The pressure is on for a certain Darryl Stephens.

Indeed, after keeping fans glued to screens during his four year run as Noah Nicholson on LOGO’s groundbreaking series ‘Noah’s Arc’, the California native is now charged with the task of carrying audiences into the new-new with ‘DTLA’ (October 24th, 11/10c) – the channel’s latest dramedy.

Keen for ‘Arc’s’ fans to accompany him on his latest artistic journey, read below as he tells us about the new show, working with Tiffany “New York” Pollard, what really happened with ‘Noah’s Arc’s’ abrupt cancellation, and if fans can expect a season 3 of that hit series.

As ever, it’s a must read:

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As reported here, the family of late, great pop icon Whitney Houston is forging forward (supposedly) in her memory with ‘On Our Own’ – a Lifetime reality show set to detail their lives post her passing.

Highlighting their daily happenings (and all the drama that’s ensued since Houston’s death), the show is set to make its premiere this Wednesday via the womens’ network.  Taking to ‘The View’ as one of many stops on their promo rounds, it was a little more than apparent that Babara Walters’ “view” of the Houstons was less than hospitable.

Never one to bite her tongue, the feisty 83-year-old definitely had tongues wagging with this interview (as did the Houston family).  See it all unfold above and below:

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It’s every musician-model’s worst nightmare. But oh was the dreaded lip-sync fail a reality for Cheryl Cole tonight. 

The 28 year old took centre stage at the UK’s Stand Up To Cancer telethon this evening to perform her chart smash ‘Call My Name’. However, the showing turned into the messiest of melee’s after her backing track “malfunctioned”, forcing the Girls Aloud star to sing…live.

Watch the shocking showing below…

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As reported here, Lifetime was set to honor the life of late, great pop icon Whitney Houston with a new documentary entitled ‘The Houstons Remember Whitney‘.  The hourlong documentary, which aired October 17th, was full of candid behind the scenes footage of the songstress and included never-before-seen interviews with the starlet and her family.

Amping fans up for The Houston Family reality show, due next Wednesday, get into the showing above.  It’s a must-see for all Whitney fans.

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‘Your Body’ beauty Christina Aguilera is certainly making her promo rounds in support of the 3rd season of NBC’s top rated reality talent show ‘The Voice’.

Sitting down with E!‘s Chelsea Handler tonight, the pop siren dished on everything from her November-due album ‘LOTUS’ to her love of going commando (as evidenced by Etta James’ funeral).  As ever, Lately went there (as she always does).

With no subject off limits, see what hilarious topics these outspoken ladies cover over their brief sit down below:

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Much to R&B lovers delight, a recent press release confirms that Cleveland, Ohio will be home to the first induction ceremony of the R&B Music Hall Of Fame  – a newly designed museum to include “state-of-the-art, highly interactive, virtual reality experience” to honor popular music’s legendary R&B artists.

Like its ‘Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’ counterpart, its inductees will include artists who have made considerable impact on the genre as it relates to its evolution and incorporation into mainstream music.

First up?  None more fitting than the late, great icons Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston…

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With a chart showdown with Rihanna looming, Keyshia Cole is wasting no time whipping up a buzz for her fifth studio album ‘Woman to Woman’.

Due on November 19th, the songbird is pushing the set with a hit BET reality show, as well as singles ‘Enough of No Love’ and ‘Trust and Believe’. And now for added measure, Cole has unveiled the LP’s tracklisting.

Peep the list, which features many a notable name, below…

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Easily one of the most gifted voices of this generation, Leona Lewis continues to wow the masses six years on from winning The X Factor.

The ‘Bleeding Love’ singer’s third body of work ‘Glassheart‘ hit stores this week to ample acclaim and much fanfare. As such, we were ecstatic to catch up with the songbird in London to discuss the project.

In ensuring we ask the questions you really want answers to, we quizzed Lewis on the LP’s delay, US release, next single, Beyonce, being misunderstood, and much more.

Hit ‘PLAY’ to watch ‘That Grape Juice Interviews Leona Lewis’.

Be sure to keep an eye for Leona when she takes to the stage at the Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women Awards 2012 on October 30th!

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VH1 may not know her as its darling diva anymore, but that definitely hasn’t stopped the hustle of a certain Tiffany Pollard.  Best known as the brazen beauty “New York” (‘Flava of Love’,‘I Love New York’), the once-aspiring actress will now see her name atop a colorful cast on LOGO‘s newest series ‘DTLA’.

A scripted series set to follow the lives of a variety of characters who live, work, and play in downtown L.A., the show (from the directors of ‘The L Word’) will also be starring Darryl Stephens (best known for his work as Noah on the channel’s hit “Noah’s Arc” series), Melanie Griffith, comedienne  Sandra Bernhard, and more.

See the trailer below for ‘DTLA‘ – making its debut October 24th at 11/10 CST…

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Rihanna is opening up like never before.

Yes, in what outdoes her tell all conversation with Oprah Winfrey, the ‘Diamonds’ beauty has addressed a number of pressing issues with Anna Wintour‘s ‘Vogue’.

Issues, which cover her alleged cocaine habit and reunion with ex boyfriend Chris Brown.

Confessions of a Pop Princess below…

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After garnering critical acclaim with her last studio album ‘Unexpected’, Destiny’s Child graduate Michelle Williams is back in the lab working on its follow-up.

In these exclusive new shots, the vocal powerhouse is seen laying down verses in a Los Angeles studio with friend and vocal arranger Lonny Bereal. The pair have been hard at work on the as yet untitled LP (due Spring 2013), which is described as boasting an R&B inspirational sound.

Having thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Williams last effort, as well as her previous Gospel releases, we’re oh so amped for this. Are you?

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Last Thursday, Malala Yousafazi was shot on the way home from school, as part of as assassination attempt by the Taliban- who targeted the 14 year old for speaking out group’s oppression of women in her homeland of Pakistan.

Shot in the head and then again in the neck, she currently remains unconscious and in present danger with the Taliban threatening to target her again for being a ‘symbol of the infidels and obscenity‘.

So, in what marks a strange twist in this tragic story, ‘Ray Of Light‘ icon Madonna has ‘honored’ Malala with a strip tease carried out during Wednesday’s showing of her ‘MDNA Tour’ in LA.

An act, which has now been billed as distasteful.

Details below…

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