Won't He do it? Kirk Franklin biopic in the works at Sony

ABC/Fred LeeGospel legend Kirk Franklin is getting the Hollywood biopic treatment. Deadline has learned DeVon Franklin is producing a film based on the life of the 14-time Grammy-winning artist. The yet-untitled project will follow Franklin from his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise
Is Pharrell assisting Rihanna with her forthcoming album?

ABC/Randy HolmesAnother day, another fan theory about Rihanna‘s forthcoming album. This time around, however, the singer’s dedicated legion of supporters have roped Pharrell into their latest speculations. Last week, the global star decided to troll her loyal #RihNavy by sharing an Instagram
Morris Chestnut tapped for season three of FOX's 'The Resident'

Samuel de Roman/Getty ImagesMorris Chestnut is officially headed back to FOX. According to TV Line, the Rosewood alum is joining the season three cast of The Resident, where he will play Dr. Barrett Cain, a “intimidating neurosurgeon.” Cain, described as “potentially vengeful,”
You don't say! Phaedra Parks admits some of her RHOA storylines were “completely made up”

Charles Sykes/BravoFormer Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Parks is sharing some not so shocking news with her fans: “Reality shows are not real.” In a interview with Daily Mail, Parks says she’s seen firsthand how producers often fabricate storylines just for
Jharrel Jerome opens up about his 'When They See Us' Emmy nod: “To be a part of a project like this is bigger than any nomination”

Atsushi Nishijima/NetflixWhen They See Us standout actor Jharrel Jerome is still reeling from the news that he’s been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie. Jerome says it feels like just a short
Janet Jackson to reissue more of her classic albums on vinyl next week

A&M/Virgin/UME Janet Jackson is taking full Control of her vinyl legacy. Wednesday, it was announced that the recent Rock & Rock Hall of Fame inductee is set to reissue five more of her groundbreaking albums on vinyl. Following
Blair Underwood, Laverne Cox and more tapped as guest stars for 'Dear White People' season 3

ABC/Pat RedmondNetflix is revealing more details about the upcoming highly anticipated third season of Dear White People. In a new teaser that dropped on Wednesday, Yvette Nicole Brown, Laverne Cox, Blair Underwood, Flava Flav, and Justin Simien are revealed as guest stars on the new season.
K. Michelle confirms the title of her fifth studio album: “It's time to come out and play”

Derek BlanksAfter a months-long tease, K. Michelle has confirmed details regarding her fifth studio album. The vocal powerhouse posted a cinematic clip to her Instagram in which she reveals the long-awaited effort will be titled All Monsters Are Human. “We create our own monsters,
Ava DuVernay says the most important “recognition” she received from “When They See Us” was from “the men we chronicled”

Atsushi Nishijima/Netflix Ava DuVernay‘s critically acclaimed Netflix limited series on the Central Park Five — now referred to as The Exonerated Five — When They See Us has scored a stunning 16 Emmy nominations. Even though the series is in
Monica continues to climb Billboard's Adult R&B Songs chart with “Commitment”

Mondeenise Music Monica‘s latest effort, “Commitment,” has ascended to new heights on Billboard‘s Adult R&B Songs chart this week. After making its debut 22 weeks ago, the endearing ballad has reached the number two spot on the chart, second only