DC FanDome is the gift that keeps giving.

For, following first look trailers for ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ and ‘The Batman,’ the event brought with it a sizzle reveal of the full cast of ‘The Suicide Squad.’

Directed by James Gunn, the sequel to 2016 original sees much of the superhero ensemble re-assemble for their next adventure.

Viola Davis is back in the mix as Amanda Waller, while Idris Elba has joined fold as a replacement for Will Smith. Initially, cast as the fresh face behind Smith’s Deadshot, Elba is now an new character named BloodSport.

Peep the teaser below, as well as the full cast list…

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With increasing calls for male figures in Hip-Hop to speak up after Megan Thee Stallion confirmed Tory Lanez as her shooter, T.I. has stepped up.

The King of the South has weighed in on the femcee’s claims that Lanez fired at her feet twice after a disagreement in a car last month.

Find out what he had to say below…

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Barack Obama returned to the spotlight on the third day of the 2020 Democratic National Convention — and he did not hold back.

The US’ 44th president condemned sitting premier Donald Trump, claiming his presidency is “one more reality show” for him.

As for Trump’s progress, he stressed that he “hasn’t grown into the job because he can’t.”

The much-loved political figure stepped up in support of his former VP Joe Biden, who is making a bid for the White House in November’s election with Kamala Harris as his running-mate.

Obama’s full speech after the jump…

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After amassing over half a billion dollars at movie box offices across its entire three-film franchise, fans are still calling for more of musical movie phenom ‘Pitch Perfect.’

Thanks to UNICEF, supporters of the flick got their wish.

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The accolades continue to accrue for Tyler Perry. 

For, the Hollywood titan is set to receive the prestigious Governors Award at the Emmys 2020.

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‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’ has been under quite the spotlight of late, following  multiple accounts attesting to a “toxic” work environment.

Of note is that the host oft wasn’t presented as the central issue, but her alleged tolerance of the behaviors and aloofness of the reality of the show’s environment received heavy critique.

In a statement, DeGeneres promised changes and she’s delivering.

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It’s been five months since Breonna Taylor, a 26-year-old African American woman from Louisville, KY, was shot and killed in her home by police officers who executed a no-knock search warrant that wasn’t issued for her in the first place.

To date, none of the policemen reportedly responsible (Metro Police Sgt. Jonathan Mattingly, Officer Myles Cosgrove and former Officer Brett Hankison) have been arrested in connection to the incident.

Despite open letters and demands generated by the likes of celebrity figures Beyoncé, Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah, Cardi B, Kerry Washington, and more (as we reported here), the powers-that-be have yet to issue any progress on putting any suspects behind bars.

To provide another nudge, six-time NBA All-Star Kyrie Irving is teaming with BET Her to shine a spotlight on the tragic event in a TV special.

Details inside:

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Emotions ran high this weekend, as it brought with it what would have been Nipsey Hussle‘s 35th birthday.

The rapper was shot to death on March 31 2019 outside his Marathon Clothing retail store in Los Angeles, California. A man named Eric Holder has since been arrested and charged with his murder; he is currently awaiting trial.

Beyond leaving behind a legacy of music and activism, the late MC also left behind friends and family – including longtime partner Lauren London. 

In his honor, the actress shared an impassioned message to the father of their son Kross.

Her words below…

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After scoring a television ratings home run with their Clark Sisters biopic (as we reported here), the set’s producers – Queen Latifah and Holly Carter – are reuniting to bring another faith-based film to the masses:  the biopic of Queen of Gospel Mahalia Jackson.

Not to be confused with the Jackson life story coming to Lifetime (as we reported here), the Latifah and Carter-produced rendition (which also sees Academy Award-winning Jamie Foxx sign on as producer) is headed to the big screen.

To portray the Gospel icon?  None other than 3x GRAMMY-winning soulstress Jill Scott.

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50 years after the assassination of prolific civil rights leader/Black Panther Party chairman Fred Hampton at the hands of the FBI, his life story is being brought to the big screen courtesy of Shaka King.

A timely release given the burning spotlight on racial injustice, the film – titled ‘Judas and the Black Messiah’ – tells his story via a star-studded cast toplined by the likes of Academy Award-nominee Daniel Kaluuya (as Hampton), Lakeith Stanfield (as his ‘Judas’ William O’Neal), Ashton Sanders, Algee Smith, Martin Sheen, and more.

Ryan Coogler (director of Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’) and Charles King serve as producers.

See the official trailer inside:

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Fresh details are emerging about the much anticipated Whitney Houston cinema-bound biopic.

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In sad news just in, it’s being reported that Frank Ocean‘s younger Ryan Breaux has tragically died in a car accident.

Full story below…

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