The sales for Ciara‘s latest album ‘Jackie’ are in!

Yes, today will see fans of the star learn how many copies the project has sold in its opening week with help from its lead single ‘I Bet.’

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ABC is fast emerging as the network television hub for the revival Afro-American programming.

Indeed, with shows such as ‘Scandal,’ ‘Black-Ish,’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ dominating, it appears the channel is keen equalise the TV sphere by investing in more Black-led titles.

Case in point their latest pick-up ‘Uncle Buck.’

Anchored by Mike Epps and Nia Long, the series is based on the hit movie of the same name.

Uncle Buck (Epps) is a fun-loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces’ and nephew’s nanny has just quit and his brother and sister-in-law need his help. His unconventional personality just may make him the right fit for the family and they may be the answer to his problems, too.

Set to debut this Fall, the first trailer for the series has been released. Watch after the jump…

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This Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards continues to be injected with potent doses of star-power.

For, fresh from Nicki Minaj joining the likes of Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, and Iggy Azalea at the Las Vegas ceremony, rapper Kanye West has been confirmed as the newest name on the all-star bill.

Details below…

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Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, and Trai Byers.

Three relatively unknown names…that is until ‘Empire’ exploded into a TV phenomenon earlier this year.

The handsome actors star as the Lyon brothers on the FOX smash, which returns to screens for a second season this Fall.

Continuing the promotion for the show (which – with its charting music component – makes it a legit a 360 machine), the talented young men cover the June 2015 issue of ESSENCE magazine.

As well as posing together, Smollett, Gray, and Byers each feature on their own solo editions too.

Check ’em out above and below…

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After a brief spell away from the spotlight, Melanie Fiona bounces back with blazing new single ‘Bite The Bullet.’

Fiona, whose family hail from Guyana, draws on her Caribbean roots on the Reggae soaked track, which is the lead release from her third studio album ‘Awake.’

The set marks the singer’s first release since leaving Universal Republic and will arrive via Title 9 Productions / Primary Wave BMG.

Wasting no time spreading word of her return, Fiona is embarking on a five-city five promo tour sponsored by Verizon Wireless. Having kicked off in Los Angeles this past Friday, the trek will be making stops in New York, Atlanta and Washington, DC before wrapping in New Orleans at the Essence Festival.

Listen to ‘Bullet’ below…

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Nicki Minaj is set to leave her “Pinkprint” on the Billboard Music Awards stage this Sunday.

For, it has been announced that the multi-Platinum rapper will be performing at the star-studded ceremony.

Details below…

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Vague may be the name of the game when it comes to details surrounding Rihanna‘s new album. However, that hasn’t stopped the glamazon from cashing in on her beauty.

The 27-year-old model has once again landed a-front of Vogue magazine.

Ms. Fenty appears on the cover of a special issue dedicated to the MET Gala, where she arrived in a show-stopping ensemble that polarized opinion (see: high fashion / omelette).

Remarking on her selection as the fashion bible’s latest cover star, Rih gushed:

WOW!!! I am very honored to have this image selected for the new cover of @voguemagazine !! #metgala2015 #art #fashion #Vogue

Good on her.

Rihanna’s eighth album is due…

Scratch that; we’re not even sure if she knows at this point.

Your thoughts?

Pop diva Christina Aguilera may be baking her own new album, but that hasn’t stopped her from lending her (immense) talent to the soundtrack for ‘Finding Neverland.’

The mother of two joins major names such as Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, and Bon Jovi on the LP – which sees said stars perform songs from the Broadway production of ‘Finding’ (due June 9th).

Xtina’s contribution comes in the form of ‘Anywhere But Here,’ a preview of which awaits below…

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As unlikely pairings go, there’s little linking Jennifer Lopez with R&B crooner Trey Songz.

However, the duo team up for duet on ‘Finding Neverland: The Album.’ The ambitious project (which hits stores on June 9th) sees a host of stars tackle tracks from the Broadway production of the hit musical.

J.Lo and Trigga trade verses on the song ‘What You Mean To Me’ – a snippet of which has surfaced today.

Check it out below…

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Rita Ora continues to add many a zero to her budget with help from Adidas this year, building on her existing relationship with the company with the unveiling of a brand new line.

So, to celebrate the deal, the fashionista teamed up with the company to play a game named ‘Football Fashionista’ before the release of her brand new single.

Check her out after the jump…

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Tinie Tempah is back!

The Brit-bred rapper aims to please this summer with scorching new single ‘Not Letting Go.’

‘Rather Be’ chart topper Jess Glynne joins the MC on the number, which serves as the lead release from his third studio album (due later this year).

Speaking on teaming with Jess, Tempah explained:

“I’ve been a fan of Jess since I heard her song ‘Home.’ We met properly at the BRITs last year and spoke about doing something together. We both had crazy summers and kept bumping into each other at festivals. We eventually set a date for studio with Bless Beats who produced the track and it just kind of happened. Both being Londoners, I wanted to make a song that captured that London summertime feeling which is always the best time of the year for me and the time where I’ve had my most romantic experience. So it’s an ode to a girl I met and our experiences in this amazing city we call home – London!”

Have the pair cooked up a winner? Listen below and let us know!

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American Idol exec Nigel Lythgoe may have hired Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj to serve as judges on the hit show back in 2012 but now it seems he wishes he didn’t.

Why he feels the ladies are partially to blame for the show’s demise?

His words below…

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