'C.S.I.' vet Gary Dourdan talks training to be a one-man army in 'Redemption Day'

Saban FilmsIn his new film Redemption Day, former C.S.I. star Gary Dourdan plays a U.S. Special Forces vet suffering from PTSD, who gets back into the action after his wife is kidnapped by terrorists. Dourdan’s super-fit in
Oprah Winfrey gets the bio treatment with two-part docuseries from Apple TV+

ABC Oprah Winfrey‘s life story is headed to the small screen, thanks to Apple TV+. According to Deadline, Apple has ordered a two-part docuseries about Winfrey from Academy Award-winning director Kevin MacDonald and executive producer Lisa Erspamer, the team behind the
Eric Bellinger teases his joint project, '1-800-HIT-EAZY,' with Hitmaka

Paras Griffin/Getty ImagesNext month, Eric Bellinger is set to release 1-800-HIT-EAZY, a joint project with one of hip-hop’s most-sought-after producers, Hitmaka. On Thursday, the R&B singer shared a behind-the-scenes video to showcase the making of his 31st album. “You’re now tuned into the MF Greatest,”
Tyler Perry to receive Oscar for his humanitarian efforts

Courtesy of NBCUniversalThe Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences (AMPAS) announced Thursday that its Board of Governors voted to present the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award to actor, filmmaker, writer, producer, and philanthropist Tyler Perry in recognition of his charity efforts.
Summer Walker encourages fans struggling with depression: “Don’t give up it gets better, baby”

JB Lacroix/Getty ImagesExpectant mom Summer Walker has taken some time to offer her followers some much-needed advice on how to address their mental health. On Thursday, the R&B singer shared a short video of herself, and her growing baby bump, to
OWN renews 'Queen Sugar' for a sixth season ahead of its fifth season return

Courtesy of OWNWith just about a month before it’s fifth season return, OWN has announced that its Louisiana-based drama, Queen Sugar, has been picked for a sixth season. According to the network, the sixth season will premiere
SZA is taking video submissions from fans for her upcoming video “Good Days”

RCA RecordsLast Christmas, SZA gifted fans her single, “Good Days,” and now she’s ready to make the music video for her first release in 2021. On Thursday, the R&B singer declared, “It’s music video time!” “Y’all asked and it’s coming! I’m shooting “Good
Cardi B scores her first leading role in new comedy, 'Assisted Living'

Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for CoachellaGet ready: Award-winning rapper Cardi B will be bringing the jokes to her first starring role in a film. In the upcoming comedy, Assisted Living, Cardi will play Amber, “a small-time crook who finds herself in
YFN Lucci turns himself in to Atlanta Police, drops music video

Paras Griffin/Getty Images for ESSENCEYFN Lucci turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday, an Atlanta Police spokesperson confirmed to multiple outlets. The rapper, born Rayshawn Lamar Bennett, was suspected to be involved in a shooting that left one dead and
Tasha Cobbs Leonard talks fulfilling her God-given purpose outside of music

JD BarnesBillboard’s Top Gospel Artist of the Decade Tasha Cobbs Leonard says her “purpose is to bring awareness to the presence of God.” “And yes, that’s through singing,” the singer tells ABC Audio. “That’s…obvious. But with everything that I do,