Singer/actress LeToya Luckett certainly knows how to hustle.

While working hard on her third studio album, the 32-year-old has maintained visibility by way of hosting and acting gigs – the latest being a star turn on VH1’s ‘Single Ladies’.

The Destiny’s Child original stopped by The Wendy Williams Show today to promote her role, new music, and more. Naturally, Wendy came through with the DC/Beyonce questions too.

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Well, it appears that Queen of Pop Madonna, hasn’t exactly found a friend in Queen of All Media Wendy Williams. Indeed, the 49-year-old talk-show maven weighed in on Madge’s recent Instagram posting where she referred to her son Rocco as the “N-word” – a stunt that landed the Grammy winner in freshly poured hot water.

Granted, it’s a splash she’s often made her in storied 30 year career, but the controversy courted by this incident has given the ‘Hung Up’ hitmaker a backlash she probably wasn’t expecting.

Yesterday, Williams weighed in on Madonna’s comments, her relationship with her son, and so much more shortly after breaking down about her relationship with her own son.  The words that followed saw the controversial television host spew words like ‘old’, ‘wrinkled’, ‘stupid’, and ‘dumb’ toward the way of the 55-year-old pop icon.

Were they deserved?  You tell us below:

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Pop force Katy Perry continues her ‘Prism’ album campaign a-front of GQ magazine’s February issue.

The singer’s edgy shoot is sure to set pulses racing, as she spotlights her pin-up potential.

So what are you waiting for? Peep more of racy Katy after the jump…

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A decade.

It’s shocking to think a whole ten years have passed since Janet Jackson and Justin Timberlake‘s ‘Super Bowl ’04’ showing changed the face of the music industry forever.

Even more surprising, though, is the fact that the split-second that came to be known as “nipplegate” would alter the course of Jackson’s otherwise iconic career, while bizarrely (and unfairly) enhancing Timberlake’s.

Indeed, while industry big wigs ensured the ‘Suit & Tie’ crooner star soared to dizzying heights, it was the Queen of Pop who was left to bear the brunt of the backlash, one that carried very real ramifications – both personally and commercially.

Beyond being branded all but a Jezebel by the media, the singer was blamed by many as the sole cause of the $550,000 fine the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) handed to Super Bowl broadcaster CBS –  figure that was a record at the time.

The FCC then increased the fine per indecency violation from $27,500 to $325,000 shortly after the event.

Adding salt to the controversial wound, the NFL announced that MTV (who produced the showing) would never be involved in another halftime show again.

However, in a major development ten years later, Michael Powell – who served as the FCC chairman at the time of the performance – admits that both his reaction and that of the masses were completely overblown.

Excerpts below…

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With the Super Bowl 2014 nigh, many the world over are reminiscing on the ten years that have passed since Janet Jackson‘s now-infamous “wardrobe malfunction” at the 2004 Half-Time show. Many including Nicki Minaj.

Random seeming perhaps, but the Rap royal is one of number of artists tapped by ESPN magazine to reveal their thoughts on the moment that both rocked and changed the industry.

The femcee’s words have yet to surface, but her customised cover alongside basketball star Koby Bryant has. Check it out above and peep another shot after the jump…

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LeToya Luckett is back and in Kontrol. Literally.

The R&B songbird features on the cover magazine’s February issue with ‘Single Ladies’ co-star Charity Shea.

Luckett is enjoying a renewed turn in the spotlight thanks to a main cast role on the VH1 smash. What’s more, as reported, the Destiny’s Child original is also gearing up to release new music in the coming weeks. Needless to say, busy and exciting times.

We’re glad to have the 32-year-old back on the scene. Are you?

Your thoughts?

The ladies of Little Mix have been tapped to front this year’s BBC Sports Relief campaign. And so as to raise money for the charitable cause have released a cover of Cameo’s classic ‘Word Up!’

Premiered today, the proceeds from the song’s sales will go towards efforts to relieve poverty in some of the world’s poorest countries – a drive other celebrities are helping with by performing sponsored sports challenges.

Is the their version of the 80’s smash a hit or miss? Find out below!

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Toni Braxton‘s career is as illustrious as illustrious gets.

From dizzy chart heights to notable public lows, the diva has been through it all – tackling everything life throws her way with an air of class and determination.

Now, after years of many telling her story for her, the legendary songbird is set to share her experiences in her own words with new book ‘Unbreak My Heart: A Memoir’.

Due May 20th via Harper Collins, the project follows Braxton’s duet album with Babyface ‘Love, Marriage, & Divorce’ – which arrives on February 4th.

A sure-fire page-turner, an official synopsis awaits after the jump…

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Kanye West is renowned for endorsing few others beyond Kanye West. As such, it’s both surprising and warming to see that the Hip-Hop titan has shared his love for Pop queen Madonna in the latest issue of Interview magazine.

The outspoken star not only expressed his admiration for the diva, he deemed her “the greatest visual music artist that ever lived”.

His words below…

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‘Lose To Win’ wailer Fantasia definitely won over the hearts of ABC’s ‘The View’s audience this morning as she played co-host to Whoopi, Barbra, Sherri, and Jenny.  

In the house to promote her newest project – the jazz-inspired Broadway musical ‘After Midnight’, the songstress gave fans insight about what to expect from the critically acclaimed show as well as gave dibs on her own personal life.

As ever, we know seasoned journalist Miss Walters, despite the overall jovial atmosphere of Fannie’s time there, had to ensure that she asked the “tough questions” and immediately cut to the chase regarding alleged rumors that the ‘Bittersweet’ beauty is suicidal.

How did she respond? Catch it below:

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Cop a gander of Kelis!

As reported, the eclectic songstress is gearing up to release new album ‘Food’ on April 28th. With release dates having the uncanny ability to arrive with the quickness, the 34-year-old is wasting no time shooting the LP’s packaging. A preview of which she shared on Twitter seconds ago.

Looking hot tamale! Let’s hope the material she’s been cooking up is just as blazing.

Your thoughts?

Patience. It’s a phrase LeToya Luckett fans have had to embrace in recent times.

Indeed, four long years have passed since the release of the Destiny’s Child original’s sophomore album ‘Lady Love’.

Ever busy, the songstress has spent her time away from the mic racking up an impressive array of acting and hosting gigs – the latest being a main cast role on VH1 hit ‘Single Ladies’.

Still, music is clearly where the heart is. For during a recent interview on The Queen Latifah Show, the songbird revealed the title of her long-awaited third LP, as well as its release window.

Find out both below…

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