Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has gifted music some of its most memorable numbers over the past 5 decades.  Now, after cranking out countless hits, topping charts, and filling concert venues, the legendary singer is looking to take her final bow.

Much to the dismay of longtime fans, Franklin – who boasts 18 Grammys and over 75 million records sold to her credit – has revealed her upcoming projects will be her last.

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It’s handled!

‘Scandal’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ will officially return for the 2017-2018 TV season, it has been announced.

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It appears folk aren’t that interested in seeing Mariah Carey and Lionel Ritchie sing their hits all night long.

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Lady Gaga wracked up ample applause for her roof-raising performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show last week.

Now, Mother Monster is inviting the masses behind the scenes of the epic showing to share how it was pieced together.

As earlier reported, the 30-year-old began rehearsals shortly after the announcement was made last Fall.

Preparation took place at a variety of places, including a soundstage in Burbank, California, a tent in Gaga’s backyard, and eventually at the NRG Stadium in Houston.

Clearly, it paid off in more ways than one. Beyond the critical praise, the singer delivered dynamite ratings, received a huge sales spike, and launched a tour.

Watch how Gaga’s titan-like touchdown came to be below…

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With ‘Fifty Shades Darker‘ due in theaters on Valentine’s Day, Nicki Minaj and Nick Jonas get braggadocios on their raunchy new song ‘Bom Bidi Bom.’

Featured on the sensual flick’s soundtrack, ‘Bidi Bom’ finds the duo depicting their sexual prowess over a familiar beat; one that references the original ’94 ‘Bidi Bidi Bom Bom‘ #1 single by Selena.

While Jonas impressively croons with two verses and the hook, Nicki adds dancehall-inspired verse to close things out.

Get ready to whine your waist after the jump…
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John Legend and WGN: America hit the jackpot when they released ‘Underground,’ a series chronicling the lives of enslaved African Americans who put their live on the line for freedom.

Delivering an astounding 3 million total viewers each week in its inaugural season, the show returns for its second season on March 8th.

For its sophomore run, Rosa Lee (Jurnee Smollet-Bell) comes back to the south to help the group’s compatriots on their harrowing quest for liberation. To assist her on the journey, she enlists the help the notorious Harriet Tubman (Aisha Hinds).

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‘Scandal’ is back!

Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many an explosive twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 4, titled ‘The Belt,’ below…

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Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a titillating third 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 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 13 of season 3 – titled ‘It’s War’ below…

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If everything Katy Perry touches turns to gold (or better), we can assure you ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ will be no exception.

The first release from her yet-titled follow-up to 2013’s hit-ridden ‘Prism,’ Perry – with a little help from Bob Marley‘s grandson, Skip Marley –  is playing approximately no games with her Max Martin/Sia written comeback single.

Is it game changing and on track to turn the pop world upside down?  Eh…we wouldn’t say so.  Will it dominate radio in every market?  Unquestionably.

Hear it in full inside and you’ll see what we mean:

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‘Cheat on your man girl, come get some head…’

Ray J looking to encourage the masses this Valentine’s season with the inspirational quote above.  Lifted directly from his latest single, ‘Cheat On You,‘ the tune saw its official accompanying video (directed by Marty McFly) land on the net yesterday.

Ladies, if you’re keen for a crash course in infidelity, Ray’s got some words for you.  Hear them inside:

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It seems the completion of a Christina Aguilera album is nearing for the 1000th time.

Just this time last year (and probably the year before that), Aguilera took to press to suggest she was closing the recording process on the follow-up to 2012’s critically acclaimed ‘Lotus.’  Yet, barring a few themed singles here or there, no such release has sprouted.

Despite the previous false alarms, fans of the diva are still clinging to hope – a feat evidenced by the excitement shared over a cryptic text lifted to her official Twitter page recently:
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Trina‘s assets take center stage once again for the strip club-themed video ‘Damn,’ featuring Tory Lanez.

Surrounded by p-popping performers, video heauxs, and mo, Lanez and the ‘Diamond Princess’ venture to the adult entertainment venue for their latest club anthem – the newest effort lifted from her April-due album (her first LP since 2010).

Tuck in to see what Trina’s offering up:

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