As her fans continue to enjoy the gem that is ‘Two Eleven‘, Brandy Norwood found herself on the receiving end of a televised prank this week, as she promoted hit TV series ‘The Game.‘

Joined by co-star Coby Bell, the ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’ stunner showcased her cool, calm and collected nature when met with a difficult ‘journalist’ who called in to interview the star.

In reality, said interviewer came courtesy of TBS’ comedy series ‘Deal with It’, unbeknownst to the ‘Moesha’ maestra.

Hilarity below…

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Pancake day may have come and gone, but that didn’t stop ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Porsha Williams from dishing up a flat performance of her new single ‘Flatline’ recently.

Sure to make her the envy of walls far and wide, her recent promotional stint on BET’s ‘106 & Park’ saw her asked to deliver a short rendition of her debut single.

The end result? An unfortunate reminder of Cassie Ventura‘s ‘iconic’ set at the very same show.

Hit the 6 minute mark below…

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As the music industry continues to battle music piracy, one its leading cash cows Bruno Mars pulled quite the hilarious stunt hours ago, when he purchased ‘bootleg’ copies of his own material from street vendors.

Full story below…

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In recent years, WE tv has become “the” hub for the best in Urban reality. It’s a status that looks set solidify this year through next, for the network has today announced the renewal of two of their brightest shining properties – ‘SWV Reunited’ and ‘Braxton Family Values’.

The fourth season of established smash’Values’ will run for a whopping 26 episodes, while ‘SWV’ will return for an expanded 10-episode sophomore run.

Peep an excerpt from WE’s press release below:

“WE tv has become a true destination for quality unscripted originals on Thursday nights,” said Lauren Gellert, senior vice president, original production & development.  “These shows have played a significant role in expanding our audience, reaching new viewers, attracting advertisers and building momentum for the network, and we’re excited to give our viewers exactly what they want by bringing them back for fresh new seasons.”

The continuous growth and social buzz around Braxton Family Values has made it a signature show for WE tv.  The series spotlights the turbulent yet relatable relationships, careers and personal lives of sisters Toni, Tamar, Towanda, Trina and Traci Braxton and matriarch Miss E.  The most recent third season delivered an average of 1.4 million viewers.

WE tv’s latest hit show, SWV Reunited, averaged 1.2 million viewers over its initial six-episode run.  The show follows the dynamic relationship of Coko, Taj and Lelee of the 90s R&B group “SWV – Sisters With Voices” as they attempt to heal old wounds and regain their standing on top of the music charts.

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Yes, yes, and yes! Easily two of the most entertaining reality offerings around.

Your thoughts?

In recent years, WE tv has become “the” hub for the best in Urban reality. It’s a status that looks set solidify this year through next, for the network has today announced the renewal of two of their brightest shining properties – ‘SWV Reunited’ and ‘Braxton Family Values’.

The fourth season of established smash’Values’ will run for a whopping 26 episodes, while ‘SWV’ will return for an expanded 10-episode sophomore run.

Peep an excerpt from WE’s press release below..

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Oh no!

As fans of Kim Kardashian and ‘Monster’ rapper Kanye West celebrate the unveiling of their hard-fought for ‘Vogue’ cover, the publication now finds itself on the receiving end of threats made by its readers.

Yes, in slamming its decision to feature the sex-tape pushing belle and her headline hunting lover, the mag’s customers have now taken to social media to threaten to pull their support of it in retaliation.

Their words below…

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As to attract a younger demographic and bite into the brand power that continues to shift major units for the likes of L’Oreal and Pepsi Co, Toyota calls on Beyonce to front their ‘Get Going‘ campaign this year!

Featuring appearances from 2001’s ‘Survivor’ and 2013’s ‘XO‘, the commercial tells the story of the star’s unique rise to superstardom, endorsing the star’s ‘do it yourself’ modus operandi.

Bey inspired below…

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This week saw fans of ‘The Game’ rejoice when Kelly Pitts (played by Brittany Daniel) strutted back on to the hit BET show.

After all, when the Daniel disappeared from the show abruptly in the break between season 4 and 5, many were shocked at the suddenness of her departure – yet more surprised by the lack of explanation.

And while many sources cited the dreaded “contract disputes” as the cause, Daniel has revealed to PEOPLE this week that it was indeed Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma cancer than kept her off of the screen for three years.

Peep excerpts from the report below.

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Missed Nene Leakes soul-soaked ‘Dancing with the Stars’ debut?

Well, one can be sure talk-show host Wendy Williams did, after she narrowly avoided a war of words with the ‘Real Housewife’, after she said she didn’t believe she’d win the Dance contest.

Upon learning that she had joined the show, Williams told viewers of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’:

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While yesterday saw Keyshia Cole warm up the masses with street track ‘Rick James’, today brings with it the debut of the star’s official new single ‘Next Time (Won’t Give My Heart Away)’.

The hard-hitting mid-tempo serves as the lead release from Cole’s eagerly anticipated sixth studio album, which is due to hit stores later this year.

Really, though, what are you waiting for? New Keyshia awaits after the jump…

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The waiting game is almost over for Danity Kane fans. Or so it seems.

Supporters of the show-stopping stunners have been patiently anticipating the group’s next move following their headline-grabbing reunion announcement last August.

And while a few “we’re back” shows have been staged, little has been revealed about what the ladies are up to.

Until now.

Having teased a “major announcement” both in Billboard and live in Las Vegas recently, the quad have now dated their big reveal, with a few interesting instructions.

See what we mean below…

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Ask many a music lover who the “greatest singer of all time is” and you’re sure to hear Kim Burrell‘s name in abundance.  With a voice that is often branded as your “favorite singer’s, favorite singer”, Burrell has made quite a name for herself in the gospel and secular world as a premier vocalist.

Now, the ‘Lift Jesus’ songstress is lifting her voice in different ways.

Chatting with our friends over at Essence.com to gear up for season 7 of BET’s hit gospel reality competition ‘Sunday Best’, Burrell was also quizzed on late friend/pop icon Whitney Houston and Houston’s troubled daughter Bobbi Kristina.

As many know Kim to be one who “keeps it real”, this interview was certainly no exception.  See her quotes below:

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