Toccara Jones made a name for herself as the first plus sized contestant on ‘America’s Next Model.’

After the show’s culmination, she went on to became a notable name in her own right – fronting slay campaigns and presenting for BET.

Given her experience, she was quizzed on the current debate surrounding music supernova Lizzo.

Celebrated for her body-positive embrace of self, the singer recently attracted critique from celebrity trainer Jillian Michaels – who intimated that the performer’s weight shouldn’t necessarily be celebrated from a health perspective.

Now, Toccara is weighing in.

Her words below…

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Atlantan hitmakers 2 Chainz and Future hush rumors of beef by unveiling their long-awaited collaboration, ‘Dead Man Walking.’

Produced by Buddah Bless This Beat, the song arrived shortly before the ‘I’m Different’ rapper revealed his next solo album will see him take a different route – leaving label home, Def Jam, behind and pursuing the independent circuit.

Before then, look inside for the Kid Art-directed ‘Dead Man Walking’:

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It’s been nearly four years since Meghan Trainor took a trip to the Billboard 200’s upper rankings with her sophomore album, ‘Thank You,’ but fans impatient for a new body of work from the 26-year-old will be saying ‘thank you’ when she releases her forthcoming album, ‘Treat Myself,’ on January 31.

Preceded by traditional and promotional singles ‘Wave,’ ‘Workin’ On It,’ and ‘Evil Twin,’ the set’s content – albeit critically acclaimed – has not seen that fanfare mirrored commercially as all of its releases have missed the Hot 100 entirely (a predicament she addressed in an interview seen here).

Looking to turn the tide on ‘Treat’s fate, the singer/songwriter’s unleashed the new single, ‘Blink.’  Peek inside to listen and let us know if it’s just what she needs to ignite interest in her forthcoming project:

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After seeing its original incarnation (assisted by rapper YG) reach a Hot 100 peak of #67, R&B beauty H.E.R. has called on a slew of Urban hitmakers to help her latest single slide into Billboard’s upper rankings.

In addition to recruiting chart-toppers Chris Brown and A Boogie Wit da Hoodie for the tune’s remix, Pop Smoke was enlisted to bring his flavor to the revamp.

Will the combo be just what she needs to earn the first top 40 hit of her career?  Listen inside and tell us:

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Allison Janney is a proud member of The BeyHive!

That Grape Juice caught up with the Oscar winner to talk about new movie ‘Troop Zero’ – which she stars in alongside Viola Davis.

Chopping it up with TGJ’s Patrick Buchanan, the comic shares that she feels Queen Bey and Jay-Z are “like the Royal Family in the States.” She also opened up about the Amazon Studios movie that’s receiving rave reviews.

Check out the interview above and let us know if you agree below..

Your thoughts?

Eminem sprung quite the surprise on the masses this Friday with the release of his 11th studio album ‘Music To Be Murdered By.’

Unleashed without warning, the 20-track set follows 2018’s ‘Kamikaze’ and has been showered with praise from fans and critics alike.

How is that faring for its commercial performance?

Well, the predictions are in. Head below for the answer…

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This month saw Meghan Markle and Prince Harry send shockwaves through newsrooms the world over when they announced their decision to step back as “senior royals”

Coming on the heels of unprecedented media scrutiny (of Markle especially), the news sparked ample debate and an admission of from the Queen that internal discussions would commence to reconcile the way forward.

Now, details have been revealed.

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Roddy Ricch‘s smash hit tune ‘The Box’ is on its way to becoming one of the highest-earnings tracks to impact the Billboard Hot 100 within the last ten years.

Hit the link below to find out how and why…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s progressive past.

Today, we honour one of the pioneers of the Afrofuturism creative movement….Sun Ra.

Born in Birmingham, Alabama in 1914, the multi-talented visionary moved to Chicago as part of the Second Great Migration and rose to fame on the wings of a genre he created name cosmic jazz.

Waiting below? His 1974 movie ‘Space is the Place.’

Press play…

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Beyonce is making some major moves behind the scenes, as she gears up for the release of new music.

Full story below…

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‘Triggered’ singer Jhene Aiko is certain to trigger a few raised eyebrows in response to her latest single, ‘P*ssy Fairy.’

Turning her freak meter to its highest reading yet, the 31-year-old boasts about her bedroom prowess on the NSFW-tune like never before:

“Don’t be surprised, boy, when I buss it wide / I hypnotize you with this p-ssy / Now you feel like you can fly,” she sings. “We be getting so loud / That d*ck make my soul smile / That d*ck make me so damn proud.”

As if that’s not enough, the accompanying music video sees Aiko show off some fancy footwork with a male dancer.  See it all inside:

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The Pussycat Dolls closed out 2019 by announcing a reunion tour and music project – and the first fruit of the latter is set to arrive imminently.

‘React’ is being rolled out as the premiere offering from the Pop felines and it looks like its accompanying video will be an all-dance affair.

Word has it the clip will be directed by Bradley & Pablo this Saturday (Jan 18th).

Before the professional cameras roll, footage of the quintet in rehearsal has surfaced and it’s clear Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta, and Ashley Roberts are doing all out.

Watch ’em werk below…

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