Dawn Richard’s new material is here!

The name of her latest song? ‘Stop Watch’.

Powered by the hype of her ‘Redemption’ and sees her fuse a number of genres to create a song released via Machinedrum’s IAMSIAM label with hopes it will support her latest creative journey.

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JAY-Z topped the charts and critics lists earlier this year with the release of his ‘4:44’ album. And now Jigga is now taking the project on the road.

Last night, the rapping mogul launched the ‘4:44 Tour’ in Anaheim, California at the Honda Center.

Much to the delight of the 18,000 in attendance, the star – real name Shawn Carter – delivered a set that pulled from his pool of classics and revered cuts from his current LP.

In total, the North American trek will play 34 dates and wrap in December. International shows are anticipated, but have yet to be confirmed.

Peep pics and set info below…

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FOX are set to up the ante in January with the debut of new procedural drama ‘9-1-1.’

Anchored by a stellar list of names including Angela Bassett and Peter Krause, the show is the brainchild of Ryan Murphy, who counts ‘American Horror Story’ and ‘The People vs O.J.’ among his many successes.

As for the premise of the series, ‘9-1-1’ follows the professional and personal lives of a group first responders: police, paramedics and firefighters.

Touted as an integral part of the network’s midseason schedule, a titillating trailer has been released.

Check it out below…

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It’s anyone’s guess what’s irking Chris Brown this time, but it’s certain that he is not pleased.

With new album ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon’ due in a mere matter of days, C. Breezy has taken to social media to vent about the respect he feels he’s owned.

Citing his work ethic, Platinum singles, and overall hustle, the 28-year-old is now demanding his dues.

His words below…

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Jason Derulo was on hand to help the BBC kick off their brand new music series – ‘Sounds Like Friday Night.’

Riding the wave of success generated by this summer’s ‘Swalla,’ JD is dancing his way across the promo trail for follow-up single ‘If I’m Lucky.’

Head below where is his performance of the song (which appears on new album ‘777’) awaits, along with a live showing of hit ‘Want To Want Me.’

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Alexandra Burke is amazing on the mic and is proving equally as arresting on the dance-floor.

The Brit-belter, who rose to fame as the winner of The X Factor after performing with Beyonce, is currently competing on the current series of the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’

Much like the US’ ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ the series sees celebrities battle it out each week in a quest for the coveted ballroom trophy.

Oft commanding an audience of 10 million + each week, the show is renown for being a potent promotional platform and the real “win” tends to be for competitors careers.

With Alex readying new material, it’s smart timing. Especially as she’s slaying!

Watch her week 6 Halloween-themed performance of the Tango with partner Gorka Marquez. Their song was Nelly Furtado’s ‘Maneater.’

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After winning over fans with their critically acclaimed 2012 remake of the iconic film, ‘Steel Magnolias,’ Grammy-winning stars Jill Scott and Queen Latifah are teaming up with Lifetime again – this time to shed light on the ongoing water crisis in Flint, Michigan.

As fans recall, pop icon Cher was originally attached as the film’s star and executive producer, but cited “family issues” as her reasons for pulling out.  Never to worry, Scott and Latifah have carried the torch in her stead with the film now titled ‘Flint.’  And, if the heart-tugging trailers are anything to judge by, they exceeded every expectation.

See the previews inside and tell us:  will you be watching?!

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Keyshia Cole flew the flag for R&B this week with the release of her sixth studio album ’11:11 Reset.’

But just how high did she fly? The first week numbers are in and they await after the jump…

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Janet Jackson has notably shunned interviews in recent years and let her performances do all the talking.

However, the singer seized the moment to break her (relative) silence during a visit to her hometown of Gary, Indiana. 

Taking a brief break from her State Of The World Tour, Janet and brother Randy stopped by Roosevelt High School and sat down for a Q&A with students and staff.

During the intriguing chat, Miss Jackson open up about her love for Bruno Mars (as well as the potential for a collaboration) and son Eissa – who is now 10 months old.

Full story below…

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SZA‘s ‘Love Galore‘ is raking it up in the United States.

Sweet news below…

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s brilliant past.

What we’re highlighting today? ‘Boomerang’, the Eddie Murphy which soared on the wings of Grace Jones, Eartha Kitt, Halle Berry, Chris Rock, Martin Lawrence, David Alan Grier and more.

A hilarious comedy, the project was born out of Murphy’s desire to celebrate the diversity of African-American culture and showcase talent shunned by a diversity-shy industry.

The result? A timeless classic which generated over $131 million at the box office.

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“They dropped me.”

These are the words of Chrisette Michele, who has announced that she’s been let go by her record label – just days after releasing a new single.

Doing away with the silence most artists greet said news with, she took to social media to not only reveal her predicament, but to vent about it too.

And let’s just say that she’s making a direct correlation with the backlash she received for performing at Donald Trump‘s inauguration.

Her words below…

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