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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 the grand opening of the Obama Presidential Center — proof that hope is still possible, but never without a fight. SocialMedia: https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/...

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 new heights, and we’re here to unpack every shocking moment. Plus, one of our predictions came true. SocialMedia: https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolksta...

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 bullet for him. We're all smiles as these stories wrap up, and we're sharing our favorite moments from both. SocialMedia: https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalki...

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 sequence 👀) and calling out storylines that need to wrap up, including Hayley poisoning Bill and the cotillion. In All Things Pop Culture, the BET Awards has a new host a...

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, and Vernon. SocialMedia: https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/ https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolks https://x.com/shhhgrownfolks https://www.tiktok.com/@shhhgrown...

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 lives? Meanwhile, we're firmly team single Dani over Dani and Andre. Plus, Darlene is the antidote to Dana Leslie, and we welcome this new adversary. Hear why in the latest episo...

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 threat that Link and Xavier must stop? Buckle up for conspiracy theories, multiverse mysteries, and more questions than answers. SocialMedia: https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkst...

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, subscribe and comment below! Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/shhh_grownfolkstalkin/https://www.facebook.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://x.com/shhhgrownfolkshttps://www.tiktok.com/...

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 leaving the bunker to search for his wife, Teri. We share our early predictions on whether he'll find her before the finale — and weigh in on how realistic life on the outside looks f...

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 what goes down in those first episodes — the drama, the secrets, the power moves, and the moments that made fans OBSESSED. Don't miss out! Social Media: Instagram: /shhh_gr...

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 were also honored. We shared our picks for who should have taken the crown across the top categories... and spoiler: we got a lot wrong. Drop your picks in the comments — did 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. We also celebrate Jill Scott getting her NPR Tiny Desk Concert on the heels of her new album, and of course we get caught up on Beyond the Gates. #BeyondTheGates #NPRMusic Instag...

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 Tyra Banks would actually need to do to earn back fans' trust. Two perspectives, no filter. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh_grownfolkstalkin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 the Gates — is Bill right about Chelsea? Can Shanice stand up to Leslie or should she leave Ted alone? We share our thoughts. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh...

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 major chop is a watershed moment for many women dealing with breast cancer. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh_grownfolkstalkin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

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 Olympics—we've come a long way from having no representation at the games. Who's excited for Benito Bowl? Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh_grownfolkstalkin  ⁠⁠...

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 legacy and Tyra Banks. Is this docu series going to be her redemption, atonement, or both? We give our predictions. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh_grownfol...

The nominations are out and the categories have put alot of our favorites together. We share who we think should win and why. Plus, the debate over the entertainer of the year gets spicy. nstagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh_grownfolkstalkin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ shhhgrownfolks ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We're back recapping Beyond the Gates, recent NAACP nominee for Outstanding Drama Series! This week we break down the Winterfest drama, Vernon's explosive secret reveal, and the family's response to Anita Dupree's breast cancer diagnosis. Finally, Andre does what we've all been waiting for—he stands up to Bill. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh_grownfolkstalkin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In 'Finding Joy,' a talented yet overlooked New York fashion designer gets stranded in Colorado after a big revelation, where she finds unexpected love that transforms her life and career. This holiday film written and directed by Tyler Perry strings together one unrealistic situation after another, and we debate whether Perry deserves a pass for the questionable plotting. Join us as we di...

Martin's controlling parenting drives a wedge between Samantha, Smitty and Kat on Beyond the Gates. Kat's anger is aimed at the wrong person. We break down why Eva isn't the villain in this situation. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh_grownfolkstalkin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ shhhgrownfolks ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

This week on Beyond the Gates it was slow but Ashley and Derek break-up again. Andre and Dani grow closer and Haley continues to poison Bill's tea. In our 'All things Pop Culture', we talk about the latest midterm wins and give a big congrats to Olandria from Love Island. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh_grownfolkstalkin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We open the show with a new segment on trending topics. Kayla Nicole recreates the "He Wasn't Man Enough for Me" video as a clapback to Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift. On Beyond the Gates, it was a slow week but it ends with a possible storyline of Vernon stepping out on Anita. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh_grownfolkstalkin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ...

It's finally happening—we're breaking down Haley's complete villain story and her master plan is wild. Could Kat, Eva, and Tomas be heading down the same road? The patterns are starting to emerge and we have THOUGHTS. Oh, and we're trying something new with a pop culture segment that we think you're going to love!

Can a Biblical love story work on Netflix? Devon Franklin thinks so. We're reviewing this faith-based romance for all the saints and ain'ts. Plus, we remember the life and legacy of D'Angelo. Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / shhh_grownfolkstalkin  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ shhhgrownfolks ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter:...