Hip-Hop pioneer Snoop Dogg has scored many a hit on many an imprint.

Now, the West Coast legend is going it alone with the release of his new album ‘CoolAid’ – which is due in July via his own label Doggy Style Records.

For the set’s lead single ‘Kush Ups’, the rapper recruits “nephew” Wiz Khalifa who he’ll be trekking the States with on ‘The High Road Tour’ this summer.

The catchy cut was produced by KJ Conteh and saw its official video (directed by Dan Folger) unleashed.

Check it out below…

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We’re sure Chrisette Michele fans can barely contain their excitement as the June 10th release date for her new album, ‘Milestone,’ nears.  Now, with just days separating them from the project – the singer’s fifth official outing – she is trying to amp buzz by releasing the colorful video for the new single ‘Unbreakable.’

Calling upon a troupe of dancers to help her bounce over the “trap soul” song, the visual’s release comes as the latest lifted from the Doug “Biggs” Ellison-produced project and precedes the supporting “Milestone Tour” (which launches July 2 at New Orleans’ House of Blues).

But, before you catch her on the road at a venue near you, tuck in below to peek at the ‘Unbreakable’ video:

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‘Don’t Be Cruel’ crooner Bobby Brown may be still dodging cruel comments and criticism from fans of his ex-wife/late pop icon Whitney Houston after his recent interview with Robin Roberts, but now his former mother-in-law, gospel legend Cissy Houston, is joining in on the lambasting.

As many may know, Brown is in heavy promotion of his memoir ‘Every Little Step.’  In the book, he alleges Whitney not only did drugs on their wedding day, but also reignited rumors the ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer also had an extended love affair with her female best friend and personal assistant Robyn Crawford.

After taking to ABC’s ’20/20′ to dish even further on the book’s claims, Houston’s mother – Cissy – is now clapping back in defense of her legendary daughter. Read her statement below:

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K. Michelle‘s creative engine continues to pump fresh steam out into the universe this year.

This time around it does so to support the outspoken singer’s new album ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ and her efforts to reach household name status with the help of her label Atlantic Records.

How? By releasing the visual for her cut ‘Ain’t You.’

Hit the play button to check it out below…

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Dawn Richard is back with fresh material and we have it right here waiting for you on TGJ!

The name of her latest creation?

‘Serpentine Fire.’

Its purpose? To honour her collaboration with Adult Swim.

She explained:

I’m always excited to work with Adult Swim.I’ve also curated and designed animated commercial spots coming out this year on the channel as well.

Give it a listen below…

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Beyonce‘s BeyHive will no doubt be buzzing with jubilation today.

The singer’s sixth studio album ‘Lemonade’ hit the 1 million mark in pure (US) sales earlier this week – making it eligible for a Platinum plaque.

However, the formalising process is one that has to be actioned by an artist’s label and granted by the Recording Industry Association of America – more commonly known as the RIAA.

This morning brought with it the confirmation of what was essentially a guarantee.

Details below…

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With a recent string of successful hits solidifying his place within music’s elite, Justin Bieber hopes his winning streak stays uninterrupted with the release of new single ‘Company’ – lifted from his hit album ‘Purpose’.

Thus far, the LP has gifted the Canadian native three chart toppers, including ‘What Do You Mean’, ‘Sorry’ and ‘Love Yourself’. Hoping to give Rihanna and Katy Perry a run for their money, Justin  unleashed the video for the cut moments ago.

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Beyonce’s ‘Lemonade’ continues to make its mark on pop culture. Whether it be endlessly sitting atop the iTunes chart or having everyone and their cousin trying to identify “Becky with the good hair”, Bey’s sixth studio effort has no doubt had everyone talking.

The latest to hive their take on the newly squeezed set and its accompanying movie, is a fan from Toronto, who hilariously recreated the visual.

Check out the clip below…

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In dire need of a fresh Azealia Banks performance?

Good news, we have one waiting for you after the jump.

That’s right, following her unfortunate run-ins with Skai Jackson and Zayn Malik on Twitter, the ‘Desperado’ rapper made her way to the Bosco Fresh Festival to rock the event with an electric set.

Hit the play button to catch Ms. Banks in glorious action below…

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‘Hair’ performers Little Mix stepped out in style to party with their peers at the ‘Glamour’s Women of the Year Awards.’

There, as sales of their new LP ‘Get Weird’ sails towards sales of over 700,000 units worldwide, the ladies enjoyed the company of the Brit-Pop royals Fleur East, Tinie Tempah and Craig David.

Snaps from their glamorous night out below…

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Lupita Nyong’o and Cynthia Erivo rubbed shoulders and joined forces for a creative cause recently.

What it was?

A conversation at ‘The Hollywood Reporter’s insightful roundtable where they joined a group of their peers to discuss the TONY nominations with the publication’s Awards Analyst Scott Feinberg.

Press play to catch a deeply interesting conversation below…

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Fans hoping there would be a three-peat of Bajan beauty Rihanna‘s name in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 were sorely disappointed when the singer’s megahit, ‘Work,’ was worked right out of the upper dectet by P!nk and her latest hit ‘Just Like Fire’ (found on Disney’s ‘Alice Through the Looking Glass’) soundtrack.

Coming as the trapeze-loving singer’s first swing into the top 10 since 2013 (15th overall), ‘Fire’ blazes her name into 4th place in Hot 100 history books (among women).

#Navy needn’t worry, however.  With the reappearance of Calvin Harris‘s ‘This Is What You Came For’ and a new #8 peak of ‘Needed Me,’ the latest lifted from ‘Anti,’ Rih is still pulling double duty in the upper rankings of the singles chart.

Could she be well on her way to nabbing her 15th #1?  Time will tell.  Until then, tuck in below to see where she and the rest of today’s movers and shakers landed on the refreshed Hot 100 via TGJ’s weekly ‘Chart Check’:

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