It’s finally showtime for ABC’s ‘American Idol’ revival.

Katy Perry, Lionel Richie, and Country star Luke Bryan commenced filming for the talent-search in New York City yesterday. And now the first snap of them together has been released. They were joined by returning host Ryan Seacrest.

The trio, whose combined salary is reportedly close to $50 million (half of which is going to Perry alone), were all smiles as work began.

 Taping will continue over the next few months and the show will hit screens early 2018.

A lot has been made about the reboot (good and bad), but we’re willing to give it a chance. Are you?

Your thoughts? 

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After much ado, Tamar Braxton uncaged her new studio album ‘Blue Bird Of Happiness’ last week.

In the run-up to its arrival, the star performed on platforms such as the BET Awards and made headlines when she revealed that the set will supposedly serve as her “last” body of work.

Armed with that relative hype, all eyes are on the set’s sales. Did she deliver? Find out below…

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At least 59 people have died following Stephen Paddock’s vicious assault in Las Vegas this week.

Horrible news below…

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Safaree, Nicki Minaj‘s ex-boyfriend and business partner, has revealed that he believes she is deeply threatened by the rise of Cardi B.

The pair split up for good circa 2014 and Safaree, who is said to have co-written some of Minaj’s biggest hits, has enjoyed success as a television personality as Minaj has continued to release material without his creative input.

Alas, he now says that he feels the brand he helped her to build has been cheapened by her actions making it easy for newcomer Cardi to soar in her lane.

Watch below…

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In its hey-day, MTV’s daily music video countdown show – ‘TRL’ (Total Request Live) – was unquestionably the place to go to know what’s hot and what’s not in entertainment, namely in the music industry.  In fact, at its height in popularity, the series regularly pulled in 600,000-750,000 viewers a day.  Yet, as technology improved and increased the accessibility of “on-demand” media, the need for shows like ‘TRL’ took the hardest hit – a decline evidenced by its ratings by the time of its 2008 cancellation.

Fast-forward nearly 10 years later, the execs at MTV thought now – a time where on-demand media consumption is at its highest – to be the best time to revamp and reboot the show (click here to see performances and highlights).

If the premiere ratings are anything to judge by, they were wrong:

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Teyana Taylor sure stays with a gig.

For, fresh from snagging a role in ‘STAR,’ the singer-actress has just landed a coveted spot on drama ‘Hit The Floor.’

Full story below…

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Emmy winner Viola Davis is experiencing electrifying success thanks to her gripping performances on both the big and small screen.

With the fourth season of her hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ now underway, the 52-year-old visited ‘The View’ today to spill on the show and so much more.

Speaking with Whoopi and co, Davis opened up about what viewers can expect from her character Annalise this go round,  the sense of contentment she feels in her personal life, and defying stereotypes.

Peep the interview below, where news on her next big move also awaits…

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Kehlani sprung a surprise on fans moments ago with she debut of new song ‘Honey.’

The sweet treat is the first taste of new material from the singer since the January release of her debut album ‘SweetSexySavage.’

There’s no word on whether the track is lifted from the eclectic star’s sophomore effort or if it’s simply to tide folk over until its arrival.

What is certain is that it awaits your listening?

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Mariah Carey will be spreading festive cheer across more than one city this Holiday.

The diva initially moved her annual ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ shows from New York to Las Vegas.

And it sans a brief European run, it appeared as though Sin City would be the only place to see Mimi this Christmas. However, much to the elation of her Lambs, she’s announced a series of fresh North American dates.

Find out when the 47-year-old is in your city below…

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As the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s fan favourite Porsha Williams often finds herself pushed, poked and prodded by her older, cattier and less favourable co-stars.

Alas, today has seen the fun-loving star suffer more of the same. From who? Marlo Hampton, friend of Porsha’s former ally Nene Leakes.

Details below…

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Tyra Banks has decided to catwalk away from the father of her son Erik Asla.

Details on the demise of the mogul’s romance below…

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Bryson Tiller keeps his buzz a’buzzing with the video debut of ‘Self-Made.’

The clip, which was directed by Colin Tilley, is lifted from the RCA star’s sophomore album ‘True To Self’ and arrives a mere matter weeks after the roll-out of the ‘Runs Dry’ visual.

Beyond a #1 debut on the Billboard 200, the set has yet to yield a hit ala his first “era.” Can the 24-year-old turn things around with ‘Self-Made’? Watch below and let us know…

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