The new year has proven itself fertile ground for the kick off of a number of new shows, many of which have been received with open arms, eyes, and ears (if their ratings are anything to judge by).

Two series – ‘Grown-ish’ (spinoff of ABC’s hit comedy ‘Black-ish’ starring Yara Shahidi) and FOX’s reality singing competition ‘The Four’ (led by Sean “Diddy” Combs, DJ Khaled, Meghan Trainor, Charlie Walk, and hosted by Fergie) – scribble their names on to the list of premiering series to have been greeted with at least a moderate welcome since the year rang in.

Making their homes on Wednesday and Thursday nights respectively, get the details on their premiere figures inside:

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Joseline Hernandez is getting ready to heat up the small screen – and this time it’s with her own show.

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It’s been six years since Keri Hilson released her last album and, in the time since then, the songbird has largely shunned the spotlight.

Promises of new music were made, but fans are still waiting.

Now, in an emotional appearance on The Steve Harvey Show, the singer-songwriter sheds light on why.

Hilson sat down with psychic medium Reginald Lewis, who tapped into worries that she later expanded on.

In the candid segment, she says she “hit rock bottom” and revealed that she never intended for her break from music to be more than one year.

Check out the session below…

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Angela Bassett‘s new procedural drama ‘9-1-1’ is off to a blazing start.

As reported, the show opened strong with its initial broadcast and new data shows it actually performed better that first thought.

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With a look, sound and vocal style that dominated 90s Lil Kim‘s reign in Hip-Hop made her one of the decade’s most recognisable names.

Today, the rapper’s influence can be found in sights and sounds served up by the likes of Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Azealia Banks…three artists who often reference the icon (sometimes unknowingly) in their work.

How that works to Kim’s advantage?

Renewed interest in her art.

Brilliant news below…

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Kendrick Lamar‘s union with Marvel‘s ‘Black Panther’ is magical to say the least.

An avid movie buff, Lamar teamed up with the movie’s producers to ink a deal which sees him steer the direction of its soundtrack and today- weeks before its release- drop a brand new song.

Who with? Vince Staples.

Where?

A brand new trailer!

Watch below…

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Etched into the history books as one of the biggest hits of the last decade?

‘Super Bass’, the Hip-Pop jam written and released  by the superstar rapper Nicki Minaj.

Good news awaits below…

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Mark those calendars because American Idol returns on March 11th!

And the show’s new network, ABC, are revving up the hype machine.

As widely reported, the rebooted version of Idol will be anchored by Katy Perry (who snagged $25 million for the role), Lionel Richie, and Country star Luke Bryan. Host Ryan Seacrest is also back in the mix.

Ahead of its eagerly awaited premiere, a trailer has been unwrapped.

Watch below and let us know if it’s got you buzzed or unbothered…

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Tina Turner has dedicated much of her life to thrilling audiences worldwide, hence’s it’s only fitting that she’s saluted accordingly.

The 2018 Grammys will do exactly that on January 28th, for it’s been announced that the Queen of Rock will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Tamar Braxton‘s decision to welcome Khia and her ‘Queen’s Court’ co-host TS Madison to one of XScape‘s latest live shows has proved to be a disastrous one.

Said to have done so to spite her former friend Toya Wright (who is said to be feuding with Khia) Braxton surprised fans when she attempted to use her position as the group’s opening act to allow Khia and Madison on stage to bash Wright.

Unwilling to let it happen? Kandi Burruss.

How Madison and Khia have responded to claims that Burruss had them thrown out of the venue?

Their heated estimation of the dramatic night below…

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Is there an effort to emasculate heterosexual black men?

Nipsey Hussle‘s answer? Yes.

Find out why the performer feels it’s important for African-American men to lead their communities with love and intelligence…and steer clear of “homo sexual” behaviour below.

Nipsey Hussle has a point because the media tries its best to emasculate black men. Sometimes its good to just see heterosexual black men.

— Mama Nibiru (@MamaMortem888) January 9, 2018

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H&M felt the fire and fury from folk all over the world yesterday when an ad of theirs surfaced featuring a black model wearing a hoody with the words “coolest monkey in the jungle.”

Shocked and dismayed, millions took to social media to express their disgust at the racially insensitivity.

Said critics included The Weeknd, who announced that he’s severing ties with the company as a direct result.

Clearly feeling the sting, H&M have released a formal – longer – statement of apology. Their words below…

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