Despite a commendable start at the onset of its inaugural season (click here to read more), the return of NBC’s ‘Marlon’ (which aired June 14) is appearing to be starting on a different track.

Before its episodes 3 and 4 aired tonight, reports began surfacing the show – starring ‘A Haunted House’ stars Marlon Wayans and Essence Atkins – came back to notably lower ratings  (less than half) than its season 1 premiere last August.

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There’s no love lost between Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj. And it doesn’t seem that bridge will be repaired anytime soon.

Rap’s first Queen Bee was in attendance at Paris Hilton’s BooHoo clothing line launch last night and was faced with a question about her foe upon arriving on the carpet.

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Chris Brown‘s promotional crusade for new album ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon’ continues.

This week he launched the Stateside trek for the 54-track LP and he celebrates the occasion with the debut of new video ‘To My Bed.’

A sensually frantic affair, the clip sees C. Breezy joined by a bevy of dancing beauties.

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Check out Ciara!

The sultry chanteuse was snapped painting London a potent shade of pink last night at the V&A Annual Summer Party.

Rocking colossal curls, the 32-year-old turned heads as she posed it up on the arrival carpet.

The star-studded event was one of several Mrs Wilson attended during her on-going trip to the UK’s capital. Other stops included the Serpentine Summer Party and Royal Ascot.

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Mary J. Blige is making a beeline for more cinematic glory following her award-winning performance in the movie ‘Mudbound.’

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Ariana Grande is gearing up to pour out new album ‘Sweetener’ on the masses on August 17th. 

Keen to showcase the set’s varied flavors, the 24-year-old re-teams with Nicki Minaj for ‘The Light Is Coming.’

Issued as an instant-grat track for any and all who pre-order ‘Sweetener,’ Grande sprinkled added incentive by conjuring up a visual for the song.

Directed by Dave Meyers (who also helmed the clip for the project’s lead single ‘No Tears Left To Cry’), the video awaits after the jump…

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Anita Baker is set to receive quite the salute at this Sunday’s BET Awards. For, the legendary singer has been announced as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement.

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Kim Kardashian is tired of the general public’s refusal to give Donald Trump a chance!

Her feelings below…

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The police have issued warrants for the arrests of three men they believe have ties to the brutal murder of the troubled rapper XXXTentacion.

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Demi Lovato sprung a surprise on fans with the release of new single ‘Sober.’

A piano-led ode to honesty, the track sees the songstress reveal “…I’m so sorry I’m not sober anymore. To the one’s who never left me, we’ve been down this road before. I’m so sorry, I’m not sober…anymore.”

Raw, gritty, and emotional, the haunting hymn awaits after the jump…

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Jesse Williams has been ordered to support his family with $50,000 a month after a judge learned he earned over $500,000 a month during his tumultuous custody battle.

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If ever you thought to question if Janet Jackson still had “it,” even at age 52, the pop royal sent out a ringing reminder with a stunning set of photos for Essence magazine’s July/August 2018 issue (click here to read more).

Serving high fashion alongside her signature megawatt smile, the diva accompanied her eye-catching set of snaps with some equally engaging quotes (namely about bouts with depression, the joys of motherhood, and so much more).  Now, as members of the #JanFam see their excitement reach a feverish pitch in preparation for the Grammy winner’s return to the Essence Festival stage, they’re invited to take a behind-the-scenes look at the magic that is her feature on and in the mag’s most recent edition.

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