Today brings with it the big screen debut of hotly anticipated movie ‘Beyond The Lights’.

Led by Nate Parker and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, the film follows the story of superstar singer Noni. The pressures of fame have her on the edge, until she meets Kaz (Parker), a young cop who works to help her find the courage to develop her own voice and break free to become the artist she was meant to be.

Critics have showered praise on the flick – and with good reason. We watched earlier this month and enjoyed in earnest. Think a modern-day ‘Bodyguard’.

Ever keen to get you the scoop, we caught up with Parker and quizzed him on his role, the movie’s parallels to the Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner classic, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus and more.

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Your thoughts?

All roads lead to November 24th for Iggy Azalea

The ‘Fancy’ femcee struts into stores with the ‘Reclassified’ re-release of her debut album ‘The New Classic’ on the said date.

Preceded by single ‘Beg For It’, the remoulded LP joins select cuts from the original with new tracks.

One of those fresh numbers is ‘Heavy Crown’ featuring Ellie Goulding – which Azalea previewed moments ago. Check it out below…

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‘Red Light Special‘ performer Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas has signed on Bravo‘s dotted line this year, joining the cast of their hit Reality TV series ‘The Millionaire Matchmaker.‘

Want details on her televised quest for love?

All will be revealed below…

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After Tyra Banks was forced to reprimand a cycle 21 contestant on ‘America’s Next Top Model’ for taking a seemingly homophobic shot at a fellow model, the star has seen the hit show bake a fresh batch of controversy.

For, after public votes saw her return to the competition after being eliminated by Banks and her current lineup of judges, model Chantelle Brown Young has blasted the show’s on-screen creative director Yu Tsai for calling her a panda.

Her problem with the nickname? Its supposed reference to her rare skin condition, Vitiligo.

How she responded? Peep a preview of tonight’s episode of ‘Top Model‘ to find out below…

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With the music industry awaiting Rihanna‘s new album with bated breath, hitmaker Calvin Harris has revealed that he worked on a track for the set with newcomer Tinashe.

Details below…

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After a long career starring in Black cinema, LisaRaye McCoy is gearing up to make her directorial debut in a movie which focusses on a topic still pertinent to that audience: skin bleaching.

Aptly titled ‘Skinned’, the indie flick (which McCoy also stars in) centres on skin bleaching, colourism and the issues that arise. Ghanian star Van Vicker plays an African businessman who prefers “light-skinned” women, and unknowingly marries a “Black” woman who has bleached her skin. She has no childhood pictures of herself and lies she has vitiligo, and can’t bear children because of her secret.

Check out the trailer…

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Nicole Scherzinger is certainly a trier.

Undeterred by the blink-and-you-missed-it performance of her new album ‘Big Fat Lie’, the former Pussycat Doll is pressing on with ‘Run’ – the third single from the UK released LP.

The video for the ballad, which is hoped will jump-start sales for the project, premiered moments ago. Check it out below…

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Having journeyed to the UK to bake new album ‘The London Sessions’, singing superstar Mary J. Blige is bringing the British flare to stages across the States.

The nine-time Grammy winner’s latest stop was the Ellen show, where she performed the project’s current single ‘Right Now’.

Backed by a full band, the Queen Of Hip-Hop/Soul turned in a solid showing. Check it out below and be sure to pick up ‘The London Sessions’ when it lands in stores December 2nd.

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fourth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 4 /episode 9 (winter finale) teaser, Olivia Pope and co are set to serve up one corker of a season.

Check it out below…

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Forget Friday’s, it appears all the action takes place Thursday nights on ABC.

For, joining the established hits that are ‘Scandal’ and ‘Greys Anatomy’ is Shonda’s Rhimes’ new freshman series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’.

The legal drama, which stars Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor; the group become involved in a twisted murder plot that promises to change the course of their lives. 

It all makes for a riveting watch. We’re already hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 9 of season 1 (winter finale) below…

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Fifth Harmony lived up to their name on Access Hollywood this week.

Normani, Dinah, Ally, Lauren, and Camila did away with the slick production on their performance of new single ‘Sledgehammer’ and instead served up an acoustic version of the track.

Here at TGJ, we have time aplenty for any act who can deliver dynamite vocals and work a stage. As such, 5H are after our hearts and coins – and are succeeding in the process.

Peep their performance below…

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She did that!

And by “that”, we mean launch a brand new clothing line.

Tamar Braxton‘s aptly titled fashion range, the ‘Tamar Collection’, opened its digital doors today and surprisingly features more than the previously reported fan-apparel.

The singer, reality star, and TV host is selling branded dresses, shoes, skirts, jumpsuits, and more at as part of the line – which debuts ahead of her new studio album (due next year).

Want to spy before you buy? Check out items from the store below…

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