Ever since Simon Cowell actioned the X Factor USA bloodbath, speculation has been rife as to who would be replacing ousted judges Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger. And while many a name had been touted, Pop icon Janet Jackson drew the most headlines, after teasing that she’d been in talks to join the Fox show.

Yet, fans of the 45 year old will be disappointed today; for just as fast as she poured fuel on the flames, she’s now extinguished them. Janet, as per her own mouth, will not be joining the X Factor.

Find out why after the jump…

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She plays sassy Tasha Mack on hit BET sitcom ‘The Game’, so it’s only natural that actress Wendy Raquel Robinson looks all flavours of diva on the cover DENIM magazine’s ‘Black Issue’.

Peep more shots of the shoot below, as well as quotes from the feature. Slaying at 44. Work!

Via The YBF:

DENIM:  While “The Game” is receiving record ratings since its return last season, there is still a bit of backlash.  How do you and the cast handle negativity towards the show?
WRR: You know people are always looking for something fresh- something new.  The criticism last year was that we [The Game] were moving too fast. Now we’re moving too slow.  We have 22 episodes and it has to build up. It’s hard for me to watch the show to see where improvement is needed- I mean if we’re in it we don’t see it.

DENIM: Do you ever see pieces of yourself in your role as Tasha Mack?  If so, in what ways are you similar?
WRR: Well I do have an alter-ego similar to Tasha Mack! [laughs] Her name is Miss Wendy! Miss Wendy about her business and will snap.  She crazy and wants things done her way! [laughs]

Your thoughts?

Debate may rage about Madonna‘s “Queen of Pop” status, however the ratings of her Super Bowl half-time show last night make one thing certain: she remains a commercial force.

Full story after the jump…

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For many, Madonna‘s Super Bowl showing tonight is a “must-see”, as it’s the first time in years that a bonafide megastar has taken to the stage of all stages.

Indeed, recent years have seen the likes of the Black Eyed Peas bestowed the honour of headlining the ratings juggernaut. However, few acts – if any – have eclipsed the aura of “must-see” that was Janet Jackson‘s 2004 headline grabbing performance.

Sadly marred by the now infamous ‘wardrobe malfunction’, the Queen of Pop staged a stellar spectacle, which boasted killer choreography, special effects, and sass aplenty – all of which reaffirmed her Pop royal status.

Can the Material Girl one-up her long-time rival? The answer awaits in a matter of hours. Pending then, peep Ms. Jackson in action.

Bonus: Check out brother Michael Jackson rock the 1993 show 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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Season two of the X Factor USA may be nine months away, yet that hasn’t stopped the Fox hit from drumming up drama aplenty this week.

Changes to the show’s cast had long been expected, yet few anticipated the axe falling on so many, so fast.

Indeed, just like that host Steve Jones, and judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul were handed their pink slips. And while all have since gone on record to address their respective departures, Simon Cowell has been notable by his silence.

That is until now.

The show’s producer and head judge has released a statement on the mass cull. Find out what he had to say after the jump…

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Simon Cowell is clearing house. Or so it seems.

Following last night’s announcement that wooden host Steve Jones would be departing the Fox show, fresh reports have emerged ‘confirming’ judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul have also been culled and won’t be returning for season 2.

Details after the jump…

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Fox show ‘Glee’ has been the ratings gift that keeps giving. And with next week’s episode being dedicated to Michael Jackson, the musical series could be on course for its biggest audience yet.

Check out this newly released teaser for the show’s tribute to the late, great, King of Pop!

Glee – ‘The Michael Jackson Episode’ airs on January 31st.

Will you be watching?

Tracee Ellis Ross may have found her footing with new BET show ‘Reed Between The Lines’, but the actress saw her world rocked when the show she rose to fame on, ‘Girlfriends’, was unceremoniously dropped by The CW.

Still a ratings winner at the time of its axe, the series was seen by many as a victim of an “Urban” cull by the network.

Check out Ross (daughter of singer Diana) discuss the show’s demise at a recent conference in London.

‘Keeps Getting Better’ diva Christina Aguilera is looking to prove such titling true as she preps her yet-titled, 5th studio album.  As time for the rumored release of the set’s first offering nears, what Xtina is certainly “keeping” is fans in suspense.  With the single already gaining slight teases from record label and radio hosts, the lid was recently lifted on the title of the first single.

Reportedly due next month, find out what Miss Aguilera is bringing to the table in 2012 after the jump:

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While this year’s Superbowl saw Christina Aguilera serve as the pit of many a joke, next year’s  will see the 30 year old laughing all the way to the bank.

The one-time ‘Dirty’ girl, and her fellow coaches on ‘The Voice’, are set to make the grandest of returns – when season 2 of the talent search airs immediately following the ratings monster that is the ‘Bowl on February 5th.

An unprecedented move for such a show, the securing of the high-profile slot forms part of NBC’s all-out approach in making the run-away hit even bigger this go round.

To further aid their cause, a series of chair-swivelling “battle” ads will air during the Super Bowl itself. Peep a new promo of the cast from the set above.

Elsewhere, anticipation for Aguilera’s new single continues to grow. Especially after the rumoured lyrics below began to do the rounds:

“All I want to do is f*ck yo body”

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Your thoughts?

After the ratings smash that was season 4 of The Game, the popular series roars back onto the small screen next month for its 5th season.

In building a buzz for its January 10th premiere, the show’s home network BET have released a new promotional shot of the cast. Needless to say, season 5 seems to be packing all the drama which makes the lives of Melanie, Derwin, Malik, Tasha, and co so compelling.

Need more proof? Peep the teaser below…

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