Despite kicking off in the April of last year, it’s become quite apparent that Beyonce‘s ‘The Mrs.Carter Show’ has no intentions of slowing down anytime soon.

For, despite drawing close to its final European leg on March 27th, figures generated by its recent showings in Dublin,Ireland have gone a long way to prove just how lucrative the tour has been for the star thus far…and why it’s record shattering dates are unlikely to be matched by even her more popular rivals!

Facts and figures below…

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Stage blazer Ciara is on a hiatus of sorts as she awaits the birth of her first child with rapper Future.

That hasn’t stopped the singer from lapping up the fun times, though. For, yesterday saw the 28-year-old host a baby shower for her soon-to-arrive son.

The ‘Body Party’ belter was supported by friends La La Anthony, Kim Kardashian, as well the latter’s mother Kris Jenner (…).

CiCi’s own mom was also in attendance to support her daughter as the countdown to the arrival of the baby shortens.

Peep more pics, via the singer’s Instagram, below…

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With Kylie Minogue on the cusp of finding out whether her new album ‘Kiss Me Once’ has hit #1, the Roc Nation diva boosted her chances with a performance on BBC Sports Relief last night.

The superstar stunner rocked the house with a slick rendition of the LP’s lead single ‘Into The Blue’.

 Watch Ms. Minogue in action after the jump…

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It’s finally here!

Tonight, with hopes of pushing sales of its supporting LP ‘ARTPOP’, Lady GaGa releases the second video to be pulled from the era, shot for the single… ‘G.U.Y.‘

One word to describe it? Spectacular!

Will you agree?

Find out below…

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As her fans continue to enjoy the gem that is ‘Two Eleven‘, Brandy Norwood found herself on the receiving end of a televised prank this week, as she promoted hit TV series ‘The Game.‘

Joined by co-star Coby Bell, the ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ stunner showcased her cool, calm and collected nature when met with a difficult ‘journalist’ who called in to interview the star.

In reality, said interviewer came courtesy of TBS’ comedy series ‘Deal with It’, unbeknownst to the ‘Moesha’ maestra.

Hilarity below…

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With fashion take centre stage in Lady GaGa‘s forthcoming ‘G.U.Y‘ visual, Beyonce invites the world into her closet this week, giving them access to the fashions sported in her ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ world tour!

Featuring commentary from the icon’s style team, the footage below details the origins of some of the show’s more memorable outfits, shining a light on the effort placed on their design and ‘stage friendliness.’

Thought you knew all there was to know about Bey’s stinging style?

Watch below!

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Pancake day may have come and gone, but that didn’t stop ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Porsha Williams from dishing up a flat performance of her new single ‘Flatline’ recently.

Sure to make her the envy of walls far and wide, her recent promotional stint on BET’s ‘106 & Park’ saw her asked to deliver a short rendition of her debut single.

The end result? An unfortunate reminder of Cassie Ventura‘s ‘iconic’ set at the very same show.

Hit the 6 minute mark below…

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While nothing can take away from the vocalist’s game-changing talent, one can’t deny that Lady GaGa‘s current era has been anything but a walk in park.

With this mind, one needn’t wonder why fans hope the release of her latest video today will see her ‘win back’ the general public, currently put off by the campaign’s seemingly messy nature and her more recent on-stage antics.

Now, before the release of ‘G.U.Y‘s official music visual, step into its maestra’s mind to learn of the song’s true meaning by reading its official lyrics, now available to peep, study and enjoy below!

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As the music industry continues to battle music piracy, one its leading cash cows Bruno Mars pulled quite the hilarious stunt hours ago, when he purchased ‘bootleg’ copies of his own material from street vendors.

Full story below…

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Pop Urban princess Ariana Grande is grinding in the studio as she puts the finishing touches to her hotly anticipated sophomore album.

Due this Summer, the 20-year-old has been previewing the set to her legion of loyal fans via snippets.

The latest comes in the from a cut christened ‘They Don’t Understand’. 

Is Ms. Grande onto a winner? We feel so. Take a listen and let us know if you agree!

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In recent years, WE tv has become “the” hub for the best in Urban reality. It’s a status that looks set solidify this year through next, for the network has today announced the renewal of two of their brightest shining properties – ‘SWV Reunited’ and ‘Braxton Family Values’.

The fourth season of established smash’Values’ will run for a whopping 26 episodes, while ‘SWV’ will return for an expanded 10-episode sophomore run.

Peep an excerpt from WE’s press release below:

“WE tv has become a true destination for quality unscripted originals on Thursday nights,” said Lauren Gellert, senior vice president, original production & development.  “These shows have played a significant role in expanding our audience, reaching new viewers, attracting advertisers and building momentum for the network, and we’re excited to give our viewers exactly what they want by bringing them back for fresh new seasons.”

The continuous growth and social buzz around Braxton Family Values has made it a signature show for WE tv.  The series spotlights the turbulent yet relatable relationships, careers and personal lives of sisters Toni, Tamar, Towanda, Trina and Traci Braxton and matriarch Miss E.  The most recent third season delivered an average of 1.4 million viewers.

WE tv’s latest hit show, SWV Reunited, averaged 1.2 million viewers over its initial six-episode run.  The show follows the dynamic relationship of Coko, Taj and Lelee of the 90s R&B group “SWV – Sisters With Voices” as they attempt to heal old wounds and regain their standing on top of the music charts.

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Yes, yes, and yes! Easily two of the most entertaining reality offerings around.

Your thoughts?

In recent years, WE tv has become “the” hub for the best in Urban reality. It’s a status that looks set solidify this year through next, for the network has today announced the renewal of two of their brightest shining properties – ‘SWV Reunited’ and ‘Braxton Family Values’.

The fourth season of established smash’Values’ will run for a whopping 26 episodes, while ‘SWV’ will return for an expanded 10-episode sophomore run.

Peep an excerpt from WE’s press release below..

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