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7/28/14

Movie Trailer: 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1'

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On November 21st, Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence returns as Katniss Everdeen in the third installment of 'The Hunger Games' franchise, entitled 'Mockingjay - Part 1', and her co-stars Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson also return.

In the newly-released teaser trailer for the forthcoming film, Katniss reluctantly becomes the symbol of a mass rebellion against the autocratic Capitol. Watch the teaser trailer beneath:

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New Music: Jason Aldean - 'Burnin' It Down'

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Country superstar Jason Aldean takes a slightly different approach on "Burnin' It Down", the lead single from his highly-anticipated sixth studio album, which is scheduled to be released later this year through Broken Bow Records.

The single, which currently holds the No.1 spot on iTunes, was written by Chris Tompkins, Rodney Clawson and Florida Georgia Line, and while it is a little more laid back than his past lead singles, it is still catchy and stands as a solid release. Listen to the single beneath:

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Video: Tameka 'Tiny' Harris - 'What You Gon Do?'

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Former Xscape member Tameka 'Tiny' Harris steps out on her own and tackles her tumultuous relationship with T.I. on "What You Gon Do", which hit No.1 on the iTunes R&B charts and serves as the first solo single to be released through her Pretty Hustle label.

The music video, which was directed by Production Partnerz, plays on some of the hip-hop couple's ups and down as she reflects on the couple's wedding day and standing beside him as he served time behind bars. Watch as she vents about her feelings in the video beneath:

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'Fifty Shades Of Grey': Jamie Dornan & Dakota Johnson Talk Sex Scenes On 'The Today Show', First Trailer Debuts

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'Fifty Shades of Grey' stars Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson, who play Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele in the forthcoming adaptation of the best-selling novels, participated in their first live interview on 'The Today Show', where they dished on the film.

The stars, who showed little to no chemistry during their appearance, talked about how "technical and choreographed" their sex scenes were and offered a first look at the film, which will be released on February 13th, 2015. Watch their interview and the first trailer beneath:



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Halle Berry Tumbles With Jimmy Fallon On 'The Tonight Show'

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Earlier this month, Halle Berry made her first appearance on 'The Tonight Show' since Jay Leno was replaced with Jimmy Fallon, and as usual, the Academy Award-winning actress made quite an impression by taking a tumble with the late night host.

The beauty was there to promote her new series 'Extant', which premiered to a hefty 9.4 million viewers. The show unfortunately slipped in viewers in subsequent weeks and will shift from its 9PM time-slot to 10PM starting this week, with repeats of 'Criminal Minds' now serving as a lead-in. Watch her interview beneath and catch up on episodes of her show by clicking here:

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7/23/14

Watch: Halle Berry Stars In 'Extant' (Season 1, Episode 3)

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Academy Award-winner Halle Berry has landed on television for her role in 'Extant', a new summer series produced by Steven Spielberg that follows astronaut Molly Woods as she tires to reconnect with her family after returning from a 13-month solo mission in space.

In the third episode entitled 'Wish You Were Here', Molly and John face parents who are suspicious of Ethan when he goes to school for the first time, and Molly has to decide if she is going to reveal her pregnancy to John after he confronts her about her distant behavior. Watch the adventure continue to unfold in the third episode, written by creator Mickey Fisher, below:

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TV Trailer: 'The Affair' Takes An Intense Look At Infidelity

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Showtime has released a three-minute trailer for the forthcoming marital drama 'The Affair', which will premiere on October 19th and play out over 10 first season episodes.

The series, starring Dominic West, Ruth Wilson, Maura Tierney and Joshua Jackson, takes an intense look at two couples and the emotional and psychological effects of an extramarital affair, as well as, the fallout the occurs from the infidelity. Watch the first trailer beneath:


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7/21/14

Kris Allen Links Up With Lenachka For 'Prove It To You' Showing

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Over the weekend, Kris Allen performed a couple of shows in California and on Friday (July, 19th), the 'American Idol' winner brought out his duet partner Lenachka for the very first live performance of his brand new single, "Prove It To You".

