As one of the hardest working women in showbiz, Jennifer Lopez has made a routine of juggling her singing, acting, and entrepreneurial endeavours.

Presently starring on (and exec producing) hit NBC drama ‘Shades Of Blue,’ the small screen has been a focus of late.

But that hasn’t halted her musical hustle.

When not filming, J.Lo has been in the lab cooking new material.

One of said sessions took place yesterday with Skrillex and Poo Bear (Justin Bieber).

Want to hear what new La Lopez sounds like? Check out it out below…

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It takes a cutting edge talent to carve out a place and fanbase in today’s crowded marketplace.

But it’s something New Yorker MAAD has achieved with relative ease.
And, upon listening to her hypnotic brand of R&B, it quickly becomes apparent why.
A delicious fusion of the funky, fresh, and familiar, hers is a sound that demands attention. It boasts a wide appeal too, with its undeniable rooting in the nostalgic and tasteful take on the current.
Last year saw the singer, model, and DJ, showcase this with addictive cuts such as ‘Black Ice’ and ‘Touch Me’ featuring Grammy nominee Ro James.
Answering the calls of her growing fanbase, the rising star uncaged electrifying EP ‘LÉ FUNK’ this week.
Comprised of seven infectious tracks, the project was written by MAAD with production courtesy of frequent collaborators The VAMP.
We’ve had it replay here at TGJ and imagine you will too!
Take a listen…

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Lady GaGa wants you!

How and why?

Good news for aspiring entertainers awaits below…

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The revered Hip-Hop gatekeeper Funkmaster Flex is far from finished with his Nicki Minaj feud.

In fact, should she catch wind about what he has to say about her new material, we’d say it’s just getting started.

His latest diss below…

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Calvin Harris has assembles another eclectic collective.

The Scottish DJ / producer recruited Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams, and Young Thug for new single ‘Heatstroke.’ 

With summer nigh, the funky fresh track arrives right on time.

A pulsating club scorcher in awaits after the jump…

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Mary J. Blige turning up the volume on her heartbreak.

The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul is currently in the midst of a very public divorce and is self-medicating with the release of new album ‘Strength Of A Woman.’

Presently on the press run, her latest stop was ‘The Breakfast Club’ – and she didn’t hold back.

Speaking with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, MJB reveals that ex Kendu Isaacs dented her confidence by allegedly telling her that her fans no longer cared about her. She also spoke extensively about the lead-up and immediate aftermath of her filing.

Watch the compelling interview after the jump…

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Tinashe is hitting the TV circuit in support of fiery new single ‘Flame.’

The recently released track is lifted from the 24-year-old’s long-awaited sophomore album ‘Joyride,’ which is set for release at some point this year.

In a bid to ignite the song commercially, the starlet took to the stage on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ for a spirited performance.

Check it out below…

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Heavily pregnant singer Ciara is on the cusp of welcoming her second child – and first with husband Russell Wilson.

To celebrate the imminent arrival, CiCi and her footballer bae co-ed an elaborate baby shower in Los Angeles.

Attended by the likes of Serena Williams and Lala Anthony, the all-white affair looked all sorts of fun.

Peep more pics below…

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Following the colossal success of ‘One Dance,’ Drake and WizKid link up again – this time for the latter’s new single ‘Come Closer.’

Nigerian bred Wiz is a superstar at the forefront of the Afro-Beats movement; yet after inking a lucrative record deal with RCA globally, he’s making a beeline for worldwide domination.

And having tasted it with Drizzy last year, who better to re-team with as he aims to make a splash in his own right?

Take a listen to ‘Come Closer’ below…

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Mary J. Blige calls on Kanye West for the latest showcase of the ‘Strength Of A Woman.’

The dynamic duo fuse their talents together for the first time on the song ‘Love Yourself.’

Speaking to Hot 97‘s Funkmaster Flex, who also premiered the track, MJB revealed that she had long desired to work with West.

How does the fruit of their collaborative labor sound? Take a listen to their hard-knocking empowerment anthem below…

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Surprise!

Kendrick Lamar has just unleashed the video for ‘Humble’ – the latest offering from his forth studio album.

Directed by Dave Meyers, the eclectic visual arrives a week ahead of its parent LP, the title of which remains a mystery.

What is for certain is that ‘Humble’ (produced by Mike WiLL Made-It) awaits below…

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Much of Lady Gaga‘s career has been spent plugging albums, anchoring herself a daring fashionista, and flexing her acting skill-set. The latter of which earned her a Golden Globe.

But it’s the release of recent LP ‘Joanne‘ that has allowed Mother Monster to experience some of the highest points of her career.

Arriving in October last year, Gaga’s 5th studio effort sold over 200k first week and topped the Billboard 200 in the process.

The era more broadly carried her to stages across the globe and to the most iconic platform of all -the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Fittingly, the project is continuing to yield commendable landmarks.

Full story below…

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