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Comedian to some, corny to others, Nick Cannon has carved out quite the career by being his unapologetic self.

However, it’s unlikely the budding media mogul was expecting the backlash bolted his way following the posting of the shot below. Promoting his interestingly titled comedy album ‘White People Party Music’, the 33-year old was slammed by many for “reverse racism” (see: black face). No surprises there.

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Hoping to quell the flames (and, of course, plug his project), Cannon stopped by the Late Show With David Letterman last night. Flip the hood to see Nick dish on the controversy, fatherhood, and more…

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Former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ judge Rob Evans may have put his boxing chops to ‘good’ use outside of the ring recently, when he reportedly assaulted fellow model Landry Macedo at an event the pair had attended…in 2012.

Why Macedo is taking legal action against the catwalk stomping Brit now?

Full story below…

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Daytime TV is about to get real!

Indeed, after months of speculation, the realest talk show on television – featuring the opinionated panel of Loni Love, Tamera Mowry, Adrienne Bailon, and Jeannie Mai – is set to return to small screens near you.

Details inside:

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While most shows experience a steady decline over time, Bravo royals The Real Housewives Of Atlanta have defied the odds by delivering dynamite ratings in heir sixth season.

Indeed, the latest instalment of the reality hit has brought the pyrotechnics aplenty  – thanks largely to “Pillow Talk”,  the cast’s rapid-fire one-liners, Mama Joyce, and of course the antics of Kenya Moore.

The latter has ignited many a headline recently when it was reported that she was “attacked” by cast-mate Porsha Williams during the reunion taping of the show last week

During a promo visit to Atlanta’s V103, fellow cast member Cynthia Bailey was quizzed on what exactly went down. Her answer awaits after the jump…

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, charged  back onto the small screen for recently season three.

We’re already hooked, and by the looks of this episode 16 teaser, our Thursday night obsession with Olivia Pope and co will only grow stronger.

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As its sixth season draws to a close, hit show ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ now finds itself at the centre of a ‘violent scandal’ this week, after cast member Kenya Moore allegedly provoked a physical altercation between herself and long-time rival, Porsha Williams.

Now, as reports indicate that Williams has been fired from the show as a result of her actions, the 911 call made by Moore has found its way to the net, seeing the former video girl relay her side of the violent story to the police.

Her allegations below…

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Fans are still up-in-arms over reports that Aaron McGruder – executive producer and creator of Adult Swim’s cult classic animation “The Boondocks“ – was not a part of the creative process for its long-awaited season 4 return (April 21).

Returning from a lengthy hiatus, news of the show’s reboot was greeted with approval from fans who were curious to know how McGruder would develop the characters for a new season.  However, according to our friends at The Root, Adult Swim shared a statement saying:

“This season was produced without the involvement of Aaron McGruder, when a mutually agreeable production schedule could not be determined.​”

McGruder took to Facebook to share his thoughts on leaving the characters he created over 20 years ago. His words below…

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In recent years, WE tv has become “the” hub for the best in Urban reality. It’s a status that looks set solidify this year through next, for the network has today announced the renewal of two of their brightest shining properties – ‘SWV Reunited’ and ‘Braxton Family Values’.

The fourth season of established smash’Values’ will run for a whopping 26 episodes, while ‘SWV’ will return for an expanded 10-episode sophomore run.

Peep an excerpt from WE’s press release below..

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, charged  back onto the small screen for recently season three.

We’re already hooked, and by the looks of this episode 15 teaser, our Thursday night obsession with Olivia Pope and co will only grow stronger.

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This week saw fans of ‘The Game’ rejoice when Kelly Pitts (played by Brittany Daniel) strutted back on to the hit BET show.

After all, when the Daniel disappeared from the show abruptly in the break between season 4 and 5, many were shocked at the suddenness of her departure – yet more surprised by the lack of explanation.

And while many sources cited the dreaded “contract disputes” as the cause, Daniel has revealed to PEOPLE this week that it was indeed Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer than kept her off of the screen for three years.

Peep excerpts from the report below.

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Missed Nene Leakes soul-soaked ‘Dancing with the Stars’ debut?

Well, one can be sure talk-show host Wendy Williams did, after she narrowly avoided a war of words with the ‘Real Housewife’, after she said she didn’t believe she’d win the Dance contest.

Upon learning that she had joined the show, Williams told viewers of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’:

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Meow.

Porsha Williams has been called many names, yet silent isn’t one of them.

During a recent visit to Atlanta’s V103 radio station to promote new single ‘Flatline’, The Real Housewives Of Atlanta star took a moment to address the stinging comments TV host Wendy Williams has been darting her way of late.

Indeed, as regular viewers of The Wendy Williams Show will note, the outspoken media maven rarely holds back when discussing Porsha – christening her “less than smart” on more occasions than not.

When quizzed by hosts Wanda and Ryan about her reaction to the comment, Porsha threw political correctness out of the window and laid into Wendy with a few choice words of her own.

See what we mean below…

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