The single is lifted from his forthcoming third studio album 'Horizons', which will be released on August 12th, and during his showcase at he also performed new album cuts, "Young Love (Paul Simon)" and "In Time". Watch all of the performances and sound off beneath:

"Prove It To You"



"Young Love (Paul Simon)"



"In Time"

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Kanye West Talks Wedding, Hip-Hop's MVP & Celebrity In 'GQ'

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Hip-hop titan Kanye West, who is gearing up to release his new single "All Day", is featured on the August 2014 issue of GQ magazine, and as usual, the fashion designer raises a few eyebrows with his strong opinions and some bold statements.

In the interview, the 37-year-old rapper dishes on his extravagant wedding to Kim Kardashian, his thoughts on Beyoncé and Jay Z deciding not to attend, who he thinks is the hip-hop's top man and wanting to reeducate society on what a celebrity is. Read a few excerpts beneath:

On Hip-Hop's Most Popular Man:
Currently that spot is taken. Let's be honest. He [Drake] got last summer. And I'd never given it up till last summer."

On Re-Educating What A Celebrity Is:
"I'm here to fight for the re-education of what celebrity is. To say, "Yes, we are celebrities, but yes, we're also innovators, we're also inventors, we're also thoughtful.'"

On His Wedding To Kim Kardashian:
"Kim is this girl who f--king turns me on. I love her. This is who I want to be next to and be around. And then people would try to say, 'Well, you know, if you're a musician, you should be with a musician, and if you want to design, you need to be with a girl from the design world.' I don't give a f--k about people's opinions."

On Beyoncé and Jay Z Not Attending His Nupitals:
"All that, I wouldn't even speak on. It doesn't even matter to me whatsoever, who would show up. Because the most important person to show up there, to me, was Kim. That's all that matters to me. I had to fight for that for 7 years. But the fact that these other people showed up that are from different worlds but have done such dynamic things - they're all, in a way, equal to what Kim has done in TV or what I had done in music."

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Watch: Halle Berry Stars In 'Extant' (Season 1, Episode 2)

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Academy Award-winner Halle Berry has landed on television for her role in 'Extant', a new summer series produced by Steven Spielberg that follows astronaut Molly Woods as she tires to reconnect with her family after returning from a 13-month solo mission in space.

In the second episode entitled 'Extinct', Molly tracks down Kryger and he reveals the disturbing details of his own solo mission that the International Space Exploration Agency (ISEA) is keeping secret. Watch the adventure continue to unfold in the latest episode beneath:

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Beyoncé Performs 'Get Me Bodied' On HBO 'X10' Special

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Pop superstar Beyoncé has once again teamed up with HBO for a ten week concert series and last night (July 20th), the fourth of ten performance videos recorded from her successful 'Mrs. Carter World Tour' aired on the premium cable network before 'True Blood'.

The 32-year-old beauty, who has collected an astounding 17 Grammys, slayed the stage with a show-stopping performance of her dance floor hit "Get Me Bodied", lifted from her platinum studio album 'B'Day'. Watch the performance and sound off with your thoughts beneath:


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Beyoncé Performs 'Flawless' On HBO 'X10' Special

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Pop superstar Beyoncé has once again teamed up with HBO for a ten week concert series and on Sunday (July 13th), the third of ten performance videos recorded from her successful 'Mrs. Carter World Tour' aired on the premium cable network before 'True Blood'.

The 32-year-old mother of Blue Ivy Carter amazed with a fierce performance of "Flawless", her latest female empowerment anthem and one of the fan-favorites from her multi-platinum album 'Beyoncé'. Watch as Mrs. Carter demands your attention with her dazzling outing beneath:

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7/9/14

Watch: Halle Berry Stars In 'Extant' (Season 1, Episode 1)

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Academy Award-winner Halle Berry has landed on television for her role in 'Extant', a new summer series produced by Steven Spielberg that follows astronaut Molly Woods as she tires to reconnect with her family after returning from a 13-month solo mission in space.

