The 2021 MTV VMAs may have boasted stage-blazing performances from the likes of Lil Nas X, Normani, Camila Cabello, Ed Sheeran, Chloe Bailey, and more (as we reported here), but their collective star power wasn’t enough to help the ailing annual ceremony drum up an increase in viewership.

Like every other award show, the VMAs was not exempt from reports of steep declines in viewership – as evidenced by the event netting its “worst ratings ever” year after year.

After dropping to 1.32 million viewers at the 2020 edition, this year marks the first time the VMAs dipped outside of septuple digits since it became officially reporting its ratings in 1994.

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‘Love & Hip Hop:  Miami’ returns for its fourth season on August 23 and promises to be a must-see.

Since its arrival, the latest addition to the VH1 reality franchise has delivered drama and ratings in equal measure.

Anchored by Trina & Trick Daddy, the show’s incoming outing brings with it the returns of Amara La Negra, Sukihana, Bobby Lytes, and a slew of newcomers – including Noriega and Ace Hood.

Ahead of the show’s return, check out the first look trailer below…

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The plug has been pulled on ‘The X Factor.’

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Ariana Grande has unwrapped the final showing from her VEVO Live series.

Mounted in support of her latest album ‘positions,’ the project’s title track is the latest in line for the performance treatment.

Armed with a full band, Grand takes vocal flight with a melodic re-imagining of the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit.

The ‘Positions’ rendition follows performances of ’34+35,’ ‘Off The Table’ with The Weeknd, and much more.

The VEVO team-up comes ahead of the starlet’s new gig as a coach on NBC’s long-running ratings hit, The Voice.

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After rocketing to the top of ratings’ charts for two seasons, Rocket City reality show – ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ – is back with an ample Southern serving of the drama its fans love.

Set for its season 3 premiere July 17th at 9/8c on OWN, excitement around the series has only amplified with the unveiling of an extended sneak peek into the action set to unfold.

Curious to get a taste of the latest from Melody and Martell Holt, Marsau and LaTisha Scott, and Maurice and Kimmi Grant Scott?

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In a shock move, HBO has announced that the critically acclaimed ‘Lovecraft Country’ will not be returning for a second season.

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Trick Daddy incited a firestorm of criticism when he took to Clubhouse Monday (June 21) to suggest music megastar Beyonce was overrated and could ‘barely sing.’

Yet, despite the singer’s beloved fan group – the #Beyhive – swarming his social media pages with thousands of bee emojis, leaving hundreds of bad online reviews and ratings for his Miami restaurant, and even exposing his financial woes and bankruptcy battle, the ‘Shut Up’ hitmaker is still refusing to follow his own song’s advice.

He not only further incited furor when he doubled down on his stance by reiterating his ‘unpopular opinion’ on the Queen Bey, but also ruffled the feathers of Rap Queen Nicki Minaj‘s fans when he took to Instagram to suggest the the group was better than the #Beyhive.

Needless to say, his attempt at a stan war backfired.  Look inside if you’ve missed the action:

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Netflix’s biographical ‘Selena’ series may have been met with mixed reviews from critics and fans of the songstress, but it appears that voiced displeasure is also being heard from behind the lens.

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After delivering stellar ratings for BET for two straight seasons, Tyler Perry’s ‘Sistas’ is back by popular demand for round 3.

Led by KJ Smith, Mignon, Ebony Obsidian, Novi Brown and Crystal Hayslett, the series is described as one that follows four Black women as they “navigate complicated love lives, careers and friendship through the ups-and-downs of living in a modern world of social media and unrealistic relationship goals. This band of women, intertwined with their newfound relationships, must navigate this new-age dating scene as they continue to search for love in their 30s.”

Executive produced, directed, and written by Perry, the show’s season 3 launch is slated for June 9.

Ahead of its return, look inside for the official trailer.

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Lil Nas X bust it open literally and figuratively Saturday night (May 22) when he ripped his pants during a choreography break at the season 46 finale of ‘SNL.’

No stranger to being a viral sensation, the GRAMMY winner instantly became meme fodder once his reaction to ripping his pants during the inaugural live performance of his #1 hit, ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name),’ was captured.

Taking it all in stride, LNX was all laughs when he took to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ recently (May 25) to discuss the incident.

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Not even Lil Nas X‘s highly publicized pants split or ‘Queen’s Gambit’ star Anya Taylor-Joy could save ‘SNL’ from the royal ratings slump that was its season 46 finale.

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Barely a month after bouncing back to screens for its highly anticipated sophomore season, HBO execs have sketched time for a season 3 of ‘Black Lady Sketch Show.’

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