Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs may have seen the Golden State Warriors defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers, but actress-songstress CoCo Jones had already been deemed a winner ahead of the showdown thanks to her stunning rendition of the U.S. national anthem.

Taking to the Crypto.com Arena to kick off the night’s festivities (May 8), Jones wowed gamegoers with vocal acrobatics and masterful melisma as she navigated her unique take on the historic number.

Did you miss the action when it first aired live? No worries; we’ve got you covered. Hop inside to see CoCo rock the house.

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One of Jackson Wang‘s self-proclaimed ‘dream collaborations’ became a reality earlier this year when he lifted the lid on ‘Slow‘ – a duet with GRAMMY-winning songstress Ciara.

Reportedly one of many gems set to line ‘Magic Man 2,’ the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2022 album ‘Magic Man,’ ‘Slow’ has been everything but as it relates to racking up streams on major digital outlets like Spotify and Apple Music.

“Take it slowly, you gotta pace yourself, oh (Oh, baby)/ It’s me and you only, I don’t want nobody else (No, no, baby), but you gotta take it easy, slow the pace, ain’t a race, woah/ I’m here all night for love, that’s right, when you please me, pump the brakes, you can take your sweet time,” Ci croons on the LUYO & DVLP-produced track.

Supported by a choreography-laden music video released in late April that saw the two stars show off some fancy footwork, fans of the unlikely duo have now been invited to see how the magic from the Magic Man came to be via a behind the scenes clip.

Look inside to see the Daniel Campos-directed action.

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It’s been nearly 2 years since the meteoric fall of rapper DaBaby, a once-promising career derailed by legal woes, baby mama drama, and a homophobic rant that saw him effectively cancelled by peers and fans alike.

As evidenced by the multiple projects he released over 2022, however, those missteps have not stopped the determined hitmaker from reigniting interest in his catalog – an endeavor he’s continuing in 2023 with the unveiling of a three-track bundle titled ‘Call Da Fireman.’ Bolstered by the hard-hitting ‘Shake Sumn’ (which is gaining traction on Tik Tok), ‘Fireman’ also features the warmly received ‘Sellin Crack’ (featuring former Migos star Offset) and ‘Ghetto Girls.’

To further bring the heat, ‘Shake’ has been gifted the visual treatment. Look inside to see the ReelGoats-directed action.

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Rita Ora electrified the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with an energized medley of songs new and known.

Currently strutting towards the July 14 release of her third studio album ‘You & I,’ the multihyphenate media maven mesmerized with a live rendition of the LP’s current single ‘Praising You (ft. Fatboy Slim)’ which was paired with rousing offerings of ‘Ritual,’ ‘Anywhere,’  and chart-topper ‘I Will Never Let You Down.’

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Tory Lanez has misfired in his attempts to secure a new trial.

For, five months after being convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion, a Los Angeles judge has denied the performer’s bid for a fresh case.

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Dianna Agron is spilling the tea, because she is opening up about those Taylor Swift dating rumors.

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Nick Cannon is assuring the public that his kids are taken care of by revealing his massive salary.

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Alicia Keys is proving that her hits stand the test of time.

Case in point, she has just unveiled a new rendition of her song ‘If I Ain’t Got You.’ 

The video to accompany the song sees the 15x GRAMMY-winner belt the song alongside an orchestra of more than 70 women of color from all over the world.

The new rendition of the song comes as part of Netflix’s new ‘Bridgerton’ prequel series ‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.’

To match the time period of the show, Keys is shown in 1700s attire in the video.

As ‘Queen Charlotte’ reigns supreme on Netflix, check out Keys’ new rendition of ‘If I Ain’t Got You.’

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Before last weekend’s Miami Grand Prix (2023 FIA Formula 1 Championship), chart-topping superstars will.i.am and Lil Wayne unveiled the spectacle’s official tune ‘The Formula.’

Produced by will.i.am alongside Keith Harris and John Goldstein, the high-octane cut sees Wayne deliver his signature fiery bars with a salad of racing-related wordplay.

“This my recipe, watch me go top speed / Go that full capacity, I got energy,” raps the Black Eyed Peas leader before Wayne follows. “My ability is zoom through your vicinity / Got ’em braided like Lewis / Got a Mercedes like Lewis.”

Undoubtedly hoping to race to the top of charts with their first track together since 2013’s ‘Scream & Shout‘ remix, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘The Formula.’

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With its rise to #13 on last week’s Billboard Hot 100, Toosii‘s ‘Favorite Song’ not only shines as the first top 20 hit of his career but also his highest peak on the tally yet.

Ahead of the June 2 delivery of the tune’s parent album, ‘Naujour,’ the rising rapper is looking to help ‘Favorite’ rise into the top 10 by lifting the lid on its official remix starring GRAMMY-nominated star Khalid.

“I’m excited to have Khalid join me on this track,” Toosii shared. “He has such a dope and unique voice and I think it really takes an already amazing song to the next level. I’ve been wanting to collab with him on the right track for a while and I think we picked the perfect one.”

Ahead of the arrival of the remix’s official music video, hear it in full inside.

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In celebration of what would have been James Brown‘s 90th birthday (May 3), Sevyn Streeter unleashed an impassioned cover of his timeless classic ‘It’s a Man’s World.’

Originally released in 1966, the iconic tune was a #1 hit on R&B charts for Brown at the time and it’s undoubted Sevyn is hoping her version puts up similar numbers.

Calling the Godfather of Soul one of her “biggest musical influences” in the Instagram post that announced the arrival of her rendition, Monday (May 8) saw her follow up with the release of its official accompanying music video.

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‘Lovers & Friends‘ returned and brought with it one of the most seismically stacked lineups of the modern music era.

Fusing the best in R&B, Hip-Hop, and Pop, the electrifying extravaganza played host to a seemingly endless array of heavyweights – delivering an unforgettable experience for the 80,000-plus revelers in attendance.

That Grape Juice was on hand at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds housed event and were wowed in earnest.

As we catch our breath from the epic spectacle, join us below as TGJ recaps our top 5 moments from ‘Lovers & Friends’…

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