ABC Renews Shonda Rhimes’ Entire TGIT Lineup

…Earlier this week, ABC’s new entertainment president, Channing Dungey handed out early renewals of several series — including multiple shows from outside studios, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Not to mention, prized producer and writer Shonda Rhimes’ entire TGIT or “Thank God It’s Thursday” lineup was also brought back too: Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal and How to Get Away with Murder. America’s Funniest Home Videos, The Bachelor, Black-ish, Dancing With the Stars, Fresh Off the Boat, The Goldbergs, Agents of SHIELD, The Middle, Modern Family, Once Upon a Time, Shark Tank and Quantico were announced for renewal as well for the 2016-17 season…

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#BlackGirlMagic: Gabrielle Douglas Wins Big At 2016 American Cup

… 20-year-old Olympic champion Gabrielle Douglas kicked off the Olympic year with a big win under her belt for 2016 on Saturday (Mar. 5). Douglas swept the 2016 American Cup, where 12,541 fans were in attendance, before heading to Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games this summer. “It means the world to me that my fans always come and support me and lift me,” the 20-year-old Virginia native said who had suffered many major injuries and parting ways with her coach Liang Chow. “To have this positive energy and positive vibe, it just means a lot.” Douglas racked up an impressive winning total of 60.165 at the American Cup, beating out Maggie Nichols and Canada’s Elsabeth Black in every category except the floor exercise…

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Rap Stars React To Bankroll Fresh’s Murder

A potential new rap star’s bubbling career was cut short… in a hail of bullets. Bankroll Fresh’s murder has caused plenty of his peers and some of Hip-Hop biggest stars to react. Many took to social media to express their condolences. “The list of young talented kids who died before they could really get a chance to make it,gettin longer than the ones who actually DO get to MAKE IT,” said T.I. in an Instagram message. While we await the facts that caused this senseless tragedy, see what the games biggest stars—including Future, Lil Wayne, T.I., 2 Chainz and TK—are saying about the Street Execs rapper’s murder. Rest In Power Bankroll Fresh…

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