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After more than 20 years in the entertainment business, brand Brandy is still booming.

This week it was announced that the multi-talented star has landed her own sitcom on BET, titled ‘Zoe Moon.’

The move sees the Grammy winner build on her existing relationship with the network, after four consecutive seasons on ‘The Game’ as Chardonnay Pitts.

Our good friends over at True Exclusives lived up to their billing and caught up with B-Rocka to discuss the show, its concept, and her other projects – including ‘Chicago’ and her forthcoming new album.

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The road to the May 4th release of Ciara‘s new album ‘Jackie’ is paved with many a promotional stop.

L’Officiel Singapore magazine is the latest; check out the singer serving gorgeous glamour on a-front of the May 2015 issue.

The 29-year-old rocks Armani in the Francesco Carrozzini shot.

We approve, do you?!

Your thoughts?

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In recent years, many a diva has ventured to Las Vegas. And with good reason.

Once billed as a museum of ageing acts, Sin City is now emerging as a means of reviving careers. Just ask Britney Spears, who despite tanking with her most recent album has carved out a new success narrative with her ‘Piece of Me’ show which is now its second year.

With Mariah Carey now in the mix, it’s little surprise then that other iconic names such as Janet Jackson and Jennifer Lopez are believed to want a piece of the pie ahead of planned comebacks.

However, if new reports prove true, the ladies Vegas plans are heading in two different directions.

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Pop powerhouse Jessie J lends her potent pipes to the ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ soundtrack with new song ‘Flashlight.’

The rousing number serves as the movie’s principle theme; as such ahead of the film’s May 15th debut, its accompanying video has been released.

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“Thug Misses” Khia is dismissing all detractors who slammed her recent pool party appearance and performance.

As readers know, the rapper made headlines earlier this week for bringing her hit ‘My Neck, My Back’ to a fan’s backyard for a charity showing.  Once the video surfaced online, however, Twitter went on the attack – making the self-proclaimed “Queen of the South” the brunt of royal ridicule.

Well, now it seems she’s had enough!  Tuck in below to see her profanity-laden clapback at the “blogs and haters.”

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fourth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 4 /episode 21 teaser, Olivia Pope and co continue to serve up one corker of a season.

Check it out below…

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2014 proved that girls really did run the world as the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 consistently listed more female tenants than their male counterparts for most of the year.  2015 is looking to show otherwise with this week bringing the first time since June 2013 that no female singer was listed in the Billboard’s Hot 100 top 5.

After an impressive 14 week tenure at the #1 spot, last week shared news that Bruno Mars’ monster hit ‘Uptown Funk’ moved downtown to #2 – dethroned by Wiz Khalifa‘s newest hit ‘See You Again.’  A fitting title as this week’s refreshing of the tally sees him again holding tight to the #1 spot, a career highlight unknown to the rapper since his monster 2010 hit ‘Black and Yellow.’

Leading an all-male top 5, Khalifa may not want to get too comfortable in his #1 position as recent gains from the likes of The Weeknd, Jason Derulo, and Rihanna may prove themselves viable threats.

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BET is on a roll!

After thrilling with news that their next year’s programming lineup will feature shows starring Grammy winners Kelly Rowland and Brandy, now fans will have even more to look forward to as reports indicate the #1 Urban network is set to revive MTV’s hit series ‘Punk’d.’

Skyrocketing to fame upon its early 2000s debut, the celebrity prank show listed everyone from Brandy and Kelly Rowland to Beyonce, Britney Spears, and Justin Timberlake among its victims.  Now, as newly surfaced reports show, they and today’s top crop of stars are once again targets at risk…of getting Punkd!

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FOX hit ‘Empire’ is heading to the 2015 Billboard Music Awards.

Details below…

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Disarray may define Rihanna‘s current album campaign, but if there’s one thing that isn’t proving difficult for the star – it’s booking performances.

Following stints at the Grammys and iHeartRadio Music Awards, the 27-year-old has been named as the centre-piece of Saturday Night Live‘s latest performer line-up.

Details after the jump…

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With Jay Z aiming to make a major splash with new streaming platform TIDAL, the rapper turned mogul has been servicing a number of exclusives.

Indeed, over the last few weeks, the likes of Madonna and Rihanna have premiered new material on the polarizing platform.

However, if new reports are to be believed, Jigga has been saving his gutsiest move for the much speculated about joint album with wife Beyonce.

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Da Brat is unsure if Iggy Azalea has staying power.

Yes, in a new interview released this week the rapper revealed that she is yet to determine if the ‘Black Widow‘ chart-topper has what it takes to enjoy a career as fruitful as that of her rival’s Nicki Minaj.

Will you agree with what Ms. Brat has to say?

Find out below…

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