Is Mariah Carey returning to the talent show arena as a judge?
According to reports from the British press, the answer could very well be yes.
Several sources claim the former vocal wonder is in talks to join judging panel of The X Factor UK.
If indeed true, the role would see Mimi star alongside Simon Cowell and Louis Walsh on the ITV1 hit. The 47-year-old would allegedly be replacing Nicole Scherzinger who is reportedly in contention for a role in the movie adaptation of ‘Wicked.’
When approached for comment, a spokesperson for the show offered the following in regard to Mimi:
“No formal decision has yet been made regarding the full judging panel for The X Factor 2017.”
The show wouldn’t be Mariah’s first foray into the realm of reality singing competitions. After all, who could forget the star’s ill-fated turn on ‘American Idol’ with Nicki Minaj?
As for the validity of her ‘X Factor’ recruitment? We’re skeptical. She commanded a colossal fee for American Idol, something ‘X Factor’ – in a smaller market – wouldn’t be able to match.
Still, Mimi is full of surprises these days, is on her business hustle proper, and could do with the show as a promotional platform. So who knows.
‘Die Young’ sees Urban heavyweights Chris Brown and Nas join forces to tribute the late hip hop recording artist Chinx (who died in 2015 after a drive-by shooting).
Also paying homage to many other black men who have lost their lives due to acts of senseless violence, the tune’s hard-hitting content comes as a timely look at a very real problem.
Granted, ‘Young’ is not one of the 40 songs listed on Brown’s upcoming ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon,’ but it’s still very much worth a listen. Here it inside:
Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature launched to celebrate TV and cinema’s brightest moments.
Today, almost twenty years after its arrival, we revisit the stellar African-American movie ‘Eve’s Bayou‘.
In it, Jurnee Smollett, Samuel L. Jackson, Meagan Good, Diahann Carroll and Lynn Whitfield pull viewers through a maze of magic, memory and murder to tell the story of a young girl who places a curse on her father when she discovers his involvement in something sinister.
However, all may not be as it seems.
‘Eve’s Bayou’ below…
The movie stood tall as the directorial debut of the director Kasi Lemmons and earned $14 million at the box office following its release on November 7th 1997.
The New York Times had this to say about it, and Jackson’s performance, following its release:
Every element of the film — from the turbulent, stormy performances to the rich cinematography (which includes black-and-white computer-enhanced dream sequences) to the setting itself, in which the thick layers of hanging moss over muddy water seem to drip with sexual intrigue and secrecy — merges to create an atmosphere of extraordinary erotic tension and anxiety.
Mr. Jackson has never played a character quite this avid. And in a performance that requires him to infuse the role of perfect father and dream lover with a demonic charge, Mr. Jackson makes Louis at once irresistibly lovable and slightly terrifying.
Despite being “hit or miss” on the critical front, Lifetime’s biographical films – especially those dedicated to some of music’s most noted acts (Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Aaliyah, etc.) – are generally ratings winners. But, after hitting a sour note with viewers thanks to the ill-received Britney Spears biopic from earlier this year, the women’s network is looking to get back on track with a biopic in honor of King of Pop Michael Jackson.
Titled ‘Searching for Neverland,’ the film comes as an adaptation of the best-seller “Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days.” Said to be “told through the eyes of Jackson’s trusted bodyguards Bill Whitfield and Javon Beard,” the flick – set to premiere on Memorial Day (May 29) – will chronicle MJ’s last two years of life.
Today brought with it the global release of LeToya Luckett‘s third studio album ‘Back 2 Life.’
Long-awaited, the set is the star’s first body of work since 2009’s ‘Lady Love’ and was preceded by its title track and ‘Used To.’ Both of which form part of a three-piece video series.
Already #1 on the US iTunes R&B tally, the LP has been receiving rave reviews for being a solid slice of soulfulness.
Here at TGJ we’ve had two tracks on repeat all day – ‘Show Me’ and ‘Disconnected.’
The first is a delicious fusion of funky retro synth, while the latter is stripped-back piano ballad that puts Luckett’s powerful vocals at the forefront.
Easily the clear stand-out’s, we’re kinda wondering why these weren’t serviced as singles initially. But that’s neither here nor there.
In a surprise move, Katy Perry has premiered the video for current single ‘Bon Appétit.’
The Migos assisted track is the latest slice of the singer’s fourth album.
In the time since the song’s debut, folk haven’t been rushing for additional helpings. A fact evidenced by its shocking streaming and sales numbers and #74 peak on the Billboard Hot 100.
Still, with its visual here could all that be set to change?
Watch the Dent De Cuir directed clip below and let us know…
As ever, Katy rarely disappoints visually. One has to wonder though, is it too late to salvage the single commercially?
For after years of waiting, the singer is officially ready to release new music.
In an announcement broadcast on social media moments ago, the British chart-topper revealed that new single ‘Your Song’ will land everywhere on May 26th.
In a press release that followed shortly after, it was revealed that the cut was penned by Ed Sheeran and Steve Mac.
Speaking on the song, Ora explains:
“Your Song has everything I wanted to express: it’s a song that’s full of positivity and about feeling on top of the world, like everything is going right and that’s where my life is right now. I loved working with Ed and Steve; it was incredible to really bring this idea to life with some of the most talented songwriters of our time. Ed and I have been friends since our teens, it’s brilliant to have the opportunity to collaborate with him for my first single, we definitely click creatively.”
The track is the first taste of Ora’s Atlantic Records debut, which’ll serve as her sophomore set in the UK and premiere offering in the US.
It’ll also be the first record in the public sphere since settling her legal wrangle with former label Roc Nation.
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We’re ecstatic; this will be Rita’s real and unobstructed chance to show and prove on a grand scale.
Two of TGJ’s most notable names, Rihanna and Kelly Rowland, were snapped together last night.
Runway RiRi and Ms. Kelly posed it up at the Christian Dior Cruise 2018 fashion presentation in Los Angeles.
The appearance comes at a busy time for both ladies.
Ms. Fenty is recording new music (which we’re hearing could drop in the next few months) while also broadening her movie portfolio. Meanwhile, Rowland just release a new book ‘Whoa Baby’ and is prepping her fifth LP for release this year.
Check out more gorgeous snaps of Kelly and co below…
‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ star Kenya Moore stopped by The Breakfast Club today and dished out shade in abundance.
Ever candid, the former Miss USA dug into foes Phaedra Parks and Porsha Williams for their role in the explosive lie-gate saga that played out on the show’s four-part finale.
Moore, who was at the popular Power 105.1 show to plug her new hair-care line, also tugged at Kim Zolciak – who she confirmed is back for the show’s upcoming 10th season.
Peep the hilarious interview below…
Kenya remains a polarzing as ever, but entertaining nonetheless.
Click here to check out out recent interview with her.
