Lady Gaga‘s wins continue to accrue.

Mother Monster topped the charts in May with ‘Chromatica’ and its hit single ‘Rain On Me.’

Now, the success of the latter is extending on Pop radio.

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Usher has unwrapped the self-directed video for ‘I Cry.’

And it’s a family affair, because the singer’s sons Usher V and Naviyd contribute graphics to the visual (under their alias Dem Raymond Boyz).

Speaking on his rationale for releasing the emotional song, Usher said:

“This song was inspired by wanting to teach my sons that it is ok for a man to feel emotions deeply and to cry. Like many men, I was raised to believe that we have to be “tough” and not show our vulnerability, which I don’t want to teach them. While I was shut in during the pandemic and watching the death of George Floyd, the ongoing slaughter of Black men and women, the protests and the events that unfolded, I became very connected to the wider universal feeling of hopelessness. Like many, I grew increasingly frustrated by how slow things have been to change.  I became very depressed thinking about all the sons who have lost their fathers to police brutality, social injustice and violence; the daughters and mothers too. So I returned to this song and realized it was intended for this time, so I finished it and here it is.”

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Kanye West shocked the masses moments ago by announcing that he is running for president of the United States.

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Beyonce set the net ablaze last week with the surprise announcement of Disney+ movie ‘Black Is King.’

Based on album ‘The Lion King: The Gift,’ the long-form visual sees Queen Bey team with African artists, directors, dancers, and more to celebrate the regality of the Motherland. 

In production for over a year, the hotly anticipated flick arrives on the streamer – which boasts over 50 million subscribers – on July 31st. 

One question that has hovered is how those in Africa can tune in, given that the service isn’t tipped to arrive on the continent until 2021.

Well, it appears plans are in motion. See what we mean below…

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Pop Smoke tragically lost his life earlier this year after a shooting at his home.

To honor the enduring resonance of the young talent, the star’s team have released ‘Shoot For The Stars, Aim For The Moon’ as his debut full-length album.

Following this February’s mixtape ‘Meet The Woo 2,’ the LP has been one of the summer’s most anticipated.

How does that translate commercially?

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Life is good for Future and Drake thanks to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Janelle Monáe has had enough of misogyny in rap music and has unleashed her thoughts in a series of tweets.

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Mariah Carey claims contracting COVID-19 could be a career-ending illness for her.

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Meek Mill sent tongues a’wagging with a tweet many have interpreted as being about former flame Nicki Minaj.

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature designed to celebrate TV and Film’s brightest moments and honour our creative ancestors.

Today, we revisit the life of Lena Horne.

Born on June 30th 1917, the entertainer was born in Bedford-Stuyvesant and was the descendant of an enslaved Senegalese girl as well as the seventh vice President of the United States John C. Calhoun according to some reports.

Her uncle, Frank S. Horne, would go on to become adviser to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and raised her between 1927 and 1929. Undoubtedly inspired by her family’s rich legacy, Horne would go on to carve one of her own in the fall of 1933 when she launched what would become a groundbreaking career.

Join us below as we revisit some of her best and brightest moments.

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Kylie and Kendall Jenner have issued a statement they hope will shed light on a story which says that they exploited workers in Bangladesh to create their clothing line.

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Britney Spears‘ boyfriend has spoken up and out in support of the singer, after hitmaker Timbaland took a jab.

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