Hours away from the release of Kanye West‘s highly anticipated new album, ‘Jesus Is King,’ the rapper-producer extraordinaire has revealed he plans to extend his reign from the Billboard 200 to movie box offices as well.

With an official release date confirmed on Sunday morning (Sept.29), the film will be coming to theaters late October to chronicle the recording process of the songs set to line its accompanying musical project.

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Tinashe is on the comeback trail.

The performer has been hibernating and plotting a return to the scene, putting in place a new label situation as well as new management.

Updating fans on her progress, she shared a personal video elaborating on where she’s been and where she’s going.

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‘My inner Britney’s been set free,’ remarked Sam Smith as they completed a whirlwind slew of interviews in support of their latest single, ‘How Do You Sleep?’

The absence of promo the song’s received since its July release may have had fans believing Smith’s been the one sleeping, but they assure the media blitz will come once the song’s parent project (which will also feature the Normani-assisted ‘Dancing with a Stranger’) is completed.

Coming sooner than expected, look inside to see Sam discuss how the positive response to the heavily choreographed ‘Sleep’ video inspired them to put on their dancing shoes, offer more up-tempos this era, and so much more.
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Grammy-winning DJ/producer Zedd reiterates self love is the “greatest love of all” on the new tune, ‘Good Thing.’  Tapping R&B songstress Kehlani to lead, the diva croons:

 “I already got a good thing with me/ Yeah, I’ve already done everything I’ve dreamed,” she sings. “I’m good by myself, don’t need no one else/ Don’t tell me that you got a good thing for me.” 

The follow-up to the Katy Perry-assisted ‘365’ (which peaked at #86 on the Hot 100), will Zedd see greater Stateside success with ‘Good’?  Listen inside and tell us:

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Celine Dion‘s North American fans should expect to see much of the diva over the coming months.

In addition to promotion of her latest singles – ‘Lying Down,’ ‘Imperfections,’ and ‘Courage’ (click here to listen) – Dion is expected to hit the late night TV, early morning news, and award show circuit in support of their November 15th-due parent album, ‘Courage’ (her first English language album in six years).

As if that’s not enough, the Pop icon – already blazing the continent on the first leg of her ‘Courage World Tour’ (which kicked off September 18) – has announced she’ll be bringing the critically acclaimed jaunt to even more U.S. cities in support of her latest LP.

Keeping her busy well into the new year, look inside for more details:

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As Ciara continues to wow audiences across America on the critically acclaimed ‘Beauty Marks’ tour in support of her seventh studio album of the same name (click here for dates), she was wowed by a surprise guest appearance from her former producer, Jazze Pha.

Longtime fans of the songstress know Pha (born Phalon Alexander) was instrumental in her early years, crafting a number of the hits found aboard her debut LP, ‘Goodies,’ and even launching the effort via his imprint Sho’Nuff Records.  Although the dissolution of their professional relationship led to Alexander turning to legal action against the diva (click here to read more), she’s spoken glowingly of him in interviews since the fallout.

If ever proof was needed the hatchet was buried between the two it was served Thursday night (September 26) when Ciara performed in her hometown of Atlanta and was surprised by the producer at the show’s end.  See the heartwarming reunion inside:

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As of time reported there are only 31 songs in history privy to the honor of Diamond certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and now Drake‘s colossal 2018 hit, ‘God’s Plan,’ is one of them.

The Boi-1da produced cut, which served as the lead single from Drizzy’s blockbuster ‘Scorpion’ album, debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 at the top of last year and stayed there for a total of 11 weeks.  Leading its parent album to similar wins on the Billboard 200 at the height of their respective successes, ‘Plan’ added another historic achievement to its list of chart and digital domination this week when it became the latest tune to pass the 10x platinum threshold with the RIAA.

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Jennifer Lopez made headlines the world over this week when it was announced that she’ll be headlining to Super Bowl 2020 Halftime Show alongside Shakira.

Now, it looks as though the dynamite diva may be joined by a familiar face — Pitbull.

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Lil Nas fans have applauded him for taking a bold step this week.

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature designed to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past and celebrate art from all walks of creative life.

Today, we celebrate the release of ‘Black Girl‘…the 1966 movie about an ambitious Senegalese girl named Gomis who believes she can make a better life for herself in France after she is employed a wealthy woman who asks her to work as a nanny.

Alas, all is not at it seems.

For, the young girl finds herself forced into slavery when she is caught up in a web woven by racism, the after-effects of colonialism and the horrors of years gone by.

Black Girl (1966) is probably the quintessential masterpiece of the area, based in Senegal. https://t.co/7R9H5vLUmx

— Cine-A-Man (@brian_cine) September 9, 2019

Mbissine Thérèse Diop stars.

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Kanye West‘s elusive new album may finally be arriving in a mere matter of hours.

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South London sister duo BLESSED have been drumming up all sorts of buzz thanks to their flavoursome sound – which they showcase in earnest on new single ‘Love Me.’

The track, released via Island Records, is the premiere offering from the pair’s forthcoming EP and functions as much as a bop as it does an empowering self-love anthem.

More on siblings Gigi & Loz below…

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