Yesterday, fans of hit VH1 series ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ learned that cast member Benzino was in a critical condition after being shot at his mother’s funeral, weeks before the show returns to US screens.

Today, fresh-and undeniably shocking-details have emerged from the murder attempt, shedding light on the incident and the entertainer’s current medical state.

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Fans are still up-in-arms over reports that Aaron McGruder – executive producer and creator of Adult Swim’s cult classic animation “The Boondocks“ – was not a part of the creative process for its long-awaited season 4 return (April 21).

Returning from a lengthy hiatus, news of the show’s reboot was greeted with approval from fans who were curious to know how McGruder would develop the characters for a new season.  However, according to our friends at The Root, Adult Swim shared a statement saying:

“This season was produced without the involvement of Aaron McGruder, when a mutually agreeable production schedule could not be determined.​”

McGruder took to Facebook to share his thoughts on leaving the characters he created over 20 years ago. His words below…

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After a brief spell out of the spotlight, soulful songbird Jazmine Sullivan resurfaced in London last night.

The ‘Lions, Tigers, & Bears’ belter – who is gearing up to play a sell-out show at the UK’s KoKo this evening – was snapped at the capital’s most revered Nigerian eatery 805 Restaurant along with her team.

Sullivan, who has been working in earnest on her third studio album, is reportedly gearing up to unleash the set later this year. The as-yet-untitled collection follows 2010’s ‘Love Me Back’, the critically acclaimed LP that spawned gems such as ‘Holding You Down’ and ‘Don’t Make Me Wait’.

Needless to say, salivating at the prospect of what she’s been cooking up!

In the meantime, peep more pics of Jazmine at the Elegance hosted dinner after the jump…

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Weeks before it returns for a third season, VH1‘s ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ has been dealt a shocking hand this evening, after one of its leading cast members was shot multiple times in the city of Boston hours ago.

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With Monday rapidly approaching, so too is the debut of Rita Ora‘s video for new single ‘I Will Never Let You Down’.

Produced by boyfriend Calvin Harris, the cut is the first to be lifted from the 23-year-old’s upcoming sophomore album – which is being touted as one of Roc Nation’s biggest priorities this year.

Already teased in earnest, Ora keeps the previews coming with another sneak peek.

Check it out after the jump…

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For many, Beyonce‘s latest tour ‘The Mrs. Carter Show’ stands as her best yet.

As such, it’s little surprise that the trek’s Creative Director, Frank Gatson, is even more sought after than before.

While still an integral component of Team Bey, the iconic choreographer is gearing up to lend his talents to one of Las Vegas’ most visited shows – ‘Jubilee!’.

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As Rihanna continues work on her forthcoming studio set, Lady GaGa continued to promote her own this week when she stopped by KTU 103.5 FM to push the Pop piece, ‘ARTPOP.’

While there, the Beyonce collaborator found herself quizzed on a number of hot topics currently surrounding her brand.

Put to her tactfully, the show’s hosts “went there” by asking her about her ‘Born this Way Foundation’, currently under fire for its alleged mishandling of funds, as well asking her to explain the meaning behind her brand new single ‘G.U.Y.’

How inflated numbers, her forthcoming tour and ‘power bottoms’ came into the equation?

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One year removed from his audience-pulling stint on ‘America’s Next Top Model’, rapper Don Benjamin continues to win the support of many a Hip Hop head this month, with the release of his new number…‘Gold.’

Featuring ‘Empty Words’ writer Nikki Flores, the effort sees Benjamin’s verse shine just as brightly as its infectious hook, packing lines that see him stray away from his genre’s cliches and dig deeper to unleash lyrics that are inspiring, to say the least.

Listen below…

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Hailed as the inspiration behind Miley Cyrus‘ revamped look, Lil Debbie first came to the attention of music lovers via Kreayshawn’s viral smash ‘Gucci Gucci’, in which she stars in.

This week, in a move that’ll no doubt propel her name to controversial new heights, the ‘California Sweetheart’ has shared her thoughts on the music industry’s “ghostwriting” culture, relaying stories she claims to have heard about Pop’s more celebrated contributors.

Stories, that suggest Nicki Minaj and Beyonce have enlisted the aid of other writers/producers when penning lyrics they later claimed were written by themselves.

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After teaming up to the deliver the feel-good jam ‘I Would’ two years ago, pals Justin Bieber and Elijah Blake can now be found in the city of Toronto, building bops for the former’s brand new studio album!

Hitting the studio as Blake’s name continues to flow towards mainstream notoriety, the pair have joined forces to whip up new material for the ‘Journals’ writer, taking to Elijah‘s ‘Instagram’ to tease the R&B-tinged effort.

Check it out below!

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While fans of ABC’s ‘Scandal’ may know him as the silent but dutiful Harrison Wright, 2005 saw Columbus Short join the cast of Disney‘s ‘That’s So Raven’ as one third of mega-group ‘Boyz n’ Motion.’

Now, after March 20th’s episode of ‘Scandal’ pulled in 9.08 million viewers, Short’s past finds its way to today’s light after a number he recorded before joining the show was uploaded to ‘SoundCloud.’

Named ‘Gave Ya‘, the song’s unveiling will come as a welcome surprise to any unaware of the star’s impressive vocals, owning a sound similar to that of Miguel‘s, and sharing traits with numbers launched by ‘I Want You’ singer Luke James.

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Jason Derulo is wasting no time captilizing on the US success of latest hit ‘Talk Dirty’.

Having released ‘Tattoos’ – the track’s original parent album – in Europe last year, the 24-year-old is readying an American incarnation of the LP aptly titled ‘Talk Dirty’.

Due on April 15th, the set will feature select songs from the first version of the album, as well as new cuts such as ‘Kama Sutra’ – which Derulo’s girlfriend Jordin Sparks previewed on Instagram today.

Get all the way in to new Jason after the jump…

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