“One day you’re in, the next- you’re out”

Indeed, as is oft the case in entertainment, once an act has served their purpose, they are  chopped, screwed and spat out by the very machine that helped them realize their dreams.

Case point example: Houston.

Rising to fame back in 2004 with ‘I Like That‘ and its follow up ‘Ain’t Nothing Wrong’, his career came to a draw dropping halt after a failed suicide attempt in 2005, but succeeding to tear his left eye out with a plastic fork.

Now, he has spoken openly on his tragic past.

Dishing on the details surrounding the incident and ‘the strange things’ he was forced to do while in the music industry.

His damning interview below…
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On February 28th, Estelle will releases her third studio album ‘All Of Me‘, the follow up to 2008’s ‘Shine‘.

So today, in support of the Soul driven record, the performer has released its official track list, two weeks ahead of its release.

Peep below…

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Judging by the looks of things, former X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger is keeping busy despite her unceremonious ousting from the hit talent show’s judging panel (along with fellow pop starlet Paula Abdul).  With rumors swirling that the Hawaiian hitmaker has rekindled romance with racer Lewis Hamilton, this ‘Poison’ performer’s pink slip was quickly succeeded with more good news – a new gig!

Set to make a splash as the new spokesperson for haircare line Herbal Essences, Scherzinger took to People magazine to share:

“It’s amazing,” she tells PEOPLE of the new gig. “I have a big grin on my face and I’m glowing. I’m really proud to be partnered with this brand.”

Also chatting it up with Access Hollywood, Scherzinger shared her thoughts on her recent, highly publicized removed from the X Factor USA.  See what she had to say after the jump:

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The Queen of Pop Janet Jackson has spent the last month plugging NutriSystems healthy eating regime. And by the looks of the star last night, it’s working a sweet treat for her physique.

Rocking a noticeably slimmer frame, the diva was snapped leaving Los Angeles at the city’s L.A.X airport.

As history has taught any true music follower, a slimmed-down Janet usually spells a new project. A pattern we hope is re-affirmed here. For, as her ‘Number Ones’ tour showcased, there’s plenty more fuel in the tank.

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Making somewhat of a detour…

Call it selfish, but yours truly is not here for the “she’s done did it all” excuse churned out far too often by easily appeased Janet fans. Madonna, love or loathe her, has rightly embraced today’s reality that even older artists can’t rest on the laurels of their heyday.

After all, in today’s “blink and you miss em” industry, many an act are only as hot as their last hit. And, as misguided as her recent shade towards Janet was, Ms. Jackson could indeed learn something from the Material Girl’s approach. For, the 00’s have seen her add many a new “moment” and “classic” to a career which was already legendary by the end of the 90’s. A position she shared with Janet.

I can only hope the necessary calls (preferably to Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Darkchild) have been made to ensure the newer generation are reminded of why she is who she is.

Anyway, enough of my rambling…

Your thoughts?

Following on her show-stopping set at the Super Bowl, Pop Queen Madonna looks poised to rock many a stage globally as she embarks on her first tour in three years.

Announced by Live Nation this morning, the singer’s worldwide trek is to set sail in May.

Is the Material Girl heading to your town? Find out after the jump!

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After a full-on media campaign, NBC and the cast of The Voice can breathe easy and breath happy. For season two of the hit talent-search drew a huge audience following its premiere last night.

Full story after the jump…

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Some things should be seen and not heard.

One of these things, being Amber Rose and her music.

Indeed, for one reason or another the attention seeking starlet is convinced that she can make it as an singer,and has released a brand  new single named ‘Loaded‘.

The follow up to ‘Fame‘, the gold digger’s anthem is now available to listen to below..

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‘Dip It Low’ diva Christina Milian has certainly kept a low profile over the last few months, only gracing headlines for The Dream-related drama and occasional snapshots of outings.  Now, the former Disney darling has joined the cast of NBC’s hit reality talent show ‘The Voice’ and is using her voice to act as the show’s Social Media Correspondent.

Still promising faithful fans she is putting the finishing touches on a forthcoming LP, Milian has shifted her focus for now to ‘The Voice’ and all related ventures – starting with hyping its sophomore season premiere this Sunday (following the Superbowl).

See Christina chat it up with Access Hollywood about everything from dating, being African American/Latina, and, of course, what fans can expect from this season’s ‘Voice’ after the jump:

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Last year, the suicide of famed Lady Gaga fan Jamey Rodemeyer saw the star announce her desire to make bullying a criminal offence.

A victim of homophobic bullying, Rodemeyer’s life marked yet another story cut short by the hatred and bigotry GaGa aimed to douse  with her LP ,‘Born This Way‘.

So imagine her shock when her naysayers took to Twitter yesterday, to launch the “#GagasCareerDiedWithJamey” trending topic to spite both she and Jamey.

Her response below…

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Back in January, Rap icon Lil Kim found herself in hot water when her fans accused her of breaking a number of promises made to them with regards to new music.

Now, in response to the star’s refusal to explain the delay of this material and her failure to respond to their complaints via Twitter, her fans have threatened to close her official fan site.

Their shocking tweets below…

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Switch that messy Kardashian nonsense off! The Braxton sisters are back and in a big way.

After warming our hearts with their debut season, Toni, Trina, Towanda, Traci, and, of course, Tamar, return to the small screen with season 2 of their hit WeTV reality series ‘Braxton Family Values’.

You can now check out episode 12 of the latest season below…

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With more cuts and switcheroos than Destiny’s Child, the X Factor panel has seen two judges and one host axed from its regular lineup just this week.  Such dismissals instantly ushered in whispers of who would replace female judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul.  And, while names like Nicki Minaj and Kelly Rowland were instantly tossed around, no name has had the rumor mill buzzing more than Mariah Carey.

Unlike Minaj and Rowland, the ‘Hero’ hitmaker was rumored to be part of the original cast of the show during its first American season as show creator, Simon Cowell, repeatedly made public pleas for the songstress to guest his show.  But, as the buzz reaches a feverish pitch, Mr. Mariah Carey husband Nick Cannon has stepped in to slam all reports that the singer will be joining the X Factor crew.

Citing her legendary status as cause she would be uninterested, read more from Cannon after the jump:

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