As ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’s often groundbreaking door closes, ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘s low brow door opens.

Fortunately, joining its cast to add some class and credentials is Lyrica Anderson, the singer/songwriter who fronts the ‘King Me’ musical series and was behind the  Beyonce number ‘Jealous.’

Set to support she and her fiancee’s introduction to the cast is Princess Love (above) who joins VH1 to unleash the first eight minutes from its third cycle’s very first episode.

Much has happened since our last encounter with the Hollywood hopefuls.

Return to the city of angels to meet new faces and old demons below….

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As powerhouse singer/songwriter Sia enjoys her third week of thrilling listeners with her first #1 on the Hot 100, ‘Cheap Thrills’ (featuring Sean Paul), the week’s real winner just may (yet again) be Drake.

After the rapper’s hit ‘One Dance,’ which Sia dethroned to claim the top spot, reigned over the Hot 100 and headlines with an impressive 10 nonconsecutive week run on the tally’s perch, what may be equally impressive is the emcee’s overall time in the top 10 with other hits from ‘Dance’s parent album ‘Views.’  A history-making feat to say the least, Billboard reports:

“…[Drake] has now spent 47 consecutive weeks in the region, padding his record among solo males. His streak began on the Oct. 3, 2015, Hot 100, when “Hotline Bling” jumped 16-9. The record among all acts belongs to Katy Perry, who ranked in the Hot 100’s top 10 for 69 consecutive weeks (all as a lead) in 2010-11.”

Snatching the title from fellow Canadian hitmaker, The Weeknd, Drizzy may be well on his way to climbing past Katy’s historic 69 week figure from the looks of other ‘Views’ songs that are working their way up the charts.  Until then, tuck in below to find out where Ms. Perry, Mr. Graham, and all of your other faves of the day landed on this week’s refreshed Hot 100:

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The chart-run of Rihanna‘s octonary opus, ‘Anti,’ has been nothing short of impressive…on the surface.

Excluding that confusing multi-“lead” single startup and #27 debut, the album has been a Billboard 200 juggernaut, not only capturing the top spot for multiple weeks since its February 2016 debut, but also only knowing a handful of weeks outside of the top 5 for the nearly 6 months its been available.

However, what appears a clear victory to chart-watchers has been achieved on the heels of some interesting supporting stats.  Even after earning an RIAA “double platinum” certification  (note:  some of the stats that make up this achievement include “free” downloads) and, later, a Nielsen-reported sales receipt confirming at least platinum status (a figure majorly made up of streams), Billboard confirms the ‘Work’-led work has only recently crossed the 500,000 mark…in pure sales.

Tragic or triumphant?  It’s a matter of perspective we suppose.

But, while the ‘Cheers’ singer and her team lift up a glass to ‘Anti’s continued “success,” we encourage you to tuck in below to check out who else is occupying the Billboard 200’s upper rankings alongside the Bajan beauty this week:

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As the #BritneyArmy prepares to help their leader, Britney Spears, battle her way back to the top of album charts with her 9th LP, ‘Glory,’ on August 26th, the songstress is unveiling yet another sneak peek at what listeners can expect from the project.

After whetting appetites with the lead single, ‘Make Me,’ and the grat track ‘Private Show,’ now the Grammy winner has taken to Twitter to confirm fans can gear up for yet another taste from ‘Glory.’ Titled ‘Clumsy,’ the Talay Riley-written track features production from Oak and Alex Nice and, according to the diva herself, is due this week!

Details below:

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Beyonce is a bonafide box-office blockbuster.

The diva supreme set sail on her ‘Formation World Tour’ in April (less than a week after the release of smash hit album ‘Lemonade’).

In the time since, she’s played 40 shows across the US and Europe – wrapping up in Barcelona last week.

With the trek on break for a month before a slew of additional Stateside shows, new box-office scores are in. And let’s just say that the stats are mind-blowing.

Details below…

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‘Empire’ season 3 has yet to hit screens, but talk of a potential spin-off continues to gather steam.

And it’s not just speculation; said hints are being dropped by the senior staff on the hit FOX show and specifically pertain to Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard‘s characters.

Full story below…

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Since the disbanding of Destiny’s Child, Michelle Williams has carved out a successful solo career as a gospel singer and broadway star.

Still, it hasn’t stopped a small pocket of people from questioning her post-DC activity.

Proving that she not only owns her narrative, but can also poke fun at it too, Williams appears in a hilarious new commercial for Foot Locker.

Starring alongside basketball star Draymond Green and Horace Grant, the ‘Say Yes’ songbird brings the LOL’s in the fun-filled skit.

Watch below…

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For many, the completely unique experiences of African-American often goes unnoticed in the political zeitgeist.

Now, as Hillary Clinton battles Donald Trump with hopes of winning the keys to the White House, she has been accused of using the African-American electorate to win the votes she needs to secure the power some believe she doesn’t use to support them.

Why the founder of the peaceful ‘Black Lives Matter’s movement concurs?

Alicia Garza‘s estimation of Clinton’s supposedly habitual use and abuse of black people below…

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Yet to subscribe to the thriving streaming platform that is Netflix?

Now might be a good time to change that?

For, storming towards its customers on the Marvel‘s wings is Luke Cage, the character who has earned his very own series which will premiere on September 30th.

Mike Colter plays Cage and joins writer, showrunner and Executive Producer Cheo Hodari Coker to bring the hero’s story to live-action fruition.

Watch its trailer below…

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Adele may have her multi-platinum eye on SuperBowl 2017.

Details below…

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The Smith family has found a lucrative friend in DC Comics.

For, as Will Smith breaks box office records with the ‘Suicide Squad’, his wife Jada Pinkett-Smith has signed on to return to ‘Gotham‘, the TV series which exists in the same universe.

Good news below…

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As the age old adage goes: anything can happen.

And oh did that ring true backstage at Drake‘s ‘Summer Sixteen Tour’ in New York City last night.

For, the superstar rapper was snapped popping bottles with radio personality Charlamagne Tha God.

More on the surprising turn of events below…

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