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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her husband the music mogul Kanye West have welcomed the arrival of their second child today.

News of their special delivery was announced today weeks after fans of the celebrity couple learned that he was expected to arrive on Christmas day.

A name is yet to be announced.

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Has Bravo extended the shooting schedule for ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘?

Hit the link below to find out what many of the hit show’s fans believe it has below…

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With its star-studded cast featuring the likes of Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, rapper Common, David Allen Grier, and ‘Orange is the New Black‘s Uzo Aduba, NBC’s highly anticipated live remake of the 70s classic ‘The Wiz’ whizzed right on by all of the competition to top Nielsen’s ratings last night.

Matching its critical acclaim with blockbuster numbers, the soulful musical – the third of NBC’s live remakes – has given the broadcast network its highest Thursday night ratings in 2 years!

Curious to know how many tuned in to watch Dorothy and her crew ease on down the road?  We thought you’d be. Ease on down under the jump and get the numbers:

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The must-see event of the holiday season may have wrapped up last night, but Twitter is still alight with positive reviews of the NBC live remake of the classic stageplay-turned-film ‘The Wiz.’

Led by Grammy winning superstars Queen Latifah and Mary J. Blige, the show was highlighted by stunning stage props, high octane choreography, and, of course, must-hear revamps of some of the production’s memorable musical numbers.

The new ‘He’s The Wiz,’ ‘You Can’t Win,’ ‘No Bad News,’ and ‘Home’ renditions all earned thumbs up from critics and viewers last night, but if you missed any of the action (or simply want to relive the magic), it all awaits below:

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Ashanti may have forgotten she promised fans a new album by summer 2015, but what she is remembering to do is remind them to check her out on A&E’s original crime drama ‘Unforgettable.’

There, the Grammy-winning diva can be seen showing off her versatile pipes as a jazz singer whose boyfriend has found himself on the wrong side of the law.

Tuck in below to see her work her latest acting venture and even hear a snippet of her take on Frank Sinatra classic ‘You Make  Me Feel So Young’ :

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While awards and accolades have oddly proven detrimental to some movie stars, Lupita Nyong’o‘s career has leaped to soaring heights following her role in ’12 Years A Slave.’

Indeed, beyond a slew of endorsements, the Kenyan-bred talent has nabbed a number of coveted roles – including a much sought after spot in the new Star Wars flick.

With the film’s promotional machine in full swing, the stunner lives up to her billing on the cover of ESSENCE magazine’s January 2016 issue.

Available on newsstands December 4th, check the Oscar winner’s gorgeous snap above.

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‘Creed’ dealt a dynamite blow to all box office projections this week.

The boxing flick, which continues the ‘Rocky’ legacy, capped off with a five-day domestic total of $42.6 million.

Impressive on a number of fronts, the figure is particularly noteworthy because it means the Michael B. Jordan film bests initial estimates ($35 million) by a considerable margin. What’s more, the sum sees the movie (which smartly co-stars Sylvester Stallone) become the most successful ‘Rocky’ movie launch of all-time – topping the $21 million debut of Stallone’s last stint as lead [2006’s ‘Rocky Balboa’].

With industry analysts predicting a $100 million eventual total for ‘Creed’ (which had a $35 million budget), its 29-year director Ryan Coogler and all involved have much to smile about.

That Grape Juice’s Megan Thomas caught up with Michael B. Jordan at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere. Watch above as he gushes about the role that’s set to blast his star into the stratosphere.

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Are you a lover of VH1‘s Monday night of ratchet?!

If so, mark those calendars because season 6 of ‘Love & Hip-Hop: New York’ explodes onto screens December 14th — and promises drama in earnest.

The latest run of the Mona Scott Young production welcomes rapper Remy Ma to the cast – as well a host of other new names. Fret not, because regulars such as Yandy Smith, Amina Buddafly, and Rich Dollaz are also back in the mix too.

Pouring fuel on the fire of excitement, VH1 have uncaged a five minute supertrailer.

What are you waiting for? Watch below!

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Brandy returns to the box on January 5th with new sitcom ‘Zoe Ever After.’

The ‘Moesha’ star once-again takes on a lead role and this time will tell the tale of Zoe Moon – a cosmetics mogul navigating through the challenges that comes with such a title, as well as being a mother and recent divorcee.

Ahead of its debut, BET aired a preview during last night’s ‘Soul Train Awards’ (which B-Rocka also performed on).

The short but sweet clip features the show’s theme song – which is sung by the Grammy winner herself.

Check it out below…

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When he isn’t making moves for the New York Giants he athlete Odell Beckham can be found bringing the laughs for ‘Lenovo‘ in a skit named ‘A Lesson in Fantasy Commish Leadership.’ 

There, the 23-year-old star is taught a thing or two about being a fantasy league commissioner at the prestigious Fantasy Online College and showcases his gift of the bilingual gab.

Confused?

Watch and learn below…

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‘Beasts of No Nation‘ player Idris Elba has stepped into the world of fashion with the help of the British clothing company ‘Superdry.’

The actor returned to his hometown of London to unleash his line of high-end menswear with the company at its international showroom recently where he posed for snaps with fans who had camped outside the spot to catch him in action before rubbing shoulders with pals who arrived to celebrate his foray into fashion.

Hot shots below…

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‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘s dramatic second season concluded on VH1 last week!

Upset? Don’t be. For, this Monday will deliver the first part of its reunion special which will see its cast reunite to discuss what went down during the groundbreaking season.

Ready to catch a little of what happened when the West Coast Reality TV royals came face to face for the first time since they finished shooting?

Watch below…

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