In the first episode entitled 'Re-Entry', Molly is shocked to learn that she is pregnant and the startling news helps her recall a mystifying encounter with another person on the space station. Watch the adventure unfold in the series premiere from creator Mickey Fisher beneath:

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Beyoncé Performs 'Run The World (Girls)' On HBO 'X10' Special

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Pop superstar Beyoncé has once again teamed up with HBO for a ten week concert series and on Sunday (July 6th), the second of ten performance videos recorded from her successful 'Mrs. Carter World Tour' aired on the premium cable network before 'True Blood'.

The superstar, who has collected an astounding 17 Grammys, served up an energetic performance of her female empowerment anthem "Run the World (Girls)", lifted from her platinum studio album '4', and it was pretty phenomenal to watch. Check it out beneath:

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New Music: Usher Ft. Nicki Minaj - 'She Came To Give It To You'

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R&B heartthrob Usher reteams with Nicki Minaj, whom he collaborated with in 2010 on "Lil' Freak", on "She Came To Give It To You", the new single lifted from his forthcoming studio album, which is expected to be released later this year.

Produced by Pharrell Williams, the funky cut sees the singer's eyes stuck on a woman that stand out from the crowd, while Minaj spits an effective verse that adds to the record, which is more radio-friendly than his previous "Good Kisser" single. Take a listen beneath:


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Halle Berry: The 10 Best Acting Performances Of Her Career

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Halle Berry has been praised for both her beauty and talent by landing endorsement deals and winning countless awards including her profession's top acting prize in 2002, and as she returns to television tonight with her new series 'Extant', we look back at the 10 Best Performances of her envied career. Peep our choices and sound off with your own in the comments beneath:

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10. Losing Isaiah: Released by Paramount in 1995, this film was originally intended for television not the big screen, which explains why its script played out like a made for television movie, but despite a somewhat disappointing ending, there are two top-notch performances given by Jessica Lange and Berry here.

The film depicts a controversial court battle between a young boy's natural and adoptive mother, and not only does it showcase Berry's ability to hold her own against one of the most-acclaimed actresses, but it shows her ability to make you feel and maybe even root for a character that initially made your stomach turn.



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09. Cloud Atlas: Berry tackled six different characters for the Wachowskis' and Tom Tykwer's 2012 adaptation of the David Mitchell novel including a white Jewish woman, a Asian man and a enslaved tribeswoman.

The film flopped at the box-office, recouping less than one-third of its $100 million budget, and while the response from critics was more positive, the concept escaped most of the general public. Very few people understood it. Even fewer actually liked it or went to see it. I happened to do both and those people are unfortunately missing out on a visual masterpiece that filmmakers will be dissecting and talking about for years to come, as well as, some performances displaying the versatility of the film's actors (Berry included).



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08. Boomerang: Standing as one of the best romantic comedies of the nineties and a undeniable classic in the black community, Berry was not the leading lady here, but she did unearth a performance that had its share of scene-stealing moments including that classic "love should've brought your a** home last night" line.

Starring as Angela opposite Eddie Murphy, she played the down-to-earth girl in a love triangle for Marcus Graham's heart with the glamorous executive (played by Robin Given), and although it has its share of cliche moments, this romantic comedy feels genuine and contains some enjoyable performances.



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07. Bullworth: Released to theaters in May 1998, Berry co-stars opposite Warren Beatty, who also wrote and directed the screenplay, in this film about a straightforward politician that puts a hit out on himself.

The role stood as another chance for Berry to work with a master in her field and allowed herself to challenge herself by playing a street-smart character that had both beauty and brains. The real star here is Beatty, but Berry gives Robin a run for his money as one hell of a sidekick.



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06. Frankie & Alice: Finally released earlier this year, the film about dissociative identity disorder was a passion project of Berry's that initially found her around 1998. Its long and hard road to finally make it to the big screen is hardly surprising, given the subject matter is a tough sale and the film's script reads more like an original Lifetime movie than a major motion picture.

