The talkshow circuit is ruthless, just ask Tyra Banks.

Today it has been confirmed that the model-turned-mogul’s new daytime talker ‘The FABLife’ has been axed by ABC after just one season on-air.

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Get ready to say “hellur” to Madea once again!

Tyler Perry‘s fictional alter-ego will back on the big screen later this year, Lionsgate have announced.

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Tinashe has unleashed a bolt of ‘Energy.’

The R&B belle is gearing up to take fans on a ‘Joyride’ with her second studio album and whets appetites with the release of a new Juicy J assisted jam.

Mike Will Made-It moulded the number, which awaits for you after the jump. Take a listen…

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How you doing?!

For Wendy Williams, the answer must be “pretty darn good.”

The media maven’s reign on the talk-show circuit won’t be easing up anytime soon. Because FOX have renewed the daytime series for another four years.

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As if Sin City couldn’t get any hotter! Jennifer Lopez is bringing a scorching degree of heat with her ‘All I Have’ residency.

Set to “officially” debut tomorrow (January 20th), the dynamite diva exploded onto the stage two days early – performing the show last for an audience of family and friends.

In newly released clips, 46-year-old J.Lo journey’s through some of her biggest hits including ‘On The Floor,’ ‘If You Had My Love,’ and ‘Get Right’ – showcasing intricate and captivating choreography throughout.

With La Lopez’s show temporarily replacing Britney’s at The Axis Planet Hollywood, we think Ms. Spears may have hit the dance studio pronto as Jenny is playing approximately no games.

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Following the seismic success of ‘Sax,’ Fleur East is on fire!

And there’s a whole lot “more” to come.

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Chris Brown has his eye on his next era.

That’s right, following the release of his latest LP ‘Royalty‘ last month the triple threat is already blending his creative juices for its follow-up LP.

It’s yet to score a release date but is led by a remix of Keith Sweat‘s ‘Nobody’ named ‘Who’s Gonna.‘

One word to describe it? Explicit.

Where one might find it the cut (which features fresh vocals from Mr. Sweat.)

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Movie trailer alert!

Terrence Jenkins makes a romantic foray into film in the forthcoming release ‘The Perfect Match‘ directed by Billie Woodruff.

Joining him in the RomCom is Cassie Ventura, Donald Faison (‘Clueless’ & ‘Scrubs’) and Robert C. Riley who celebrate the release of its trailer before its 11th March 2016 due date.

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J. Cole has tied the knot…secretly.

Confused?

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As widely reported, a row over race erupted following the nominee announcement of the 2016 Oscars.

Much to the dismay of cultural commentators, not one actor or actress of color garnered a nomination in any of the 20 slots available in the 4 main acting categories.

What’s more, in other categories, there was some yet not much in the way of ethnic diversity.

The episode has reached such intensity that it has forced the president of the Academy, Cheryl Boone Isaacs (a lady of color herself) to issue a statement.

Thankfully, it’s not a run of the mill series of words, it reads like an actual acknowledgement that change is more than needed. It’s necessary.

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Filmmaker Spike Lee wasn’t the only prominent African American in show business announcing his intent to boycott this year’s Academy Awards due to its lack of diversity amongst nominees. Actress Jada Pinkett Smith took to Facebook in a video (which can be viewed after the jump) to not only inform fans she will not be attending the February 28th ceremony, but to also encourage other actors of color to follow suit as the award show, for the second time in a row, has failed to acknowledge their cinematic achievements.

“Begging for acknowledgement, or even asking, diminishes dignity and diminishes power. And we are a dignified people, and we are powerful,” she said. “So let’s let the Academy do them, with all grace and love. And let’s do us, differently.” – Jada Pinkett Smith

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#MLKDay is getting a poignant homage from rapper Young Jeezy with his newest video ‘Sweet Life.’

Getting assistance from ‘Tight Rope’ diva Janelle Monae, the black-and-white clip shines a much needed spotlight on racial injustice, police brutality, and criminal justice reform.

Get into ‘Life,’ the newest release from Jeezy’s lateest chart-topping album ‘Church in These Streets,’ below:

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