NBC lowered its annual chopping block this week and a number of fan favorites got the axe, most notably the Jennifer Hudson-led ‘Smash’ and comedy series ‘The New Normal’ (Nene Leakes).

While the cancellation of the former comes as no surprise given its constant reports of extremely low ratings (given the caliber of star power aboard its roster), some were shocked to learned of ‘The New Normal’s axing after just one season.

In conjunction, many of the network’s “freshman” shows got the chop after just one season including ‘Go On’, the Anthony Anderson-led ‘Guys With Kids’, and the previously reported ‘Deception’ starring Meagan Good. (source)

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After nabbing modest first week numbers with new album ‘Hotel California‘, Tyga embarked on its supporting European tour- hitting Heford,  Germany as part of the venture.

Performing a collection of his strongest material for attendees, the night saw him heat things up with a live serving of ‘For The Road’ and Chris Brown‘s ‘Deuces‘.

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‘Losing You’ singer Solange has been winning over listeners with her latest EP ‘True’.

In a bid to continue the steam built for the critically acclaimed project, the youngest of the Knowles clan has teamed with Refinery 29 and Absolut Tune to unveil a “mini-music video” for another of the album’s cuts – ‘Locked In Closets’.

Bringing new meaning to the term pink friday, tuck in below to see the fashionista work :

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Shonda Rhimes and co. have done it again!

By way of the momentum generated by its ‘mole’ led plot, ABC‘s political thriller Scandal drew in a sweet 8.9 million viewers last night- marking the highest rated show in the US.

Beating ‘American Idol‘ and ‘The Big Bang Theory’, the Kerry Washington led series scored its best numbers to date, outperforming every other show to have aired in the market this week, serving as the show’s latest ratings win since its April 5th 2012 arrival.

Now on course to rank as TV‘s highest rated drama for the second time in three weeks, the series‘ winning streak comes weeks before ABC are set to announce the arrival of its third season–  helping to pick up the pieces from last night’s explosive revelation.

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Singer-songwriter Sevyn Streeter is burning up clubs and Urban radio alike with her debut solo single ‘I Like It’.  The first from a host of R&B bangers the former Richgirl is crafting for her yet-titled solo LP, the tune has been winning her a host of new fans since its unveiling a few months ago.

Undoubtedly hoping to keep such buzz afloat, the soaring songstress has taken to her Youtube to share acoustic covers of some of her favorite songs.  As today’s entry sees Miss Streeter take to task Aaliyah‘s ‘I Care 4 U’ reared radio hit ‘Come Over’, tuck in below to tell us if she did it justice:

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Peep this recently surfaced snap of ‘Let Me‘ stunner Rihanna, in the studio with Nigerian Rapper Wale.

Believed to have been taken recently, the pic sees the pair hard at work on what some fans are hoping is material for his  forthcoming project- and arrived minutes after her on/off boyfriend Chris Brown set Twitter alight with a remark reportedly aimed at the star.

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With critics slamming her ‘777 Tour‘ documentary across the globe to no end, one time Fefe Dobson wannabe engaged in a little therapy last night, arriving at an NYC ‘Best Buy’ store with her little brother Rajad.

While her time would have been better spent in a rehearsal setting (or taking notes from Beyonce‘s ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘) the vocal wonder courted paparazzi as she picked up products at the store…days after coming under fire from fans in the city of Boston, as explained here.

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The most dangerous aspect of the world’s growing obsession with ‘industry related’ conspiracy theories, is that it enforces the idea that success and notoriety is only afforded to those who sell their souls to Satan himself.

Counter productive and all too telling of a society that continuously downplays the power of hard work, strategy and tenacity, very few acts have been able to avoid being linked to these fictional theories- Rihanna, Beyonce and Britney Spears included.

Now watch as Iggy Azalea weighs in on the hot topic, slamming aspiring artists who cite it is an excuse for their own shortcomings.

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‘You Don’t Know’ Rapper 50 Cent has slammed long time rival Rick Ross- accusing the ‘Maybach Music‘ front man of presenting a dangerously false image of himself.

In an interview with ‘Hardknock TV‘, the MC’s comments on his fellow lyricist came during a discussion on the current state of Hip Hop hit making- which saw him share why he thought a number of Hip Hop artists- including a relative of his- play a dangerous game when penning lyrics about lives they haven’t lived.

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Peep these pics of ‘What If I Kissed You‘ lyricist Drake, out and about in his home town of Toronto with his mother hours ago.

Back home as work continues on his new album ‘Nothing Was The Same’ , the pair  greeted fans as they made their way through the city- two weeks after his latest album ‘Take Care‘ was certified Platinum for sales of over 2 million units.

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The Queen of Shades Patti Lahelle deals her last hand of laughs with the latest installment of fan favorite ‘Got 2B Real’. After hitting a sour note with part 1 of the series finale, Lahelle is bringing back all your favorite divas – Patti Labelle, Dionne Warwick, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey to do a diva quadruple team on ‘Queen of Shoul’ (all puns intended) Aretha Franklin. Press play to get into Part 2 of all the action!

It’s the saddest of goodbyes…

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After pushing her latest album ‘4‘ to #1 on the Billboard 200, Beyonce‘s ‘1+1’ was brought to life once again this week- when the entertainer performed it live as part of her ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ tour set.

Performing it for a sold out show at the Manchester Arena, fans can now watch HQ footage of the song’s serving below- days after she continued to dominate billboards and television ads across the globe via fresh deals inked with H&M and Pepsi Co.

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