Have you been naughty or nice this year?

Either way, R. Kelly will be rewarding all this holiday season.

For the legendary R&B star has announced his first ever Christmas album.

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Beyonce did not come to play, she came to slay. And last night in New Orleans, she had a little help from Bounce queen Big Freedia.

As many will note, the Nola native voices the much loved intro on Bey’s Billboard smash ‘Formation.’

So, it was only fitting that the superstar singer called on Freedia to join her on-stage when her ‘Formation World Tour’ pulled into town.

Brief but sweet, the live rendition was all sorts of diva.

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Britney Spears may not be experiencing chart ‘Glory’ will her new album, however the singer is still dancing her way across the promotional circuit.

Last night saw her light up the stage at the 2016 iHeartRadio Music Festival in las Vegas.

Backed by an army of dancers and ample production, the performer raced through classics such as ‘Crazy’ and ‘Baby One More Time,’ as well as newer numbers like ‘Make Me’ and ‘Do You Wanna Come Over?’

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Beyonce‘s management team is swelling.

Details on the silent and serious moves the entertainer has been making behind the scenes to elevate ‘Parkwood Entertainment.’

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Rihanna has teamed up with Global Partnership for Education and Global Citizen to launch an initiative designed to support education for children around the world.

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Jury’s out on whether Christina Aguilera will hold true to her promise of a new album before the year’s end.

Pending an answer, the seasoned chanteuse is exploring and re-exploring an array of looks.

The 35-year-old made headlines this summer when she debuted a ravishing red hair do.

Now, it seems Xtina has a renewed flair for the familiar.

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After a rocky mid-2016, the latter half of the year sees Grammy-nominated R&B beauty Tamar Braxton with much to smile about.

For, not only is she preparing for the fall 2017 kickoff of her very own talk show (read more on that here), but she also confirms a new album – the follow-up to 2015’s critically acclaimed ‘Calling All Lovers’ – is due “soon.”   But, before fans get a taste of anything new from the ‘Love & War’ singer, she is waging war against “the blogs” for producing less-than-flattering stories about her personal life – including news on an alleged domestic violence dispute with husband Vincent Herbert, alleged ongoing beef with former talk show home ‘The Real,’ and more.

Also taking a minute to address rumors that she is feuding with fellow R&B singer Monica and longtime friend Toya Wright for their appearances on ‘The Real,’ tuck in to read her lengthy statement:

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Ariana Grande‘s career is once-again being steered by Scooter Braun.

Are the so so sales of her new album the catalyst for the power player’s comeback?

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Less than one month remains until Lady Gaga unleashes her fifth studio album ‘Joanne.’

Due October 21st, the set serves as singer’s first solo release since 2013’s ‘ARTPOP.’ It also stands as the follow-up to 2014’s Grammy winning duet LP with Tony Bennett, ‘Cheek To Cheek.’

Preceded by lead single ‘Perfect Illusion,’ the project is named after the superstar’s late aunt – from who she says she draws strength. It’s also her own middle name.

With its all-star line up of collaborators including Mark Ronson, Beck, and Florence Welch, ‘Joanne’s official tracklist awaits below…

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The Game‘s new LP ‘1992‘ makes its way to retailers next month much to the delight of the West Coast-based lyricist’s supporters.

How he’s supporting the release?

By launching a promotional campaign built to support the set’s material and reignite the general public’s interest in he and his engaging personality.

Said personality was displayed during his latest interview with ‘The Breakfast Club’ where he addressed his musical legacy, his feud with Meek Mill and Sean Kingston and how fatherhood altered his lyrical content.

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There once existed an era where obtaining a Gold and arguably Platinum record was a given for even the most modest of acts. Today, we see “A List” artists struggling to hit bronze. With 2016 nearing its end, only three acts (Drake, Beyoncé, and Rihanna) have reached Platinum status with their new releases; and even that count has been called into question (see: ‘ANTI,’ Samsung, and streaming).

As sales have dived, streaming has thrived – helping the U.S music business grow by 8.1% over the last year. And still, in the sea of changing rules and weekly revisions, it remains difficult to decipher who is dominating and whose success may be attributable to smoke and mirrors. Indeed, it’s now become commonplace for projects that have yet hit to hit Platinum in pure sales being certified double and even triple Platinum thanks to “other” factors.

A simple sign of changing consumption patterns? Perhaps. But what is becoming problematic is how said plaques are being used and arguably abused to market the meagre as major.

This reality has led some corners to call for the implementing of a Silver certification by the RIAA. It’s already a “thing” in large markets such as the U.K and we, here at TGJ, feel the States could benefit from the same.

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After “that” police raid, Chris Brown may have been vindicated in the court of public opinion. However, the mother of his daughter Royalty is using said incident – during which the singer “allegedly” pulled a gun on Baylee Curran – to drag the star back to court.

This time Nia Guzman is seeking for the star’s visitation with their two-year-old to be monitored.

In a filing with the DCFS, she reportedly cited Brown’s environment as a case for concern.

Naturally, C. Breezy is none to impressed.

He took to social media to vent. And when Guzman replied, he released a video.

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