Lee Daniels is successfully building quite the ‘Empire’ over at FOX.

Indeed, after rocking the ratings with the music drama, he birthed another in the form of ‘STAR.’

Anchored by Jude Demorest, Ryan Destiny, and Brittany O’Grad, the series has commanded a strong following and even been renewed for a second season.

Daniels stopped by ‘Wendy’ to plug tonight’s season one finale and brought along the cast to show and prove.

Watch the titillating interview, along with their performance of ‘I Bring Me,’ below

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Jennifer Lopez is as established as established gets.

However, when it comes to plugging a project, the superstar is renown for strutting the promo trail with the vigour of a newcomer.

With season 2 of her hit NBC show ‘Shades Of Blue’ on air, J.Lo stopped by The Real to dish on the next instalment of the ratings winner.

Showered with praise from the panelists – especially fellow Latina Adrienne Bailon, La Lopez made for an awesome guest.

Peep the interview below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature designed to honour TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, we return to June 8th 1998, the date on which the talkshow ‘Forgive or Forget’ was introduced to American audiences.

Hosted by the inspirational and motivational writer Mother Love, the show welcomed those who have wronged their loved ones to tell their stories and present their cases to those they’d slighted.

Then, the “victim” would be asked if they were willing to…”forgive or forget.”

Ready to take that journey to the past?

Watch below…

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After shattering records for OWN as it not only debuted with the network’s highest series premiere ratings, but was also 2016’s #1 new cable series for women (averaging over three million viewers in Live+3 in its first season), ‘Greenleaf’ is readying its season 2 kick off in less than a week.

With its seasoned cast featuring Lynn Whitfield, Keith David, Merle Dandridge, Lamman Rucker, and Oprah Winfrey, the Memphis-set show – which explores the deeply-rooted secrets of a Southern family that owns and operates a megachurch – is scheduled to make its highly anticipated return March 15th at 9/8c.

After the first season’s jaw-dropping cliffhanger, fans have now been invited to peek at an extended trailer of its successor courtesy of OWN.  See it inside:

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Contrary to what is often taught in the public system, many African-Americans still find themselves burdened with the legacy of housing discrimination and the obstruction of programs designed to combat institutionalised racism.

All of this, as many know, has gone a long way to impact the educational experiences of children raised in communities hit hardest by these horrors.

Now, Chance the Rapper has stepped up to combat these crimes.

How?

Find out below…

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BET‘s ratings blockbuster ‘The New Edition Story’ wowed audiences Stateside – thanks largely to the stellar performances of its cast.

Currently across the pond to promoting the three-part TV event (which debuts TONIGHT at 9pm on BET UK), its talented stars sat down with That Grape Juice to discuss the film and their upcoming endeavours.

Speaking with TGJ’s Helen Haile, Luke James, Keith Powers, Elijah Kelley, Algee Smith, and Woody McClain also revealed that they have a new collaborative project  on the horizon.

Peep the interview above and EXCLUSIVE portraits below…

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In addition to earning its highest ratings in years, the 2017 Grammys also helped spur some impressive sales and streaming boosts for its performers – most notably Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Katy Perry, and Bruno Mars.

While Sheeran, who was last week’s Hot 100 leader, maintains his hold on the top spot, he’s challenged by Perry whose latest number – ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ – made an impressive #4 debut to the tune of 108,000 downloads and handsome streaming figures.

As far as Mars and Weeknd are concerned, Billboard reports:

Following his Grammys performance of “That’s What I Like,” along with his Prince tribute, Mars blasts 37-7 on the Hot 100, earning his 14th top 10.

Fellow Grammys performer The Weeknd vaults 16-9 on the Hot 100 with “I Feel It Coming,” featuring Daft Punk, after the acts performed the song, as well as prior single “Starboy,” at music’s biggest night. The song is The Weeknd’s sixth Hot 100 top 10 and Daft Punk’s third (and second as featured on a hit by The Weeknd, following the No. 1 “Starboy”).

Tuck in below to see who joined the quartet of hitmakers in this week’s refreshed TGJ Chart Check:

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Azealia Banks is back!

Hoping to restore the “approval ratings” she enjoyed circa the unveiling of ‘212’, the UK Garage-loving rapper unlocks the bop that is ‘Crown’.

Its supporting album? That’s yet to be revealed, as she is working on two new projects, ‘Fantasea II: The Second Wave’ and ‘Business Pleasure.’

What fans do know?

The cut is a killer…

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There may be trouble ahead for the current cast of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

How and why?

The return of its original dynamic/duelling duo NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak.

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Lady Gaga wracked up ample applause for her roof-raising performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show last week.

Now, Mother Monster is inviting the masses behind the scenes of the epic showing to share how it was pieced together.

As earlier reported, the 30-year-old began rehearsals shortly after the announcement was made last Fall.

Preparation took place at a variety of places, including a soundstage in Burbank, California, a tent in Gaga’s backyard, and eventually at the NRG Stadium in Houston.

Clearly, it paid off in more ways than one. Beyond the critical praise, the singer delivered dynamite ratings, received a huge sales spike, and launched a tour.

Watch how Gaga’s titan-like touchdown came to be below…

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The multi-hyphenate grandee Rita Ora continues to give her fans reason to rejoice.

Lauded for her ratings-boosting run on the revived version of ‘America’s Next Top Model‘, the vocalist’s partnerships with several fashion houses have seen said supporters inundated with content built by the star much to the delight.

Alas, they’re still yet to receive her debut U.S. album.

What she’s doing to remedy this?

Find out below…

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Nas‘ life story is heading to BET…by way of a series.

Full story below…

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