For Jussie Smollett, the trailblazing success of ‘Empire’ – which he stars in as Jamal – is cause enough to rejoice.

However, it’s now been revealed that the singer/actor also has even more reason to smile, because he’s the newest addition to the Columbia Records roster!

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Following their headline-grabbing counter in 2013, Kanye West caught up with Zane Lowe to talk music, fashion and fatherhood during the former’s time in the UK this week.

There, he showered Drake with love while digging deep to discuss his passion for fashion and his current position in Hip-Hop.

Watch their conversation…

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New video alert!

Iggy Azalea teams with Jennifer Hudson for the a whole lot of ‘Trouble’ in the video for her newest single.

The funky cut is housed on ‘Reclassified’, the re-release of Azalea’s debut album ‘The New Classic’.

Watch the visual, which was directed by Iggy herself, below…

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Will Smith took it back to 1991 on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live‘ last night, performing his smash hit single ‘Summertime’ as he promoted his latest movie ‘Focus.’ 

Joined by DJ Jazzy Jeff, Smith rocked the talk show with the single after learning he was to star alongside Viola Davis in the action movie ‘Suicide Squad.’

So, just how did Smith’s performance last night compare to his original deliveries of the jam?

The answer to that question, below…

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As if last night’s explosive finale of ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ wasn’t enough, fans of the ABC hit can rejoice. Why? Because the Shondaland series has been renewed for a second season!

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Quevenzhane Wallis isn’t letting her Oscar nomination at age nine slow down her hustle.

Now eleven, the talented actress is continuing her ascend after starring in Sony Pictures’  remake of ‘Annie’ – which was greeted favourably last Christmas.

Currently on the promo trail for its DVD arrival on March 17th, Wallis stopped by The Wendy Williams Show for a fun-filled interview.

Watch below as the mature young lady spills on juggling work and school, her rise to fame, and more.

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Recent years have not been kind to Kid Rock‘s once rousing career. Sadly, it seems, the rocker is channelling his frustrations into controversial comments aimed at some of today’s biggest stars.

His words, in a new interview, about 20-time Grammy winner Beyonce have raised the most eyebrows.

Find out why below…

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Ever outspoken, Kanye West is renown for staying firm is his word and walking his talk.

However, in the wake of his widely publisized rant against Beck‘s Album of the Year win over Beyonce at the 2015 Grammys, the ‘FourFiveSeconds’ rapper has been hung, drawn, and quartered by critics, artists, and countless others.

Perhaps feeling the pressure (or genuinely remorseful), Yeezy took to Twitter moments ago to make a formal apology.

His words below…

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FOX aren’t just onto a hit with their new show ‘Empire’, they’re onto a certified smash!

Because, for the seventh consecutive week, the Lee Daniels series has delivered its highest ratings.

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As her faithful #Fighters continue to laugh out loud at her hilarious Britney Spears impersonation from Monday night’s ‘Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,’ Christina Aguilera continues showing off her funny bone via her late night promo crusade on behalf of ‘The Voice’ season 8.

This time, per the request of host Seth Myers, the Grammy winning diva reprised her impression of Kim Cattrall‘s famous ‘Sex & the City’ character Samantha Jones.

Did she nail it?  Find out below as the diva also dishes on her forthcoming appearance on hit series ‘Nashville’:

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Mo’nique has been the name on everyone’s lips since she took to The Hollywood Reporter to reveal that she was blackballed from Hollywood.

The actress, whose nearly three decade long career was highlighted by an Academy Award win for “Best Supporting Actress” at the 2010 Academy Awards for her role in ‘Precious,’ found it increasingly difficult to find work after the industry recognition.

‘Empire’ director Lee Daniels believes he knows why and blames the ‘Parkers’ diva’s “reverse racism” as the cause.  Click below to hear him sound off on the unfortunate incident:

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After taking film by storm with her Academy Award-nominated film ‘Selma,’ director Ava Duvernay, as reported here,  is taking her talents to the small screen for a new legal drama for CBS.

Titled ‘For Justice,’ reports have now confirmed legendary Emmy-nominated actress Phylicia Rashad is on board for the pilot and is set to portray a “savvy FBI agent who has faced discrimination for her race and sexual orientation.”

The news surfaces just a day after reports that her former TV granddaughter, Raven Symone, is set to appear in ABC’s hit comedy ‘Black-ish.’  See more below:

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