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'Power Book II: Ghost' First Look Photos See Michael Ealy & Golden Brooks' Debut In 'Power' Franchise

The first look photos for Power Book II: Ghost‘s upcoming fourth season have arrived!

The Starz series, which is the second in the Power franchise, will be returning this year with new episodes, but this will be the show’s final season.

Among those seen in the photos are new cast members Michael Ealy and Golden Brooks, who join the cast this season as Detective Don Carter and Janet, respectively.

Keep reading to find out more…More Here! »

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'Power Book II: Ghost' Season 4: 11 Stars Expected to Return, 2 Joining for Fourth & Final Season

Power Book II: Ghost is sadly ending.

Starz revealed Thursday (March 14) that the second series in the Power franchise will come to a conclusion with its upcoming fourth season.

The final season will be split into two parts, with the first arriving on Friday, June 7, followed by the second half starting Friday, September 6. The show’s June debut follows the 10th anniversary of the debut of the flagship series.

“This explosive season of Ghost is a fitting crescendo in a decade of an immensely popular franchise — fans will not be disappointed. While this marks the conclusion of one chapter, our commitment to the Power universe endures with more compelling storytelling on the horizon,” said the network’s Kathryn Busby in a statement.

We already know which stars are expected to return, and which ones are joining for Season 4…

'Power Book II: Ghost' to End With Season 4: 11 Stars Expected to Return, 2 Joining for Final Season

Power Book II: Ghost is coming to an end.

Starz revealed Thursday (March 14) that the second series in the Power franchise will come to an end with its upcoming fourth season.

The final season will be split into two parts, with the first arriving Friday, June 7, followed by the second half starting Friday, September 6. The show’s June debut follows the 10th anniversary of the debut of the flagship series.

“This explosive season of Ghost is a fitting crescendo in a decade of an immensely popular franchise — fans will not be disappointed. While this marks the conclusion of one chapter, our commitment to the Power universe endures with more compelling storytelling on the horizon,” said the network’s Kathryn Busby in a statement.

We already know which stars are expected to return for Season 4…

Mary J. Blige, Michael Rainey, Jr., & More Hit Up 'Power Book II: Ghost' Season Two Premiere

Mary J. Blige joins her entire cast at the premiere of Power Book II: Ghost season two premiere held at the SVA Theater on Wednesday night (November 17) in New York City.

The -year-old actress and singer posed with co-stars Michael Rainey Jr., LaToya Tonodeo, Lovell Adams-Gray, Berto Colon, Alix Lapri, Paton Ashbrook, Shane Johnson, Gianni Paolo, Paige Hurd, and Justin Marcel McManus on the black carpet.

Daniel Sunjata, Toby Sandeman, and series creator Courteney A. Kemp were also seen at the premiere event.

Power Book II: Ghost centers on Tariq St. Patrick (Rainey), who is on his own for the first time, divides his time between school and hustling to pay for his mother’s defense attorney.

However, when he runs out of options, Tariq turns to a familiar drug game.

The new season will premiere on November 21 on Starz.

Click inside to see 30+ pictures from the premiere of Power Book II: Ghost season two…More Here! »

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La La Anthony, Omari Hardwick & 'Power' Cast Celebrate Final Season in NYC!

The cast of Power have invaded New York City!

The stars of the Starz series – Michael J. Ferguson, Evan Handler, Courtney A. Kemp, Lela Loren, La La Anthony, Omari Hardwick, Naturi Naughton, Shane Johnson, Jerry Ferrara, Rotimi Akinosho, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Michael Rainey Jr and Joseph Sikora – all gathered together at Saks Fifth Avenue to celebrate their final season of Power on Monday (August 19) in New York City.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of La La Anthony

The following day, La La Anthony, Omari Hardwick and Naturi Naughton joined co-star and executive producer 50 Cent on Good Morning America to discuss what fans can expect next from the hit show.

50 Cent also dished about the upcoming sixth season of Power, which returns on August 25th on Starz, last week on The Late Show – Watch it here!


Cast of ‘Power’ takes over ‘GMA’ | GMA

FYI: La La is wearing House of CB to both the premiere and GMA.

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'Power' Will Premiere Final Season at Madison Square Garden

The sixth and final season of Power will premiere at Madison Square Garden!

The New York City-based Starz drama is hosting the event at the arena on August 20, five days before the season premiere.

Director, producer, and star 50 Cent will take the stage for a performance alongside other “surprise guests.”

Other cast members set to attend include Joseph Sikora, Omari Hardwick, Lela Loren, Naturi Naughton, Michael Rainey Jr., Rotimi, La La Anthony, Jerry Ferrara, Shane Johnson, Larenz Tate, and more.

RSVPs for the public don’t open until July 9. See more information here.

The 15-episode final season of Power premieres on August 25!

ICYMI, see photos of the Power cast at last year’s season five premiere.

Eve & 'Barbershop: The Next Cut' Co-Stars Hit New York City!

Eve strikes a pose alongside Ashanti while attending a special screening of her latest film Barbershop: The Next Cut held at the HBO Screening Room on Monday (April 11) in New York City.

The 37-year-old entertainer was joined at the event by her co-stars Ice Cube, Common, Michael Rainey Jr., and Cedric the Entertainer, as well as Danielle Brooks, Dionne Warwick, Dean Winters, and Laura Michelle Kelly, who all came out to show their support for the flick.

PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Eve

That same day, Eve made an appearance on The Talk where she dished about what we can expect from Barbershop and revealed that she has been working on new music – Watch below!


Eve Talks ‘Barbershop: The Next Cut’

FYI: Danielle is wearing a Carmen Marc Valvo dress paired with Louis Vuitton shoes.

50+ pictures inside of Eve and her Barbershop co-stars at their New York screening…More Here! »

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