BET+ adds two new Tyler Perry shows, 'Bruh' and 'Ruthless'

Tyler Perry StudiosBET’s streaming service BET+ has added two more Tyler Perry series to its lineup: the comedy series Bruh and the forthcoming The Oval spinoff series, Ruthless. According to the network, Bruh, a half-hour comedy, will “examine the world of dating, career, and friendship”
Lifetime sets cast for the upcoming Salt-N-Pepa biopic

Freeform/Image Group LALifetime has found their leading ladies for its upcoming authorized Salt-N-Pepa biopic series. Variety has learned that G.G. Townson and Laila Odom have been tapped to play Cheryl “Salt” James and Sandra “Pepa” Denton, respectively, in the limited series. They join Jermel Howard, who will play
Michael Jackson's “Thriller” back on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 thanks to Halloween

Kevin Mazur/WireImageDespite controversy, Michael Jackson‘s music continues to have an impact on the charts. As Billboard tallies Halloween’s effect on sales and streams this year, the publication reports that Michael’s Halloween classic “Thriller” has reappeared on the
Beyoncé and Rihanna among stars calling for stay of execution for death row inmate

IStock/fhogueBeyoncé, Rihanna, Meek Mill, LL Cool J and Kim Kardashian are among the stars demanding a stay of execution for death row inmate Rodney Reed. Queen Bey added her name to the Change.org petition on Friday. She posted a message to Texas Governor Greg Abbott on her website, which
Travis Scott announces Astroworld Festival lineup featuring Pharrell, Gucci Mane, Migos, and more

Astroworld FestivalPharrell Williams, Gucci Mane, Migos, Megan Thee Stallion, Playboi Carti, Young Thug and more are headlining Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival Saturday, which this year moves back to his hometown of Houston, Texas. La Flame posted the lineup on Instagram Friday, and
Whitney Houston's lover claims Eddie Murphy tried to stop singer from marrying Bobby Brown

Whitney Houston and Eddie Murphy in November 1989; Ron Galella, Ltd./Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesIn addition to revealing that they had a physical relationship, Whitney Houston‘s former assistant and lover Robyn Crawford is sharing even more details about the
Prince Estate drops previously unreleased track, “Don’t Let Him Fool Ya”

Warner RecordsA previously unreleased Prince song dropped on Friday. “Don’t Let Him Fool Ya” was recorded by Prince in 1982 in his home studio Chanhassen, Minnesota, and he plays all the instruments: guitar, drums, bass and keyboards. The song is
Zackary Momoh says he's usually not a fan of horror — but had a “blast” filming 'Doctor Sleep'

Riker Brothers PhotographyHarriet star Zackary Momoh is taking on a different type of role in the film adaptation of Stephen King‘s Doctor Sleep. In the horror feature — the sequel to 1980’s The Shining — Ewan McGregor plays the adult Danny Torrance, the boy from The
Despite dreamy vocals, John Legend's revised lyrics continue to overshadow “Baby, It's Cold Outside”

Adam Torgerson/NBCUniversalAfter a healthy buildup of equal parts excitement and scrutiny, John Legend‘s highly anticipated cover of “Baby It’s Cold Outside” featuring Kelly Clarkson is finally here. The single went live at the stroke of midnight on Friday. Legend’s voice blends
Lizzo on her struggle with self-acceptance: “You start to think something’s wrong with you

Atlantic Records2019 has been a breakout year for Lizzo: Her hit “Truth Hurts” spent a record-breaking seven weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. But the rapper/singer remembers how, growing up in Detroit, she had to cope with her negative