The nominations are in for the People’s Choice Awards 2017.

Set to air January 18th, the extravaganza places the power – quite literally – in the hands of the people in its aim to honor the top titles and talent in the realm of music and entertainment.

Over 125 million votes were cast to determine the nominees for the latest instalment of the long-running show.

Find out who’s up for what after the jump…

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Bruno Mars is hitting the road!

The superstar singer is taking his ’24k Magic’ movement international with his aptly titled ’24k Magic World Tour.’

Mounted in support of the crooner’s like-titled new album (due Nov. 18th), the mammoth trek will set sail in March 2017 and play 82 initial dates across Europe and North America.

The venture succeeds 2013’s ‘Moonshine Jungle Tour,’ which sold 2 million tickets and played a gargantuan 155 total shows.

Can Bruno do it again?

We’re more than sure he’s taking a “don’t believe me? Just watch” approach.

Tickets  for the first wave of dates go on sale next Monday, but those who pre-order the ’24k Magic’ album from his official store unlock access to an exclusive pre-sale (get them album sales!)

Find out when Bruno and his troop are in your city below…

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Love Sia?

‘Adore’ Miguel?

Respect Queen Latifah?

If the answer to all three of the questions above is yes you’re in luck.

Why? Waiting after the jump is their collaborative number ‘Satisfied’ which appears on the forthcoming ‘Hamilton’ mixtape.

The release makes its way to the world before the play touches down in the United Kingdom in October 2017 and arrives before Miguel launches his bid for world domination and household name status with his next studio album.

Listen below…

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The Weeknd’s relationship with the socialite Bella Hadid has come to an end.

Full story below…

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Four years removed from her well-received set ‘Woman to Woman’ Keyshia Cole sets her sights on a new musical chapter with the release of her new album.

No longer signed to Interscope, the R&B singer/songwriter has been hard at work on a new project following the unveiling of the Hip-Hop leaning effort ‘Point of No Return’ which stood as her last project to be released under her agreement with the label.

How time and life’s lessons have changed her since then?

Listen to a snippet pulled from the project to find out below…

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T.I. has been one of the names notable for their efforts in raising awareness of racial injustice.

Hence, it’s little surprise that the King of the South is none-too-impressed with Lil Wayne‘s recent comments regarding the Black Lives Matter movement.

As reported, Weezy publicly disassociated himself from the initiative – declaring that he could not relate because he was rich, addding that he believed racism was no longer a reality. He cited the diverse nature of his audience as his rationale.

In an empassioned clapback, T.I let rip.

His words await below..

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Ebony’s highly anticipated ‘Power 100’ list has finally been unveiled and, much to the satisfaction of fans of some of Black Hollywood’s biggest movers and shakers, it’s never looked better.

“These 100 individuals are not only authoring their own success stories, they are leveraging their platforms in order to improve various facets of black life and render us visible on the world stage,” said EBONY editor-in-chief, senior VP and head of digital editorial Kyra Kyles. “This issue reflects how important it is for our influencers to be focused on our collective community and also on opening doors for others. This is a philosophy our cover stars embody. Power is nothing if it is not shared.”

With four special covers featuring Grammy winners Beyonce and John Legend, comedian Kevin Hart, veteran rapper  Nas, director Ava DuVernay, gymnast Simone Biles, San Franciscio 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, HBO television star Issa Rae,  tennis champ Serena Williams,and so much more, tuck in below for the full list:

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Standing as the embodiment of Dancehall’s permeation of Pop culture is Era Istrefi, the Kosovar vocalist behind the hit single ‘Bon Bon.’

Inspired by sights and sounds created by the likes of Beenie Man, Patra and Lady Saw, the gifted Era rose to fame when the aforementioned single (which was recorded in her native tongue) was carried above and beyond her domestic market by fans online.

Keen to celebrate her rising star TGJ caught up with her in London to discuss what is shaping up to be an exciting journey.

TGJ’s ‘Freshly Squeezed’ meets Era below…

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“You know that b**ch when you cause all of this conversation”

Those were the words sung by Beyonce on Billboard smash ‘Formation’ earlier this year – and oh do they continue to ring true.

As reported, some corners of the Country music community were none-too-impressed with the star’s involvement in last night’s CMAs in Nashville. Indeed, said pocket of people branded her a “police hater” and threatened to boycott the show.

Well, the performance went ahead – and was loved by the masses. However, the controversy continues.

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Tasked with restoring the likability factor she may have lost during her  ‘Famous’ fiasco Taylor Swift seems to have set her sights on Drake‘s knowledgable ear (and lucrative brand) to help her in her time of need.

How so?

Full story below…

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The Weeknd and Naomi Campbell enjoyed each other’s company at Wall Street Journal’s Innovator Awards last night.

It was there, before he takes on Bruno Mars’ ‘24K Magic‘ LP on the Billboard 200, did Weeknd accept an award handed to him to honour his contributions to the creative realm before the likes of Tom Ford, Alexander Wang and Melinda Gates.

Snaps below…

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Beyonce gave the 2016 CMA Awards a titillating taste of ‘Lemonade’ tonight.

Joined by the Dixie Chicks, music’s reigning queen performed ‘Daddy Lessons’ at the Nashville extravaganza.

Announced with just hours to go before the show, the short notice only served to fuel excitement. Indeed much of the social media commentary centered on when exactly Mrs Carter would hit the stage.

How did the quad fare? What are you waiting for? Find out below!

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