FOX aren’t just onto a hit with their new show ‘Empire’, they’re onto a certified smash!

Because, for the seventh consecutive week, the Lee Daniels series has delivered its highest ratings.

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For all of the tweet-worthy moments over its lengthy 3.5 hour airtime (see: emotional speeches, off-color commentary, jaw-dropping live performances courtesy of Jennifer Hudson, John Legend & Lady Gaga), the day after the  87th annual Academy Awards is finding the show lining tweets for another reason – a severe drop in ratings.

The Neil Patrick Harris-hosted affair, which aired February 22 on ABC, not only brought with it a 17% drop in viewers from last year’s showing, but also reigns as the ceremony’s lowest ratings tally this decade.

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That ‘Empire’ reign just won’t let up!

The Lee Daniels music drama has been building on its blockbuster ratings with weekly climbs – a trajectory which continued with its most recent episode.

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Not even the combined powers of music super divas Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Jennifer Hudson were enough to shift killer ratings for the second installment of the ‘Grammy tribute’ series – this time paying homage the academy’s most decorated artist Stevie Wonder.

Airing February 15th on CBS, the showing – a critics top pick –  did manage to draw a respectable viewing audience, but still nearly less than half of last year’s episode in honor of the Beatles (which drew a whopping 13.95 million viewers).  The numbers are all the more disappointing as, unlike the Beatles tribute, Wonder’s installment had little competition elsewhere on television.

But, as reports below reveal, all was not lost.  For, after the likes of Pharrell Williams, Ariana Grande, Janelle Monae, John Legend, and Ed Sheeran put their ever modern twists on Wonder’s classic hits, interest in the 70s & 80s numbers found itself skyrocketing on top sites Spotify and Shazam.

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FOX has struck TV gold with its new hit series ‘Empire,’ as evidenced by yet another ratings spike from Wednesday night’s episode.

In fact, the show – which has seen a viewership increase with each of its first five episodes – has broken TV records as the only series in Nielsen history able to claim such feat.

Get the details below as the show’s star, Terrence Howard, weighs in on its monumental success and calls for a guest appearance from Grammy-winning rapstress Lil Kim:

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It’s another great week for Urban television.

FOX‘s freshman smash ‘Empire’ continues to grow exponentially, while BET are so pleased with the second season performance of ‘Being Mary Jane’ that they’ve renewed the drama for a third run.

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Katy Perry‘s Super Bowl Halftime performance may have divided opinion, but it’s achieved a feat that is undeniable.

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Not even a two-month hiatus could quell the blazing success of Shonda Rhimes shows ‘Scandal’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’.

Both off screens since their Winter finales in November, the ABC hits made triumphant returns to the small screen this week and brought big numbers with them.

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FOX are onto a bonafide hit with their new music drama ‘Empire’.

The aptly titled show continues to build on the strong foundation of its first episode, increasing in viewership week-on-week.

Last night’s third episode was no different.

Find out how many tuned in to the Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson led show below…

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 In life, Whitney Houston‘s narrative was captivating. Fast forward three years after her passing and it’s clear folk remain fascinated by the late diva’s story.

Lifetime learned this over the weekend when they aired their much hyped ‘Whitney’ biopic – the ratings of which have just been released.

How did the Angela Bassett directed production fare? Find out below…

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That Rita reign just won’t let up.

Success remains the name of Rita Ora‘s game in the UK, receiving an Oscar and BRIT Award nomination less than two weeks into the New Year!

Now, before the release of her US debut album, the ‘Testosterone‘ boosting babe continues to rock the UK on BBC’s ‘The Voice UK‘, taking the show to epic heights with her viewer-pulling personality!

For, after pulling 8.05 million viewers into her web last week, the entertainer pushed last night’s episode to heights of 8.46 million, making the series highest-rated show on British television last night.

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FOX’s ‘Empire’ continues to grow!

The Lee Daniels production dominated in its slot last night when its second episode aired.

How much did the Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson led music drama draw? Find out below…

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