Cop a gander at what is believed to be the album cover for ‘Bittersweet’ belle Fantasia‘s fourth album ‘Side Effects Of You’.

Led by single ‘Lose To Win’, the cover surfaces just days after disappointing news that the album – originally due in stores March 2013 – has been pushed to an undisclosed date.

An album described by the North Carolinian herself as a ‘rock soul’ collection reminiscent of rock icon Tina Turner‘s offerings, here’s hoping #teamFantasia are making all the right moves to ensure this album gets the promo push it truly deserves (source).

What do you think of the cover?

All hail King B!

Tour de force Beyonce is living up to her billing with her new world tour ‘The Mrs. Carter Show’. In the absence of a new single to promote the jaunt, the trek has been selling out globally on the strength of the star’s name alone. Indeed, cities across North America and Europe have amassed so much demand that a bevy of new dates are being added on an almost daily basis.

The latest is London, which today saw its initial four dates beefed up to six following the swift snapping up of pre-sale tickets this morning.

Details on new dates await below, as does an extended version of the tour’s Jonas Akerlund directed commercial.

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Singer. Songwriter. Model. Actress.

For Rita Ora, the last year has seen her long running efforts to dominate the UK charts come to fruition with the release of her debut album, ‘ORA‘.

However, what isn’t so well known is just how lucrative her run in the market has been both she and her camp thus far, and how sales generated by the project will no doubt see no shortage of support from the US arm of her record label, Columbia.

Details below…

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Tuesday, April 23rd will be the day faithful fans of ‘Blow’ beauty Ke$ha will be able to feast their eyes on ‘Ke$ha: My Crazy Beautiful Life’ – a documentary set to detail the singer‘s meteoric rise to fame.

Report:

“The no-limits documentary was shot by Ke$ha’s brother, Lagan Sebert, which gives the series unprecedented access into the singer‘s personal life.  Lagan and filmmaker Steven Greenstreet followed Ke$ha with a small crew, capturing both her public and intimate moments…”

See the trailer below and catch the showing in its entirety on Tuesday, April 23, at 11 p.m. ET/PT.

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“I Want You Back’ beauty Mel B is coming back to the States, but this time aboard hit reality talent show ‘America’s Got Talent’.

Indeed, the Spice Girl was most recently spotted on the judging panel of Australia’s ‘X Factor’, but now she’s bringing her judging abilities Stateside to replace former judge Sharon Osbourne.

Report:

“NBC has confirmed that Spice Girl Mel B will be replacing departing judge Sharon Osbourne on the series this season. Mel B will be sitting on the judge’s panel when the series has its first new Season 8 taping on March 4 in New Orleans.”

As of time of reporting, Howie Mandel and Howard Stern are set to return.

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Fans of Tyler Perry‘s hit sitcom ‘For Better Or Worse’ can bid it goodbye…from its TBS home.  For, reports have surfaced today that the show – which ranks #1 in its time slot for key African American demographics – is now finding its new home at OWN (the Oprah Winfrey Network).

Report:

“OWN has picked up Perry’s sitcom For Better Or Worse, ordering a third season of originals and acquiring the show’s existing 45 episodes. Season 3 of For Better Or Worse will debut this fall with the original cast set to return, including Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Crystle Stewart, Kent Faulcon, Kiki Haynes and Jason Olive. Production will begin in Atlanta in April.”

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Yes, folks it looks like Hollywood’s funniest family is next in line to sit with talk queen Oprah Winfrey for ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’.

Indeed, the legendary siblings – who have brought such comedic classics as “I’m Gonna Get You Sucker”, “Scary Movie”, “Don’t Be A Menace”, and more are joining the talk legend to discuss their storied careers collectively and individually (as well as upcoming ventures).

No date has been officially announced when we can expect to see Marlon, Shawn, Keenan Ivory, Damon, Kim & the gang across from O, but these snaps below definitely have us excited!

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Hot on the promo trail of his new memoir ‘The Soundtrack of My Life’, this morning saw legendary music mogul Clive Davis drop by the ‘Wendy Williams’ show to discuss it and its juicy details.

However, while Clive may have been better prepared to answer questions regarding his autobiography, Williams had her own agenda – immediately launching into a series of questions about his legendary protege Whitney Houston.

Sharing thoughts on how her reported drug use and/or consequent death could’ve been avoided, the two chatted about everything from her ill-fated 2001 Michael Jackson tribute performance to his now infamous 2012 Grammy party (which carried on while Whitney’s deceased body was still in the building).

This is a must see! As always, Wendy asks the tough questions!

Peep the interview below…

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‘Birthday Cake’ co-stars Chris Brown & Rihanna posed it up during her Hawaiian get away this week to celebrate her 25th birthday.

Sharing snaps like the one seen here, the ‘Turn Up the Music’ twosome were spotted all over the state’s beach side in a number of intimate photos.  Indeed, love is in the air.

See more below:

BFF Katy Perry also shared:

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‘Think Like A Man’ maestra Jennifer Hudson clearly likes the very spotlight she shunned in her 2008 hit as she is proving more and more why she may be the hardest working woman in Hollywood.

With multiple movies in the works, a best-selling book, endorsement deals, and weekly showing on NBC’s ‘Smash’ to her credit, reports have now surfaced that Hudson will be returning to perform on the Oscar stage this week.

The announcement comes just a day after she revealed she was hard at work on her third album with producer RedOne and others…

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As fans may remember, video streaming giant Youtube cracked down on the likes of Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and Rihanna for reporting millions of fake views to their high performing Youtube channels…

Well, now we know why.

For, today saw music industry Bible ‘Billboard’ announce that it will factor in Youtube views (with digital downloads and radio airplay) to determine song’s chart rankings…

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After kicking off the year with a show-stopping performer with former Destiny’s Child bandmates Beyonce and Kelly Rowland at this year’s ‘Super Bowl’, ‘Do You Know’ diva Michelle Williams is still doing the darn thing!

Indeed, after announcing a new gospel album due later this year and Broadway tour aboard ‘Fela! The Musical’, now Williams is ready to take on television with a new reality show entitled ‘My Sister’s Keeper’!

Sharing a statement today, the singer/actress said:

“I am very thrilled about this opportunity, to extend into television with the eOne family as well, with this series,” said Williams. “Working together on my new gospel album and television series, I am excited to share with everyone a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration and journey of recording for the album, performing, fun family times and other Unforgettable experiences out together with my dear sisters.”

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With Williams herself being amongst the show’s executive producers, fans can expect to see behind the scenes footage of the making of the belle’s new album and the pressures that come along with it!  As of reporting time, no tentative release date has been announced. (source)

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