The ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ franchise continues to defy the odds.

Dismissed upon its debut as a momentary dose of ratchet, the show (in its many guises) has become a staple of VH1’s primetime programming.

It’s little wonder, then, why anticipation is high for the 8th season of its first incarnation – ‘Love & Hip-Hop: New York.’

Due to premiere Monday October 30th, the latest run of the Mona Scott Young hit welcomes back the likes of Remy Ma, Papoose, Peter Gunz, and Yandy Smith for a chapter of definite drama. Also in the mix this season are R&B songstress Lil Mo and Safaree Samuels

To whet appetites, VH1 have uncaged a super-charged supertrailer. Check it out below…

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It’s a wrap for another Hollywood couple and this time it’s Tamar Braxton and Vince Herbert.

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August Alsina‘s popularity in the U.S. may have hindered in recent years but the same can’t be said when it comes to the United Kingdom.

How he is to capitalise on this? By launching a tour in the market.

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Rihanna‘s ‘Fenty Beauty’ is on its way to becoming one of the biggest brands in the world thanks to cash splashed on it by its target demographic…black women.

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Despite cranking out four Hot 100-charting singles thanks to help from big named hitmakers Ariana Grande, Katy Perry, Migos, and more, Calvin Harris’ latest album –  ‘Funk Wav Bounces Volume 1’ – is threatening to become his first album since 2011 to not lay claim to at least one top 10 single.

Undoubtedly hoping to change that fate, the superstar DJ/producer has lifted a fifth release from the set – the Kehlani and Lil Yachty assisted ‘Faking It.’  Does the tune pack enough punch to power Harris to Billboard’s upper rankings?

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Cop a gander of Miguel!

The soulful singer covers the latest issue of FLOOD Magazine.

Riding the wave of buzz created by single ‘Sky Walker,’ the crooner is gearing up for the release fourth studio album ‘War & Leisure’ – which is due before the year’s end.

The set follows 2015’s ‘WILDHEART’ and sees the star explore the duality and fragility of living in today’s socio-political climate.

We’ve heard the lion-share of the LP at a recent London playback and it sounds like some of his best work yet.

In the here and now though, check out more from the Piper Ferguson lensed shoot below…

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Normani Kordei is name that has been on the lips of many ever since Fifth Harmony burst onto the scene.

And her buzz looks set to gain a whole lot of volume.

Fresh from announcing her new solo management deal, the 21-year-old features on the fierce new cover of KODE magazine.

Sporting a variety of vivacious looks, the budding diva delivers in the full shoot and brings just as much edge alone as she does with the group. Her future prospects excite us in earnest

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R&B songbird Keyshia Cole nested on The Breakfast Club this morning.

Currently strutting the promo trail in support of newly hatched album ’11:11 Reset,’ the 36-year-old chopped it up with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee about the LP and a whole lot more.

Topics discussed include her decision to join ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood,’ her relationship with ex Daniel Booby Gibson, and her family.

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Tyler Perry has struck comedy gold with an unlikely hit – the Madea Halloween-inspired ‘Boo’ franchise.

This time last year, as we reported here, despite opening the same weekend as Tom Cruise‘s  highly anticipated ‘Jack Reacher,’  ‘Perry’s ‘Boo! A Madea Halloween’ emerged the unexpected victor in the box office showdown.  Fast forward to this past weekend, the Lionsgate film’s successor – ‘Boo 2!’ – has followed the footsteps of its hilarious predecessor.

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Is Janet Jackson about to make a grand return to the Super Bowl stage?

That is the question many have been asking ever since Justin Timberlake was officially announced as the 2018 Halftime Show headliner.

Well, it appears the 51-year-old diva may indeed be gearing up for a jaw-dropping showing.

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Issa Rae‘s visions are coming to fruition with every passing day.

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It’s here!

At long last, Camila Cabello has unleashed the video for hit single ‘Havana.’

Heating up the charts since its release over the summer, the Pharrell Williams penned cut has cranked into overdrive of late – rocketing to the upper echelons of the US and UK tallies.

For its visual, the former Fifth Harmony star enlisted acclaimed director Dave Meyers.

Together, they deliver a cinematic visual that’s rich in replay value and more broadly confirms that she’s playing no games!

What’s to wait for? Watch the video for ‘Havana’ after the jump…

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