Still, despite those setback, Berry lifts the material beyond its limitation and unearths a mesmerizing performance that captivates you from the moment she hits the screen dancing in cage. Her innate ability to switch characters (or personalities) at the drop of hat is so fluid that if you blink you miss it, and is is that ability that earned her a NAACP Image Award and a Golden Globe nomination. If only the actual film was as good as her performance in it.



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05. Jungle Fever: This Spike Lee-directed film was the launching pad for Berry's film career and was a role that she really had fight for. Berry was initially offered the role of Wesley Snipes' wife, but asked to audition for the role of Vivian, a foul-mouth crackhead, instead.

Lee denied her request saying she was too beautiful and put together to play the part, but after washing off all of her make-up off and really getting to character, Berry eventually convinced the director that she was a good fit for Vivian. To show her commitment to the part, she visited a real crack den and refused to shower for days, and although the role was small, it was a memorable one.



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04. Things We Lost In the Fire: Released in 2007, this film showcases another side of Berry as she speaks volumes without ever lashing out or raising her voice.

It is clear early on that the meatiest role belongs to her co-star Benicio Del Toro, and he is brilliant here, but through the quiet and subtle moments Berry shines and captures the roller-coaster ride that her character experiences amidst the loss of her husband and trying to raise their two kids with pure skill. She isn't just good here, she's great and the performance should have resulted in her second Academy Award nomination. Unfortunately, its disappointing performance at the box office upon its release and quiet nature derailed those hopes from being a reality.



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03. Their Eyes Were Watching God: Based on the Zora Neale Hurston classic and produced by Oprah Winfrey for ABC, Berry delivers a beautiful and superb performance as Janie, a woman on a journey to self-discovery.

Like most human beings, Janie is on a path to find love and to fully live her life, and though her journey includes some misfires and a string of bad choices (or husbands), she eventually experiences both of those things. Unfortunately, the ending is still not a happy one, something that Berry knows all too well and her portrayal of Janie is one of the most honest, delicate and vulnerable performances that she has ever given. Simply stunning!



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02. Monster's Ball: This is the performance that placed Berry in the history books when she became the first African-American woman to win an Academy Award for Best Actress. However, neither her role in the controversial film or her win have escaped criticism.

While critics and the majority of her peers have praised her performance in the film, some fans and other actresses (Angela Bassett) didn't quite understand the meaning of that provocative sex scene and the fact that it had nothing to do with sex. It was definitely a risky move for Berry. One that took real guts and could have easily backfired, but it is these type of chess moves that have always made Berry standout from other black actresses. She has a different understanding of the source material than a typical black actress would, realizing their is a distinct separation between who she is and the character she plays, as well as, understanding the importance of the much-talked about scene and that it would stand as a lesser film without it.

It is a role that allow her to run through an array of different emotions and she conquers them all brilliantly, and before you reach the halfway mark, it is not hard to see why she fought to play the role or why she reigned supreme over Sissy Spacek at the 74th Academy Awards.



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01. Introducing Dorothy Dandridge: If there is a perfect performance on Berry's resume, this is undoubtedly it. The actress physically and emotionally embodied the spirit of Dandridge so immensely that you could barely tell the two stars apart. Dandridge, much like Berry, was a native of Cleveland, Ohio with dreams of stardom in society that didn't view her as being equal to her white female peers. She had enough talent and beauty to captivate a room, but struggled to find the right partner in her personal life.

It was those startling similarities and the fact that Berry was still trying to prove that she was more than just a pretty face that helped her unleash a dazzling performance, which earned her a Golden Globe, Emmy, Screen Actors Guild and NAACP Image Award.  The film was also critically-acclaimed, winning an additional 4 Emmys.



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Halle Berry Radiates On 'The Late Show With David Letterman'

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Hot on the promotional trail for her new television series, Academy Award-winning actress Halle Berry paid a visit to 'The Late Show with David Letterman', where she talked about her role in 'Extant', how she prepared for the role and a lot more.

