‘Scandal’ has reached a major milestone!

Now in its sixth season, the hit ABC show will air its 100th episode this Thursday (April 13th).

And to mark the occasion, Kerry Washington and Shonda Rhimes (pictured above) led an elaborate celebration at Fig & Olive in Los Angeles.

Cast and crew, from past seasons and present, assembled to turn up – including John Morton and Khandi Alexander (who play Papa and Mama Pope respectively).

The event took place on the heels of confirmation that the legal drama will be back for a seventh season in the 2017/2018 TV season.

Peep pics from the fun-filled celebration below…

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The Billboard Music Awards nominations have been released and they spell good news for The Weeknd, Drake, Beyonce, Rihanna and Ariana Grande.

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LeToya Luckett is back!

The Destiny’s Child original has unveiled details on her third studio album, which is now titled ‘Back 2 Life.’

Several years in the making, the project was previously named ‘Until Then…’ and follows 2009’s ‘Lady Love.’

Set for release via eOne on May 12th, the LP (which is named after its lead single) features Ludacris and production from the likes of Andre Harris, Warryn Campbell and newcomer Anthony Saunders.

Peep the official tracklist below…

BACK 2 LIFE TRACKLISTING

1. I’m Ready
2. B2L
3. Show Me
4. Used To
5. Middle
6. Grey ft. Ludacris
7. In The Name
8. My Love
9. Worlds Apart
10. Weekend
11. Higher
12. Loving You
13. Disconnected

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Finally! Super excited to hear what Toya has cooked up. Are you?

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Pop icon Mariah Carey has proven once again it’s nothing for her to shake it off – “it,” in this case, being rumors that she and label home, Epic Records, were imminently due to part ways due to the nonperformance of her latest efforts (see:  ‘I Don’t,’ etc.).

Taking to press today, Epic Records not only made the shocking announcement of “recommitting” to Carey’s contract, but also added fans can expect a new album from the diva THIS YEAR!

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News that Phaedra Parks has been fired from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ has been heightened by a digital move made by the attorney.

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There may be trouble ahead for Chris Brown and Lil Wayne.

A tale of loose lips and potentially tall tales below…

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Another couple bites the dust and this time it’s Mariah Carey and dancer Bryan Tanaka.

According to TMZ, the couple have gone their separate ways and the climate is far from pleasant.

The reasons, per Mimi sources, centre on alleged jealousy.

Our sources say Bryan had unbridled fury over Mariah’s relationship with ex-hubby Nick Cannon. She’s been chummy with him for sure, mostly for the benefit of their twins. They vacation as a family and go to dinner and parties together, sometimes without the kids. We’re told it drove Bryan insane.

We’re told Bryan would lash back at her by flirting and even coming onto women in plain view of Mariah.

The last straw came at the Kids’ Choice Awards last month, when Nick and Mariah took the twins. We’re told Bryan felt the display “disrespected” him and during the event he demanded she come home.

The report adds that the 47-year-old star also felt Tanaka slid in to her life conveniently following her split from fiance James Packer. She’s also said to have become fed up of funding his lifestyle.

Although, we’re scratching our heads at those claims as she wasn’t forced into anything.

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We can’t pretend that we cared much for this showmance. In many ways, like much of Mariah’s antics of late, the whole thing was an embarrassment for all involved. Like, who can forget that catastrophically cringe “scene” on ‘Mariah’s World’?

Hopefully the changes she’s making in her private life roll into her professional endeavours too, because that most certainly needs a number of tweaks.

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It’s safe to say that Katy Perry‘s comeback plans haven’t yielded the results many thought they would.

Perhaps lost in a chart fray caused by Pop’s latest batch of nondescript upstarts, her new single ‘Chained to the Rhythm‘ has failed to become just as impactful as her earlier hits.

Worrying, as hits stand as the lifeblood of Perry’s career and the impressive album sales she’s always pulled in.

However, thanks to her fans in the United Kingdom, the cut has enjoyed a chart resurgence.

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Season 9 of ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ reached its dramatic climax last night, but the fireworks look set to pop all the way off during its four-part reunion.

Set to kick off this coming Sunday, the gathering will see Kandi‘s feud with Porsha and Phaedra reach boiling point, while Kenya comes under scrutiny for her suspect relationships.

And there’s a whole lot more.

Following the release of an initial look-see, an extended preview has been unleashed…

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Beyonce continues to wrack up the accolades – even for her older work.

2011 brought with it the singer’s 4th opus, the aptly titled ‘4.’ And as with many of Queen Bey’s releases, the album birthed many a video including the scintillating ‘Dance For You.’

Directed by brother-in-law Alan Ferguson, the clip – which is inspired by 1940’s film noir – has reached a major milestone. It has become VEVO Certified.

The high-octane visual, shot while she was pregnant with Blue Ivy, crossed the mark over the weekend and now sits at over 100 million views.

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Notable is the fact that the song was never serviced as a single and came at a time when Bey begun doing away with song-focal release strategies and instead pushed visuals to the forefront.

Sure we wished ‘’Dance’ was was showered with the success it deserved (given that it’s a BOP), but feats like this prove that great content will always find a way to win. Congrats!

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1) Beyonce – Die With You

2) Kendrick Lamar – HUMBLE.

3) Bruno Mars – Chunky

4) June’s Diary – Wrap Around

5) Jason Derulo – Swalla (ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign)

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Janet Jackson has been trending on social media and newswires all day after a source revealed she and husband Wissam Al Mana have split.

Fans have waited feverishly to hear official word from the fiercely private singer about the validity of the claim. Especially given that the superstar and billionaire Al Mana welcomed their first child, a son named Eissa, just three months ago.

And now said confirmation has arrived.

A rep for Jackson, 50, told ABC News that the couple, who have been married for five years, are no longer together.

Interestingly, the rep says the pair are separating – not divorcing.

The break-up brings an end to Jackson’s third marriage. She previously wed James DeBarge and Rene Elizondo.

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Our thoughts go out to Janet during what must be a difficult time.

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