ABC‘s new freshman comedy ‘Black-Ish’ has debuted with quite the bang. A coup that will no doubt have its lead stars Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross smiling today.

For, despite ample debate surrounding the show – which follows a family’s struggle to gain a sense of cultural identity while living in a predominantly white, middle-class neighborhood – its premiere ratings have been a resounding success.

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Yesterday brought with it the unfortunate news that rapper Wiz Khalifa and wife of one-year Amber Rose are divorcing after just one year of marriage.

Naturally in the absence of specifics, speculation has been rife as to what caused the couple – who have one child together – to break-up.

Well, seemingly fed up with the muddying of her name, former model-turned-aspiring actress Rose took to Twitter today to provide clarity and drop a bombshell in the process.

Her words below…

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Jennifer Hudson‘s third album ‘JHUD’ landed in stores this week and the singer is working hard on the promotional trail in support of the set.

After making an impressive stop on The Breakfast Club yesterday, the ‘Dreamgirls’ star paid a visit to The Wendy Williams Show this afternoon to talk music, motherhood, and, of course, hot topics.

Watching this brought a warm smile to our face. For, Jennifer has a great personality. Yet, this very fact jars somewhat; because, had she hit the interview circuit earlier and shone in this way, perhaps the all-important first-week predictions would be saying more than they are.

Like, in retrospect, (from where we’re standing) it would have benefited the project far more had she embarked on a press tour and shown more of “this” than the countless stage performances for an audience that are still getting to know who she is and what she’s about.

Anyway, peep the fun after the jump…

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Rising R&B belle Tinashe is readying her debut album ‘Aquarius’ for release on October 7th.

The LP, which is being tipped as an project to watch, has thus far served up Summer scorcher ‘2 On’ and hopes to repeat said song’s success with follow-up ‘Pretend’.

With the video for the A$AP Rocky assisted number due imminently, the singer gives fans a taste of what to expect with a behind the scenes look at its creation.

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Today is the gift that keeps giving for Danity Kane fans.

The trio may have disbanded, but – as earlier reported – they will be releasing their third (and presumably final) album ‘DK3’ on October 28th.

Moments ago, the group’s official page debuted new song ‘Rhythm Of Love’ – deeming it the next single from the LP.

Take a listen to the track below…

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Already stained in controversy  comes Aaliyah‘s biopic ‘Aaliyah – The Princess of R&B’, set for the release on November 15th via ‘Lifetime.’

Now, before it drops, anyone interested in the piece will be pleased to learn that a short teaser from the project has been unveiled!

Ready to give it a spin?

Watch below…

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Tonight marks the return of ABC’s hit TV show ‘Scandal’, returning for a fourth season led once again by actress Kerry Washington.

Today, it has emerged that the show’s fans aren’t the only ones looking forward to its return, after it was revealed that actor Columbus Short is to host a premiere party for it in Atlanta night.

One problem though.

They fired him earlier this year.

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It’s almost here!

As reported, Danity Kane are set to release their long-awaited (and previously scrapped) third studio album on October 28th.

And it appears when it rains it pours, because not only has confirmation of its imminent arrival manifested today, but so too has its cover, tracklist, and snippets.

Peep the official ‘DK3’ album artwork above, and the songlist and previews below…

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Rejoice, Danity Kane fans!

For, after playing out the messiest girl-band break-up in recent memory, the ladies are redeeming themselves by still releasing their initially-scrapped third album.

Confirmation came courtesy of members Aubrey O’Day and Shannon Bex – who also revealed the released date of the ‘Lemonade’ led LP.

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Jimi Hendrix‘ hotly anticipated ‘All Is By My Side’ biopic nabbed some major promo hours ago, when its star, rapper Andre 3000, took to ‘Ellen‘ to spill exciting new details on the release.

“I had to make it look like I had been playing that way for years, which is hard”, he revealed when discussing using the electric guitar in the movie, penned by ’12 Years a Slave’ writer John Ridley. 

Watch Ellen and Andre chop it up below…

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With the traditionally busy Fall season upon us, all eyes are on the performance of the various major releases that populate this quarter.

Two projects that many are watching are Lady GaGa and Tony Bennett‘s new Jazz duet set ‘Cheek To Cheek’ and Jennifer Hudson‘s third studio offering ‘JHUD’.

After one day on sale, industry analysts have revealed their-often-spot-on sales forecasts for both sets.

Find out what type of numbers each release is on course to achieve after the jump…

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Jessie J is quickly proving herself a jack of all trades.

Indeed, beyond her powerful vocal pipes, it appears the singer knows how to throw down on the dance-floor too. Case in point the video for her newest single ‘Burnin’ Up’ – the latest cut to be lifted from new album ‘Sweet Talker’ (due October 13th).

The clip, which was choreographed by Jennifer Lopez‘s former flame Casper Smart, sees the Brit belter werk it with a troop of dancers.

Watch the titillating preview after the jump…

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