In what may come as a surprise to ‘Formal Invite’ star Ray J Norwood, his controversial new single ‘I Hit It First’ has flown to unexpected heights after hitting the internet in the earlier part of last week.

For, while initially billed a buzz track for what fans had hoped is a forthcoming album from the singer, the song has proved that the singer’s British audience is anything but dead and- in all fact- is very alive.

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‘Game’ fans rejoice!  For, after a favorable opening of its highly anticipated season 6, BET announced decision to order even more episodes of the hit show!

Indeed, Tasha, Malik, Chardonnay, Jason, and newcomers will be coming back to you for a season 7!  This announcement along with news the channel is bringing a number of original programming options for viewers – including ‘Let’s Stay Together’ and a resurrection of ‘Comicview’.

While fans should expect season 7 of ‘The Game’ early 2014, ‘Comicview’ is set to make its grand re-entrance late 2013.

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‘True Blood’ fans rejoice!

The net was flooded today with news of the hit show’s return to HBO.

Via Deadline:

“The upcoming sixth season of HBO‘s vampire drama True Blood will premiere on June 16. This marks the first season without  True Blood creator Alan Ball at the helm.”

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Unlike previous seasons that aired 12 episodes, season 6 will only have 10.

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As Season 4 of its main competitor ‘The Voice’ is posting some of its highest ratings ever, reality talent show pioneer ‘American Idol’ has conversely dipped to some of its lowest.

Indeed, with what was expected to be its saving grave in megadivas Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey, the twosome’s combined popularity was not enough to pull the sinking ship that is ‘Idol’.

Down a reported 14% from last week’s ratings (which was at the time its lowest Wednesday night ratings), the show has been on a steady decline since its season 12 debut.

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Jill Scott is heading back to TV!

After wooing audiences on Minghella’s ‘The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency‘, the ‘Cross My Mind’ singer has inked a new deal with CBS to star in their forthcoming drama ‘Second Sight‘.

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Peep these snaps of ‘Only U’ singer Ashanti out and about in New York City yesterday.

Snapped walking a trio of furry friends, the former ‘Murder INC‘ first lady hit the city in glamorous fashion, two years after the release of her single ‘The Woman You Love’, pulled from her long awaited album, ‘Braveheart‘.

Of course, while some fans doubt this album will ever see the light of today, we sure will represent the majority when we say we can’t wait to hear whatever Ms.Douglas releases this year.

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With Amanda dead and the Initiative hell bent on discovering the truth behind Helen’s disappearance, ABC’s ‘Revenge‘ is shaping up to get even more dramatic in the coming weeks.

Now, before Emily continues on her quest to destroy the Grayson’s, peep a teaser pulled from forthcoming episode, ‘Retribution‘, now available to watch above!

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Committed.

Nelly Furtado is redefining the word with her latest album ‘The Spirit Indestructible’. For, despite tanking terribly on the few charts it managed to appear on, the LP has spawned a whopping five singles. ‘Bucket List’ is the latest and saw its accompanying video unveiled today.

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‘Top Back’ beau T.I. is back on VH1 for a season 3 of his hit reality show ‘T.I. & Tiny:  The Family Hustle’, much to fan delight.

Set for debut this spring, the new season is set to chronicle the creation of the hit rapper‘s latest album “Troubleman: Heavy is the Head” and new movie ‘Identity Thief’, while wife Tiny continues to develop her all-girl group The O.M.G. Girlz.

This, of course, is all in conjunction with the never-ending dramas of family life with the two-some’s six children.

Catch all the madness of the new season as it unfolds starting Monday, April 8th 10PM EST. (source)

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“I Want You Back’ beauty Mel B is coming back to the States, but this time aboard hit reality talent show ‘America’s Got Talent’.

Indeed, the Spice Girl was most recently spotted on the judging panel of Australia’s ‘X Factor’, but now she’s bringing her judging abilities Stateside to replace former judge Sharon Osbourne.

Report:

“NBC has confirmed that Spice Girl Mel B will be replacing departing judge Sharon Osbourne on the series this season. Mel B will be sitting on the judge’s panel when the series has its first new Season 8 taping on March 4 in New Orleans.”

As of time of reporting, Howie Mandel and Howard Stern are set to return.

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Fans of Tyler Perry‘s hit sitcom ‘For Better Or Worse’ can bid it goodbye…from its TBS home.  For, reports have surfaced today that the show – which ranks #1 in its time slot for key African American demographics – is now finding its new home at OWN (the Oprah Winfrey Network).

Report:

“OWN has picked up Perry’s sitcom For Better Or Worse, ordering a third season of originals and acquiring the show’s existing 45 episodes. Season 3 of For Better Or Worse will debut this fall with the original cast set to return, including Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Crystle Stewart, Kent Faulcon, Kiki Haynes and Jason Olive. Production will begin in Atlanta in April.”

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…as if Beyonce didn’t have enough to celebrate this month.

After wowing the world with her Super Bowl 2013 Half Time Set two weeks ago, the ‘Start Over’ singer has given the folks over at HBO much to smile about this week, following the airing of her critically acclaimed ‘Life Is But A Dream’ documentary.

Details below…

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