Ed Sheeran‘s headed to No.1 with ‘No. 6,’ his star-studded fourth studio album that’s lined with features from some of today’s hottest music stars including Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Eminem, Khalid, Justin Bieber, Travis Scott, and many more.

Lifted to digital outlets on July 12, the set – which serves as the singer-songwriter’s first new body of work since he topped the charts with ‘Divide’ in 2017 – conceptually serves as the follow-up to his 2011 EP, ‘No. 5 Collaborations Project.’

Not only projected to edge out the Beyonce & Donald Glover-led ‘Lion King’ soundtrack for the top spot, ‘No. 6’ also sits at #1 on iTunes charts ahead of the Disney effort (as of time reported) and is set to mark Grammy winner’s third consecutive Billboard 200 chart-topper.  Curious just how many units sales industry analysts predict Sheeran’s latest will move after its first 7 days on the market?

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New York fans of ‘Medicine’ singer Jennifer Lopez were undoubtedly feeling sick after her critically acclaimed tour, ‘It’s My Party,’ landed in their city in grand fashion only to be shut down early due to a massive blackout.

The hometown visit – which served as the second of two stops in the Big Apple – was hosted at the historic Madison Square Garden and came as a rousing appearance that saw attendees, celebrities and #JLovers alike, praise the 49-year-old for her fancy footwork and presentation of her brigade of hits.

Unfortunately, those in attendance at tonight’s showing (July 13) can’t join the chorus.  Look inside to see how everything went down and hear Lopez’s response to the hoop-la.

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For over eight years, Phaedra Parks was an integral part of Bravo hit the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’

However, a colossal clash with former bestie Kandi Burruss saw the attorney ousted from the show in 2017.

Recent times have seen fans rally for her return – with even  Nene Leakes joining in the calls.

In a recent interview with the Daily Mail, Parks addressed her drama with Burruss, the possibility of a comeback, and more.

Her words below…

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Sam Smith is dusting off his dancing shoes for new video ‘How Do You Sleep?’

The seductive production is the follow-up to global smash ‘Dancing With A Stranger’ featuring stage blazer Normani; with both tracks believed to be featured on the British belter’s third studio album.

Speaking on the visual, which arrives on July 19th, Smith gushed:

I have never been this excited for a release. Ah ? My inner dancing queen is about to come out. You ready?

Peep a preview after the jump…

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‘Pose’ continues to strut from strength to strength in its seismic second season.

The FX series, which spotlights the LGBTQ ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s, has been met with rapturous applause since its debut and is earning it the more with its sophomore run.

Heading into this season, creators Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals promised a deeper delving into the various challenges faced by the likes Blanca, Electra, PrayTell, Angel, and co.

Ahead of the broadcast of the next episode, check out a preview below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate the magic of TV and Film.

Today, we fly out of the United States and into Nollywood…Nigeria’s thriving film industry (worth $5.1 billion) which is powered melodramatic tales of love, life and betrayal and the likes of Patience Ozokwor (above), Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Johnson and Genevieve Nnaji.

Waiting below? A movie named ‘Abuja Top Ladies‘ which was released in 2006 which tells the tale of a powerful group of women with lofty political ambitions.

Alas, it isn’t long before clashing egos and dirty secrets make deadly enemies out of former friends against the backdrop of a national election.

Watch below…

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HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones‘ prequel is to be fronted by an exciting group of black actors.

Details below…

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Cardi B may be sitting atop of the female Hip-Hop pack these days, but she wants the light to be shined on others too.

As reported, she had much to say about Jermaine Dupri’s views about the state of women in rap.

She went on to explain that she feels several femees aren’t receiving their dues and even went on to name and endorse them.

See what she had to say below…

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RunTown, the Nigerian musician who has been streamed over 100 million times across all streaming platforms, is flying the flag for his nation overseas with a brand new English-language EP named ‘Tradition.’

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Zendaya‘s ‘Euphoria’ has been renewed for a second season.

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Disney‘s latest delivery of the ‘Lion King’ story is off to a glorious commercial start!

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