The 47-year-old stunner, who also serves as one of the show's executive producers, also served up a cute moment by providing a list of the Top 10 Ways To Stay Married, which was created and written by her 6-year-old daughter Nahla. Watch some of the highlights beneath:

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7/7/14

New Music: Kris Allen - 'Prove It To You'

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A couple weeks ago, 'American Idol' champion Kris Allen announced the August 12th release of his third studio album 'Horizons', and now, the first single from the forthcoming disc has arrived in the form of the Lenachka-assisted "Prove It To You".

The single, like most of the snippets alluded to, does not boast the upbeat and pop nature that plagued his first two albums and while there is very little chance that radio will go anywhere near this, his voice remains as intoxicating as ever and Lenachka compliments him well.

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7/3/14

Robin Thicke Visits 'Hot 97', 'Good Morning America', 'The View' & 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' To Promote New Album

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With sales for his new 'Paula' album off to a slower than expected start, Robin Thicke hit the promotional circuit with his campaign to win back his estranged wife Paula Patton and hopefully amp up some more interest in the newly-released project.

The Grammy-nominated crooner stopped by 'Ebro In The Morning', where he revealed he has saw Patton in four months, and issued performances during his appearances on 'Good Morning America', 'The View' and 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'. Watch his promotional stops beneath:

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'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

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7/2/14

Ciara Shares Details Of Upcoming Wedding To Future In 'Brides'

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Now that she has given birth to her son Future Zahir, R&B entertainer Ciara is on to her next big production: a wedding to rapper Future! The singer is featured on August/September cover of Brides magazine and shows that she will make a gorgeous bride.

In the issue, the new mom dishes on everything about her nuptials including the location, the entertainment, what she is looking forward to about being married and how she initially met her fiance. Read excerpts from her cover story and peep two more stunning photos beneath:

Indoor or Outdoor Location:
"Indoors and black tie. For the palette, I’m not into loud colors. I like black and white, classic and clean."

On Getting Entertained By Celebrity Friends:
"A few of our friends will sing, and we’ll have a great DJ — good old soul mixed with new stuff. You want people to say, ‘This is my jam!"

On What She's Looking Forward To About Marriage:
"Raising a baby together, traveling around the world, and creating new moments. I love that I won’t think twice about what I’m doing in life, because I know I’m doing it all for the person I love most. And I know he’s doing the same in return."

On How She Initially Met Her Rapper Fiancee, Future:
"Our [record] label put us together. I went into the studio strictly to work, but he was very calm and sweet, a gentleman. … Ugh, I can’t believe I’m crying! I knew right away that he was different. Now he’s my best friend in the world, my partner."

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Ariana Grande Details 'My Everything' With Cover & Track List

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Pint-size songbird Ariana Grande has set a August 25th release date for her sophomore studio album, 'My Everything', and just ahead of the release of her new single "Break Free", the singer has revealed the official album artwork and track list for the forthcoming release.

Preceded by the summer smash "Problem", the album also features contributions from The Weeknd, Big Sean, Cashmere Cat, Childish Gambino, A$AP Ferg and One Direction member Harry Styles, who penned "A Little Bit Of Your Heart". Peep the official track list beneath:

Official 'My Everything' Track List

01. Intro
02. Problem (feat. Iggy Azalea)
03. One Last Time
04. Why Try
05. Break Free (feat. Zedd)
06. Best Mistake (feat. Big Sean)
07. Be My Baby (feat. Cashmere Cat)
08. Break Your Heart Right Back (feat. Childish Gambino)
09. Love Me Harder (feat. The Weeknd)
10. A Little Bit Of Your Heart
11. Hands On Me (feat. A$AP Ferg)
12. My Everything

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Featured Artist Of The Month: Robin Thicke

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With his highly-anticipated studio album, 'Paula', which pretty much serves as an apology album to his estranged wife, in stores now, Grammy Award-nominated crooner Robin Thicke earns the honor of becoming Celebrity Bug's Featured Artist for July 2014.

