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A new trailer that is getting so much buzz is the upcoming Hulu movie Bad Hair!

The film is a horror satire set in 1989 and it follows an ambitious young woman (Elle Lorraine) who gets a weave in order to succeed in the image-obsessed world of music television. However, her flourishing career comes at a great cost when she realizes that her new hair may have a mind of its own.

The star-studded cast also includes Vanessa Williams, Lena Waithe, Laverne Cox, Jay Pharoah, Kelly Rowland, Blair Underwood, James Van Der Beek, Yaani King Mondschein, and Usher.

Bad Hair was written and directed by Justin Simien, who previously wrote and directed the movie Dear White People and the TV series of the same name.

The movie will be released on Hulu on October 23.

America Ferrera is speaking out following the death of Ugly Betty creator Silvio Horta.

Silvio died by apparent suicide at the age of 45 on Tuesday (January 7).

“I’m stunned and heartbroken to hear the devastating news of Ugly Betty creator, Silvio Horta’s death,” the 35-year-old Ugly Betty actress wrote on Instagram. “His talent and creativity brought me and so many others such joy & light.”

America Ferrera added, “I’m thinking of his family and loved ones who must be in so much pain right now- and of the whole Ugly Betty family who feel this loss so deeply.”

Her co-star Michael Urie tweeted, “I will be forever indebted to this sweet, brilliant man. 💔,” while star Vanessa Williams shared, “Still in shock after hearing the tragic news of our #uglybetty creator #silviohorta 💔 His creativity and passion will be missed by so many of us that worked with him. May he Rest In Peace.”

Star Christopher Gorham also said, “Silvio Horta gave me two of the greatest opportunities in my career with Jake 2.0 and Ugly Betty. I will be forever grateful for his creativity, his enormous heart, and his friendship. His family was his world and my heart goes out to them tonight. Let’s all take care of each other.”

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Taraji P. Henson strikes a pose behind the roses backdrop as she arrives at the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios on Saturday (October 5) in Atlanta, Georgia.

The 49-year-old actress looked pretty in a black dress as she attended the event with fiance Kelvin Hayden.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Taraji P. Henson

Taraji was also joined at the event by her Empire co-stars Terrence Howard and wife Mira Pak along with Gabourey Sidibe.

Other stars at the opening included Tiffany Haddish, Usher, Michael Ealy and wife Khatira Rafiqzada, mixed-ish star Tika Sumpter, black-ish actress Jennifer Lewis, Euphoria actress Storm Reid, Lala Anthony, David Oyelowo and wife Jessica, Tyrese Gibson, director Ava DuVernay, Loretta DeVine, and Vanessa Williams.

FYI: Taraji is wearing a Christopher Kane dress. Tiffany is wearing a Vivienne Westwood dress with Jimmy Choo shoes. Ava is wearing a Greta Constantine dress. Tika is wearing a Rasario dress. Lala is wearing a Tom Ford dress.

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Vanessa Williams just revealed what her former Desperate Housewives co-star Felicity Huffman texted her after the college admissions scandal broke.

“I was terrified for [Huffman] when I heard that the feds came with guns drawn in the morning to take her down,” Vanessa told Us Weekly. “My phone blew up. I did text her. I just said, ‘Wishing you love and protection.’ And she just said, ‘Thank you, my dear friend. That’s what I need.’ And that’s all you can do as a friend.”

Felicity has already admitted guilt and broke her silence a few weeks ago.

Diane Kruger keeps it chic and sophisticated while attending the Whitney Museum Of American Art Gala + Studio Party held at The Whitney Museum of American Art on Tuesday (April 9) in New York City.

The 42-year-old actress was joined at the Michael Kors sponsored event by Neil Patrick Harris and his hubby David Burtka, The Deuce‘s Alysia Reiner, and models Karen Elson, Hilary Rhoda, Devon Windsor, Alton Mason, and Alexandra Richards.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Diane Kruger

Also in attendance were Vanessa Williams, DJ Soo Joo Park, Mia Moretti, Project Runway judge Nina Garcia, photographer Nigel Barker and wife Cristen, and designer Stacy Bennett.

FYI: Diane, Karen and Alton are all wearing Michael Kors.

Rachel Brosnahan strikes a pose on the carpet while attending the 2019 Roundabout Theatre Company Gala held at The Ziegfeld Ballroom on Monday (February 25) in New York City.

The 28-year-old Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star was joined by her husband Jason Ralph, Laurie Metcalf, Annette Bening, Ethan Hawke and his wife Ryan, Carla Gugino, Anna Chlumsky, Blythe Danner, Vanessa Williams and Idina Menzel, who gave a special performance at the event.

John Lithgow, the upcoming star of Lucas Hnath‘s Hillary and Clinton was honored with the Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre.

The Jason Robards Award for Excellence in Theatre is named after the late Jason Robards for his longstanding relationship with Roundabout and memorable body of stage work. It is given to those who have made an indelible impact on both Roundabout and the theater world.

Andrew Rannells, Regina Hall and Don Cheadle strike a pose together while hitting the red carpet at the premiere of their Showtime series Black Monday held at The Theatre at Ace Hotel on Monday evening (January 14) in Los Angeles.

The three leading stars were joined at the event by their co-stars Paul Scheer and Yassir Lester, directors Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, as well as Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani, Constance Zimmer, Maura Tierney, David Krumholtz and Vanessa Williams who all stepped out to show their support.

Black Monday takes viewers back to October 19, 1987 – aka Black Monday, the worst stock market crash in the history of Wall Street. To this day, no one knows who caused it … until now. It’s the story of how a group of outsiders took on the blue-blood, old-boys club of Wall Street and ended up crashing the world’s largest financial system, a Lamborghini limousine and the glass ceiling.

The new 10-episode series will premiere on Sunday, January 20 at 10pm ET/PT – Watch the trailer below!

FYI: Andrew is wearing Giorgio Armani. Regina is wearing a Claudia Li suit.