Though she currently gears up to launch the next stage of her career, there are some media outlets who’d prefer to quiz Ciara on ‘less pressing’ issues.

Indeed, despite enjoying monumental success with her new single ‘Sorry’, the Pop ‘Princess’ found herself answering questions on her alleged ex 50 Cent during an interview on HOT 97 hours ago.

An interview, she seemed a little uncomfortable with carrying out.

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Alexandra Burke has been fairly quiet as of late, yet it has emerged that she’s been hard at work on her third studio album! What’s more, as per the singer herself, it appears it’ll boast a markedly more Urban flavour than past releases as she makes her official American launch.

Details after the jump…

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Let’s just face it, Nicki Minaj is a born winner.

Surpassing each and every of her closest rivals to become Pop’s most promising Rapper, today saw the starlet kick off the launch for her forthcoming fragrance with two commercial shots for the release.

All this, after nabbing a $12 million per season role on FOX’s ‘American Idol’,  the ‘POP’ beverage line with Pepsi CO and enjoying combined sales of 4 million albums sold worldwide since 2010.

One more pic below…

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When you’re catalogue is as celebrated as Missy Elliott‘s, people have no choice but to anticipate the release of new material.

So, as to ensure she makes the most of her two new singles, the ‘Triple Threat’ joined long time friend Timbaland for an interview with our friends over at ‘The Breakfast Club’.

Addressing her new album and what she’d been up to during her hiatus, the interview also saw both she and Timbaland share their thoughts on Rap Royal Drake, and his contributions to Aaliyah’s forthcoming album.

Enjoy below…

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With Kelly Rowland gearing up for her new album campaign, the Destiny’s Child graduate is on the hunt for new male background  talent.

If you can sing, dance and pack swagger aplenty, Ms. Kelly wants you! Peep more details about the auditions, which are taking place in New York and Los Angeles this week. 

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As an unlikely candidate for a judging position on the series, Nicki Minaj’s decision to join ‘American Idol’ is sure to have come as a surprise to any unfamiliar with her entire body of work.

For, by way of her ‘animated’ style, many seem to question how qualified the Rapper is to judge fresh talent.

Now, she has explained why she joined the show, and how ‘Sparkle’ actress Jordin Sparks influenced her decision to do so.

Full story below…

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Lady GaGa vs Christina Aguilera. It was the feud  that never quite happened, yet left a trail of carnage in its path nonetheless.

All it took was a pocket of suggestive comments from The Voice coach on her then-rising rival, and just like that the media pulled the plug on her underrated ‘Bionic’ LP.

Fast forward two years and the climate is altogether different for both ladies. Lady GaGa is…well..Lady GaGa, while Christina looks poised to stage a major comeback with new single ‘Your Body’.

It appears the song, which has rocketed to #4 on iTunes after just one day, has also caught the attention of GaGa – who took to Twitter today to address it and Xtina herself.

Find out what she had to say below…

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CALLING UK MJ FANS – WIN AN MJ POSTER SIGNED BY SPIKE LEE

This week sees the release of ‘BAD 25’ from the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson, celebrating the 25^th birthday of the historic album and the launch of a very exclusive competition for MJ’s UK fans.

TGJ went to see Spike Lee’s documentary ‘BAD 25’ recently and picked up a poster screen signed by Spike to ‘Numero Uno MJ Fan in the UK’ and now we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win it!

To test fans knowledge, we’ll be asking a question each day this week and then on Friday you’ll be able to figure out the final question and enter the competition.

What’s more, the winner and 5 runners up will get a copy of the deluxe 3CD and DVD set of BAD 25 which contains Live At Wembley Stadium, 16^th July 1988.

Ready for question two?

Mr Gale performed guitars on The Way You Make Me Feel but what was his first name??

Make a note of the answer and come back tomorrow for the third question.

And the nominations are in!

Last night saw acts from across all fields of music celebrate the MOBO Awards Nominations party in London, welcoming the likes of Misha B, Tulisa and Brit Pop Princess Rita Ora.

Revealing just who had scored nominations in the ceremony’s categories, the event came months before the official awards night, November 3rd.

So, without further delay, find out who has cause to celebrate below…

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He’s one of the biggest established acts, she’s one of the biggest newcomers, hence it’s only fitting that Usher and Rita Ora join forces for a major trek of one the industry’s biggest markets – Europe.

Details after the jump…

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Today brings with it a double helping of goodies for Nelly Furtado fans. For, the singer’s long-awaited comeback album ‘The Spirit Indestructible’ finally hits stores, while its latest visual offering, ‘Parking Lot’, was premiered minutes ago.

It’s no secret that the LP has to-date birthed no hits; can ‘Lot’ reverse its fortunes? You be the judge after the jump…

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R&B rookie Elle Varner is giving fans a refill of her jazzy stylings with her latest offering ‘I Don’t Care’.  Already giving fans a sip of what they could expect from the video with her teaser last week, now fans can get a full taste.

Lifted from her top 5 debut ‘Perfectly Imperfect’, see it all after the jump:

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