16 million viewers tuned in to catch the first episode of ‘Empire‘s second season yesterday evening.

Good news for its co-creator Lee Daniels…bad news for the Gospel singer Donnie McClurkin who found himself on the receiving end of a subtle joke delivered by the show’s latest guest star Miss Lawrence of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

Spoilers and Donnie’s response below…

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The success of ‘Empire’ is no fluke.

Last night saw the music drama return for its much anticipated second season — and it did not disappoint in the ratings.

Details below…

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FOX smash ‘Empire’ is back for a second season and is playing no games!

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

After an explosive premiere, next week sees the action continue in episode 2 of season 2. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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It seems not even the all-star combo of Jamie Lee Curtis, Niecy Nash, Lea Michele, Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas, and pint-sized powerhouse Ariana Grande packed enough power to lure viewers into checking out the premiere of new horror/dramedy ‘Scream Queens.’

Receiving less than a royal welcome to small screens, ‘Queens’ was trumped by ABC’s heavily promoted reboot of ‘The Muppets’ – clocking less than half of the classic puppet primetime series’ viewers.

Ouch.

Get the numbers below:

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Viewers apparently couldn’t wait to get their eyes and ears on Candace, Jim, and the gang of Tyler Perry‘s ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ for its season 3 finale.

For, as reports have it, the show – broadcast Tuesday nights exclusively on OWN – not only delivered a ratings high for the series but also lent the network its highest ratings ever!

Delivering impressive numbers alongside Perry’s ‘If Loving You Is Wrong’ that will go down in the Oprah Winfrey-run network’s history books, check in below to get the official run down:

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This evening marks the return of ‘Empire’ on FOX!

To celebrate the occasion, The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon aired a laugh-out-loud spoof of the Lee Daniels music drama.

Boasting spot-on delivery and cameos from the show’s stars Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the digital short awaits below…

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This year ‘Like a Prayer‘ songbird called on the star of the Fox series ‘Empire‘ Terrence Howard to star in her visual for the single ‘Ghost Town.’

Months later she finds herself at the heart of legal drama that threatens to rock the hit series before it returns for a second season in a matter of hours.

What’s going on?

Double standards and domestic abuse below…

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CBS’ ‘The Good Wife’ has welcomed the actress/singer Vanessa Williams to its cast this year.

Why her character’s arrival on the show is set to spell trouble for those already in the dramatic mix?

A brilliant storyline below…

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Next month brings with it the season 3 premiere of ‘Being Mary Jane’ on BET.

If fireworks were lit at the end of the show’s sophomore run, they look set to pop all the way off this go round – based on a newly released trailer.

The titillating clip, which is a meaty three minutes, picks up after the crash which left viewers jaws ajar at the climax of its second season.

What happens to Mary Jane? How are those around her affected? What about their own dramas?

Answers await below. Gabrielle Union stars.

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The 2015 Primetime Emmy Awards aired last night and brought big wins for the likes of Viola Davis and Uzo Aduba.

As ever, all eyes were on who scored on the red carpet. And, let’s just say Urban Hollywood showed up and showed out.

Check out stars such as Kerry Washington, Lady GaGa, Taraji P. Henson, and more style and profile as the arrived at the Microsoft Theater in LA below…

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The 67th Emmy Awards took place in the city of angels yesterday evening and welcomed stars from near and far to celebrate the best television had to offer in the last year.

Fortunately, this year’s winner list also celebrated the likes of Shonda Rhimes who have fronted the world’s quest for diversity on screen.

Who came out on top?

Find out below…

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Apple have tapped more top-tier talent to plug their new streaming service.

Following last night’s Primetime Emmy Awards, the omnipresent media force unveiled a hilarious new commercial starring Mary J. Blige, alongside actresses Taraji P. Henson and Kerry Washington.

In an era where rival services are flexing their roster of superstars as their main selling point, it’s cool to see Apple going in a different – and ultimately more inviting – direction.

Peep the TV spot after the jump…

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