The run-up to the broadcast of HBO’s Michael Jackson documentary ‘Leaving Neverland’ was defined by an avalanche of media coverage.

Controversial from its announcement, the Dan Reed production spotlighted two men who accused the singer of abuse – despite previously testifying under oath that the star never did anything of the sort.

Still, the trio did the press rounds touting their narrative. However, they were followed at every turn by supporters of Jackson who presented compelling (and oft overlooked) evidence that cast a cloud of doubt over the claims. Including the fact that one of the men, Wade Robson, only launched his campaign after trying and failing to secure work in a Las Vegas show mounted in Jackson’s honor.

The late legend’s Estate took the fight a step further by filing a $100 million lawsuit against HBO – citing a breach of contract about representation of Jackson’s character relating to an earlier deal..

For both sides, the battle-lines had clearly been drawn. And with all the debate it ignited,  the one consensus seemed to be that a ratings win was a cert.

Yet, with the figures revealed, it appears the public just weren’t that interested.

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Rick Ross is ready to bare all with a startling memoir.

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Tamar Braxton is still basking in the after-glow of her ‘Celebrity Big Brother’ win and stopped by Wendy Williams to talk about her time on the show and more.

Ever candid, the 41-year-old opened up about clashing with Kandi Burrus, her new love, why she’s not officially divorced from ex Vince Herbert, and the upcoming season of ‘Braxton Family Values.’

She also went into detail about how life “slapping [her] in the face” changed her perspective on pretty much everything.

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As her sister Khloe finds herself at the heart of a Jordyn Woods-fuelled media crisis, Kylie Jenner has good reason to celebrate.

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Cop a gander of Lady Gaga!

Mother Monster re-embraces the eccentric on the latest cover of V Magazine. 

Doing away with the stripped back aesthetic she’s been touting in recent years, Gaga shines in loud colors for the Jean-Paul Goude shoot.

Snapped in celebration of the 10 year anniversary of her first appearance in the magazine, the feature was unleashed just one day after she hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Shallow’ from blockbuster movie ‘A Star Is Born.’

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VH1 have kept folk fed with the varying instalments of their ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ franchise. But few, if any, can rival the popularity of the show’s Atlanta branch.

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Thankfully, the big V is revving up the ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ for its highly anticipated 8th season.

Blasting onto televisions on March 25th at 8/7c, the next cycle of the ratchet reality favorite will see Faith Evans join new husband Stevie J and immediately get into the mix with ex Mimi Faust.

Elsewhere, Rasheeda adjusts to life with Kirk‘s new child, Dancehall diva Spice sparks race controversy, and Karlie Redd embarks on a new journey. All this and much more.

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Janet Jackson is still on top.

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Kodak Black has wished death upon Hip-Hop royal Lil Wayne.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta has returned for its 11th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Nene, Kandi, Porsha Cynthia, Eva and new addition Shamari DeVoe will be serving up on episode 17 / season 11?

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With his latest album ‘Rap or Go to the League’ among the many LPs gunning to dethrone this week’s Billboard 200 champion, Lady Gaga‘s ‘Star is Born’ soundtrack,’ from the top of the charts, 2 Chainz is pulling out all the stops to aid his cause.

In addition to extensive promo that’s seen him hit up radio, Web, and TV in support of the effort, the 41-year-old’s dropped a new music video for one of the project’s fan favorites, ‘Money in the Way.’

Traveling through time on an elevator to witness a civil rights protest in the 60s, the self-proclaimed Drench God pays homage to a number of eras before winding up in the 2010s to round things out. Look inside for all the action:

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Can you believe we’ve already reached Season 14 of NBC’s hit reality competition series, ‘America’s Got Talent’?

Yet, as the show is currently taping auditions and looking for fresh new talent to light up its stages, the network opted to take a similar approach by refreshing its judging panel as well.  Ousting model Heidi Klum and Spice Girls singer Mel B from the series after they both hopped aboard in season 8, actress Gabrielle Union and singer/dancer/actress Julianne Hough have taken their place and will join returning judges Simon Cowell and comedian Howie Mandel.

Seeming right at home behind those buzzers, the two newcomers will make their debut alongside new host actor Terry Crews (who’s taking the place of former emcee/supermodel Tyra Banks).

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Nearly three years after taking a seat atop album charts with her breakthrough opus, ‘Seat at the Table,’ singer/songwriter Solange introduced fans to its highly anticipated follow-up, ‘When I Get Home.’

Released with little warning on March 1 (click here to read more), the 19-track set – which features Playboi Carti, Tyler the Creator, Gucci Mane, and more – may have been billed a critical polarizer among fans but that didn’t stop them from rushing in droves to stream and purchase it.  Just a day after its debut the LP soared to the top of iTunes’ sales tally (as we reported here).

Now, industry analysts have lifted their first official prediction for how the album will fare over the course of its entire inaugural sales week.  Curious to see how ‘Home’ is expected to stack up against ‘Table’s first week sales of 72,000?  Find out inside:

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