Despite Katy Perry‘s heartiest efforts, the world watched on as her ‘Witness’ album quickly tanked post arrival.

Unwrapped last month without the padding of a preceding hit, the set premiered with 180k Sales-Plus-Streaming units. A figure that is by no means “bad,” but one that would go on to prove front-loaded.

Because in the time since, total sales of the LP have been stuck hovering at the 230k+ mark.

Worst still, the project has vanished from the US iTunes 100 suggesting a bounce-back is unlikely.

Undeterred, Perry is readying the video for ‘Swish Swish’ – her collaboration with Nicki Minaj.

Some are scratching their heads given that the song was first heard way back in May. But, with ‘Witness’ not being a buffet of obvious singles, it appears Perry is shooting her shot with her most plausible option.

Taking to social media, she teased its video. Peep the pic and caption below…

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Following Missy Elliott’s grand night at the festival this weekend Solange made her way to the ‘FYF Fest’ to deliver her third album ‘A Seat the Table’ live.

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‘Table’ opened with pure sales of 46,000 units and watched ‘Hair’ peak at #91 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Fortunately, by way of the musician’s impeccable live show, the set has enjoyed colossal success on a touring tip.

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Mariah Carey‘s fans are renown for rallying against the star’s detractors and their latest target is UK TV presenter Eamonn Holmes.

The veteran broadcaster is not one to hold his tongue and has been vocal about his dislike for the songbird and her diva antics over the years. It’s a stance he says is directly linked to experiences interviewing Mimi in the past.

His latest jab (which came during a segment discussing an unflattering viral clip) seems to be one too many for the singer’s “Lambs.”

For, they’ve launched a petition demanding an apology.

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The 40-year-old ‘Moesha’ star Shar Jackson has been ordered to stay at least 50 yards away from her grandchild.

Why?

Shar‘s daughter has a child with the 27-year-old ‘Zoey 101′ star Chris Massey who dropped the infant to Shar’s residence back in May so that she could spend time with the actress and her family for a few weeks.

Chris now says that this is a decision he’ll always regret.

For, when he picked her up, he noticed a 4-inch razor cut across her forehead and was horrified when she revealed that Shar had given it to her!

When Chris confronted her about the assault the entertainer  is said to have told him that she intended to do “whatever she wants” and this prompted the actor to seek support and protection for his child from the courts.

How? By seeking a temporary restraining order.

TMZ reports:

A judge granted Chris’ request, ordering Shar stay at least 50 yards away from the kid. Shar’s rep tells us, “Shar categorically denies all of this nonsense, as it it completely fabricated and from the mouth of a very troubled individual. Period.”

 

Shar’s fans will know that this wouldn’t be her first ride on controversy’s spinning wheel.

Back in 2004, she discovered that her lover Kevin Federline had been “dirty dancing” with fellow 90s teen queen Britney Spears.

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The iconic boxer Mike Tyson has opened up on being sexually assaulted as a child in a new interview with ESPN E60.

Interviewed by his old friend Jeremy Schapp, Tyson revealed that he had been attacked by a man who snatched him off the street and forced him into a building when he was only seven-years-old.

Well I don’t like to talk about that, I like to keep that where it was in the past, but I was molested as a child.

He added:

It made me have to be tough for the world I lived in.

Keen to inspire those who have harmed in the same way, Tyson revealed that he didn’t step forward to tell anyone for years because he was ashamed. Now, he says he has come to terms with what happened to him and has learned that his attacker’s disgusting act doesn’t make him (Tyson) any less of a man…or person.

I learned that it doesn’t make you any less of a man because it happened.

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‘Talk About Our Love’ singer Brandy has been the talk of a number of fan groups over the past week, namely Jennifer Lopez‘s #JLovers and Mariah Carey‘s #Lambs.  For, after one simple IG post honoring the leader of the latter, she was inundated with insults and social media attacks for implied “shade” toward the leader of the former.

Granted, she did quickly clear up the mess online, but she wanted to ensure the drama was completely squashed.  Taking to CBS’s ‘The Talk’ to address the matter, B-Rocka spoke candidly about her love for both Carey and Lopez and reminded members of their fan groups that her #SheKnowsMe post meant no harm.

Hear it from her lips below:

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MTV‘s revived ‘Fear Factor’ has found favor with audiences thanks to its high-action, edge-of-seat appeal.

This week looks set to bring more of that and then some!

Host Ludacris tests family bonds as parents and their offspring compete for $50,000. But with thousands of scorpions, leeches and the ultimate cord cutting challenge in the way, who can face their fears to become a champion?

Find out tonight at 10/9c on MTV!

‘Fear Factor’ airs every Tuesday.

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Fifth Harmony flew the flag of fierceness on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ moments ago.

The Pop quad are gearing up for the release of their third album and took to the late night talk to show to reveal their new album will be self-titled and released on August 25th.

As if that alone wasn’t enough to send their fans, affectionately called #Harmonizers, into a complete frenzy, the quartet took to the stage to perform the project’s lead single, ‘Down,’ with some help from rapper Gucci Mane.

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‘U Got It Bad’ is suddenly taking on a whole new meaning for R&B crooner Usher.

The 38-year-old has been a fixture in the headlines after a settled lawsuit was unearthed and

In the immediate aftermath, another woman lawyered up and filed a $10 million suit against the married singer for “exposing” her to the virus – given that they’d had sex as recent as this April.

Now said woman has quadrupled her ask to $40 million. Details on why below…

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It’s that time of year again! Well, almost.

ABC are gearing up for an action packed Fall with the primetime returns of ‘Scandal’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder.’ Two titles going into pivotal seasons.

Want to know when both will be back? Find out below…

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Cop a gander of Rihanna!

The Bajan sensation looked royal in red as she arrived at the London premiere of her new movie ‘Valerian And The City Of A Thousand Planets.’

Box office scores for the Sci-F flick are dismal (we’ll update you on that shortly), but if there’s any consolation for RiRi, she did look stunning tonight.

Peep more pics, including snaps with co-star Cara Delevigne, below…

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It’s a wrap for Justin Bieber and his ‘Purpose World Tour.’

For, the singer has reportedly decided to pull the plug on the trek just days before he was due to set out on its latest leg.

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