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Exclusive: Songwriter Sean Garrett Admits Usher “Really Wasn’t” Feeling 2004 Hit ‘Yeah!’ at First, Talks Reuniting With Singer for Latest Single ‘GLU’ [Video]

Sean Garrett Talks Writing Usher's New Single 'GLU' and Working With Artists Like Beyoncé, Fergie, Chris Brown and Others

When you have written songs for Beyoncé, Usher, Fergie, Chris Brown, Summer Walker and Ciara, it’s only fitting that you change your name to “The Pen.” If you know Sean Garrett, he did just that. With numerous hits under his belt, he’s back again with another banger. This time, he …

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Exclusive: Issa Rae On Treating Next Season Of Rap Sh!t Like Its “Last,” How Quinta Brunson’s Cousin Feels “Seen” In The Series, And How Maliibu Mitch Solidified Rap Sh*t Status

Issa Rae Considers Going Independent Following The Cancellation Of Black Sitcoms

Rap Sh*t is getting back into the swing of things and filming its second season. After a massive sweep of HBO Max originals long gone, including Issa Rae’s original unscripted series Sweet Life, it’s safe to say one of her shows will continue to see the light of the day …

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Exclusive: ‘Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip’ Stars Gizelle Bryant and Candiace Dillard Talk Katie Rost, Juan Dixon’s Recent Firing and Their “Friendship” [Videos]

‘Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip’ Stars Gizelle Bryant and Candiace Dillard Talk Katie Rost

Peacock is back with the third season of Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, and the ladies are handing out reads and revelations during their time in Thailand. In true Girls Trip tradition, the group is made up of Housewives from different franchises; this cast includes Porsha Williams (RHOA), Candiace Dillard …

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Exclusive: Gail Bean, Jerrie Johnson, Larenz Tate And More Share How Black Women Can Feel More Protected In Hollywood [Video]

Essence held its 16th annual Black Women in Hollywood Awards at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon, celebrating the contributions of Black women in film and television, both past and present. Hosted by Boris Kodjoe, the ceremony recognized the extraordinary achievements of the industry’s most inspiring …

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Exclusive: Kyla Pratt Invites Angela Bassett To Guest Star On ‘The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder’ [Video]

Kyla Pratt Invites Angela Bassett To Guest Star On ‘The Proud Family: Louder & Prouder’

It was a prestigious evening as Hollywood royalty celebrated Black excellence at the NAACP Image Awards.  Memorable moments happened inside, like the powerful speeches from Gabrielle Union and P-Valley’s Nicco Annan and a competition of whose finer between Method Man and Damson Idris. However, even more, fun surprises and exclusives …

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Exclusive: ‘P-Valley’ Star Brandee Evans Reveals She Lost a Daughter, Says Playing a Mother in the Show Serves as Therapy [Video]

‘P-Valley’ Star Brandee Reveals She Lost a Daughter, Says Playing a Mother in the Show Serves as Therapy

Down in the valley, the girls are thriving and winning awards.  Starz series P-Valley walked away victorious with a vast feat last weekend at the NAACP Image Awards, winning Outstanding Drama Series.  Baller Alert caught up with Brandee Evans, who plays Mercedes, on the yellow carpet and got her thoughts …

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Exclusive: Devon Franklin Shares How Acting Helped Him Heal Through Divorce, Stepping In Front Of The Camera For The First Time and More [Video]

Devon Franklin Shares How Acting Helped Him Heal Through Divorce, Stepping In Front Of The Camera For The First Time and more.

Devon Franklin is stepping out of his comfort zone to appear in front of the camera for Kingdom Story Studios’ upcoming movie “Jesus Revolution,” set to be released on February 22. As a writer and producer, Franklin has been the driving force behind some of Hollywood’s most successful inspirational movies …

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