Alicia Keys conquered the ‘SNL’ stage this weekend with the first televised performance of ‘In Common,’ her newest single.

The first release lifted from her yet-titled sixth album, the tune has already won over fans and critics for its sonic departure from her standard fare.  But, does her experimental sound fare well live?

Watch below, where a showing of new cut ‘Hallelujah’ also awaits, and tell us:

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It’s safe to say representation of the Middle Eastern community in the media is inaccurate at worst and scarce at best.

Fortunately, Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ now seems to be on course to fly the flag for diversity once again with the help of lawyer/ ‘Wife’ Phaedra Parks.

How?

The unconfirmed arrival of Maryam Aytac.

Details below…

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As chart royalty goes, few can rival Beyonce and Drake in 2016.

Music’s reigning King and Queen have garnered gargantuan sales with their respective albums – ‘VIEWS’ and ‘Lemonade.’

Interestingly, both have managed to do so with digital only releases. Bey opted for a TIDAL streaming launch, before serving up her LP on all digital retailers. Similarly, Drizzy teamed with Apple Music – making his effort available there exclusively for one week.

Now, with both LP’s being made available physically yesterday, will they receive a sales lift?

Find out what the predictions are looking like below…

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The search for Prince‘s potential heirs is on.

Hit the link below to find out how and why his DNA is being used to locate several children he may have fathered before his untimely passing last month.

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A Lauryn Hill fan has taken a direct approach to voicing his anger with the star following her late arrival to an Atlanta concert last night.

As reported, the Fugees star hit the stage more than two hours later than billed and the show was abruptly cut short – much to the displeasure of those in attendance (as well as those who’ve experienced similar at her shows).

No explanation was given and that was reason enough for said supporter to pop off like a firework when Hill attempted to shake hands with folk in the front row.

Watch the awkward exchange below…

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Fifth Harmony are heating up the promo engine for their second studio album ‘7/27.’

Fresh from the success of ‘Work From Home,’ the Epic Records quintet have unveiled the video for ‘Write On Me’ – a new song on the LP.

Word has it the track is not a single, but more of a promotional vehicle for the LP which lands on May 27th.

Watch Normani, Ally, Dinah, Camila, and Lauren in action after the jump…

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The legendary Whitney Houston is set to return to the stage in 2017 — as a hologram.

And unlike the rumors that swirled about similar projects with stars such as Tupac and Michael Jackson, this project has been jointly confirmed by Hologram USA and Pat Houston, the late singer’s sister-in-law and president of her estate.

Details below…

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Lauryn Hill‘s live legacy continues to take a battering.

The critically praised singer has fallen foul of fan favour in recent years after a number of concert no-show’s and chronic lateness. Last night saw the latter occur again – this time in Atlanta.

Full story below…

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The Queen of Pop Janet Jackson had the world screaming “baby” for a number of reasons this week.

Multiple sources are reporting that the diva is expecting her first child with husband of four years Wissam Al Mana.

And while remaining mum on the matter, the 49-year-old megastar seemed to give a timely nod with the debut of her ‘Dammn Baby’ music video.

Filmed in early March, the clip – directed by Dave Meyers – was serviced this week (two-months later) and sees Ms. Jackson dance up a storm.

Watch an extended behind the scenes (9+ minutes) below….

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If there was any doubt about Justin Timberlake‘s Pop power, it’s been dispelled with the release of new song ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling.’

Rolled out yesterday (May 6th), the ‘Trolls’ soundtrack cut has rapidly bested the competition and looks set to make a major splash on the Billboard Hot 100 next week.

Details below…

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

Today we return to 1996 to revisit ‘The Rich Man’s Wife‘, starring Halle Berry.

Directed by Amy Holden Jones, ‘Wife’ tells the tale of a young impoverished African-American woman who finds love and financial security in a wealthy film director.

When the stress of work and alcoholism begins to take its toll on her occasionally cruel husband, Josie (Berry) plans a romantic trip to a cabin in the woods with hopes it will rescue their marriage.

She’s crushed when he leaves the vacation shortly after their arrival to return to work.

What happens next?

A tale of twists, turns, murder, betrayal and racism when Berry’s character meets a mysterious stranger in a bar and tells him that she often fantasises about what life would be like if he was dead.

It wouldn’t be long before her wish came true.

More below…

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Having released one of the year’s biggest Billboard hits, Fifth Harmony have fittingly been announced as the latest act to perform at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards on May 22nd.

Details below…

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