The First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has been targeted by hackers this week.

Details on the incident and the White House’s response below…

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There once existed an era where obtaining a Gold and arguably Platinum record was a given for even the most modest of acts. Today, we see “A List” artists struggling to hit bronze. With 2016 nearing its end, only three acts (Drake, Beyoncé, and Rihanna) have reached Platinum status with their new releases; and even that count has been called into question (see: ‘ANTI,’ Samsung, and streaming).

As sales have dived, streaming has thrived – helping the U.S music business grow by 8.1% over the last year. And still, in the sea of changing rules and weekly revisions, it remains difficult to decipher who is dominating and whose success may be attributable to smoke and mirrors. Indeed, it’s now become commonplace for projects that have yet hit to hit Platinum in pure sales being certified double and even triple Platinum thanks to “other” factors.

A simple sign of changing consumption patterns? Perhaps. But what is becoming problematic is how said plaques are being used and arguably abused to market the meagre as major.

This reality has led some corners to call for the implementing of a Silver certification by the RIAA. It’s already a “thing” in large markets such as the U.K and we, here at TGJ, feel the States could benefit from the same.

Tune in after the jump to see what me mean…

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Iyanla Vanzant‘s ‘Fix My Life’ series continues to claw its way beneath the society’s surface to introduce its viewers to compelling stories.

This season, she seeks to understand the origins of stereotypes carried by African-American women and, by way of counselling, help those who have been stung by them.

Part of her journey saw her meet a group of African-American who revealed that they are repulsed by black women and refuse to enter into relationships with them.

Why?

Watch below…

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Fans of the hit ABC show ‘How To Get Away with Murder’ continue to the overwhelming force that was its third season’s opening episode.

In it, they were reunited with Annalise Keating and the Keating Five as they seek normalcy following the events which threatened to derail them in its second season.

Unfamiliar with the series? Stream its first and second seasons here.

If you are, meet us below to catch a brand new teaser pulled from the end of last night’s episode.

Why it’s a must-see?

Mystery, murder and a burning house below…

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After “that” police raid, Chris Brown may have been vindicated in the court of public opinion. However, the mother of his daughter Royalty is using said incident – during which the singer “allegedly” pulled a gun on Baylee Curran – to drag the star back to court.

This time Nia Guzman is seeking for the star’s visitation with their two-year-old to be monitored.

In a filing with the DCFS, she reportedly cited Brown’s environment as a case for concern.

Naturally, C. Breezy is none to impressed.

He took to social media to vent. And when Guzman replied, he released a video.

All await after the jump…

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TIME magazine honours Colin Kaepernick‘s peaceful protest against institutionalised racism in its October 2016 edition.

How?

By placing he and how his now iconic kneel on its cover, and presenting its readers with a thought-provoking piece penned by Sean Gregory.

More below…

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Just a week before the kickoff of their ‘SremmLife II Tour,’ the brothers of Rae Sremmurd join forces with Mike Will Made-It and serial lip balm boycotter Gucci Mane for the new video ‘Black Beatles’

The fifth offering from their sophomore album, ‘SremmLife 2,’ the visual sees them rock out like the Fab Four and even pay homage to the legendary group’s iconic ‘Abbey Road’ album cover.

Following their tunes ‘Look Alive,’ ‘Start A Party,‘ and ‘Set the Roof’ (featuring Lil Jon), tuck in below to share your thoughts on ‘Black Beatles’:

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Ice Cube has made the big screen a regular residence.

And next year the rapper-turned-actor will look to add to his box office wins with his newest movie ‘Fist Fight.’

The light-hearted comedy, which co-stars Charlie Day, Christina Hendricks, and Kym Whitley, tells the tale of two high-school teachers at war.

With their feud reaching fever pitch, there’s only one way to settle the score: an after-school fight. Yes, you read right.

Now, head below where the first look trailer awaits…

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Is she? Isn’t she?

Lady Gaga‘s name has been almost singularly attached to the headlining slot at the 2017 Super Bowl Halftime Show.

All month multiple sources have reported that it was a done deal and that the ‘Perfect Illusion’ singer will indeed be taking centre-stage in Houston next February.

Yet a spanner was thrown into the works last week when the NFL denied that a definite decision had been made.

Now, a new source alludes to that move being simply to allow organisers to make the announcement themselves.

And apparently they may very well be doing that in a mere matter of days.

Full story below…

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Little Mix are set to make a big splash on the live circuit this year.

Because the Brit-Pop quad have been tapped as openers on the US arena leg of Ariana Grande‘s ‘Dangerous Woman Tour.’

Full story below..

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FOX‘s ‘Empire’ shows no signs of crumbling.

Season 3 of the music drama made its much touted return to the small screen last night and it did so to large ratings.

Full story below…

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JoJo is officially bringing the heat with her long-awaited new album ‘Mad Love.’

Excitement for the singer’s third studio offering has been elevated thanks to lead single ‘F**k Apologies’ and the recent roll-out its title track.

Today sees our buzz level soar thanks to the fiery new track ‘FAB.’

A colossal collaboration with Remy Ma, the cut’s title is an acronym for “fake a** bitches.”

And yes, it’s as sass soaked as it sounds.

Take a listen below…

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