Fantasia is back!

Fresh from whetting appetites with new single ‘Enough,’ the ‘American Idol’ graduate has announced ‘Sketchbook’ – her seventh studio album.

The set serves as the songbird’s first collection of original tunes since 2016’s ‘The Definition Of…’ and sees her continue her musical journey as an independent act.

Set for release later this year, the project is billed as a work of art, pieced together as a “sketchbook.”

Check out Ms. Barrino open up about the LP below…

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‘Aladdin’ is making magic…commercially.

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Celine Dion is gearing up for an action-packed second half of 2019. For, she’ll be releasing new album ‘Courage’ and embarking on a like-titled tour – her first US trek in a decade.

She’s wasting no time kicking her campaign off; for, last night in Las Vegas, she premiered new single ‘Flying On My Own.’

Watch below as the vocal supreme takes flight…

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Camila Cabello‘s meteoric rise to solo stardom after her departure from Pop quintet Fifth Harmony has been nothing short of a fairy tale.  As such, it seemed only fitting for Sony Pictures to cast the 22-year-old as the lead in their reboot of ‘Cinderella.’

The musical comedy, as we reported here, is penned and directed by Kay Cannon and will reportedly see its newest reimagining based on an original idea from ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’s wildly popular segment, ‘Carpool Karaoke.’ As if that’s not enough, Cabello will also play a major role in the production of the flick’s accompanying soundtrack.

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IFC’s tapped big names to assist with the launch of their new sketch comedy series, ‘Sherman’s Showcase,’ including the likes of John Legend, Common, Tiffany Haddish, Quincy Jones, and so many more.

The comedic brainchild of writers/actors Diallo Riddle and Bashir Salahuddin, the “show within a show” tells the fictional tale of “Sherman McDaniels” (Salahuddin) and his variety show ‘Sherman’s Showcase’ (a la ‘The Flip Wilson Show’). McDaniels acts as the ‘proprietor of the imaginary comedy archive that stretched from the ’70s on forward,’ and the show is chock full of musical, dance, and sketch performances that reference each of the eras presented.

Curious to learn more about the high concept comedy/”mockumentary”?  Its season 1 trailer awaits you inside:

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Reshaped and reimagined in various fashions over the years by the likes of Vanessa Williams, Jim Carrey, James Earl Jones, The Muppets, and more, Charles Dickens‘ classic novel, ‘A Christmas Carol,’ has seen the story of its main character – “Ebenezer Scrooge” – presented countless ways since its debut over 170 years ago.

With 1988’s ‘Scrooged’ (Bill Murray‘s classic revamp) easily standing out as one of the most memorable of the lot, Hollywood’s leading comedian, Kevin Hart, is reportedly in talks to remake the family favorite 30 years after its release.

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A high school valedictorian has claimed that her school made a cowardly attempt to silence her tribute to the slain African-American teenager Trayvon Martin.

Watch the upsetting moment below…

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As soul-stirring anthems go, Mariah Carey houses many in her colossal catalogue.

One of the most resonating, though, is ‘Fly Like A Bird’ from giant comeback album ‘The Emancipation Of Mimi.’

Currently on the ‘Caution World Tour,’ Mariah has been dusting off rare gems in select cities.

Lucky for concert goers in Paris, France, she set ‘Fly’ free with a spirited offering that was all-live.

Watch Mimi soar with the gospel-kissed roof-raiser after the jump…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature wheeled out to examine some of Pop culture’s brightest (and more peculiar) moments.

Today, we revisit the true story of the teenager Gypsy Rose and her doting mother Dee Dee.

When Gypsy is struck down by several illnesses Dee Dee vows to fill her child’s life with the care, joy, laughter and support she needs to make it through the impossibly difficult time.

Alas, things aren’t always as they seem.

What happened when Gypsy found love in a hopeless place?

Free Gyspy Rose!!!!

— ? (@minimooo_) May 17, 2019

A story one must see to believe.

i’m writing my final paper for my law class on gyspy rose blanchard?

— ☹︎ (@gayydreaming) April 24, 2019

Take a walk down memory lane with us below…

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The demise of the show ‘Star‘ came as troubling news to the many who supported the series, its stars and its leader Lee Daniels.

Today, he has promised to do right by those supporters by fighting to give the show the ending he believes it deserves.

Full story below..

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Jennifer Lopez lit up The Forum in Los Angeles last night with the first show of her ‘It’s My Party Tour.’

The summer jaunt has been erected in salute of J.Lo’s upcoming 50th birthday and is already proving quite the gift for fans.

Backed by an army of energized dancers, the diva delivered a career-spanning set, breaking out bops such as ‘On The Floor’ and ‘If You Had My Love’ – which recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.

La Lopez also opened with her latest jam ‘Medicine.’

What are you waiting for? Pics and clips await after the jump…

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Chris Brown has assembled an all-star list of names for new album ‘Indigo’ – including former foe Drake. 

The pair join forces for ‘No Guidance.’

An early contender for song of the summer, the melodic jam seems tailor-made for radio and looks set to gift both stars their next big hit.

What are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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