After a few false starts, Iggy Azalea has returned with new single ‘Switch.’

Brazilian star Anitta joins the Australian rapper on the cut, which is the third offering to be released from sophomore album ‘Digital Distortion.’

It’s been an uphill battle for Ms. I-GG-Y this go round, with preceding cuts ‘Team’ and ‘Mo Bounce’ struggling to make noise upon impact.

Is it third time lucky for Azalea?

Listen below and let us know……

Yet another banger. A solid one at that.

Still, it’s become apparent Iggy will need all the kings horses and all the kings men to muster up another hit.

Lucky for her, the video for ‘Switch’ is reportedly due tomorrow. Could a viral take-off be the key to her success? Stay tuned.

Your thoughts?

Usher‘s fortune has reached astronomical new heights this week.

For, thanks to dollars, pounds and pesos pulled in by his hit-kissed discography, the part he played in introducing Justin Bieber to the world, and his success within several realms in entertainment, the trendsetting star’s net worth now stands tall at the $180 million mark.

By definition, one’s net worth is  “the value of all the non-financial and financial assets owned by an institutional unit or sector minus the value of all its outstanding liabilities.”

Put simply? Usher has $180 million to his name.

A large portion of this fortune was generated by the 65 million records the 38-year-old performer has sold worldwide as well as the cash he collects as part owner of the Cleveland Cavailiers.

How much he and a group of well heeled investors paid to pick up their shares in the team in 2005?

$375 million.

Why do you think Usher is such a high-earner?

Weigh in below!

Katy Perry appears to have shock and awe on the menu for her fourth studio album ‘Witness.’

Case in point the set’s newly unwrapped cover. Check it out above.

With an eye in her mouth, it would seem the singer plans to expand on topics beyond her usual fun theatrics. A plausible explanation given the political sway of lead single ‘Chained To The Rhythm.’

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To keep it 100%, this looks like a hot mess. Even though it’s clear to see what she was going for.

Thus far, the era feels awkward, lacking direction and oddly executed.

Will the music be its savior. The answer arrives when ‘Witness’ does on June 9th.

Your thoughts?

Armed robbers stormed into one of A$AP Rocky‘s home, held a gun to the head of his one of his relatives, and stole $1.5 million worth of jewellery from the Beverly Hills Grove property.

Detectives/investigators arrive at rapper A$AP Rocky’s home in Beverly Grove after robbers stole $1.5 M, held gun to sister’s head @CBSLA pic.twitter.com/4y6fQXVLtm

— JASMINE VIEL (@jasmineviel) May 17, 2017

The rapper, who is romantically linked to Kendall Jenner, was not home at the time but did share a video of himself flaunting a large sum of money on social media hours before the horrendous attack.

Unfortunately, insult has been added to his injury thanks to remarks made by members of the social media community, some of whom were unimpressed by remarks he made about the peaceful ‘Black Lives Matters’ movement.

Read the comments posted in response the snap below…

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A post shared by PRETTY FLACKO (@asaprocky) on May 4, 2017 at 11:59am PDT

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Katy Perry is to bag between 10 and 15 million dollars for her forthcoming run on ‘American Idol.’

On a mission to rescue her ‘Witness’ era from the racism scandal she faces, the vocalist is set to collect the meaty amount from producers who are keen to revamp the series on a ratings front.

‘Vanity Fair‘ reports:

ABC raised the 15-year franchise from the dead well before it was cold in its Fox grave, causing consternation both within the network and outside of it—especially after two of Idol’s most starry alumni, Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson, pointedly signed on to serve as judges on the next season of NBC’s The Voice instead of the undead series that made them famous. Clearly, Idol could use a big name both to shore up its judging panel and justify its quick return—and according to Entertainment Weekly, Idol had actually tried for years to sign Perry.

The publication adds…

Now that it finally has her, the network is allegedly offering her somewhere between $10 to $15 million.

Do you think she deserves that much?

Nicki Minaj is to storm the Ellen DeGeneres show next week to support her forthcoming album!

Determined to ensure the project (which is likely to drop in the fourth quarter of the year) doesn’t follow in the footsteps of its buzz cuts, the rapper will touch down on the series to promote it and share some very exciting news!

The show’s producers shared…

She’s here to give us the 411 on her two recent singles, including “No Frauds,” in which she references Ellen. The Hip-Hop superstar is also being honoured this weekend at the Billboard Awards, and will be opening the show. You’re going to need a spaceship with all this star power!

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Though fans (and us here at TGJ) impatiently awaiting official new music from ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett, the singer/songwriter/actor continues to tease it and more by traipsing the promo trail.

His latest stop came courtesy of a recent drop by ‘Wendy’ where he not only dished on the latest happenings in his life, but also talked about his celebrity encounters (Beyonce, Mariah Carey, and more) and, of course, the show that’s made him a household name across the U.S.

