Nick Jonas is playing approximately no games with the promotion of his new single, ‘Find You.’

Released just last Thursday to digital and streaming outlets, the singer/songwriter is already hot on the promo trail in its support.   Just hours after premiering the song’s official accompanying music video on his official VEVO channel, the Jonas Brothers alum took to ‘Ellen’ to deliver its first televised performance.

See both visuals inside and hear just what (or who) inspired his latest hit:

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While out promoting her own bank of hits on the critically acclaimed ‘State of the World’ tour, Janet Jackson is still seeing her influence impact attendees of other highly anticipated treks – namely those copping a gander at Katy Perry‘s ‘Witness’ World tour.

The outing, designed to support Perry’s 2017 chart-topping album of the same name, kicked off in Canada last night at Montreal’s famed Bell Centre.  There, armed with a bevy of her own hits, the songstress also opted to try her hand at Jackson’s 1986 breakout hit, ‘What Have You Done for Me Lately.’

Seasoning her own 2017 hit, ‘Bon Appetit’ (featuring Migos), with a hint of Jackson’s classic, tuck inside to see if Perry enlisted a can of WD-40 to assist with some of the pop, lock, and drop it action she served up:

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Sam Smith says hello to yet another hit thanks to his latest release, ‘Too Good at Goodbyes.’

As we reported here last week, the tune – the first from his yet-titled, highly anticipated sophomore album (due fall 2017) – made its presence felt on digital charts just hours after its release when it dethroned Taylor Swift‘s monster chart-topper, ‘Look What You Made Me Do,’ on real-time iTunes charts.  Now, after its first full tracking week (which includes radio airplay, digital downloads, and streaming figures), ‘Goodbyes’ debut on the Hot 100 comes as a career high for the British crooner.

Click inside to find exactly where he landed on this week’s refreshed TGJ Chart Check:

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Britney Spears and Mariah Carey couldn’t have more different career paths if they tried. But the superstars aligned last night for…dinner.

The ‘Baby One More Time’ belter and ‘We Belong Together’ wailer posed it up for the snap, which is currently sending social media into a tizzy.

Speaking on the encounter, Spears (who shared the shot) said…

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TLC star T-Boz is hot on the promotional trail for her autobiography ‘A Sick Life.’

A play on words, the book spotlights her journey as a member of one of the biggest music acts of all-time and her battle with Sickle-Cell.

The press run brought her to The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 and she opened up like never before.

An engaging watch, the ‘Way Back’ singer waxed honest about her life lessons and challenges, her little known spat with Aretha Franklin, and a whole lot more.

Entertaining, informative, and riveting. Watch after the jump…

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Potentially baseless reports of poor ticket sales have done all of nothing to stop the positive reviews Katy Perry‘s ‘Witness‘ tour has welcomed as the sun rises this morning.

The show made its debut in Montreal last night and offered attendees a weird, wild and whimsical look into Perry’s discography.

Missed it?

Fear not, we’ve got you covered…

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Emeli Sande is renown for her soul-stirring ballads.

But the belter is picking up the pace and making a beeline for the dance floor with new single ‘Starlight.’

The Illangelo production, which fuses elements of House and Pop, finds the songbird gushing about a new love.

It’s the first taste of new material from Sande since last year’s sophomore set ‘Long Live The Angels.’

There’s no word yet on whether it’s the lead release from album #3; and the timing of its arrival (see: just  before the launch of her arena tour in support of ‘Angels’) suggests it may in actuality be a standalone track promote that project.

What is certain though is that ‘Starlight’ awaits your listening below…

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After storming Adult R&B charts with ‘High,’ ‘Add To Me,’ and ‘Here’ – the first three releases from her forthcoming ninth studio album, ‘Let Love Rule’ – powerhouse songstress Ledisi keeps the fire burning with ‘Us4Ever.’

A soulful venture with BJ the Chicago Kid, the guitar-laden cut is only increasing the already mounting anticipation from the singer’s fans ahead of its parent album’s release on September 22.

Hear it inside:

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‘Shake It Off’ hitmaker Taylor Swift is looking to shake off accusations she intentionally plagiarized concepts and content from former R&B group 3LW‘s 2001 hit, ‘Playas Gon’ Play.’

Details inside;

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Who told ‘Told Y’all’ rapstress Trina the pretty ladies she was posing it up with at VH1’s epic ‘Hip Hop Honors’ was Fifth Harmony?

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Rihanna may be on a musical hiatus, but she’s still riding the wave of success with her side ventures.

The latest, cosmetics line Fenty Beauty, has been flying off shelves globally and is being showered with praise for its racial inclusiveness.

Not resting on her laurels, Runway RiRi landed in London to officially launch the products at upmarket department store Harvey Nichols.

Ever one to work the camera, the 29-year-old turned heads in an eye-grabbing purple ensemble.

Peep more pics below…

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Xscape‘s reunion is Bravo bound.

As reported, the return of the R&B outfit will be broadcast in a new reality series this Fall.

Today not only brought with it the confirmed title – ‘Xscape: Still Kickin’ It’ – but also a titillating trailer.

The Mona Scott Young production will follow Kandi, Tiny, Tamika, and LaTocha as they work to rediscover their collective mojo after almost 20 years apart.

Inter-spliced with their preparation for performances at the BET Awards and Essence Festival will be scenes of the ladies re-addressing old wounds as they strive to heal once and for all.

Get a first look at the show below…

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