#BBB NEWS| Ludacris Teams Up With Ryan Seacrest To Produce CBS Show “The Down Beat” [PHOTO]

Earlier this week, Ludacris announced on Instagram that his screen resume will grow. He will join Ryan Seacrest as the Executive Producer of a new CBS series called “The Down Beat.”

It will chronicle a business mogul who recruits at-risk high schoolers for an Atlanta marching band. Hit the jump to learn more.

Paul Downs Colaizzo will write the show. Meanwhile Luda and Seacrest will executive produce, meaning they have the final word on creative decisions. No air date exists just yet.

#BBB NEWS| Ludacris Joins 'Empire' For Season 2 As What!? Find Out.. [PHOTOS]

Another star joins the cast of Empire this time, Ludacris. Ludacris will join Kelly Rowland, Marisa Tomei, Chris Rock and others on Empire’s second season.

Read more details and see the photo after the jump..

#BBB NEWS| Mariah Carey To Perform At The Billboard Music Awards For The First Time In 17 Years

As some of music’s biggest stars prepare to descend upon Las Vegas for the 2015 Billboard Music Awards, it’s been announced Mariah Carey will hit the stage and perform for the first time in 17 years.

The R&B-pop superstar–who has earned 32 Billboard music awards throughout her career– and has more Billboard Hot 100s number ones than any other solo artist, will mesmerize the crowd May 17.

Mimi will hit the stage along with scheduled performers Sam Smith, Ed Sheeran, Britney Spears and Iggy Azaela. while Ludacris and Chrissy Tiegen host.

#BBB NEWS| Ludacris Names His Top 5 Guest Verses Of All Time!

Ludacris recently sat down with MTV to chop it up and go down the list to name his top 5 guest verses (featuring himself of course.) 

The list includes: See below...