‘Hocus Pocus 2’ flies onto Disney+ on September 30. 

And with just weeks to go before its release, the streamer has unlocked the full-length trailer at D23.

Serving as the sequel to 1993’s ‘Hocus Pocus,’ the new film reunites the original witches Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kathy Najimy – all of whom will reprise their original roles as The Sanderson Sisters.

29 years have passed since someone lit the Black Flame Candle and resurrected the 17th-century siblings and they are seeking revenge. Now it is up to three high-schoolers to stop the crafty crew from wreaking a new kind of havoc on Salem before dawn on All Hallow’s Eve.

Check out the latest look at the hotly anticipated film after the jump…

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Rap Queen Nicki Minaj reigns in Billboard history books again thanks to her new compilation album, ‘Queen Radio: Volume 1.’

See how inside.

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Barely past the backlash that ensued after his unprovoked verbal attack of singer Lizzo (as we reported here), Aries Spears soon after learned that he and fellow actor-comedian Tiffany Haddish were the center of a shocking lawsuit that alleges they had two minors performing sexually suggestive acts.

The minors were also stars of a resurfaced disturbing comedy skit featuring Spears and Haddish that saw him portray a pedophilic uncle.

Although he remained mum for some time after the story first broke last week, Haddish – who labeled the lawsuit a ‘shakedown’ -quickly offered an apology for participating in the failed comedy showing.

This week, Aries followed by breaking his silence.  Look inside to see what he said.

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It’s a good week to be John Legend.

The EGOT winner is not only celebrating the release of his seventh traditional studio album, ‘Legend’ (click here to stream), but he’s also learned the highly anticipated set’s arrival to digital shelves was preceded by his arrival into the topmost quadrant of the updated Hot 100.

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With one of the most illustrious careers in Pop music history, Britney Spears is no stranger to seeing her name attached to some jaw-dropping Billboard records over the years.

But, thanks to her latest hit – the Elton John-led ‘Hold Me Closer’ – the ‘Baby One More Time’ beauty has been penciled in the publication’s record logs one more time.

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Latto has long expressed her love for Nicki Minaj. However, it appears some of the rapper’s fans aren’t too enamored with the ‘Big Energy’ performer.

And it all centers on comments made during a resurfaced interview. Indeed, for a sect of the Barbz, ‘It’s Givin” …shade.

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With the world at large processing the death of Queen Elizabeth II, the monarch’s family has joined forces to honor well-wishes in Winsor.

In a surprise move, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle along with Prince William and Kate Middleton shook hands with mourners for over 40 minutes.

The Royal quad also read messages from those who left flowers in salute of The Queen.

Today’s sighting comes after much-publicized discourse about the brothers’ relationship.

Watch footage from the appearance after the jump…

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Lil Kim has had the masses talking in the wake of her collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion on the ‘Plan B’ remix.

And the femcee’s ex, Mr Papers, is speaking the loudest.

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Beyonce continues to make the world move with her chart-topping seventh studio album, ‘Renaissance.’

Since being unleashed in July, the Dance-driven project has enjoyed unprecedented omnipresence. Indeed, from radio, to streaming, to social media, to the clubs – the LP is dominating.

Boasting an eclectic list of collaborators, one of the most notable is none other than Grace Jones.

The legend appears alongside Bey and Tems on the aptly titled ‘Move.’

Now, she’s speaking up and out about working on the track.

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The countdown is officially on to the arrival of the hotly anticipated prequel of ‘The Lion King.’

Following the roaring success of the 2019 live-action remake of the classic (which grossed over 1.6 billion at the global box office), Disney is revisiting the world and characters within.

Powered by photorealistic technology., the new adventure will delve deep into a brand new backstory of ‘The Lion King’ – which chronicles the events that preceded the narrative folk came to know and love.

And now, further details about the film have been revealed.

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It’s been weeks since actor-comedian Aries Spears first battled backlash for an unprovoked verbal attack of Lizzo in which he compared her physique to the ‘sh*t emoji,’ but the topic is still finding its way to headlines thanks to commenters who continue to defend the GRAMMY winner.

Shortly after Spears clapped back at fellow comedian-actor Mike Epps for calling him a ‘b*tch’ for slamming Liz, the ‘Mad TV’ star found himself on the radar of another comic-actor:  Faizon Love.

Once Love’s stinging remarks made their way to the radar of Aries, the 47-year-old took to Instagram Friday (September 9) to offer a fiery response.

See the action inside.

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With his groundbreaking character “Lil Murda” on STARZ’ breakout hit series ‘P-Valley,’ actor J. Alphonse Nicholson has found himself at the center of a myriad of polarizing and progressive conversations about representation of Black LGBTQ+ characters on television.

A proud ally of the community in real life, Nicholson has been no stranger to making headlines for being outspoken against detractors who have slammed the controversial show for its racy depiction of same-sex romance and relationships.

Yet despite the applause he’s received for his candor and support overs the years, the 37-year-old is now on the receiving end of staunch criticism for a recent blunder that saw him participate in a skit many are deeming homophobic.

Look inside to see his response to the hoopla.

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