Cover Star is back!

This week we shine light on Asia Major, who mesmerizes with Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ hit  ‘Hold Up.’

Watch the US native put her own spin on the melodic number below…

Yes, yes, and yes!

Asia not only held her own, but made it her own with her compelling tone and flavoursome runs. She also demonstrated exceptional vocal control, much like the artist she covered

We approve…do you?

For more on Asia, check out her YouTube channel here.

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Maxwell’s  ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ unearths a brand new music video this week.

The song it was born to support? ‘1990x‘, now available to spin below via Jay-Z’s TIDAL streaming service.

‘X’ occupies the seventh spot on his new album’s track list and follows the release of ‘Lake By the Ocean’ and the project peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200.

Enjoy below…

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Fans of ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett may know him best as the show’s feisty singing sensation Jamal, but they may not know that before the show the singer/songwriter/actor was already part of an “empire” – the Smollett family.

Full of singers, actors, and more, the entertainment family – first brought to the Hollywood spotlight by sister Jurnee – is now showing off yet another of their many talents:  cooking.  Led by the family chef, Jake, the siblings – Jussie, Jurnee, Jocqui, Jojo, and Jazz – are inviting viewers into their homes to get a peek at how they throw down in the kitchen.

Premiering today [August 20] at 12:30p/11:30c, hop below for your first peek at what the six siblings are searing, sizzling, and serving:

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature built to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today we step back in time and arrive in 1993, the year in which the TV show ‘Diagnosis Murder’ first made its way to the world.

The comedic medical crime drama about a world renowned doctor (portrayed by Dick Van Dyke) who, with the help of his son (a detective) and his team of medical experts, solve deadly crimes.

It took 178 well-received episodes spread out over eight seasons to complete its story much to the surprise of TV insiders who expected it to receive its marching orders after its first season struggled to secure major ratings.

How it overcame its brief yet undeniably problematic numbers issue?

Storylines fronted by Dyke and the African-American actresses Victoria Rowell and Delores Hall whose performances went a long way to turn the series into a staple in many a 90s TV lovers entertainment diet.

Watch below…

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DJ Mustard shows his colorful side for the accompanying video for his latest tune ‘Don’t Hurt Me.’

Taking an animated approach for the long-awaited Felix Colgrave-directed visual (as the song was released in June), the chart-topping producer gets a little help from friends Nicki Minaj and Jeremih for the bass-buoyed bop.

Coming ahead of his ‘400 Summers’ joint mixtape with ‘Why You Always Hatin’ hitmaker YG, get into the ‘Don’t Hurt Me’ video below (courtesy of TIDAL) and weigh in:

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With one week remaining until the release of Britney Spears‘ 9th studio album ‘Glory,’ the tracklist for the ‘Make Me’ led LP has surfaced.

Coming in at a generous 12-songs, the deluxe version is meatier with 17 all-new jams.

To mould the set, Spears teamed with producers such as Oak, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, and Carla Marie Williams.

Find out which songs join ‘Make Me’ and ‘Clumsy’ below…

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Frank Ocean continues to the mysterious roll-out of his new album.

Less than 24 hours after debuting precursor project ‘Endless,’ the reclusive crooner has premiered the video for ‘Nikes.’

Believed to be the lead single from the true follow-up to ‘Channel Orange,’ the visual awaits below…

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Looks like there’s no limit to the stops Grammy winning crooner Usher is willing to pull to make his latest tune, ‘No Limit,’ an even bigger hit.

Yep, after thrilling fans with news that he’s finalized the track list for his highly anticipated new album, reportedly titled ‘Flawed,’ now he’s inviting them to the remixed rendition of the project’s kick off release.

Featuring contributions from 2 Chainz, Travis Scott, A$AP Ferg, Gucci Mane, and even Master P (who inspired the tune), get into it below and tell us if it bests the Young Thug-assisted version:

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Janelle Monae continues to make a bold foray into film this year.

Still riding high on the positive reception she received following the release of her ‘Hidden Figures’ trailer, the creative unlocks the the trailer for her new movie ‘Moonlight’ today.

The movie is a film adaptation of the book ‘In Moonlight Black Boys Look Blue’ and tells the story of a young African-American struggling to find his place in the world after learning that he is gay.

October 21st 2016 stands as its release.

Watch its trailer below…

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Fans of Frank Ocean are still catching their breath following the surprise debut of his new album ‘Endless.’ And, according to reports, there’s more titillating twists in store.

Full story below…

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Tinashe turned all the way up in her video for her new single ‘Superlove.’

Unleashed last week, the clip brought all sorts of heat and has been deemed by many as the rising star’s brightest shining effort yet.

Now, the songbird is taking folk behind the scenes to see how the beach based visual was pieced together.

Juxtaposed with the sassy performance scenes are insights from the singer, choreographer Jaquel Knight, director Hannah Lux Davis, and more.

Check it out after the jump…

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