Rihanna has long been one of Pop’s most outspoken stars. So, her press run at last night’s Savage X Fenty show was always going to be interesting. Especially in light of the demand for new music.

Naturally, when walking the arrival carpet, Rih was quizzed on exactly that as well as the buzz surrounding a possible Super Bowl Halftime Show performance.

Find out what she had to say below…

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They may be some of today’s most independent women in Pop, but Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey have united for a special collaboration christened ‘Don’t Call Me Angel.’

Aptly titled, the track is been released as the lead offering from the soundtrack for the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ revival (due in theaters on October 11th).

With Grande reportedly helming the entirety of the compilation, she’s taking charge with the push for the single – the video for which lands this Friday (September 13th). 

To drum up buzz, she’s unzipped a titillating teaser of the Hannah Lux Davis directed clip. Check it out below…

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Fans anticipating the long-awaited collaboration between Fantasia, Brandy, and Jazmine Sullivan will sadly have to wait a while longer.

Because, the American Idol winner has revealed that the once-confirmed track has been erased from her upcoming album ‘Sketchbook.’

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Rihanna aimed to blaze last night at her Savage X Fenty New York Fashion week show – and delivered in earnest.

The entrepreneur tapped the likes of Normani, Laverne Cox, and Gigi Hadid to join her on-stage as she unveiled the lingerie line’s Spring 2020 additions.

Fans will be able to see what went down when the show premieres on Amazon Prime on September 20th.

Pending then, peep more pics below…

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Rihanna is globally hailed as a Pop royal, but that isn’t stopping her from showing love to the stars on the come-up.

Case in point Normani!

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Despite generating fan frenzy, a critically and commercially acclaimed reunion tour, and highly viewed reality show since the announcement of the reunion of 90’s R&B girl group, Xscape, member Kandi Burruss remained quite vocal about not wanting to record a new album.

Her decision (and subsequent scheduling conflicts due to Broadway) left the quartet’s remaining members – Latocha, Tamika, and Tiny – to pursue new musical ventures as a trio (as we reported here).  In the time since their 2018 ill-fated EP’s release, the ladies have also gone on to explore solo music and television outings – much to the dismay of fans who continued calls for new music from the whole group.

Over a year later, after accepting the Urban Music Icon Award at this year’s Black Music Honors (hosted by Letoya Luckett and Rickey Smiley), Burruss confirms the reception from the audience – as well as pressure from her mother, Joyce – has encouraged her to put aside her hesitation to record new music.

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Post Malone‘s short, but storied career has come with no shortage of triumphs on the Billboard charts.

Just last year when his sophomore LP, ‘beerbongs & bentleys,’ topped the album charts with a whopping 461,000 units moved its first week, the accomplishment was accompanied with reports all 18 of its songs charted simultaneously (a feat that puts him in a very exclusive club of hitmakers).  As 9 of those 18 entries placed above #21 on the Hot 100, he set a record for most concurrent top 20 hits – a record later broken by Drake when his album, ‘Scorpion,’ entered 12 of its tracks in the same frame.

Now, with the release of his third studio effort – ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’ (September 6) – the 24-year-old’s expected to dominate next week’s Billboard 200 with predicated sales of 450,000-500,000.  But, before the final count’s reported, Malone’s already being greeted with good news that the set’s single is continuing his careerlong Hot 100 domination.  As this week saw his latest single, ‘Circles,’ debut at #7 on the latter tally, the song became his fifth top 10 single in 2019 alone.  The feat mean’s he’s broken his tie with Ariana Grande for ‘most top ten singles (of any artist) this year.’

As we extend our congratulations to the rapper, look inside to see who joins him in the top 25 on this week’s ‘TGJ Chart Check.’

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It’s been nearly a year since R&B veteran Usher delivered new music, but now the 40-year-old’s giving fans a taste of what he’s been cooking up with South African DJ/producer Black Coffee.  The collaboration, called ‘LaLaLa,’ sees Ush spread his smooth tenor across an Afrobeats-inspired gem.

“Can we take it all the way now? Can I take you all the way down like this?” he croons.

Certainly earning its fair share of replays here at TGJ HQ, the cut precedes the release of his first studio effort since 2016’s Billboard top 5 hit, ‘Hard II Love.’  Billed ‘Confessions 2,’ the forthcoming set may not have an official release date as of time reported, but from what we know of the Grammy winner’s past offerings he’s not afraid of sonic experimentation.  Could ‘LaLaLa’ be a foretaste of what’s to come?

Hear it inside and tell us your thoughts:

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The talkshow sphere is undeniably crowded. However, it seems like it’s making room for two new names on bloc.

For, both Kelly Clarkson and Tamron Hall are off to ratings wins with their freshman shows.

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Christina Aguilera embraced her ‘Liberation’ last year and is now feeding fans via the medium of film.

For, fresh from confirming that she’s in talks to contribute to the ‘Mulan’ soundtrack, Xtina has officially been confirmed to feature on the upcoming OST for the new ‘Addams Family’ flick.

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Nine lucky cities will host media mogul Oprah Winfrey on her first tour in five years.

Sponsored by Weight Watchers, the ‘Oprah’s 2020 Vision:  Your Life in Focus’ arena tour is set for a January 4 kick off and is scheduled to touch down in U.S. hot spots Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, and more.  Winfrey took to press to discuss the inspiration behind the venture:

“What I know for sure is we can all come together to support a stronger, healthier, more abundant life — focused on what makes us feel energized, connected and empowered,” she said in a statement. “As I travel the country, my hope for this experience is to motivate others to let 2020 be the year of transformation and triumph — beginning first and foremost with what makes us well. This is the year to move forward, let’s make it happen in 2020!”

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Another day, another legal drama for R&B bad boy Chris Brown.

The Grammy-winner may currently courting audiences of thousands on his electrifying ‘INDIGOAT’ tour (click here to see dates), but he may be summoned to court if a former backup dancer has her way.

According to recently obtained legal documents, dancer Danielle Griffin has filed a lawsuit against Breezy with claims he should be held liable for an eye injury she sustained on an unspecified video shoot of his.

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