The primetime success of ABC’s ‘Black-ish,’ ‘Scandal,’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder,’ alongside FOX’s breakout hit series ‘Empire,’ are proving themselves just the catalysts needed to see more faces of color in high profile roles.

Now, with ABC and FOX changing the game, CBS and NBC are both readying a slew of projects to “get in on the action,” so to speak, by calling on the likes of Rockmond Dunbar, Anika Noni Rose, and Lance Gross to veteran actresses Whoopi Goldberg and Phylicia Rashad to help steer potential future projects upward.

Get the latest on all of the previously mentioned actors/actresses and more as primetime TV promises to see its most diverse displays yet later this year, early next year:

(more…)

Ciara‘s lead ‘Jackie’ jam, ‘I Bet’ is blowing all the way up on iTunes – thanks in large part to its breathtaking video.

Unwrapped just two days ago, the visual has already clocked up over two million views on VEVO and over five million on Facebook.

Now, the 29-year-old songbird is giving folk a behind the scenes look at how the Hannah Lux Davis directed visual was pieced together.

Check it out below…

(more…)

Bruno Mars is on a hiatus of sorts, but oh is he omnipresent on the Billboard Hot 100.

Lodged atop of the chart with the infectious ‘Uptown Funk,’ the Mark Ronson song which he sings lead on, the performer’s run at #1 hit an epic milestone today.

Full story below…

(more…)

The road to the release of Madonna‘s new album, ‘Rebel Heart,’ has been all sorts of rocky.

As widely reported, last December the legend’s 13th studio effort was thrown into disarray after several songs were leaked onto the internet months ahead of plan – forcing a rushed iTunes release of six songs. Unfortunately for the Material Girl, the entire album was spilt onto the inter-web in unmastered form shortly after.

Three months and a BRITs fall later, the singer is rejoicing this week. For the LP officially landed in stores worldwide.

And though performing well out of the gate in most territories, all eyes are on how the ‘Living For Love’ led set is to sell on home soil.

Wonder no more. The predictions are in! Details below…

(more…)

After dropping out of Iggy Azalea’s forthcoming arena tour, Tinashe has announced the release of her fourth mixtape.

Yes, the star is to unleash the ‘Amethyst’ EP on March 16th, doing so following the release of her smash hit single ‘2 On’ and before the unveiling of her sophomore LP, yet to receive a release date.

Peep its track list below…

(more…)

Lil Wayne has learned that gun shots were fired at his Miami property today, forcing police to rush to the spot after learning the rapper may have been in the area.

Bad news below..

(more…)

Danity Kane may have dissolved, but its members have to eat!

As such, for DK staple Aubrey O’Day it’s back to the reality TV circuit.

Having previously starred in her own Oxygen series, the fiery siren is now the newest cast-mate on WE tv’s….‘Marriage Boot Camp.’

Like many, we initially scratched our heads as O’Day isn’t… actually… married. However, it turns out that’s apparently no concern for producers, who signed the 31-year-old up with longterm boyfriend – indie singer Travis Garland.

The pair’s storyline synopsis below…

(more…)

The charge for Kendrick Lamar‘s sophomore album is in full motion.

Moments after announcing ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ as the title of the eagerly awaited LP, Rolling Stone unwrapped their latest cover featuring the Hip-Hop titan.

The promo spot serves as quite the coup for the star, who describes the record as “honest, fearful and unapologetic.”

Look out for ‘Butterfly’ when it flies into stores on March 23rd via Aftermath/Interscope.

Pending then, peep another snap from the shoot below…

(more…)

Jamie Foxx has touched the top of both Billboard and the box office. As such, it’s no surprise that after an elongated spell away from music, the multi-talented crooner is back with new material.

No timeline has been set for the release the star’s new album (the first since 2008’s ‘Intuition’), however that hasn’t stopped Foxx from firing out fresh songs.

Last Fall brought with it the 2 Chainz assisted ‘Party Ain’t A Party.’ Today, though, ushers in the arrival of ‘P.Y.T.’

Heavily sampling the Michael Jackson classic of the same name, Jamie spreads a tasty coat of DJ Mustard‘s magic and serves up a filling result.

Take a listen below…

(more…)

‘Atlantic Records‘ may have a slight problem on their hands if remarks made by British rapper Lady Leshurr make their way to Camp Nicki Minaj ears this week.

For, after fans slammed her decision not to sign with the label when they asked her to compete with the US rapper, Leshurr has taken to Twitter to reveal the offer was far more sinister than most are aware of.

Why those who were confused by her move may now want to think twice before slamming it?

Her story below…

(more…)

Azealea Banks continues to trail blaze – this time with the video for new single ‘Wallace.’

Housed on the eclectic femcee’s debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste,’ the visual for the track is unique in that it elevates “interactive” to a whole new level.

Rolled out in partnership with Google Chrome, the clip makes use of the viewers webcam with cool results.

Speaking on the premiere, Banks told her Twitter followers:

“I’m such a huge fan of technology and creative new ways of interacting and engaging with fans, so this collaboration was perfect for me. Music videos are as much of an art form as the music itself. The more I can push myself in my creative endeavours, the better. Working side by side with this incredible team of tech-creatives was a truly unique and enjoyable experience, and I’m thrilled to be part of a potentially groundbreaking new ‘norm’ in the future of making music videos.”

Click HERE to watch the ‘Wallace’ video!

Your thoughts?

While Kendrick Lamar‘s talent is unquestionable, the Compton bred rapper left many scratching their heads when the pre-order link for his sophomore album hit the net.

Sporting a 17-song tracklist, the LP – the follow-up to 2013’s ‘good kid, M.A.A.D City’ – was billed as ‘Untitled.’ A fact which had many wondering if the rap titan has christened the project as such.

Fast forward a week and the mystery has been solved.

Taking to Instagram today, the MC shared the project’s official cover and revealed its confirmed name.

Peep the artwork above and the title below…

(more…)