It’s been days since Justin Timberlake took to the Minneapolis U.S. Stadium’s field for a show-stopping Super Bowl Halftime Show, but that certainly hasn’t slowed any chatter around the event.

Beyond mixed reviews and overall backlash, the former NSYNC leader is still fielding criticism surrounding the inclusion of a Prince tribute which featured a projected image of the late music legend singing his hit, ‘I Would Die 4 U.’  While some argued the recognition was befitting given the locale of the performance, others argued it was disrespectful due to Prince & Timberlake’s turbulent history and the legend’s longstanding disapproval of use of his likeness after death.

As the critics continue to weigh in, the Halftime show’s producer – Emmy winner Ricky Kirshner – took to the defense of this year’s headliner by reminder detractors The Purple One’s family had to authorize and approve any use of his image.

See what else he said inside:

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In a world of microwaveable music, Justin Timberlake stands tall as one of a ageing breed of artists trying to cook up gourmet meals.

Unfortunately, it now seems the general public has lost its appetite.

Bad news for the stage-blazing star below…

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Bruno Mars has rocked the Super Bowl Halftime Show twice – and on both occasions has been hailed as delivering some of the platform’s most memorable moments.

Unfortunately for fellow performer Justin Timberlake, his showing last night isn’t receiving much love from the masses. Indeed, it’s being panned left, right, and centre.

With the world weighing-in on this Halftime and what’s should come next, Mars is throwing in his two cents.

See what he had to say below…

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An benevolent crew made up of some of the most powerful women in music have penned an open letter condemning remarks made by Neil Portnow.

[Women] who want to be musicians, engineers, producers, and want to be part of the industry on the executive level [need] to step up.

The Grammy chief made the comments after last week’s ceremony saw a number of its female nominees miss out on major wins.

He issued this statement after facing fire.

Sunday night, I was asked a question about the lack of female artist representation in certain categories of this year’s Grammy Awards. Regrettably, I used two words, ‘step up,’ that, when taken out of context, do not convey my beliefs and the point I was trying to make. Our industry must recognize that women who dream of careers in music face barriers that men have never faced.

Today, a group of the industry’s power players have stepped up to slam him.

Details below…

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‘Scandal’ is back for its 7th and final season.

Over the years, the Kerry Washington led show has boasted some of the most dramatic twists and turns in TV history and its swan song promises even more.

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama looks set to go out with a bang. A consolation, no doubt, for fans sad to see the show go.

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 11, titled ‘Army Of One’ below…

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a firework filled-fourth season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

Last season brought with it a countless list of shocking twists (including a major death) and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more.

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re all sorts of hooked hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 12 of season 4 – titled ‘Ask Him About Stella’ below…

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Justin Timberlake‘s “back to my roots” album ‘Man Of The Woods’ seems set for a big first week bow – thanks to his media machine and the colossal Super Bowl platform.

However, response to the music housed on the LP has been far from endorsing.

Early signs suggested as much based on the lukewarm response to much of the pre-release singles serviced in the weeks preceding.

Yet, it’s the critics reviews that have perhaps been most scathing.

See what we mean after the jump…

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Jennifer Lopez journeys to the dance floor with dynamite new song ‘Us.’

Previewed live on stage last month, the Skrillex production arrives at an interesting juncture for the diva.

She’s been releasing a steady stream of songs for her upcoming Spanish album, yet this jam is sung entirely in English. J.Lo’s also readying a collaboration with Cardi B and DJ Khaled, which presumably will be in English too.

So, while it’s not immediately  clear what the 48-year-old’s plans are, what is certain is that ‘Us’ awaits after the jump.

Take a listen….

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$761 million.

That is how much the black hair industry was worth in 2017.

So, keen to cash in, large retailers like Walmart now they sell the products that keep the industry afloat.

Alas, something has gone terribly wrong.

Find out why below…

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Los Angeles last night played host to the world premiere of Marvel‘s hotly anticipated blockbuster ‘Black Panther.’

Due in theaters February 16th, the film –  which is anchored by Chadwick Boseman and features a star-studded cast – is tipped to become one of the biggest box office successes of all-time. And that’s just based on pre-sale tickets.

A few weeks remain until the masses will be able to see the movie epic, but its cast offered an elaborate preview of the spectacle ahead at the premiere.

Posing it up on the elaborate purple carpet were the likes of Boseman, Lupita Nyong’o, Michael B. Jordan, Daniel Kaluuya, director Ryan Coogler, and Angela Bassett.

Other familiar faces in attendance included Usher, Donald Glover, Janelle Monae, and Yara Shahidi.

Peep more pics after the jump…

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All eyes are on the thriving label Republic Records now that one of its executives has been accused of sexual assault.

Bad news for Charlie Walk below…

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‘Scandal’ is back for its 7th and final season.

Over the years, the Kerry Washington led show has boasted some of the most dramatic twists and turns in TV history and its swan song promises even more.

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama looks set to go out with a bang. A consolation, no doubt, for fans sad to see the show go.

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 10, titled ‘The People vs Olivia Pope,’ below…

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