights the LGBTQ ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s, has been met with rapturous applause since its debut and is earning it the more with its sophomore run.

Heading into this season, creators Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals promised a deeper delving into the various challenges faced by the likes Blanca, Electra, PrayTell, Angel, and co.

Ahead of the broadcast of the next episode (6), check out a preview below…

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‘When They See Us’ – Netflix’s gripping four part miniseries recounting the infamous wrongful conviction of the ‘Central Park Five’ (in relation to 1989’s Central Park jogger case) – easily rings as one of the streaming giant’s most talked about shows ever.

Created, co-written, and directed by Ava DuVernay, the project – which stars Niecy Nash, Jharrel Jerome, Michael K. Williams, and many more – premiered on May 31st and has been a constant conversation piece on social media since.  Earning weigh-ins from celebrities and even prosecutors, lawyers, and other figures involved with the case, its reception has not only been met with critical acclaim for its vivid storytelling but also for shedding light on social and legal injustice.

Historically, Netflix has been mum about releasing ratings figures related to its showings, but a recent Twitter post suggests the viewership number is staggering.  Details inside:

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When the McKellan family moves from Seattle to Georgia to be closer to extended family, the transition is like being a catfish out of water. From 3 hour church services and huge humidity hair to M’Dear’s home cooking and family bonding, the everyday ups and downs – as depicted on new Netflix series,‘Family Reunion’ – promises real, relatable, memorable, toe tapping, heart stopping, laugh out loud authentic moments.

With a cast led by Emmy-winning screen legend Loretta Devine, familiar faces Tia Mowry-Hardrict, Richard Roundtree, Anthony Alabi, and more fill out ‘Family Reunion’s the star-studded roster.

Look inside for a preview of the laughs before the show takes over Netflix on its July 10 premiere:

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Oftentimes the entertainment industry sees the names who create, inspire, and execute the spectacle go unsung. However, with a talent and personality as tall as Laurieann Gibson‘s, that couldn’t be further from the case.

First introduced to the millennial masses on MTV’s ‘Making The Band,’ the dynamic, Emmy-nominated choreographer has been a fixture on screens for over 15 years and behind them for even longer.  Now, the “Boom Kack” advocate is bringing her seasoned expertise to the judging table of FOX’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ 16th season.

Ahead of the premiere of tonight’s episode, That Grape Juice caught up with Gibson, who waxed honest about her storied career, the state of dance today, the YouTube takeover, and, of course, what viewers can expect from this season of the hit show.

Join us after the jump…

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Having already captured an Emmy for the groundbreaking VH1 series ‘Drag Race,’ RuPaul is now racing to capture a second golden winged statuette via a forthcoming eponymous daytime talk show (as we previously reported here).

Set to premiere next month, the series – billed as a “celebratory showcase for its host’s ‘distinctive voice, exceptional interview skills, passion for helping others, and inclusive brand of humor that unfolds as a modern take on the talk format’ – will be highlighted by celebrity guests and interviews, a “thematic throughline of self-empowerment through beauty, makeup, and style,” and more.

“This is the show I’ve always wanted to do,” Ru says in a newly unveiled teaser. “We are going to share stories of strength, survival, and love.”

See the 58-year-old superstar work inside:

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Regina King has found a collaborator in Netflix!

An exciting report below…

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Barack and Michelle Obama made history in the White House; and post politics, they look poised to do the same in the media arena.

As reported, the power couple signed a mega-deal with Netflix to produce a series of projects under their freshly formed Higher Ground umbrella.

Now, The Obamas are lifting the lid on what the next chapter of their legacy is comprised of.

For, they’ve provided insights into seven initial productions they’re working on.

Full story below…

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Fresh from topping the charts with ‘Freaky Friday,’ rapper and comedian Lil Dicky is back and has brought the cavalry with him; and for a good cause too.

The star, real name David Andrew Burd, aims to bring attention to the climate change crisis in a fun-filled way via new single ‘Earth.’

Produced by hitmakers Benny Blanco and Cashmere Cat, the track features the following:

Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Zac Brown, Brendon Urie, Hailee Steinfeld, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, Kevin Hart, Adam Levine,Shawn Mendes, Charlie Puth, Sia, Miley Cyrus, Lil Jon, Rita Ora, Miguel, Katy Perry, Lil Yachty, Ed Sheeran, Meghan Trainor, Joel Embiid, Tory Lanez, John Legend, Psy, Bad Bunny, Kris Wu, and the Backstreet Boys.

Helping the artist bring his message to the masses is co-director Nigel Tierney (of Emmy-winning content studio RYOT). 

Check out the fruit of their labor below…

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It’s been over 20 years since RuPaul (born RuPaul Charles) broke ground and barriers with his VH1 talk show, but now the 58-year-old is about to do it again – this time on FOX.

More inside:

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