Curious to hear how he got nervous meeting Beyonce or how MC cooked him a world class meal?  The stories await inside:

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“Partner let me upgrade you”

According to new data, that’s exactly what Beyonce and Jay Z have done to one another. For, the music superstars have officially been christened a billion-dollar couple.

Forbes have complied statistics about the power pair which revealed their new status.

Said report puts their combined net-worth at a colossal $1.16 billion.

The monetary split is interesting.

As noted in a separate tally, Bey is believed to be worth $350 million – thanks largely to her music, touring, and fashion endeavours. Jay, however, brings the lion-share of the coin to the table with a fortune of $810 million.

Jigga’s total factors in his Roc Nation empire, which just grew bigger after he inked a $200 million 10-year deal with Live Nation. There’s also his streaming service TIDAL, which for all its woes, got a measured lease of life after Sprint bought a sizeable percentage at the start of the year.

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Winning would be an understatement.

At this junction, The Carters are an empire. More power to them.

Your thoughts?

LeToya Luckett is pounding the promotional pavement in support of her third studio album ‘Back 2 Life.’

The indie set was unleashed last Friday and has been received well by fans and critics alike.

Upon its roll-out, it hit #1 on the iTunes R&B Chart.

Hoping to give it an additional boost, the Destiny’s Child original stopped by Good Day LA to perform the project’s title track.

Find out how she fared below…

Solid.

We’re eager to hear our favourite cuts ‘Show Me’ and ‘Disconnected’ receive the live treatment too.

Your thoughts?

Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry have both been pushing new music in the early portion of 2017.

Now, it’s emerged that the pair have teamed up together.

EW confirms that the ladies have linked up for new song named ‘Swish Swish’ from Perry’s upcoming 4th studio album ‘Witness.’

The track, which is described as a “fun dance song,” has no specific release date beyond the June 9th arrival of the LP.

However, many are speculating that it could arrive sooner than expected. Especially in light of Onika’s Twitter tease moments ago:

1 1/2 #SwishSwishBish #NickiBBMAs ????

— NICKI MINAJ (@NICKIMINAJ) May 17, 2017

Could this unlikely duo be gearing up for a big reveal come Friday – as many of the Barbz and Katy Cats are interpreting?

Stay tuned.

Your thoughts?

Who run the world? Girls!

As the charts and tour tallies highlight, females remain a formidable force in the music industry.

Forbes highlights the lofty levels noted names have ascended to with their newly released list of Wealthiest Female Musicians Of 2017.

Head below to find out where your fave ranks…

1. Madonna ($580 million)

Her Rebel Heart tour, which ended in March 2016, grossed $170 million. She also cashes in on clothing and perfume. A savvy spender, Madonna has scooped up New York real estate and fine art–reportedly including works by Picasso and Man Ray–as well as a stake in Jay Z’s Tidal streaming service.

2. Celine Dion ($400 million)

Last February, Dion resumed a Las Vegas residency that had been on hiatus for a month after her husband’s death. She’s back to playing 70-odd times a year at Caesar’s Palace, where she made $27 million in 2016; a Canada native, she’s earned most of her money in Sin City, hence her inclusion here.

3. Barbra Streisand ($390 million)

Her $46 million gross for 14 shows last year added to a career tour tally in the hundreds of millions. Streisand has also been shrewd with that haul, particularly with her real estate investments: sources believe her Malibu compound, reportedly purchased for under $20 million, could be worth close to $100 million.

4. Beyoncé ($350 million)

Last year’s Lemonade was her sixth solo No. 1 album—and spawned the Formation World Tour, which grossed a quarter of a billion dollars. Expecting twins with her husband, Jay Z, Beyoncé is taking a break from the stage, but has still taken time to voice support for causes like Black Lives Matter.

5. Taylor Swift ($280 million)

The success of her 1989 tour, which smashed North American touring records en route to a quarter-billion-dollar gross in 2015, established Swift as one of the world’s top entertainers. Even when she has a quiet year, as she did in 2016, she continues to earn from music, endorsements and merchandise.

[Click here for full list]

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Kudos to all the ladies mentioned.

We’re quite surprised at the omission of a certain Ms. Fenty, though. Things that make you go hmm.

Your thoughts?

When they went their separate ways members of the group Xscape permeated Pop culture by penning cuts for the likes of Destiny’s Child and TLC.

This year, the ladies have put their differences aside to ensure that their own Pop culture standing remains in tact by reuniting!

Their first stop?

The Essence Festival!

We couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate the return of Xscape than in New Orleans with our fans at the world famous, Essence Festival. Essence Fest is so much more than a music festival, it’s a celebration of culture, music and entertainment. We are excited and honored to be included in an incredible line up of artists and performers, including the living legend, Diana Ross!

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