At the latest CES technology expo, LG will be one of many TV makers to present an impressive lineup of super-duper-high-definition TVs. There’s one thing that makes LG  a force to be reckon. The 18-inch display is just one of the concept designs LG will be unveiling, as it attempts to predict the future of television screens. Also on display will be a 55-inch TV that is as thin as a piece of paper and a 65-inch “extreme-curve” set of TVs that bend inwards and outwards.

None of these TV will be sold this year — and it’s possible they may never hit stores.

Like automakers’ “concept cars,” LG‘s TVs are meant to show off what’s possible, even if it’s not yet marketable, affordable or able to be mass-produced for customers.

TV makers continue to raise the bar, developing ultra-high definition televisions that produce richer pictures, and thinner profiles. But those TVs are becoming virtually indistinguishable from one another. It’s concepts like LG‘s that may one day push the industry forward into new markets and technologies it hasn’t yet considered.

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Fox’s smash hit, “Empire” soundtrack tops the Billboard 200 Albums chart. Whether you’ve been avidly watching, not watching, or just completely oblivious to social media, “Empire’s” success is hard to ignore. While the show’s been busy making people tune in, sparking debate, and growing an enormous fan base, it seems as if Lucious, Cookie, and Co. have reached yet another milestone. The “Empire” soundtrack debuted at No.1 (ahead of Madonna’s “Rebel Heart”) on the prestigious Billboard 200 chart. What does this mean for the shows longevity? It seems as if the cameras will be rolling for seasons to come.

Download “Empire” (Season 1) Soundtrack on iTunes – HERE

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Scott Aukerman | Kid Cudi

Let’s call a spade a spade, and admit things haven’t been going ideally for Kid Cudi in recent years. Suffering from depression, insulting fans at live shows, not enough music production, and ultimately leaving G.O.O.D Music certainly hasn’t helped his career, and while it seems like Kid Cudi is constantly struggling to find himself and his role within the entertainment industry, his summer at least looks a little more stable than usual as he will replace comedian and musician Reggie Watts as a regular co-host on Comedy Bang! Bang! Although this is somewhat surprising, Cudi has experimented with acting for some time now, landing a small role on Brooklyn-Nine-Nine, The Cleveland Show and a role in the upcoming Entourage movie. If you’re unaware, Cudi is really funny when he wants to be which could actually make Comedy Bang! Bang! a great fit for him along side Scott Aukerman. Check out Cudi’s recently released album SATELLITE FLIGHT: The Journey to Mother Moon, and look for him to takeover co-hosting duties early to late June.

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