It appears M.I.A. is no longer interested in being missing in action from Stateside charts.

For, just a day after premiering her new Skrillex and Blaqstarr-produced tune ‘Go Off,’ the starlet drops a bomb on fans via its accompanying music video.  Playing double duty as the clip’s “star” and director, ‘Off’ is an explosive visual that sees M.I.A. draw inspiration from a simplistic, war documentary-inspired filming style.

While its intent (be it political or not) may leave a few heads scratched, it certainly fits in the rapper’s eclectic list of visuals.  See what we mean below:

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If for some strange reason you thought Rihanna‘s reign was “local,” then you’ll probably be equally surprised to learn that her domination of the Canadian Hot 100 is almost as extensive as her rule over its American counterpart.

In fact, up until this charting week, the island beauty and her gal pal Katy Perry were tied for the most #1s over the chart’s history.

Well…that was then.

For, with the ascension of her Calvin Harris-crafted hit ‘This Is What You Came For’ to the top spot this week, Riri came for claim of Canadian Hot 100 queen.  Curious to know how many she has to her name?

Check below to find out:

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There’s one place M.I.A. will certainly be missing in action from – this year’s Afropunk Festival.  The ‘Bad Girls’ beauty may have recently lived up to the title of her song more than the event organizer’s would’ve liked when she spoke out against the current ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement.

As we reported here, just a few weeks ago she took to Twitter to silence the rumor mill who initially suggested she was no longer participating in the fest:

However, the fest’s organizers later cleared up the confusion by taking to Instagram to announce she would remain the headliner for its inaugural London run.

Well, that was then…

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The stairway to the top of the Billboard 200 for Schoolboy Q found a serious block in the form of Canadian emcee Drake.

The hitmaking ‘Views’ rapper, whose 9 week grip on the tally’s top spot was interrupted by Blink 182 this week, is already reportedly on track to reoccupy the #1 position next week.

Details inside:

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‘Law & Order’ is heading into the deep and dark world of true crime.

Full story below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today we make our way back to 1993, the year in which the world was introduced to ‘The Ricki Lake Show.’

Following her standout performance in John Walter’s ‘Hairspray’, Lake caught the attention of Columbia Pictures Television who, with the full support of the Garth Ancier and Gail Steinberg, built the series for the 24-year-old.

A staple in many a 90s baby’s entertainment diet, the show would become one of the decade’s highest-rated series, rivalling ‘The Jerry Springer Show’, Jenny Jones and Sally Jesse Raphael’s ‘Sally’ with support from a memorable theme tune created by Madonna’s ‘Holiday’ producer,Jellybean Benitez.

Reunite with Ricki and her neck rolling guests after the jump….

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Gwen Stefani continues to pound the promotional pavement in support of new album ‘This Is What The Truth Feels Like.’

The “era” has been quite the roller-coaster for the No Doubt diva; indeed, despite opening at #1, the LP’s accompanying tour has been marred by so-so ticket sales.

Still, she’s not stressing, she’s pressing…on.

The TODAY Show Summer Concert Series was the 46-year-old’s latest stop.

There, she performed a mix of her most memorable hits including ‘Hollaback Girl’ and ‘The Sweet Escape,’ as well as new numbers such as ‘Make Me Like You.’

Watch Stefani in action after the jump…

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Fifth Harmony sprung a surprise on fans today with the addition of new song ‘Voicemail’ to the streaming version of their ‘7/27’ album.

Though an unusual move, it’s most definitely a welcome one.

Listen below to find out why…

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As if the summer isn’t already hot enough, July has simply been brimming and blazing with highly anticipated releases from some of pop’s heaviest hitting female artists.

Just last night alone pop princess Britney Spears and Katy Perry dropped their long-awaited new releases.  For fans of Spears, the new song, ‘Make Me,‘ came after a year-long await and followed the failed, Iggy Azalea-assisted ‘Pretty Girls.’  For #KatyCats, the tune, ‘Rise,’ follows releases found from her 2013 chart-topping set ‘Prism.’

Spears may have shot to #1 on iTunes quicker than her competitor, but Perry’s fanbase is already ‘roaring’ loud and clear as they (as of time reporting) have hoisted their leader to the digital tally’s top spot.

Yet, while the two pop princesses are getting the most buzz around their respective releases, fans of Tinashe are still moving and grooving to her Dream-produced cut ‘Superlove.‘  The song, also released last night, is getting a thumbs up from some of the same critics who can’t keep their fingers off the ‘play’ button to bump July’s other hot releases – Fergie‘s ‘M.I.L.F. $’ and Zayn‘s ‘Cruel.’

Now, with all heat coming to us at once, we must ask you – That Grape Juice faithful – who is your fave of the pack?

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Beyonce‘s ‘Formation World Tour’ made its way to Dusseldorf, Germany days ago to woo, rock and wow the superstar’s fans in the market.

There, before her Sony sibling Britney Spears released her critically acclaimed cut ‘Make Me’, the vocalist torpedoed the stage with one of her strongest live deliveries to date.

Watch below…

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Cop a gander of Mariah Carey!

The elusive chanteuse covers issue 101 of Clash Magazine and certainly cuts a killer figure.

If there was any question as to whether the 46-year-old will be slowing down, she delivered an emphatic “no” will her many movements this year.

Beyond touring internationally and returning to Vegas, she recently re-upped her deal at Hallmark – for whom she’ll develop a series of projects for. She’s also set to star in her own E! docu-series ‘Mariah’s World.’

What’s more, after reuniting with LA Reid and signing with Epic Records last year, we’re hearing murmurs about new music too.

Busy times for a busy diva.

Peep this Mimi in action below…

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If this week’s Billboard Hot 100 is anything to go by, public has clearly forgiven Fergie for the musical misstep that was last year’s ‘L.A. Love.’

For, as the refreshed chart shows, the pop-rapper – whose latest number ‘M.I.L.F.$’ is rumored to be the kickoff of her long-awaited sophomore album ‘Double Dutchess’ – found herself nabbing her career best debut chart placement.

Indeed, after unveiling the tune’s accompanying video (featuring cameos from Ciara, Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, and more), the song raked in an impressive 65,000 sold its premiere week.

Curious to know where this handsome sum, in addition to its streaming, helped land it on this week’s Drake-led Hot 100?  Tuck in below to find out:

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