Mary J. Blige is singing through her pain.

The songstress, who is in the ‘Thick Of It’ with ex Kendu Issacs, isn’t diving away from the spotlight during their divorce. She’s embracing it.

MJB has teamed with Maxwell for the aptly titled ‘King & Queen of Hearts Tour.’

Currently on its US leg, the trek pulled into Atlanta’s Philips Arena last night and impressed in earnest.

Having already played to huge audiences in Europe, Stateside fans will be able to catch the pair right into next month. [Click here for dates]

Peep pics above and below…

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ feature whipped up to celebrate TV and Film’s entertaining, and occasionally horrific, past.

Today, thirteen years after its release, we revisit Halle Berry‘s ‘Gothika.’

In it, the actress plays a psychiatrist working in a women’s mental hospital who ends up becoming a patient when she murders her husband.

However, all isn’t at it seems as her quest for justice sees her slip and slide into a world tainted by male privilege, police corruption and the sexual abuse of powerless women within the institutions the people she trusted were supposed to protect.

‘Gothika’ below…

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Since the onset of Lady Gaga‘s career, the singer has been a fervent supporter of the LGBTQ community. By way of both song and activism.

That trajectory continues to this day, case in point Mother Monster’s recent visit to the Ali Forney Center. 

Instead of hitting the shops, the 30-year-old spent her Black Friday performing for homeless LGBQT youths at the Brooklyn organization which provides housing for them.

Accompanied by her guitar, the star shone with a spirited rendition of  ‘Million Reasons.’

Watch her soar after the jump…

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Mariah Carey may not want to deem her new E! series a “reality show,” but her real life is certainly playing out like one. Dramatic twists and turns included.

One corner of her life where this is especially apparent is romance. As widely reported, the 46-year-old’s engagement to billionaire James Packer ended in explosive fashion last month.

One of the reasons touted in some reports was Packer’s allegedly disdain for Mimi’s intimate interaction with dancer Bryan Tanaka.

In the time since, Carey – who claims to be all about music and not mess – has been spotted parading up and about with Tanaka. Notably at paparazzi prone restaurants and at her Halloween Party.

Still, no official word has been given on their status (or lack-there-of).

The diva did, however, dish on Tanaka (and her recent split) in a sit-down with Entertainment Tonight to promote ‘Mariah’s World.’

Find out what she had to say about both topics below…

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Acting titans Denzel Washington and Viola Davis re-team for the movie adaptation of their broadway hit ‘Fences.’

Set to arrive in US theaters on Christmas Day, the film – which already has Oscar buzz – is based in the 1950s and tells the tale of a once-promising baseball player (Washington) who now drives a trash truck and must deal with raising his family.

Ahead of its debut, an extended trailer has been released. Watch below…

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Bruno Mars has been marvelling the masses with his third album ’24k Magic.’

Unleashed last week, the set has been bolstered by the popularity of its title track and a slew of major promotional spots.

The latter has proven especially effective, as the LP’s sales forecast rose following his show-stopping performance at the AMAs.

With the week’s numbers tallied in total, where did Mars land?

Find out below…

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Hoping to steal Bruno Mars‘ magical thunder this week is The Weeknd and his new LP ‘Starboy.’

Inspired by the stylings of Michael Jackson, the set hit retailers today and, much to the delight of swelling fan base, is now available to stream right here on TGJ!

How he described it?

The production feels aggressive but still sexy. The Smiths, Bad Brains, Talking Heads, Prince, and DeBarge play roles. We wrote it all in Los Angeles. I think it’ll be the best-sounding album I’ve ever done. It’s hard to label the sound because, when I first came out, nobody would label it R&B. I just want to keep pushing the envelope without it feeling forced.

Will you agree?

Listen below…

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R. Kelly has been thrilling audiences across the US on the ‘Buffet Tour’ this Fall.

Now, the Pied Piper is embracing the holiday season with a special run of live shows – aptly billed ‘The 12 Nights Of Christmas.’ 

Set to kick off next month, the trek is being mounted in support of the crooner’s recent festive LP – also titled the ‘The 12 Nights Of Christmas.’

Want to know when the King of R&B will be in your town? The dates await below…

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New music alert.

This time it’s from the musician John Legend who has dropped the song ‘I Know Better’ before the unveiling of his new album ‘Darkness & Light’

Legend is just a name . I know better than to be so proud / I won’t drink in all this fame / I’ll take more love than I’m allowed.

Give it a spin below…

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Mariah Carey is renown for being music’s reigning queen of Christmas.

It’s fitting then that she was tapped to close out Disney’s Holiday Special with her festive classic.

Backed by all the expected pomp and pageantry (as well as a handy backing track), Mimi performed ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

How did she do? Find out after the jump…

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JoJo‘s voice is all sorts of magic, so what better name to grace the stage at Disney’s Holiday Special?

The vocal wonder wowed solo with ‘Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas’ and returned to perform ‘Let It Snow’ with iconic R&B outfit Boyz II Men.

A majestic set of showings await below. Unwrap them after the jump…

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Few acts reach new peaks with their fourth album. But Little Mix have bucked that trend.

The Pop quad released their latest effort ‘Glory Days’ last week and have gone on to top the new issue of the Official UK Album Chart.

Full story below…

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