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FOX aren’t just onto a hit with their new show ‘Empire’, they’re onto a certified smash!

Because, for the seventh consecutive week, the Lee Daniels series has delivered its highest ratings.

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As her faithful #Fighters continue to laugh out loud at her hilarious Britney Spears impersonation from Monday night’s ‘Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,’ Christina Aguilera continues showing off her funny bone via her late night promo crusade on behalf of ‘The Voice’ season 8.

This time, per the request of host Seth Myers, the Grammy winning diva reprised her impression of Kim Cattrall‘s famous ‘Sex & the City’ character Samantha Jones.

Did she nail it?  Find out below as the diva also dishes on her forthcoming appearance on hit series ‘Nashville’:

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Mo’nique has been the name on everyone’s lips since she took to The Hollywood Reporter to reveal that she was blackballed from Hollywood.

The actress, whose nearly three decade long career was highlighted by an Academy Award win for “Best Supporting Actress” at the 2010 Academy Awards for her role in ‘Precious,’ found it increasingly difficult to find work after the industry recognition.

‘Empire’ director Lee Daniels believes he knows why and blames the ‘Parkers’ diva’s “reverse racism” as the cause.  Click below to hear him sound off on the unfortunate incident:

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After taking film by storm with her Academy Award-nominated film ‘Selma,’ director Ava Duvernay, as reported here is taking her talents to the small screen for a new legal drama for CBS.

Titled ‘For Justice,’ reports have now confirmed legendary Emmy-nominated actress Phylicia Rashad is on board for the pilot and is set to portray a “savvy FBI agent who has faced discrimination for her race and sexual orientation.”

The news surfaces just a day after reports that her former TV granddaughter, Raven Symone, is set to appear in ABC’s hit comedy ‘Black-ish.’  See more below:

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1.2 million viewers tuned into to the first episode of Keyshia Cole‘s ‘All In’ on Tuesday evening, heading over to Black Entertainment Television (BET) watch the latest chapter of the singer’s life play out on camera.

Details on Keyshia’s impressive viewing figures below…

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Last year saw volume given to the murmurs that – after the success of Beyonce‘s surprise album – music industry forces were banding together to try and establish a global release date system; a move that would radically change the scope of how albums are rolled out worldwide.

Today has brought with it the confirmation that an agreement has been reached and that the new structure will come into effect sooner than one might think.

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As the strapline on the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly highlights, FOX‘s show ‘Empire’ continues “rise, rise, rise” in both ratings and popularity.

So much so, it seems, that the network are reportedly mulling over taking the series on the road…literally.

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Adele is coming.

“When” is unknown, but what is certain is that the chart titan is hard at work on the follow-up to blockbuster album ’21’.

Today saw an instrumentalist working with the songstress share the snap above.

We’re excited. Are you?

Your thoughts?

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Iggy Azalea has blasted the Hip Hop community for not giving her the respect she believes she deserves this week.

Yes, before the release of her second studio album, the former singer has lambasted the genre’s lovers in an interview she hopes will silence criticism of her artistry once and for all.

Will she succeed?

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After welcoming major first week sales last week, Drake‘s ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’ continues to rock and roll on the Billboard 200 this week!

For, before his rivals Chris Brown and Tyga impact the chart with their new album ‘Fan of a Fan’, the ‘What If I Kissed You’ performer has sold 187,000 units of ‘Late’ in its second week, pushing it to sales of 624,000 units ten days after it was turned over to digital retailers.

Alas, 195,000 units moved by the ‘Imagine Dragons’ LP ‘Smoke + Mirrors’ saw Drizzy booted from the top spot, placed at #2 as his ‘Truffle Butter‘ pal Nicki Minaj watches her new album reclaim a spot in the Top Ten.

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FOX‘s freshman smash ‘Empire’ is the show on everyone’s lips…and for good reason.

The music-drama serves up a potent package of sass, drama, glamor, and jaw-dropping storylines revolving around the Lyon family – anchored by Luscious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson).

Next week sees the action continue in episode 9 of season 1. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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Budding divas Fifth Harmony lived up to their billing on ‘Ellen’ today.

Normani, Dinah, Camila, Lauren, and Ally are leaving no stone unturned in the promo push for their debut album ‘Reflection’, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200 earlier this month.

Watch the ladies serve up a sassy performance of hit single ‘Sledgehammer’ below…

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