Cop a gander of Keri Hilson!

The R&B star serves as a late addition to the lengthy list of Hollywood names turning all the way up for Halloween 2014.

Channeling Ancient Egypt, Ms. Keri dressed as Nefertiti while her longterm boyfriend, basketball star Serge Ibaka, played Pharoah Akhenatan.

Love it!

Now, all we need is new music from Keri and soon. It’s been entirely too long. Too long.

And, because we feel like it, check out Hilson performing on That Grape Juice’s The Splash below…

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Mariah Carey is Australia bound after wrapping up the first leg of her new tour ‘The Elusive Chanteuse Show’ in Asia this week.

Plagued by vocals issues upon setting set sail on the trek last month, the songbird has staged an impressive turn around and is earning rave reviews for her performances of late.

To thank her Asian fans for their support and whet appetites for the rest of the world, Mimi posted the following message along with behind the scenes pics:

To my Asian lambily, it’s almost impossible for me to express my gratitude and adoration. Thank you for sharing a musical experience with me that I’ll never forget! “You’ll always be a part of me.” Here are some behind the scenes moments from the tour!! LYM!!!! MC

Check out the snaps below…

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The latest series of The X Factor UK continued in fine form tonight. With the Live Show segment of the season in full swing, the hopefuls are tasked on week 4 with pulling out all the stops to progress onto the next week. Judging the contestants are Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Mel B, and  Louis Walsh.

It’s here!

The hotly anticipated trailer for for ‘Fast & Furious 7’ was unwrapped moments ago.

Starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Ludacris, Tyrese, and Michelle Rodriguez, the movie also serves as the final on-screen appearance from the late Paul Walker – who passed tragically passed one year ago.

Due in theaters on April 3rd 2015, the first preview of the flick – which has been tagged ‘Furious 7’ – awaits below…

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Well isn’t this interesting.

As reported, a whose who of Hollywood was out in full force last night to celebrate Halloween. And with a multitude of different events taking place in parallel, it was a given that stars would run into one another.

Such was the case for Rihanna and Ashanti, who posed it up together at a party.

Intriguingly, besides a ensemble song for ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ back in 2008, the ladies paths have never crossed before. Unique given the similarities their careers have.

Indeed, Ashanti rose to prominence on Def Jam as part of a collective – Murder Inc / Rihanna is currently signed to the same label by way of Roc Nation. What’s more, Rih is routinely touted as a “rival” to the better-selling Beyonce, who once upon a time was the main chart-thorn in the side of Ashanti’s dominance. Clearly, much has changed since then – although Bey’s “step ahead, level above” status continues plague both ladies. Nonetheless, we digress…

Is it us or could both stars benefit from what the other has? Ashanti from Ms. Fenty’s ability to stay commercially relevant and Rihanna from Ashanti’s vocal strides? They should mingle more…

Your thoughts?

Tinashe is riding the wave of critical success with her debut album ‘Aquarius’, so much so that the current is carrying her to European shores for a headline tour.

Details below…

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“I need some real good lovin’ cos I’m troubled by the things that I see.”

The southern gent that is Ludacris finds himself in very good company this year, calling on the ‘Beautiful‘ hit maker that is Miguel to pen the lyrics for his new number ‘Good Lovin.’

Produced by the school bell loving Da Internz, the number will appear on Luda’s forthcoming ‘Burning Bridges‘ EP, touching down before the March 31st unveiling of his new album ‘Ludaversal.‘

In the mood for ‘Good’ music?

Get some ‘Lovin’ below…

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Their careers may already call for them to play dress-up in many-a-front, but the years have proven that Hollywood’s fascination with Halloween draws no shortage of eye-grabbing outfits.

Indeed, Halloween 2014 has come and gone, but we’re pretty sure some of the night’s costumes will be the chatter of many for days to come.

Check in below to see the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna, Diddy, Chris Brown, Gwen Stefani, Miguel, and many more to tell us who wins your vote for best costume:

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On July 3rd 2015, Channing Tatum will unleash the beast that is ‘Magic Mike XXL‘, the sequel to Box office winner ‘Magic Mike.’

Today, long before that happens, the actor has seen new details from his forthcoming X-Men spinoff ‘Gambit’ emerge, revealing that he is to co-produce the movie with ‘Mike’s writer Reid Carolin and the scribe behind this year’s ‘RoboCop‘ remake.

Full story below…

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Primetime Deion Sanders, despite his larger than life persona and occasional third person reference, is a strikingly candid, down to earth man – if our advanced screening of ‘Deion’s Family Playbook’ is anything to go by. He values his mother, girlfriend Tracy Edmonds, and most of all his “babies” as he affectionately refers to his 10 children (some adopted) he currently raises as a single father.

A black, solo parent who contradicts the readily available media representations chalk full of pathologies and
cliche’s of the hood. Though ironically cliched in itself, Sanders views this reality show as an “opportunity to demonstrate strong black fatherhood.” He says its’ a “tightrope” between giving them the silver spoon he didn’t have while still wanting his sons to be “dawgz”. That perhaps is what is most compelling component about ‘Deion’s Family Playbook’ in the sea of reality shows rehearsing tired stereotypes in an effort to ignite careers, sell records, and wig lines; it’s surprisingly honest.

If there is a product being sold, it would be that of family, football, and the old African adage that “it takes a village to raise a child.” Sanders says he keeps his kids grounded through example. Traits such as “picking up trash when no one is looking” are important to Sanders because he knows kids don’t take things for granted; they must be shown. It isn’t an entire Cosby episode however, there is plenty of conflict, drama, and laughs in this playbook. Moments of interest include a scandal with Deion’s TRUST Academy, his daughter’s adjustment to her parents divorce, and Shiloh’s musical possible collaboration with Snoop Dogg.

The second season of ‘Deion’s Family Playbook’ premiers on OWN November 1st 9:00 pm ET.

Preview By: Richard Pittman (That Grape Juice, New York)

We’ll be watching…will you?

Your thoughts?

As one of today’s top music royals, it was only fitting that Beyonce saluted the King and Queen of Pop for Halloween this year.

We previously reported that the 33-year-old recreated Janet Jackson‘s iconic ‘Rhythm Nation’ look for her ensemble. Well, since then, snaps of the singer and her daughter Blue Ivy have emerged – showing the 2-year-old dressed as Bey’s idol Michael Jackson.

Three snaps for the concept and the execution. Mother and daughter look amazing!

Your thoughts?

Mariah Carey is gearing up to spread some Christmas cheer Stateside.

The diva, who just wrapped up the Asian leg of her new tour ‘The Elusive Chanteuse Show’, is heading home for the holidays and gifting fellow New Yorker’s four live shows.

Details below…

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