As reported earlier this month, Mariah Carey is believed to be extremely close to inking a deal with to Sony’s Epic Records.

The news has many in the industry buzzing, as not only would it signify the diva’s triumphant return to the umbrella that launched her career, it comes at a time when her status as a charting artist is in limbo.

Interestingly, the latter has reportedly factored into negotiations.

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Alexandra Burke bills herself as a beast on the stage and it appears she is now gearing up roar back onto the charts.

Today saw the ‘Bad Boys’ belter lift the lid on her much touted EP, which serves as her first body of work since leaving Sony’s RCA Records in 2013.

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Hip Hop royal Suge Knight has been arrested for the murder of an associate today, accused of striking three men with his car…and reversing twice to run one of them over.

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Nicki Minaj, Drake and August Alsina are to rock this year’s ‘Wireless Festival’ it has emerged today, confirmed by the event’s planners after reports of its lineup were teased here.

Unfortunately, fans hoping to see Minaj and Drake on the same day may find themselves unhappy with this year’s schedule.

Why?

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In 2005, she was accused of biting Beyonce.

In 2007, she was said to have ripped off Fefe Dobson.

Now, in 2015, Rihanna has been labelled a “bootleg FKA Twigs” by critics who have accused of the star of stealing the singer’s style and attempting to present it to the world as her own.

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Pop diva Christina Aguilera is back in the spotlight.

The ‘Your Body’ belter, whose return to ‘The Voice’ hits screens next month, stopped by Extra this week to chat about her chart and TV comeback, as well as her new daughter Summer Rain.

For those salivating for her new material as much as we are, the 34-year-old elaborated on the record process of her upcoming album. Interestingly, she confirmed the speculation that fellow Voice co-star Pharrell Williams is indeed in the mix of the LP.

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With new single ‘FourFiveSeconds’ struggling on iTunes, Puma model Rihanna is back to her usual antics.

Hoping to ignite buzz for the song, which is currently trailing behind releases from Mark Ronson, Bruno Mars, and Ed Sheeran, the 26-year-old has released new snaps of herself in barely any clothing.

The images are lifted from RiRi’s i-D magazine shoot and were lensed by Paolo Roversi.

Given how vocal her fans have been about their dislike for ‘FourFive’, Ms. Fenty will need to serve up more than boobies and bantu knots if she’s to reverse the feeling of “basic” that currently defines her new music.

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The Game is going out with a bang!

BET have blown the final whistle on their flagship football drama, but are ensuring its eighth and last season is one to remember.

Don’t believe us…just watch!

Episode 4 of season 8 awaits below. Brandy, Wendy Raquel Williams, and Hosea Chanchez star.

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fourth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 4 /episode 11 teaser, Olivia Pope and co are set to serve up one corker of a season.

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Forget Friday’s, it appears all the action takes place Thursday nights on ABC.

For, joining the established hits that are ‘Scandal’ and ‘Greys Anatomy’ is Shonda’s Rhimes’ new freshman series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’.

The legal drama, which stars Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor; the group become involved in a twisted murder plot that promises to change the course of their lives. 

It all makes for a riveting watch. We’re already hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 11 of season 1 below…

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“She’s like five notches above me, and those levels are compounded in difficulty.”

The quote above was pulled from Billboard’s recent sit down with pop sex kitten Katy Perry as she readies her highly anticipated Super Bowl showing (February 1st) by studying the 2013 outing of Beyonce.

Following in the top-rated, show-stopping footsteps of Madonna, Bey, and Bruno Mars, the ‘Dark Horse’ diva knows that pressure is riding high for her to match or surpass their epic performances.  To at least put her best foot forward, Katy shared that she’s consulted (in one way or the other) her most recent halftime show predecessors and is using a number of tricks to prepare for this Sunday.

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Some of pop and R&B’s biggest names will be on hand to tribute the legendary Stevie Wonder in a forthcoming special created in his honor.

With an all-star line-up announced today, Grammy winners John Legend, Usher, and Lady Gaga are among headliners tapped to lead the event, set for taping just two days after the 57th Annual Grammy Awards.

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