The ‘Godfather of Soul’s memory lives on in ‘Get On Up’ – the forthcoming Universal Pictures biopic underway in his memory.

Based on the life and times of the Grammy winning legend James Brown, the film – due in theaters October 17th, 2014 – is set to be directed by Tate Taylor (“The Help”) and will see2′ star Chadwick Bosemen portray the fiery music icon.

Before his death in 2006, Brown himself was integral in the early stages of the film’s development.  Now, music fans await to see what the finished product.  But, if the team chosen is any indication, the biopic is already well on its way to being a winner.

(source: Deadline)

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While his antics off stage have seen his brand sullied by tabloid mess, Justin Bieber’s material- as many critics will agree- has got progressively better with each release.

So, you can imagine the horror of his fans this week when a song reportedly recorded by the singer threatened to undo the critical acclaim afforded to his grown up new sound.

What went down?

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Seven years after his passing in Atlanta, Georgia, ‘Soul Pride‘ performer James Brown has seen work on his long awaited biopic gain fresh steam this week, now an actor has been selected to portray in the cinematic release.

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The masses have been feeling the latest offerings of ‘Feeling You’ songstress Solange.  From her well-received EP ‘True’ (featuring the web hit ‘Losing You’) to guest spots on a number of fellow artists’ mixes, longtime fans of the eccentric singer have patiently awaited news on the follow-up to 2008’s ‘Sol-Angel and the Hadley St. Dreams‘.

Well, wait no more.

For, in a recent interview with Billboard magazine, the youngest of the Knowles clan she was hard at work on a new album due next year on her independent label Saint Records.  The interview surfaced just a day after her stunning spread for ‘The Edit’ publication hit the net.  See it all below:

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Before being forced to end the tour recently, Frank Ocean arrived at Melbourne’s Festival Hall to serve as one of the last nights of the ‘You’re Not Dead Tour‘.

While there, the high baritone performed his Andre 3000 assisted ‘Pink Matter‘, marking one of the night’s many highlights.

Watch him in all his understated glory below…

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DJ Khaled raised many an eye brow days ago, when he proposed marriage to ‘Click Clack’ darling Nicki Minaj.

Now, despite the fact that she’s yet to respond to his public proposal, the Rapper has lent her skills to his brand new single ‘I Wanna Be With You’, alongside Rick Ross and Future.

Rap romanticism below…

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The Kansas based hate group that is the Westboro Baptist Church have set their sights on a new target this month….Pop sensation Bruno Mars.

Find out why they plan to picket his forthcoming gig at the Sprint Centre this August below…

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Frank Ocean has cancelled the Australian leg of his ‘You’re Not Dead Tour’ today, after suffering a vocal chord tear on its opening night.

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As if the outstanding success of her latest world tour wasn’t enough, today has seen the singer/songwriter Beyonce welcome three Emmy nominations….secured by her set at this year’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.

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With ‘one hit wonder’ talk of his cause well and truly dead, ‘Fake ID’ Rapper Macklemore made his way to Ebro Darden‘s ‘Hot 97‘ for an interview many are calling a must see.

Packed with a freestyle and nothing but honesty from ‘Thrift Shop’ purveyor, his time with station saw him speak openly on his stance on homophobia in Hip Hop, and how his new single ‘Same Love‘ seeks to push the equality he thinks the field is missing.

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‘Vendetta‘.

The above, is the name of the cut you’ll be introduced to tomorrow, forged by ROC boys Elijah Blake and J.Cole.

Produced by Cole for Blake’s debut album ‘Songs About Melody’, the Hip Hop composition will mark his first feature to drop since the release of his smash hit album ‘Born Sinner’, and the third jam to be pulled from ‘Melody‘….following ‘XOX’ and ‘Drop Dead Beautiful’.

Keep it locked on TGJ for your first listen tomorrow!

Until then…

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