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ABC Passes On New York Undercover Reboot, but It Could Return to Original Home at Fox
Looks like Eddie Torres’ (Michael DeLorenzo) so-called return from the dead may not be so smooth. But, there’s still hope. According to Deadline, ABC has decided to pass on the pilot of popular 1990s cop drama reboot New York Undercover. However, all hope is not lost, since its studio, Universal TV is shopping it around.…
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2019 Tribeca Film Festival: The Weekend Explores the Most Awkward Getaway Ever
Weekends are supposed to be about taking breaks and escaping from the daily stressors of reality, right? So, what woman in her right mind would spend her weekend with her ex and his new girlfriend? Well… People routinely thank God it’s Friday, but a weekend like that would have me praying to God for Monday’s…
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Watch: Nola Darling Needs a Longer Summer in She's Gotta Have It Season 2 Trailer
“This love shit is a motherfucker.” But she’s still gotta have it because Netflix’s She’s Gotta Have It is coming back, and now we’re getting a visual sneak peek into the show’s sophomore season. Per Netflix’s press release: A seriously sexy comedy and rousing celebration of female empowerment, She’s Gotta Have It Season 2 offers…
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Did You Secure the Shopping Bags? Cardi B's Second Fashion Nova Collection Is Selling Out Quickly
Cardi B doesn’t do anything for clout, but she’s doing the damn thing for cash! “Fashion Nova x Cardi B” Season 2 is here, and well, let’s just say “trending” is an understated way to describe the second iteration of this collaboration. As soon as her second collection dropped, the 26-year-old star took to Fashion…
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Empire Showrunner Confirms the Show Will Undergo 'Somewhat of a Reset' Without Jussie Smollett
Looks like the Lyons done got a hold of a neuralyzer from Men In Black. Well, somewhat. April ended with official news regarding Jussie Smollett’s role in Fox’s Empire, which had been picked up for a sixth season. Long story short — fans weren’t going to see anymore of the falsetto feline known as Jamal…
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Common Opens Up About Being Molested as a Child and the 'Deep and Sudden Shame' He Felt
Shame thrives in silence. With every word spoken, every narrative reclaimed, sexual abuse victims and survivors have found a renewed power. In his new memoir, Let Love Have the Last Word, Common spoke about a topic that is often buried in silence amongst black men in the community — experiencing sexual assault. Trigger Warning: Please…
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Ava DuVernay Ain't Feelin' How Game of Thrones Treated a 'Sista'
On the night of May 5, the baddest bitch of Westeros was unfortunately beheaded. On the Game of Thrones episode entitled, “The Last of the Starks,” Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) traveled to King’s Landing to try to negotiate with Cersei and instead of compromising — because, have you met Cersei?! — she simply gave her…
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Chadwick Boseman to Portray Yasuke, Japan's First African Samurai
Wakanda may be forever, but Chadwick Boseman is stepping off the throne for a minute to secure his next bag. Boseman has been cast to portray Yasuke, the first African samurai to wield a sword in Japan. Doug Miro (Narcos) will be penning the script. Per Deadline: Erik Feig’s Picturestart has teamed with Mike De…
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Yes, Pictures! Royal Baby Sussex Makes His Editorial Debut, Name Revealed [Updated]
The wait is over! Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Prince Harry have revealed their new son to the public, two days after his birth. According to ABC News, the royal couple gathered with press at Windsor Castle. “He has the sweetest temperament,” Meghan beamed, as she stroked her new son’s head. The couple also chatted…
