Jennifer Lopez is no stranger to endorsements and the latest looks set to line her (jeans) pockets lavishly.

For, the multi-hyphenate maven has just nabbed a major partnership with GUESS. 

Details below…

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Tonight sees Xscape hit the road on their much anticipated ‘Great Xscape Tour.’

The trek forms part of a 360 reunion for the R&B ensemble, who are also starring in a Bravo reality show and prepping a biopic.

Xscape are also recording new music – but not every member will be taking part.

Indeed, as confirmed during a tense interview on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, Kandi revealed that other commitments will not free her up to record with Tiny, Tamika, and LaTocha. 

Nonetheless, the ladies have tapped hitmaker Tricky Stewart (Beyonce, Rihanna) to mould their new material.

And it seems like it’s coming soon.

Sear (and hear) what we mean below…

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Nick Carter, a member of the 90s supergroup The Backstreet Boys, has been accused of raping a member of the girl group DREAM.

The allegations below…

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Gabby Douglas was slammed by fans when she seemed to suggest that outfit choices made by girls and women could be to blame for the sexual abuse they suffer at the hands of men.

Today, she has stepped forward to apologise her remarks and reveal that her comments were rooted in the trauma she is battling after she was molested by her doctor.

I didn’t publicly share my experiences as well as many other things because for years we were conditioned to stay silent and honestly some things were extremely painful.

Her story below…

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Avid readers of TGJ will remember our spotlighting of the Cyntoia Brown story via this  ‘Retro Rewind’ feature.

Today, much to the delight of Cyntoia‘s supporters, the influential stars Kim Kardashian, Ebro Darden and Rihanna have used their platforms to raise awareness for her harrowing story.

A positive twist in Ms. Brown’s story below….

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Current battles with former beau David Otunga haven’t robbed Grammy & Academy Award winning diva Jennifer Hudson of her holiday spirit it seems [click here to read more on that].  The songstress, who’s been winning over new fans with her stint as judge on NBC’s hit reality singing competition, ‘The Voice,’ used her awe-inspiring voice to accompany fellow Grammy winners/vocal group Pentatonix for their holiday special titled, ‘A Very Pentatonix Christmas.’

Before you tune in to catch the show in full when it airs Monday, Nov. 27 at 10 p.m., look inside for a jaw dropping preview of their performance with Hudson as they took to the stage to sing the gospel classic, ‘How Great Thou Art.’

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A highly touted tribute to Whitney Houston, P!nk/Kelly Clarkson duet, and Diana Ross lifetime achievement honors were undoubtedly among the draws that lured viewers into this year’s American Music Awards.

Hosted by ‘Black-ish’ star Tracee Ellis Ross, the showing – which also featured stage-blazing performances from chart-toppers Shawn Mendes, Lady Gaga, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, and more – saw a notable improvement in ratings compared to last year’s abysmal 8.18 million (the lowest in its nearly 45 year history).

Curious to see just how many tuned in to see their faves slay the AMA stage?  Look inside:

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In news that should come as no surprise, Eminem & Beyonce‘s surprise collaboration – ‘Walk On Water’ – is making quite the splash on the Hot 100.

Debuting at #14 on this week’s Hot 100, the song’s top 20 arrival came on the wings of handsome streaming and download figures (18.3 million U.S. streams and 64,000 first-week downloads respectively).  That number may very well increase next week thanks to some solid promo on both sides of the pond from ‘Water’s leading act.

The premiere on the Hot 100 not only made it the highest debut of the week (ahead of its highly anticipated music video), but also gave both Em and the Queen Bey a very unique placement alongside another music royal:  Queen of Pop Madonna.  Get the detail below:

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Congratulations are in order for John Legend and Chrissy Teigen!

The couple have announced that they expecting their second child.

Head below where the uber cute reveal video awaits…

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Reunited and it looks so good!

Such was the case the case for Janet Jackson and ‘What’s It Gonna Be’ collaborator Busta Rhymes. 

The rapper is the latest celebrity to attend the diva’s ‘State Of The World Tour’, which pulled into Newark recently.

His appearance comes after the likes of Naomi Campbell, Gabrielle Union, Stevie Wonder, and Maxwell stopped by the much praised show.

In other Janet news, her father claims she is indeed likely be taking to the stage at the Super Bowl next year with Justin Timberlake.

Time will tell if that comes to fruition. But in there here and now let’s re-live this epic moment below…

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Tamar Braxton‘s mother is baring all and holding nothing back on the abuse she says the singer suffered at the hands of her husband and manager Vincent Herbert.

Fans of the couple were shocked to learn of their plans to separate when they were announced weeks and will now find themselves stunned, startled and deeply surprised  by what Braxton matriarch Evelyn Braxton said in a new interview with ‘Sister Circle.’

A shocking story below…

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Phaedra Parks of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ has often touted her abilities as a lawyer.

Now, in an unexpected move, she’s turning her attention to modelling. For, she’s just nabbed a lucrative partnership with Wilhelmina Models.

Full story below…

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