Michael Jackson may no longer be with us physically, yet the potency of his legacy lives on; a fact evidenced in earnest today when news of his new album sent the industry into a frenzy.

Christened ‘Xscape’, the Epic Records set will arrive on May 13th – boasting production from the likes of Timbaland, Stargate, and Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins. The latter produced the project’s title track – a refreshed version of a song recorded during the sessions for Jackson’s last album alive – ‘Invincible’ .

Can’t wait for May? Team MJ are giving fans a morsel of the new song to sample. Take a listen below…

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With Trey Songz having pulled the ‘Trigga’ on the campaign for his sixth studio album, the singer is keeping the new tunes coming ahead of the LP’s June 30th arrival.

The latest arrived today in the form of ‘Smart Phones’, which follows the project’s official single ‘Na Na’.

Tuck into new Trey Songz after the jump…

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For most of the last year, Pharrell Williams was a firm fixture on the charts. For most of this year, the ‘Happy’ hitmaker will be a staple on the small screen. Why? He’s just been announced as a coach on the seventh season of NBC smash ‘The Voice’.

Details after the jump…

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‘The Amazing Spiderman-2’ calls on Alicia Keys to add to its soundtrack this year, enlisting the ‘Diary’ keeper to deliver an original jam to its track list.

What she served up? ‘It’s On Again’, the Pharrell Williams- produced piece featuring Kendrick Lamar, dropping weeks before the flick’s May 2nd release!

Fortunately, fans don’t have to wait until May to get their hands on its soundtrack, with that release hitting stores on April 22nd!

Get into it after the jump…

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It’s here!

Rita Ora unwrapped the video for brand new single ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ moments ago on VEVO.

Directed by Francesco Carroizini, the clip is the first visual offering from the chart-topper’s second studio album due later this year.

Does it live up to the hype? You be the judge after the jump…

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During his time on earth, Michael Jackson‘s iconic music, movement, and visuals have ensured that the late King of Pop has been immortalised.

Still, the thirst for new MJ material has only intensified since the singer passed in 2009. Fast forward five years and the star’s longtime label Epic Records are gearing up to unleash the legend’s latest posthumous set; a collection they’ve christened ‘Xscape’.

Due on May 13th, details about the L.A Reid helmed set await below…

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Love Beyonce‘s visual for Afro-centric jam ‘Grown Woman’?

If so, you’ll be pleased to learn that today has brought with it an alternative version of the clip, released days after the singer pulled the plug on her ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ world tour!

Breathing new life into the song, the revised video sees the star explore the beauty of colour, and rearrange a number of its scenes to offer fans something both familiar and refreshing!

Rock out with the Queen Bey below!

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The family of late singer Amy Winehouse have blocked the sale of handwritten lyrics penned by the star this week, pulled from auction following an ownership row.

Details on the legal drama below…

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With 14 million views and a Nicki Minaj remix to its name, PTAF‘s ‘Boss Ass B*tch’ welcomes the release of a second music video today, months after the trio signed to Capitol Records.

Featuring cameos from a number of Reality TV staples, the video precedes the launch of their debut studio album, shot in Central LA and showcasing the group’s big and bold new look!

Watch them in action below!

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Attendees of Lady GaGa‘s Roseland Ballroom residency were treated to a scorching rendition of ‘Sexxx Dreams’ last week, wowing her audience with an arrangement we’re billing a must-see.

Rocking the venue before it closes for good, her electrifying rendition of the potential hit came as sales of its supporting album ‘ARTPOP‘ head towards global sales of 1.8 million units.

Check her out below!

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Hurricane Rita is here!

That’s right, with a move that’s set to see her blow many a Pop princess out of chart waters this year, Rita Ora has unleashed the beast that is her new single ‘I Will Never Let You Down.’

Lifted from her second studio album, the cut made its debut on the UK’s ‘Capital Breakfast Show‘, and silenced any- TGJ included- who judged the entire number using its snippet to do so.

Why the Platinum-pushing belle has us changing our tune?

Find out below…

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March 29th saw ‘All I Have’ singer Jennifer Lopez close the Dubai World Cup with a performance, bringing the house down with a set that was electric, to say the very least.

Armed with well-produced pre-recorded vocals and an energy the bulk of her younger chart-sisters are in desperate need of, the Dance diva surprised her audience when she performed a brand new number live for the very first time!

Its name?

‘Never Satisfied.’

Check it out below!

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