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From the controversy angle, Jennifer Lopez is one whose career has seen few, if any, severe missteps.

As such, Angie Martinez was keen to get the multi-talented diva’s opinion on the hottest topic of the year – the Jay Z vs. Solange elevator scuffle.  Also chatting it up with the Hot 97 crew about her new music, “American Idol”, and so much more,  tuck in below to see what Jenny from the Block had to say about the elevator throwdown that still has people talking.

It all awaits:

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The fourth and final season of The Boondocks continues next week with another action-packed episode.

Clearly, the producers of the Adult Swim comedy are keen for the show to go out with a bang.

Check out a sneak peek at episode 5 of season 4 below…

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Mariah Carey served up new single ‘Thirsty’ early today and follows up with the cut’s accompanying cover.

Clearly, the diva has developed quite the love affair with Photoshop, because….erm…yeah.

In any case, the visual is the latest released in the run-up to the release of Carey’s 14th studio album ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’ which struts into stores on May 27th after years of delays.

Randomness: Is it us or does the cover look like a promo for The Sims? Gotta love that Mariah. She’s so…’creative’.

Your thoughts?

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It appears Shonda Rhimes has an appetite for ‘Scandal’. The creator of the hit ABC show has re-teamed up with the network for her latest series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’.

A favourite at the ABC Upfronts, the show is led by Oscar nominee Viola Davis who plays criminal defence attorney and professor Annalise DeWitt. 

The show, a legal thriller, follows DeWitt and her ambitious law school students who become entangled in a murder mystery that could have major ramifications on their entire university — as well as change the course of their lives.

Scheduled to arrive in the Fall, a titillating sneak peek has been released to whet appetites. Check it out below…

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Screen Queen might be one apt title for Shonda Rhimes, the mastermind behind hit ABC shows ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ and ‘Scandal’ and now one of the highest paid characters in the world that is television.

Why her empire is set to stretch to lucrative pastures new?

Details below…

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Much ado greeted the announcement that Ben Affleck had been cast as caped crusader Batman in the as-yet-untitled sequel to ‘Man of Steel’.

Having weathered the media stormed that followed the reveal last year, the Oscar winner is once again back in the headlines today following the unveiling of the first “still” of him in the movie.

Decked in the action-hero’s classic get-up, the actor poses beside the iconic batmobile in the smouldering snap.

What do you think? Convincing?

Your thoughts?

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There are many ways to keep warm in the Winter, but for FOX scorching new show ‘Empire’ is their top pick.

Produced by film-making maestro Lee Daniels (whose credits include ‘The Butler’ and ‘Precious’), the sexy and powerful new drama relays the life of the head of a music empire whose three sons and ex-wife all battle for his throne.

Set to debut later this year, the show – which was reportedly the subject of a fierce bidding war between four networks – stars Oscar nominees Terrance Howard and Taraji P. Henson, as well as talented newcomers Jussie SmolletBryshere Gray, and Trai Byers. Interestingly, hitmaker Timbaland is producing original music for the show.

Check out the first cast pic above and the titillating trailer below…

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Beyonce and Jay Z may be in the swept up in quite the controversy, yet the power couple are focussing on business – namely their upcoming stadium run.

Moments ago, fresh dates for the On The Run Tour were announced.

Find out where they’ll be and when tickets go on-sale after the jump…

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“I be the thief, chere…and there you go off stealin’ my heart.”

24 years after he first appeared in ‘Uncanny X-Men’, Remy ‘Gambit’ LeBeau has found a new friend in ‘Magic Mike’ actor Channing Tatum, who’ll portray the Southern gent in ‘X-Men: Apocalypse.’

Details below…

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It was the elevator ride seen across the world.

As at writing Solange‘s MET Gala brawl with brother-in-law Jay Z continues garner headlines globally.

Of the many names that have weighed in, it’s talk show maven Wendy Williams many had been waiting to hear from.

Why, some may wonder? Well, the 49-year-old has a long-established fascination with all-things Beyonce – dating back to her radio days. And with her Hot Topic segment renown for saying it how she feels it, Wendy’s take is one many have been salivating for.

Flip the hood to see what the former shock-jock had to say about the dynamite drama…

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Moments ago, Mariah Carey‘s new single ‘Thirsty’ was poured out on Power 105.1.

As ever, That Grape Juice has you covered.

Listen to the radio rip, via DJ Envy and The Breakfast Club, below…

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After welcoming Lorde to its line-up last week, the ‘Billboard Music Awards 2014‘ have called on ‘Problematic’ pair Ariana Grande and Iggy Azalea to perform at this year’s ceremony. This, after calling on ‘Prismatic’ princess Katy Perry to do the very same!

Good news below!

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