According to Thicke, the album stands as a reflection of his journey to becoming a better man: "My music is my therapy. When I make these songs and I listen back to them, they make me feel good about myself because at least I’m admitting my faults, I’m trying to become a better man and better person, better father." Watch the video for his "Get Her Back" single beneath:

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Movie Trailer: Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis And Jennifer Aniston Return For 'Horrible Bosses 2'

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Jason Bateman, Charlie Day and Jason Sudeikis are back in action for 'Horrible Bosses 2', the sequel to the 2010 hit that $209 million worldwide, and before you ask, yes Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx and a sex-crazed/scen-stealing Jennifer Aniston also return.

In this film, which hits theaters during Thanksgiving week, the three guys decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned and they are forced to try to pull off a misguided kidnapping scheme. Watch the trailer for the Sean Anders-directed film beneath:

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Movie Trailer: 'The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby'

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Academy Award-nominated actress Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy star together in the first theat trailer for 'The Disappearance Of Eleanor Rigby', the feature film debut from Ned Benson that is set to hit theaters on September 26th.

The highly-praised film, which also stars Bill Hader, Viola Davis and William Hurt, tells the story of a couple going through a rough patch and was shot from three different points of views (Him, Her & Them). Watch the trailer for the film, which is already getting award show buzz, beneath:

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7/1/14

LaLa Anthony Sparkles On Fourth Cover Of 'Latina' Magazine

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Gracing the publication for the fourth time, LaLa Anthony shines on the August cover of Latina magazine, where she talks about the possibility of having another child, her successful of her book 'The Love Playbook' and her definition of a perfect night for her family.

The 'Think Like A Man Too' actress is currently riding high on the success of her hit sequel with Kevin Hart, her reality show 'LaLa's Full Court Life' being in the midst of its fifth season and the recent second season renewal of her STARZ series, 'Power'. Read excerpts beneath:

On Being Ready To Have Another Child:
"I do start feeling bad because [my son, Kiyan, 7, will] ask about a baby [sibling] and I feel a little selfish. If I did have another child, the reason would be that I wouldn’t want my son to be alone in the world as an only child. But we’ll see."

On the Reaction to Her First Book, 'The Love Playbook':
"Almost every day I get handfuls of people coming up to me and telling me, ‘Your book changed my life. You gave me confidence to leave an abusive relationship and believe in myself.’ To me that’s the true success, not necessarily being number one."

On Her Fashion Line, 5th & Mercer: "I know what works on Latinas, black women and curvy women. But it’s great that a website like ShopBop that isn’t used to having that kind of consumer—they’re used to stopping at a six or an eight—to push them to go up to a fourteen and understand our kind of woman."

On Designing Clothes To Flatter Latinas:
"I always notice my quickest-selling sizes are the fourteens, the twelves and the tens. I just won a little disagreement to increase the sizes with the website ShopBop. They were only going from zero to eight and I’m like, ‘No, we come in all sizes, we have to increase the sizes.’ So now they go from zero to fourteen and I wish they would go even higher."

On How Her Mom Helps Her Be A Better Parent:
"I always go to my mom for advice. Even when I went through crazy phases in my life, she allowed me to be me and never said, ‘You shouldn’t be doing that!’ She’d just give me the pros and cons and allowed me to make my own decisions. I hope I am my son’s best friend, and I want him to feel like he can come talk to me about anything—good or bad, because that’s what I used to do with my mom. If they can’t talk to you, that’s when they go to outside influences and they might make wrong choices."
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Kris Allen Details 'Horizons' With Cover, Track List & Snippets

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Pop crooner Kris Allen will release his third studio album, 'Horizons', on August 12th and today, more details from the independently released set have emerged via the official album artwork, track listing and 30-second snippets of its ten tracks.

Produced by Charlie Peacock, the disc is preceded by the first single, "Prove It To You", and although it doesn't seems as loaded with soaring hooks and catchy melodies as his previous releases, "In Time" certainly sounds like a winner. Preview all the new details beneath:

Official 'Horizons' Track List

01. Young Love ("Paul Simon")
02. Prove It To You (featuring Lenachka)
03. Beautiful & Wild
04. In Time
05. Lost
06. Don't Set Me Free
07. Everybody Just Wants to Dance
08. Parachute
09. It's Always You
10. Girl Across the Room

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