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'Black Lightning' Season 3 Premiere Date Gets Moved Up

'Black Lightning' Season 3 Premiere Date Gets Moved Up

Black Lightning fans will now get to indulge in season three even earlier than planned!

The CW just announced that the premiere date has moved forward to October 7 (via Variety).

It was previously scheduled to premiere on October 21.

In Black Lightning, a crusading school principal gets back into action as the original African-American electrical superhero.

The series stars China Anne McClain, Cress Williams, Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, Marvin “Krondon” Jones III, Damon Gupton, and James Remar.

ICYMI, it was also just announced that The CW’s Arrow-verse crossover event, “Crisis of Infinite Earths,” will feature appearances by the Black Lightning cast for the first time ever. Find out more here.

Candice Patton & China McClain Glitter In Gold at EW's Comic-Con Party 2019

Candice Patton & China McClain Glitter In Gold at EW's Comic-Con Party 2019

Candice Patton and China McClain wear gold to the Entertainment Weekly Party held during 2019 Comic-Con on Saturday (July 20) in San Diego, Calif.

The 31-year-old The Flash actress was joined by her co-star Danielle Panabaker, who also wore a sparkly dress.

Also in attendance were fellow DC Universe stars, DC’s Legends of Tomorrow‘s Caity Lotz with boyfriend Dylan Lewis, Brandon Routh, and Courtney Ford, Arrow‘s Juliana Harkavy and Rick Gonzalez, Supergirl‘s Mehcad Brooks, David Harewood, Nicole Maines, Andrea Brooks, and Jon Cryer, as well as Black Lightning‘s Nafessa Williams, Christine Adams, and Krondon.

During Comic-Con weekend, the brand new trailers for the DC shows were revealed. Check out the trailer for the eighth and final season of Arrow right here!

FYI: Candice is wearing a Mischa dress. Caity and Dylan are wearing Dolce&Gabbana outfits. She accessorized with Vetir Vert shoes and Ambyr Childers jewelry, while he wore Gucci shoes. Juliana is wearing a House of CB dress and Report shoes. Courtney is wearing a Maje dress with Jimmy Choo shoes.

Click inside to see the trailers for Black Lightning, The Flash, and Supergirl… More Here! »

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China Anne McClain Reveals She Shaved Her Head a Year Ago!

China Anne McClain Reveals She Shaved Her Head a Year Ago!

China Anne McClain is totally rocking her shaved head!

The 20-year-old Black Lightning actress stepped out for the Entertainment Weekly Comic-Con Bash on Saturday night (July 20) at Float at the Hard Rock Hotel San Diego in San Diego, Calif.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of China Anne McClain

She was also joined by her co-stars Jordan Calloway, Christine Adams and Krondon.

After the event, many fans began commenting on China‘s new cropped hair but she revealed she’s had the hairdo for quite a while!

“it’s gone by the way guys. I cut it off close to a year ago,” China wrote on her Instagram.

Earlier in the day, The Black Lightning cast, also including Cress Williams and Nafessa Williams, took part in a panel where they revealed a new teaser. The video hinted at what’s to come in season three, which is set to premiere October 21st on The CW.

Click inside to watch the Black Lightning teaser video… More Here! »

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Yara Shahidi Joins 'black-ish' Family at BET Awards 2019

Yara Shahidi Joins 'black-ish' Family at BET Awards 2019

Yara Shahidi rocks long pigtails while attending the 2019 BET Awards held at Microsoft Theater on Sunday (June 23) in Los Angeles.

The 19-year-old actress was joined by her black-ish siblings Miles Brown and Marsai Martin, who picked up the YoungStars award at the event.

Also in attendance were Yara‘s grown-ish co-star Trevor Jackson, Black Lightning‘s Nafessa Williams, singer Jacob Latimore, and Henry Danger star Riele Downs, who was joined by her sister Reiya and their mom Elle.

FYI: Yara is wearing Prabal Gurung on the carpet. Nafessa is wearing an Annakiki dress, Gabriel & Co earrings, a Cheyenne Kimora du rag, and Dena Kemp and H Crowne rings. Marsai is wearing a Romona Keveza dress and Giuseppe Zanotti shoes. Miles is wearing a custom Dapper Dan for Gucci look. Riele and Reiya are wearing Armani Exchange. Trevor is wearing a Mietis windbreaker.

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Cierra Ramirez's New Music Is 'A Lot More Pop'

Cierra Ramirez's New Music Is 'A Lot More Pop'

Cierra Ramirez hits up the 2019 BET Experience Celebrity Dodgeball Game held at Staples Center on Friday (June 21) in Los Angeles.

The 24-year-old Good Trouble actress and singer took some time to watch the game as Black Lightning‘s Nafessa Williams and Dante Brown played. She also joined her record label Empire for a meet and greet with fans.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Cierra Ramirez

Cierra recently joined YouTuber and pal Daisy Marquez in a new video where the girls did their makeup and talked about her career, including Good Trouble and her music.

When talking about music, Cierra dished that she has a full album coming out soon, and her style of music is going to change a little from what she’s released in the past.

“I’m finally releasing a full body of music soon,” she teased. “New music is kind of unlike anyone has ever heard from me. A lot more pop, but very fun.”

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Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker & Nafessa Williams Visit Troops in Kuwait on USO Tour

Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker & Nafessa Williams Visit Troops in Kuwait on USO Tour

Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker and Nafessa Williams took a special trip across the world over the weekend – to Kuwait!

The three DC Comics stars joined Batman comic book writer, Tom King and DC Chief Creative Officer Jim Lee for a stop on the USO Tour to Camp Buehringon, Camp Arifjan and Camp Patriot to visit with soldiers.

Candice, Nafessa and Danielle spent days playing some fun trivia with the soldiers, as well as signing autographs and answering all their questions about their television shows.

“We spent 3 days visiting all 5 bases in Kuwait. Thank you to the @theuso @dccomics @warnerbrostv for this incredible experience,” Candice wrote on her Instagram. “Thank you to every service member here who shared their stories, their jobs, their hearts and their smiles with us. I am forever grateful for your service and your sacrifice to continue to protect our nation and our allies.”

Check out all the pics from their visit inside now!

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Sarah Jeffery, Lucy Hale, Ashleigh Murray & More Step Out For CW's Upfronts After Party

Sarah Jeffery, Lucy Hale, Ashleigh Murray & More Step Out For CW's Upfronts After Party

Lucy Hale meets up with the cast of Charmed in this shot from inside The CW Network 2019 Upfronts Party held at The Pool on Thursday night (May 16) in New York City.

The four stars were joined by Lucy‘s Katy Keene cast mates Julia Chan, Ashleigh Murray, and Jonny Beauchamp inside the bash.

Roswell, New Mexico‘s Lily Cowles, Nathan Parsons, and Jeanine Mason, LegaciesJenny Boyd, Danielle Rose Russell, and Matthew Davis, plus Bre-Z, Daniel Ezra, Ruby Rose, Rachel Skarsten, Leah Lewis, Kennedy McMann, and Nafessa Williams were also spotted at the party.

Check out all the pics from the after party inside!

FYI: Ashleigh wore a Prabal Gurung dress with Monica Vinader jewelry. Lucy wore a Viktor & Rolf top. Sarah wore a Tadashi Shoji dress.

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