One night before the show unleashes its latest season finale on ABC, ‘Scandal’ find itself plagued a fresh ‘scandal’ of its own today…this time, playing out off camera.

For, before the world learns if he’ll return to the show for its fourth season, actor Columbus Short has been accused of threatening to murder his wife, reportedly placing a knife to her throat during an argument in their home on April 7th.

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After brawling with ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ cast mate Kenya Moore during their season 6 reunion taping, Porsha Williams will now face the heavy hand of the law this week…after a warrant for her arrest was issued in the city of Atlanta this morning.

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He’s the Hip Hop prince responsible for setting the charts alight with his breakout smash ‘I Luv This’, rising to the R&B heavens on the cloud that is Def Jam.

We’re talking about August Alsina of course, releasing his debut album ‘Testimony’ yesterday morning and will now discover if the hype behind his name is just that…hype.

For today, the LP’s first week sales predictions were published by ‘Hits Daily Double.’

Will he sink or swim?

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Currently in heavy rotation on radio, TV, and online, Rita Ora‘s new single ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ looks poised to be another chart smash for the Roc Nation star.

So as to give the Calvin Harris cut an added push, the singer has unwrapped a new behind the scenes look at the track’s Francesco Carrozzini directed video.

Roc Nation’s First Lady in action after the jump…

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Urban Pop princess Ariana Grande is to be awarded the ‘Breakthrough Artist of the Year’ by the Music Business Association next month, set to receive the honour for her contributions to Pop music.

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The third and final trailer for ‘Marvel’s ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past’ has been unleashed today, leaping from the movie’s promotional train and making its way to the world one month before its May 23d release.

Boasting visual effects from ‘Digital Domain’ and a screenplay penned by Simon Kinberg, the film’s reported budget of  $225 million makes it the second-most expensive flick to be produced by 2oth Century Fox, coming second to James Cameron‘s ‘Avatar’ with $237 million spent in its aid.

Tuck into the last of its teasers below!

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Rita Ora is playing approximately no games with her American arrival.

The chart-topper, whose show-stopping “moment” with  Zac Efron at last week’s MTV Movie Awards made headlines globally, is set to capitalise on her Stateside buzz by hitting one of the most coveted stages on the US late night circuit.

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Are Mr & Mrs. Carter heading out on tour together?

According new reports, Beyonce and Jay-Z are indeed set to hit the road this Summer for a major US trek.

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‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ may be a month away from returning, yet the VH1 hit is already dominating the headlines – thanks largely to cast member Mimi Faust.

As reported, the mother of one is gearing up for the release of her Vivid Entertainment sex tape, aptly titled ‘Scandal In Atlanta’ alongside boyfriend Nikko Smith.

Despite suggestion that Faust is only cooperating with the film’s release due to its “unfortunate leak” (see: making profit from a problem), it hasn’t stopped a forrest of shade being thrown her way on social media.

Now, after maintaining a silence of sorts since April 3rd, the reality star has spoken up and out against her detractors on Instagram. Her message for the critics awaits below…

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While the jury’s out on when exactly Jennifer Lopez plans to promote new single ‘I Luh Ya Papi’, the singer maintains a buzz of sorts by giving fans a behind the scenes at the track’s sun-kissed video.

The clip, which arrived in February, caused quite the stir thanks to its tongue-in-cheek approach to gender role reversal.

Peep how the visual was pieced together after the jump…

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Today brings with it ‘Testimony’ –  the long-awaited debut LP of R&B newcomer August Alsina.

Fueled by lead singles ‘Numb’ and ‘Make It Home,’ the album’s record shelf debut was also accompanied by the unveiling of the music video for the Fabolous-assisted tune ‘Get Ya Money.’

Taking to ‘106 & Park’ to premiere the Payne Lindsey-directed visual, the show’s host Keshia Chante wasn’t exactly getting much love from the ‘I Luv This Sh*t’ crooner when she asked about his ongoing beef with the song’s duet partner Trey Songz.

Making for hilariously awkward TV, watch the clip, the full episode, and new video below.  Tell us:  was August wrong for scolding Miss Chante on live television?

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Lasting on Bravo’s hit show ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ may have proved too big of a task for some Southern belles, but it would seem NeNe Leakes‘ run on the show is unlikely to ever falter…much to the dismay of her ever vocal naysayers.

For, in cementing her status as the series’ leading lady once again, the ‘Glee‘ actress saw her special on the network’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’ rock the network’s ratings in record breaking fashion!

Find out how after the jump!

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