It's all new everything for soulful songbird Melanie Fiona.

For, after acquiring critical acclaim with major label efforts 'The Bridge' and  'The MF Life' (released in 2009 and 2012 respectively), the Canadian bred talent has departed Universal Music – the juggernaut that houses the label she'd been signed to, Universal Republic.

The 30-year-old made the revelation during a recent interview with Billboard, who she spoke at length with about her next move – which interestingly involves Pepsi and Urban force Complex.

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Nicki Minaj upped her promo ante for her ‘Kmart’ ‘Nicki Minaj Collection’ last week, arriving on the Queen Latifah to explain the line’s premise to the mogul and her ever rising audience.

Was their conversation as moving as its teaser would have had us believe last week?

It was. In fact, it’s far better than any of us could have expected, seeing both ladies get on like a house on fire and Minaj winning over the aforementioned audience with the endearing personality the likes of ‘Ellen’ and ‘George Lopez’ have had the pleasure of working alongside in years gone by.

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In a move that has already caused commotion of the positive and opposite persuasion, Lady GaGa is capitalising on the success of new “promo” single 'Do What U Want (ft. R. Kelly') in the most pronounced of ways. This afternoon, the Pop titan confirmed the cut as the official 2nd single to be lifted from her 'ARTPOP' album – replacing initially announced choice, 'Venus'.

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In what sees the Rapper make a bold step towards television glory this month, 50 Cent has signed on to executive produce an original series for the 'Starz' network named 'Power'…enlisting one of R&B's more familiar faces to star in the drug driven drama.

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#NowPlaying: Elijah Blake – ‘Drop Dead Beautiful’

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As his recent proposal to Reality TV star Kim Kardashian sees him dominate headlines across the globe today, a recent interview with Wild 94.9 will him generate even more attention in the hours to come. Only this time, much like the well publicised proposal, for all the right reasons.

For in this interview, he bares all on the baseless conspiracy theories one too many music lover has found themselves falling for in recent years, and his alleged ties to a 'secret society' tie into his relationship with God.

Watch below…

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With the stage show now drawing to a close, last week saw Rihanna arrive in the United Arab Emirates to deliver her 'Diamonds World Tour' to her fans in the market.

Fortunately for the ticket holders of this show, the performer upped her levels to dangerously high levels, serving the energy, fire and charisma the bulk of her shows often lack.

Find out why we wish we'd been there in person after the jump!

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New Zealand fans of singer/actress Beyonce stepped out in style days ago, arriving at the Vector Arena to catch the latest edition of her sold out 'Mrs Carter Show' World Tour, jam packed with fresh takes on a number of her more celebrated numbers!

Now, if you'd like to peep what you missed if you didn't catch the show live, meet us below for footage of her moving rendition of 'Irreplaceable.' 

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Ne-Yo teams up with 'Pluto' performer Future for a brand new cut today, joining forces to unleash the jam that is…'Luxurious'.

Arriving as the Grammy winning R&B royal crafts a brand new album for 2014, the number also precedes the arrival of Future's sophomore studio effort 'Honest', set to feature collaborations with Nicki Minaj, Miley Cyrus and- if reports are to be believed- 'Keep On Lookin' singer Ciara.

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It's the movie everyone had been waiting for…and subsequently fell in love with!

We're talking about 'Crazy Sexy Cool', the biopic telling the story of iconic R&B trio TLC, through the eyes of the well loved members T-Boz and Chilli.

Ready to see it for yourself?

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Last night, US music lovers made their way to Viacom‘s VH1 to catch the long awaited TLC ‘Crazy Sexy Cool‘ biopic, hoping to learn more of the story so many believed they were well versed in.

Now, hours removed from its unveiling, TGJ have compiled a number of reviews published in response to the flick, weighing in on a story many have described as both honest, telling but most importantly…inspiring.

Review round up below…

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As to thank them for the support they’ve shown him since his debut, the good people of Philadelphia were treated to a surprise show put on by Grammy winning singer Miguel hours ago!

Taking place after his Drake led ‘Would You Like a Tour?’ show in the city was cancelled due to technical errors, the show saw the star round up his band and speed to Ortlieb’s Lounge.

Why the entertainer is so well loved?

Footage below!

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