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Hosted by Ckseesit and Lola Shanel · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 112 episodes
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Ckseesit and Lola Shanel hosts shhh...GROWN FOLKS TALKIN', a society show with 112 episodes published.
Bill's down. Bill's not breathing. Dani wants answers — now. Tyrell's ready to burn gas every weekend just to see Jessica while they're at different colleges, and we're side-eyeing Caroline for still riding for Bill afte
The Netflix dramedy Survival of the Thickest wrapped its story — and stuck the landing. At its heart, this finale was about friendship: how you show up for your best friend, even when it hurts. Along the way, Mavis faces
Depositions, deceptive tattoos, and a proposal gone sideways — this episode has it all. Bill has a health scare mid-deposition, Tyrell gets caught in a tattoo lie, and Kat turns down Tomas's ring for a condo instead. We
Eva's life-saving surgery — thanks to Kat — could bring her, Kat and Leslie closer or blow their bond apart. Meanwhile, Bill and Dani are both cheating, and the countdown is on for who confesses first. Plus, we look at t
We dive into the dramatic twists and turns of the latest crossover episodes of "Beyond the Gates" and "The Young and the Restless." With all the characters coming together for Martin's fundraiser, the drama has reached n
Major storylines come to a close on Beyond the Gates. Samantha earns her platinum debutante crown — but it didn't come easy. Meanwhile, Jacob's undercover investigation ends with arrests and his best friend taking a bull
The Plasma Ring shakedown keeps growing — Joey, Smitty, Lynette and more are all tangled up in this week's Beyond the Gates episodes, and we love it. But we're keeping it honest with the bad (Andre and Dani, that fantasy
Deanna makes her appearance on Beyond the Gates and she has a few choice words to say about her mom's new man. Vernon puts Leslie in her place — and honestly, it was about time. We share our thoughts on Deanna, Vanessa,
In the latest Beyond the Gates episode, tension rises between Deanna and Joey. She wants answers about whether her mom was involved with him. But will she be able to handle the truth about her parents leading separate li
Paradise is a sci-fi drama exploring what happens when a quantum computer gains the power to manipulate time, people, and places. In Episode 8, we go deep — did Sinatra finally find redemption? Is Alex an ally, or a thre
Xavier learns what happened to Teri, Jane backstory explains alot and the shocking turn by Gary the mailman. We breakdown all the big moments in episodes 4-6 of Paradise and share how we think this season will end,Like,
Hulu's Paradise Season 2 starts off with a shocking Xavier Collins twist. We give an overview of episodes 1-3, introduce new characters like Annie (Shailene Woodley), and discuss the new challenges Xavier faces after lea
BET is pulling up for Beyond the Gates fans — new AND old! The network is airing the soap opera from the VERY BEGINNING in a massive 3-hour marathon Thursday nights! We're breaking down everything you need to know about
The 2026 NAACP Image Awards celebrated the best in film, television, music, and literature — and we're breaking down all the big winners! Michael B. Jordan took home the top prize, while Viola Davis and Colman Domingo we
We remember the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., most notably known for reminding young people that they are Somebody. He walked so Barack Obama could run, and history was made when Obama became the first Black U.S. president
The Netflix ANTM docu-series is out — and it's bringing up a lot of feelings. We break down what Mr. J, Miss J, and the models had to say, debate whether the show does justice to its complicated legacy, and get into what
Bad Bunny's historic Super Bowl Halftime Show was an experience unlike anything we have seen as a global community. We share what we learned and why he is a global treasure. Plus, we dive into CBS' daytime soap, Beyond t
For this Beyond the Gates recap, we see Haley's plan to poison Bill hit a roadblock. Is Chelsea moving too fast with Madison? Have you noticed that Kat and Eva's behavior is starting to mirror each other? Plus, Anita's m
Lauryn Hill gave an amazing tribute to Black musicians we lost in 2024, putting other awards shows like the NAACP Image Awards and BET on notice. We also highlight the Black athletes competing in this year's Winter Olymp
The trailer just dropped for Netflix's Reality Check: America's Next Top Model documentary (Feb 16), and we have THOUGHTS.We react to the behind-the-scenes reveals and discuss what this means for ANTM's controversial leg
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