John Legend has much to celebrate these days.

For, after taking home the 2015 Golden Globe for ‘Best Original Song’ his tune ‘Glory’ ft. Common (found on the ‘Selma’ official soundtrack), the Grammy-winning hitmaker is now readying a repeat at the 2015 Academy Awards as he and Comm face off with some of the year’s top movie songs in the ‘Best Original Song’ category there.

But, before they ready their acceptance speeches for the show’s 87th annual showing, airing live on ABC on Feb. 22 at 7 p.m., the duo have learned in addition to performing at this year’s Grammys they’ll also be performing at the Oscars.

Read their reactions below as well as see the other things that have Legend popping up in headlines this week.

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As fans inch closer to the February 3rd release date of their debut album ‘Reflection,’ the ladies of Fifth Harmony are playing approximately no games with enticing listeners with gems from the project.

After earning many-a-thumbs up for their Kid Ink-assisted tune ‘Worth It,‘ 5H pay homage to R&B frontrunners Aaliyah and Mariah Carey with their new song ‘Like Mariah.’  Calling for help from rapper Tyga on the ‘Always Be My Baby’ sampled number, the song makes its way online just weeks before the quintet launch their ‘Reflection Tour’ (Feb. 27).

But, before you catch the fivesome on stage in a city near you, tuck in below to share your thoughts on ‘Like Mariah.’

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When one’s career shines as brightly as Rihanna’s expectations will always be high.

So, it should come as little surprise that her latest single ‘FourFiveSeconds‘ is now being painted as an “under-performer” because the hype around it and the sales its garnered thus far have failed to the mirror the success of earlier releases.

What’s a girl to do when in need of a commercial pick-me-up?

Find out Rihanna’s answer to that question below…

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Mark those calendars!

Marvel‘s re-imagining of the iconic ‘Fantastic Four’ franchise starring Michael B. Jordan is heading to the big screen this Summer.

The newest incarnation of the film centres on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably changed, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Already tipped to be one of the year’s biggest blockbusters, anticipation cranked into overdrive moments ago when the first official trailer was unleashed.

Check it out below…

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Christina Aguilera is wasting no time getting back into the swing of things as she gears up for her music comeback.

For, not only will the premium diva be making her grand return to The Voice next month, she’ll be giving her first televised performance since giving birth last year at the NBA All-Star Game on February 15th. 

Details below…

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Should the rapper Lil Wayne have his way, that’s just what Drake and Nicki Minaj will say to their current label boss Bryan ‘Baby’ Williams this year, as he plans to pull them away from his Cash Money music empire.

News that’ll ruffle Birdman‘s feathers below…

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While a few months remain before it becomes apparent which TV titles are being renewed or cancelled, networks are beginning to spill on which new shows they’re picking up from the pilot pool.

For fans of ‘Scandal’ creator Shonda Rhimes it’s good news. Because the creative force continues to win favour from bosses at ABC. The network, which also houses Rhimes’ ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ and ‘Greys Anatomy’, have announced that they’ve ordered a pilot run of her newest series ‘The Catch’.

Details on the show, as well as confirmation of a ‘Rush Hour’ series, await below…

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It’s here!

Fifth Harmony’s long-awaited debut ‘Reflection’ rolls into stores on February 3rd, however Epic Records’ banner group are giving folk an earlier listen via iTunes Radio.

Preceded by singles ‘Bo$$’ and ‘Sledgehammer’, the set has also been creating waves thanks to songs ‘We Know’, ‘Going Nowhere’, and the LP’s title track – all of which the ladies have debuted on tour last year.

Having assembled a production team that includes the likes of Dr. Luke, Harmony Samuels, and Stargate, what does the finished product sound like?

You be the judge below…

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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 10 teaser, Olivia Pope and co are set to serve up one corker of a season now back from Winter break.

Check it out below…

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Las Vegas is soon to be R&B diva central!

As if it’s not enough being home to some of pop’s top crop of stars, from  Celine Dion and Shania Twain to Britney Spears and Elton John, now it seems more leading ladies are looking to get in on the action.

Weeks before diva Mariah Carey officially announced her relocation to “Sin City” for an extensive residency, her nemesis Jennifer Lopez, “The Boss” Miss Diana Ross, Queens of Pop Madonna and Janet Jackson, and more were rumored to at least be considering a sashay  down to the Strip.

Now, if newly surfaced reports are to be believed, some of those rumors have become fact.  Read more below:

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The morning brought with it the kickoff of a gruesome promo blitz for R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo in support of his sixth album ‘Non-Fiction.’ 

Delivering a rocking performance of his current chartblazer ‘She Knows’ to both ‘Good Morning America’ and ‘The View,’ the crooner got by with a little help from rapper Juicy J just a day before the album is set to hit shelves.

Still need convincing that the album is worth your coins?  The performance below may provide just that:

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After music lovers noted similarities between his hit single ‘Stay With Me‘ and Tom Petty‘s ‘I Won’t Back Down‘, Sam Smith has been forced to cough up a percentage of all royalties earned from the love song.

Full report below…

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