‘Get Back’ beau Ludacris is getting back into the music scene in a big way!

Indeed, the rapper/actor may have taken a break from the studio to focus on films, but that hasn’t stopped him from accepting a gig as host of the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.

Hosting what is set to be an unforgettable lineup that features the likes of Miley Cyrus, Lorde, Pitbull, Jason Derulo, John Legend, and more, word of Luda’s latest conquest was followed by news that Columbian pop star Shakira will be joining the jam-packed line up.

See the official announcement advert below:

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Usher is back and eager to ensure it’s with a bang.

The chart-topping singer unwrapped the video for new single ‘Good Kisser’ last week and follows up today with a behind the scenes look at the Gil Green helmed visual.

Peep how Mr Raymond’s latest clip was pieced together after the jump…

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Amidst the sea of new shows set to arrive during the 2014-2015 TV season, Steven Spielberg’s ‘Extant’ has – for many – emerged as the most exciting.

Led by Academy award winner Halle Berry, the big budget Sci-Fi series centers on a female astronaut named Molly Watts. A wife and mother, viewers will meet the character as she tries reconnect with her family after returning home from year in space. As the narrative unfolds, it quickly becomes clear that her experiences while away lead to events that ultimately change the course of human history.

Having teased fans with brief sneak peeks, CBS have today unwrapped a supertrailer that has us even more amped than before.

Check it out below…

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As fans of Beyonce, Jay Z, Drake, and more rejoiced at news of their fave leading the nominee pack for the 2014 BET Awards, spectators anxiously awaited news on who the year’s host and lifetime achievement award recipient would be.

Well, wonder no more.

For, just moments ago, BET took to Twitter to unveil news that the 14th annual showing of the BET Awards would be hosted by none other than legendary comedian Chris Rock.

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Hailed as the backbone behind the hit Reality show, NeNe Leakes currently stands as the only original cast member on Bravo‘s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

Unfortunately, that may be set to change this year, after the ‘Glee’ actress fuelled speculation she was to cut ties with the series, seven years after she first led it to ratings glory.

Details below…

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When not dishing out microphone attacks like what’s seen here or sinking her e-claws into them via Instagram, pop superstar Rihanna shows her fans appreciation by slamming them for their admiration of her fashion choices.

A Baltimore teen, 16-year-old Alexis Carter, learned this the hard way when she dressed as the Barbadian beauty for a Hollywood themed prom at her high school.  Once Ri got wind of the outfit last week, she retweeted the photo with the caption:

Since then, Carter – christened #PromBat by Twitter users – has seen the photo reach viral status and make her the recipient of extensive cyberbullying to the point where she’s “afraid to even show her face in public.”  Recently speaking to her local Fox 5 news, see what the embattled teenager said about her Grammy-winning former idol:

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Halle Berry takes centre stage in the latest ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ teaser, set for a May 23rd 2014 release!

Teasing the role she’ll play in the movie’s story, the 52 second clip flaunts just a little of what the flick’s $52 million budget afforded it, featuring appearances from the likes of Beast, Mystique and Wolverine, portrayed by Hugh Jackman.

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ABC is pulling out the big guns when it comes to their fall lineup.

Not only did the network announce a new show starring Viola Davis, they’ve got a new family comedy starring none other than our favorite “Girlfriend” Tracee Ellis Ross called “Black-ish.”

Check out the trailer for the hilarious new show behind the jump…
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With the full backing of ‘Epic‘ exec LA Reid and duets with Usher and Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson’s posthumous release ‘Xscape‘ touched down this week, storming iTunes in spectacular fashion!

Now, the ever reputable ‘Hits Daily Double‘ have released their opening week prediction numbers for the album, revealing the album may miss out on the #1 spot by 5,000 copies!

Details below…

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‘The Sims’ are back!

Yet to score a release date, the third quarter of 2014 will bring with it ‘Sims 4’, the latest in the video game series launched by Wright and Braun’s ‘Maxis.‘

So, as to whet the appetites of its role playing fans, the game has unlocked a brand new teaser, detailing the ‘Make a Sim’ experience available to enjoy come its release date!

Check it out below…

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With 7 million records sold since her debut and  a number of well-loved sleeper hits to her exotic name, Lana Del Rey eyes the month of June for the release of her second studio album ‘Ultraviolence.’

When the world can get its hand on the project?

Find out below…

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It’s that time of year again!

The BET Awards 2014 are set to air live from the Nokia Theater at L.A Live on Sunday June 29th.

Naturally, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Urban music’s biggest calendar night.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees list has been revealed – with power couple Beyonce and Jay Z leading along with Hip-Hop titan Drake. The trio are each up for five awards apiece. Newcomer August Alsina and hitmker Pharrell Williams follow with four.

The full list awaits below…

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