After hitting a critical jackpot with BET+ original holiday film ‘Blackjack Christmas,’ veteran actress Victoria Rowell is looking to win again with viewers – this time with another yuletide flick on the same streamer.

Filling out a cast that includes Blue Kimble, Noree Victoria, Javon Johnson, Aaron D Spears, Nadia Simms, Tiffany Snow, and more, the new movie – titled ‘A Christmas Gift’ – tells the story of a family that begrudgingly unites for the holidays only to find themselves faced with a series of unexpected secrets, revelations, and guests that could have a lasting effect on them all.

Directed by Christopher A. Nolen, hop inside to see the official trailer to ‘Gift’ ahead of its December 22 premiere.

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Kendrick Lamar continues the flow of vivid visuals from his latest studio album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.’

The GRAMMY magnet of an LP has served as one of the year’s biggest sellers and most critically-acclaimed efforts too.

And while that would have some resting on their laurels, K. Dot drives in an altogether different direction by flexing his creative flair in the captivating clip.

Dame Helen Mirren joins Lamar in what begins as a therapy session that quickly expands into a compelling retelling.

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Basketball star Brittney Griner has broken her silence in the wake of her release from a Russian prison.

The Olympic medalist was arrested in February for possession of less than 1 gram of marijuana oil in Moscow and was immediately detained. After six months behind bars, she was officially convicted of drug smuggling in August and sentenced to 9-years in prison.

In a shock move on December 8, US President Joe Biden negotiated a prisoner swap between the US and Russia, effectively trading Griner (who would be free upon her return home) for arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Now, the WNBA performer is reflecting on her ordeal as well as the support she received.

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Ciara has poured out a steady flow of new music in 2022 and it looks like there’s more to come.

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Oxlade and Camila Cabello link up for the scintillating video for the remix to the AfroPop star’s global smash ‘Ku Lo Sa.’

Already a viral hit worldwide, the Nigerian wonder’s breakout bop was gifted new life courtesy of Cabello – who he trades verses with on the refreshed incarnation of the track.

In its newly unlocked visual (which is directed by Boma Iluma), the pair turn the heat up more – illuminating the song’s lyrics (‘Ku Lo Sa’ means “closer”) by whining and grinding their way towards one another.

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It’s here! The first look trailer for the hotly anticipated ‘Barbie’ movie has been unboxed.

Margot Robbie takes on the titular role and stars opposite Ryan Gosling who plays Ken.

The dynamic pair are joined by a stellar cast that includes Issa Rae, Will Ferrell, Ncuti Gatwa, America Ferrera, and Kingsley Ben-Adir.

Directed by Greta Gerwig, the Warner Bros. Rom-Com serves as the first live-action incarnation of a narrative centered around the famed doll.

Ahead of its July 21, 2023 release, peep the first look at the film…

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Janet Jackson sent fans into a frenzy of excitement this week when she announced her forthcoming ‘Together Again Tour.’

And while the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer was immediately a trending topic upon trumpeting the news, she is still strutting the promotional trail.

Two of her stops were surprise appearances.

The first was a hilarious visit to the Sherri Shepherd Show, where Jackson’s presence sent the veteran host into fervent fan mode.

She also stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon for a fun-filled showing.

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‘Nut Quick’ hitmaker GloRilla finds the topic of the sexual act on the table – literally and figuratively – after taking to Angela Yee‘s ‘Lip Service’ podcast to dish on her own special brand of lip service.

“If you [ejaculate] on my food, I’ma eat it,” she shared during the interview after a thorough discussion about fellatio.

The quote sent Glo’s name skyrocketing on Twitter, with a number of commenters expressing shock over how forthcoming she was about her bedroom antics.

Not long after the ‘F*ck N*gga Free‘ hitmaker addressed the hoopla, she found she wasn’t drama free as she was lifted right into the storm of yet another backlash.

Look inside to reflect on the rapper’s crazy week.

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Latto may boast owning the year’s biggest female Rap song thanks to the top 10 placement of ‘Big Energy’ on the Billboard Hot 100’s year-end chart, but she’s not resting on her laurels.

Bringing 2022 to a close with a bang (literally and figuratively), the GRAMMY nominee shines with another racy cut aptly titled, ‘Another Nasty Song.’

Dropped just two weeks after her latest release, the GloRilla and Gangsta Boo-assisted ‘FTCU,’ ‘Nasty’ lives up to its title with housed lyrics that see the Atlanta-reared rapstress detail her sexual prowess like never before.

“You know that I’m a freak (Freak), you know I like it slow (Slow) / I’m tryin’ to make a movie (Movie), I’m givin’ you the code / So let me put this p-ssy on you (Let me put this p-ssy on you) / Cause this here another nasty song,” she spits on the London Jae-produced track.

Featuring a prominent sample of Lil Ru’s viral hit, ‘Nasty Song,’ hear Latto’s take in full inside.

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With 10 holiday-themed movies to her credit over the last few years, award-winning actress Holly Robinson Peete has easily established herself as one of the film genre’s queens.

The newest jewel in her crown comes courtesy of Hallmark’s ‘Holiday Heritage.’

Directed by Alfons Adetuyi, ‘Heritage’ – which also stars Lyndie Greenwood, Brooks Darnell, and more – tells the story of a family trying to heal their past wounds over the yuletide season by embracing different cultural holiday celebrations of Christmas and Kwanzaa

Ahead of its premiere Friday (December 16) at 8p EST, view the festive flick’s official trailer inside.

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Self-proclaimed R&B royal Jacquees is looking to reign over the genre’s charts once more with his junior studio album, ‘Sincerely for You.’

His first studio effort since 2019’s ‘King of R&B,‘ ‘Sincerely’ – executive produced by serial Hip-Hop hitmaker Future – boasts a star-studded guest list across its 17 tracks and features the likes of 21 Savage, Summer Walker, 6LACK, Tory Lanez, and more.

Preceded to Billboard 200 chart battle by well-received housed cuts ‘Still That,’ ‘Tipsy,’ ‘Tell Me When It’s Over,’ and ‘Say Yea,’ we’re hoping you’ll say yea to hopping inside to give a spin to the latest from Quees courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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With a string of successful soundtrack songs to his credit (i.e. ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ hit ‘Earned It,’ ‘Black Panther’ smash ‘Pray For Me’), music superstar The Weeknd is hoping to continue the trend with ‘Nothing is Lost (You Give Me Strength)’ – his contribution to the long-awaited ‘Avatar‘ sequel ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ (in theaters December 16).

The heavily-teased cut, which is featured prominently in the movie’s teasers, was written by the GRAMMY winner and produced by Swedish House Mafia alongside famed composer Simon Franglen.

“I thought I could protect you from paying for my sins / You give me strength,” The Weeknd croons on the emotional track. “I’m with you either way / Nothing’s lost, no more pain / Just give me strength.”

Hop inside to hear the tune in full.

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