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Beyoncé checked all of Doechii’s dream collaboration boxes, so who’s next on her list?

Leon Bennett/Getty Images There’s no one on Doechii‘s list of next potential music collaborators.  She told ABC Audio that because she already landed a dream music partnership of working with Beyoncé, her next goal might have to be a bit outlandish.  “I guess I’d have to, like, perform in heaven at this point after Beyoncé because I don’t know what’s…

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Jonathan Majors trial: Prosecutors allege “manipulative pattern” of abuse toward ex-girlfriend

Fatih Aktas/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images During opening statements in Jonathan Majors‘ criminal trial Monday, a prosecutor said the Marvel star inflicted a “manipulative pattern of psychological abuse” and physical abuse on his former girlfriend that culminated with a March 25 assault in a for-hire Cadillac Escalade — after she caught him cheating — that…

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Tyra Banks celebrates 50th birthday with new ice cream-themed graphic novel

Mark Sagliocco/Getty Images As Tyra Banks rings in her 50th birthday, she’s also celebrating the start of something fresh — a brand new book about her love of ice cream.  A fresh-faced Banks posed for pictures shared to Instagram with a three-tiered cake graphic with the words “The House of Smize” written across the top. It’s the title of the new graphic novel she’s co-writing…

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‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ director says there “absolutely” is pressure to please fans

Starz One might think that after nearly a decade of Power, filmmaker Sascha Penn wouldn’t be too hard on himself about his work.  He told ABC Audio there “absolutely” is pressure to create good TV that’ll bring in viewership and have audiences wanting more.  “You don’t want to disappoint the fans,” Penn said ahead of the December 1 season 3 premiere of Power Book III: Raising…

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Ava DuVernay, Levar Burton and more honored at National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards

Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images On Sunday evening, December 3, the Los Angeles Press Club held its 16th annual National Arts & Entertainment Journalism Awards, and a handful of stars were also honored for their work outside the world of journalism.  Ava DuVernay was presented with the Visionary Award for her humanitarian work, joining the ranks of previous winners, including Jane Fonda and Forest Whitaker. Picard and Reading…

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Will Smith gives update on ‘I Am Legend’ sequel: “We’re really close, script just came in”

Warner Bros. Pictures Will Smith says work on the long-awaited I Am Legend sequel is well underway.  During his appearance at the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on Saturday, Smith gave an update about the film, which he stars in and produces alongside Michael B. Jordan.  “I have a call with Michael B. Jordan tomorrow,” he…

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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with DJ Cassidy’s Pass the Mic Live!

ABC/Paula Lobo DJ Cassidy is back with his popular Pass the Mic music performance series, this time with two live concerts.  You can celebrate Valentine’s Day next year with over twenty R&B artists, who DJ Cassidy will bring together for special one-night-only shows in Greensboro, North Carolina, and Houston, Texas.  Taking place in Greensboro on February 9 and in Houston on February 17,…