Sam Smith’s push for his long-awaited sophomore album, ‘The Thrill of It All,’ has seen him leave footprints on promo trails on both sides of the pond.

Stateside fans got to see him cover a host of magazines, hit ‘Ellen,’ and even drop by ‘SNL’ to deliver two show-stopping performances.  On this side of the pond, the Grammy winner was awarded his own BBC special (which aired November 9th).  Backed by the full BBC Concert orchestra, the 60-minute broadcast saw Smith croon out some of his biggest hits (‘Stay With Me,’ ‘Writing’s on the Wall,’ and more) while giving viewers tastes of new offerings found on his soon-to-be-#1 release ‘Thrill.’

Did you miss any of the action?  See highlights inside if you did:

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Despite being her first traditional studio album to enter into Billboard 200 battle without a Hot 100 top 40 to precede it (see:  ‘Love So Soft’), Kelly Clarkson – courtesy of new album ‘Meaning of Life’ – continues to prove that she is still quite the force to be reckoned with.

Her inaugural release on new label home, Atlantic Records, this week saw ‘Meaning’ become her 8th consecutive top 3 debut on the Billboard 200.  Thanks to 79,000 equivalent album units sold (of which 68,000 were in pure sales), the set’s first week commercial performance was only bested by that of country star Kenny Chesney (who leads this week’s tally with 219,000 equivalent album units earned).

The feat is all the more impressive for Clarkson who, via ‘Meaning of Life,’ answered fan requests to deviate from her pop-rock sounding offers to return to more rhythmic/R&B/soul influenced sounds.  As congratulate the ‘American Idol’ alum and hope she continues in this sonic vein, see who joins her and Chesney in this week’s updated ‘Chart Check:  Billboard 200.’

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After driving one of its contributors (Nicki Minaj) into previously uncharted territory in history books [click here to read more about that], ‘MotorSport’ – the Harajuku Barbie’s collaboration with Migos and Cardi B – proves itself to be the gift that keeps on giving.

Just ask Cardi…

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Taylor Swift‘s made no secret of her love affair with hip hop.  From top charting duets with the likes of B.O.B. and Kendrick Lamar to being featured in an Apple Music commercial taking her best shot at Drake & Future‘s ‘Jumpman,’ the former country darling has filled her transition to pop with a number of odes to rap music.  Efforts found aboard her new album, ‘Reputation,’ sing the same tune.

Tapping ‘Jumpman’ creator Future to assist, the singer – with a little help from Ed Sheeran – has unleashed ‘End Game’ from the new project.  Together, Future & Sheeran (the only features on the album) help her sing:

 “I want to be your end game/I want to be your first string / I want to be your A-team / I want to be your end game”

Curious to hear what a T Swizzle, Future, and Sheeran combo sounds like?  The answer awaits inside;

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Nick Jonas brings out his inner country singer for the yuletide tune, ‘Say All You Want For Christmas,’ featuring country icon Shania Twain.

That’s right; after thrilling fans with a live duetted rendition of Twain’s hit, ‘Party for Two,’ the songstress returns the favor by joining Jonas for ‘Christmas’ – a holiday offering found aboard the ‘This is Christmas’ compilation EP.

Curious to hear the magic the two have created together? Listen inside:

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Lady Gaga has made no secret of the fact that’s working on new music between breaks on her ‘Joanne World Tour.’

Indeed, Mother Monster has routinely shared shots of herself in the studio.

Prior to now, little had been known about the project beyond its existence.

However, Gaga’s longtime collaborator DJ White Shadow has given an interesting insight into its direction…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature launched to celebrate TV and Film’s enchanting past.

On the menu today? ‘The Craft.’

The supernatural horror film tells the tale of a group of girls who seek the power of witchcraft for their own personal gain but soon find themselves forced to face the forces of evil when things don’t go to plan.

How it fared? Brilliantly, picking up $55 million on the back of a $15 million budget.

Ready to take the journey to the past?

Watch below…

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It’s been 15 years since Khia scored her sole hit ‘My Neck, My Back.’ But by some unique happenstance, she’s still…here.

Less renown for her music these days, the ratchet connoisseur has found some semblance of online relevance by roasting charting artists.

Recently, Remy Ma has been in her firing line.

And now Khia is turning up the heat even more – thanks to a Breakfast Club interview.

See what we mean below…

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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 8 performance of the Argentine Tango with partner Gorka Marquez. Their song was ‘Mi Confession.’

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Newcomer Stefflon Don has been on a steady ascend over the year year and hit a major milestone last month when single ‘Hurtin’ Me’ featuring French Montana became a UK top 10.

Not resting on her laurels, the rapper-singer is still working the promo trail.

Case in point her performance of the flavoursome jam on BBC’s Sounds Like Friday Night. 

Armed with momentum and a mic, the rising star rocked out. Check out her performance below…

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Taylor Swift is cementing her ‘Reputation’ as one of Pop’s most formidable forces.

For, her new album is flying off shelves at a feverish rate.

Full story below…

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Fans of Ciara have been salivating new music for the longest. And while a release date has yet to be revealed, the singer has revealed that much of the project – the follow-up to 2015’s ‘Jackie’ – is done.

Full story below…

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