Last year, Usher raced back to the drawing board when the material released from his new album was proving slow to catch on.

At the time, the singer saved face by claiming he didn’t want to rush. But with several fizzled singles and a tour already in place, it was clear there had been a plan that didn’t play out as intended.

Undeterred, the Urban-Pop hitmaker spent much of 2015 locked in the lab attempting to manufacture a monster eighth album.

Jury’s out on whether he and his team have succeeded with that aim, but it appears the answer will materialize soon – because the project finally has a name.

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It’s here!

Adele is the latest belter to buckle up for James Corden’s ‘Carpool Karaoke.’

The sure-to-go-viral segment debuted moments ago on ’The Late Late Show’ and sees the two Brits cruising through London (tea en toe) singing a number of hits from Ms. Adkins’ catalogue, as well as rapping Nicki Minaj’s verse in Kanye West’s ‘Monster’ and Spice Girls’ ‘Wannabe.’

’25,’ the songbird’s third studio album is already a gargantuan successes and moves like this will only serve to extend its domination.

The clip is all sorts of hilarious and it awaits below…

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She may have said “goodbye” to the perch of the Hot 100 this week thanks to Justin Bieber, but on the album side of charts, there’s no dethroning Adele.

Indeed, shifting another 194,000 units (164k pure sales), the ‘Hello’ hitmaker greeted yet another week atop the Billboard 200. Bringing her overall count to 7.6 million in 7 weeks, ’25’s reign over the album charts comes as the longest consecutive run by a female in nearly 30 years.

Billboard reports:

“…25 becomes the first album by a woman to spend its first seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart since 1987 (and the first since Nielsen Music’s electronically-scanned point-of-sale data began powering the chart in 1991).

The only other album by a woman to chart its first seven weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 was Whitney Houston’s second album, Whitney, which bowed atop the list dated June 17, 1987, and ruled for 11 straight frames (through the chart dated Sept. 5).”

No stranger to ruffling the feathers of Whitney Houston fans (click here to read more on that), only time will tell if the Brit-born diva will be snatching another title from the legend’s list of accolades.  Until then, get your weekly Billboard 200 and Hot 100 chart check below:

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Beyonce has established herself as today’s top tour de force and it looks as though she’ll be flexing that muscle in 2016.

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Rihanna‘s voice leaves a lot to be desired, but her brand is booming.

The Bajan sensation crossed the decade mark in the music industry last year and while the absence of her new album ‘ANTI’ has many debating her charting future, her marketability is not is doubt.

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ELLE celebrate brown beauty a-front of their February 2016 issue.

Empire’s Golden Globe winner Taraji P. Henson ravishes in red on her cover, while Emmy winner Viola Davis cuts a striking figure on hers.

The duo are two of five major names tapped to feature in the latest edition of the publication, which salutes the successes of females in the television arena.

Indeed, many cultural commentators agree we’re in a new golden age of television. As such, it’s awesome to see these seasoned talents getting the recognition deserved.

Peep Viola and ‘Quantico’s Priyanka Chopra‘s below…

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In a climate dominated by Adele, Chris Brown‘s recent release ‘Royalty’ was hailed a triumph after debuting at #3 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 164,000.

Considering this was a feat achieved with no hit single in sight, the project’s firm holding within the upper region of the US Top 20 is as impressive as it is surprising.  

Suffice to say, it’s clear that the Virginia native has a loyal fanbase, who are willing, ready, and able to make their presence felt at retail. 

However, a glance at the broader scope of Brown’s commercial standing, highlights why it’s arguably in his best interest to not revel in the momentary momentum but to instead remould his approach. 

Follow us as we lay out why after the jump…

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At 45 and fly, Mariah Carey is cutting the finest of figures these days.

The premium diva was snapped looking like a bag of money and good living last night at the 6th Biennial UNICEF Ball at the Beverly Wilshire Four Seasons Hotel.

Sponsored by Louis Vuitton, the gala saw Mimi headline with an array of her biggest hits including ‘We Belong Together,’ ‘Always Be My Baby,’ and the especially apt ‘Hero.’

We’re sure you’d agree that Carey’s glam squad were one of the the evening’s top MVPs, because whoever they are had her looking sensationally snatched!

See what we mean below…

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Weeks separate the world from the 58th Annual Grammy Awards, set to air live on CBS on February 15th 2016.

On the night the biggest and brightest stars will align to celebrate the ceremony alongside the committee made up of the music industry’s movers and shakers who will decide which of them are to go home with gongs…and which are to leave the show empty handed.

Of course, the committee’s choices haven’t always been in line with the general public’s, slammed in the past for for “snubbing” releases launched by the likes of Indie Arie (‘Voyage to India‘), Beyonce (‘4‘), Katy Perry‘s hit-kissed and cohesive ‘Teenage Dream’ and the rapper Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Good M.A.A.D City.’

Now, as the award ceremony’s next creeps towards us TGJ is eager to find out what you think about the question below.

Should the Grammys introduced fan-voted categories?

Weigh in below!

After losing its home on The CW Tyra Banks‘ ‘America’s Next Top Model’ has been swept up by VH1.

Good news for the formerly cancelled show below…

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Tinashe is hitting the road…on her very own world tour.

Epic news below…

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Lil Mama returned to the scene of the crime.

The rapper-turned-TV-personality made an appearance on The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 today – five years after her dramatic breakdown on the show.

As widely reported, the ‘Lip Gloss’ femcee was reduced to tears after sparring with hosts Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy.

All seems to be water under the bridge per their latest chat, which makes for a great watch.

See below as the quad wax honest about the first interview, Lil Mama’s standing in the music industry, and much more.

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