Nicki Minaj is making full use of her commercial pulling power.

After picking up endorsement deals from the likes of Mac, Pepsi and a thriving clothing line with the affordable K-Mart, the rapper has found a collaborator in T-Mobile.

Enthralled by the numbers she pulled in for the aforementioned Mac’s VIVA Glam campaign in 2o12, the company welcomed the entertainer to its family and shot a brand new commercial to honour their union.

Press play to catch your very first look at it right here on TGJ!

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Ariana Grande is hitting the road. So what better what to plug her ‘Dangerous Woman Tour’ than to show and prove?

That’s exactly what the petite powerhouse did this evening on the ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’

Backed by The Roots, the 23-year-old rocked out to a soulful rendition of new single ‘Side To Side (ft. Nicki Minaj).’

Peep the performance below, where US dates for the US leg of the trek also await…

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It’s here!

Lady Gaga has unleashed her long-awaited comeback single ‘Perfect Illusion.’

Produced by Mark Ronson, BloodPop, and Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, the hard-hitting track finds the superstar back on danceable terrain.

A rousing and resonating anthem, could this be the track that helps the 30-year-old return to the top of the charts?

Hit ‘Play’ below and let us know…

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Cop a gander of JoJo‘s ‘Mad Love’ album cover!

Due via Atlantic Records on October 14th, the hotly anticipated set is preceded by lead single ‘F**k Apologies’ featuring Wiz Khalifa.

For fans of the 25-year-old, the LP’s release has been long-awaited.

Indeed, as widely reported, the songbird was caged by legal wrangle with her former label; a predicament which left her unable to release an album for a decade.

With the shackles broken and liberation hers, all roads lead to next month for the talented songstress.

Currently on tour with Fifth Harmony, the promotional campaign for her project is expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.

Pending then, hit play on ‘F**k Apologies’ below…

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It’s almost time!

Lady Gaga‘s comeback single ‘Perfect Illusion’ is merely hours away from release.

With buzz booming at dizzying decibels for the Mark Ronson production, Mother Monster whipped fans into the most fervent of frenzies moments ago with a teaser.

Brief but sweet, the preview awaits below…

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Celine Dion is ‘Recovering.’

It’s been eight months since the iconic songstress lost the love of her life and manager Rene Angelil to cancer.

Adhering to her tried and true trademark of “the show must go on,” the songbird channels her feelings into an emotional new ballad.

Penned by Pop star Pink, the aptly titled ‘Recovering’ tugs at the heart-strings and lyrically captures the process of healing.

Take a listen below…

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Lady Gaga has experienced quite the career roller coaster of late – with a number of peaks and troughs.

But, on the eve of the release of new single ‘Perfect Illusion,’ there’s no denying anticipation is at fever-pitch for the cut’s housing album.

Affectionately codenamed ‘LG5’ by fans, the singer’s fifth studio effort features production from the likes of Mark Ronson, Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker, and BloodPop.

In a new interview with Rolling Stone, the latter opened up about what listeners can expect from new Gaga.

His words await below…

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As the battle for streaming supremacy rages on, reports suggest that tit-for-tat antics are having a negative impact on the releases of top tier acts.

Case in point Katy Perry.

Find out how and why after the jump…

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Drake was gripped by rage and confusion when he learned that millions of dollars worth of his jewellery had been snatched from his tour bus.

Click here to catch his response.

Today, he will wake up to learn that a man with supposed links to the heist has been arrested at Arizona State University.

Full story below…

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What happens when two of R&B’s most celebrated voices join forces?  ‘The King and Queen of Hearts Tour,’ that’s what.

Headlined by R&B vet Maxwell and Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige, the duo sent fans into a frenzy today when they announced they are set to hit the road on a 24-show North American trek.

Kicking off November 5 in Baltimore, the Live Nation-produced tour will feature stops in New York, Memphis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and more.  But, before U.S. fans are treated to live renditions of some of R&B’s most memorable hits from the last 20 years, European fans will receive the royal treatment in October.

See it all below:

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Kanye West and Drake heavily alluded to a collaboration album last month – and now it’s official.

Dive below for details…

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September brings with it a number of big days for Usher.

For while next Friday marks the release of the superstar’s 8th studio album ‘Hard II Love,’ today sees the singer honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Watched on by family, friends, and fans, the 37-year-old received the coveted plaque for his services to music over the course of his 20 year career.

Notable names in attendance included Stevie Wonder, LA Reid, Kelly Rowland, Miguel, will.i.am, and Terry Lewis. The  star’s sons were also there to cheer on their dad.

Peep more snaps below…

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