Usher has been out of the spotlight musically for more than two years, however it appears that is all set to change imminently.

During an impromptu stop at the Angie Martinez Show this week, the R&B crooner dished on the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Looking 4 Myself,’ revealing that he’ll have “something” on the airwaves this Summer.

The 38-year-old also opened up about his lead role in the new Sugar Ray Leonard biopic as well as his now infamous covered-but-not-covered naked Snapchat pic.

Peep the fun-filled chat after the jump…

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Drake fans still devastated by the rapper’s decision to shave his beard may feel a little better after seeing him shut down ‘SNL’ tonight with a rocking performance of his #1 hit ‘One Dance,’ found aboard his latest #1 album ‘Views.’

Taking to the variety show to serve double duty once again (as host and featured musical act), the 29-year-old hit maker’s visit to SNL marks his third appearance as its musical guest.

And, in what’s become standard fare, he did not disappoint.  See the action below:

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The creative couple that is Big Sean & Jhene Aiko enjoyed the company of  A$AP Rocky and Pharrell Williams in West Hollywood last night.

Where? Adidas Originals’ Pink Beach party following the release of their collaborative album ‘Twenty 88.’

There, they partied with ‘Underground‘s Aldis Hodge, JoJo, Dj Khaled and Utkarsh Ambudkar.

Snaps below…

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Laverne Cox has scored a leading role in the new CBS series ‘Doubt.’

Good news for the ‘Orange is the New Black’ star blow..

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to take our faithful readers on a journey to TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, we return to 1993 to revisit ‘Six Degrees of Separation’, the Schepisi-directed drama starring Will Smith.

In it, Smith plays a con man named a young man named Paul who convinces a wealthy couple that he is the son of the actor Sidney Poitier.

Enamoured by his charm, wit and talent, the couple soon find themselves adopting him and welcoming him to their opulent lifestyle. Alas, it isn’t long before the truth emerges.

What happens when it does?

Find out below…

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Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ success is proving to be no quick fizz.

A chart-topper upon release three weeks ago, the set has established itself as a consistent force – both on the streaming and sales front.

The latter has seen the LP sweep up another 155k in the most recent US tracking week; a number which rises to 220k when factoring in Sales-Plus-Streaming.

Next week is shaping up to be another winning window for the project commercially.

Full story below…

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Billboard’s planned Prince tribute with Madonna has not impressed certain corners of the late singer’s fanbase.

The Pop queen has been tapped to perform at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards and, as at writing, she’s the only act enlisted for the “unmissable” tribute at the May 22nd ceremony.

Angered, a supporter of the Purple one started a petition demanding an amendment to the mono Madge line-up. And it’s gaining traction.

Details below…

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Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ era has offered many a visual treat since its launch in 2015.

From the cinematic (and critically divisive) ‘Bitch Better Have My My Money’ to the cool, calm and understated ‘Kiss It Better’, the project’s supporting visuals have gone a long way to tip sales and streams of the project over the 2 million units point in the United States.

Today, her cut ‘Pose‘ does its part to help her commercial cause.

How?

With a little help from Camp Beyonce…

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Ryan Coogler’s ‘Black Panther’ has welcomed the actor Michael B. Jordan to its cast.

Good news below….

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Erykah Badu‘s has delivered a gift at the world’s front door this morning.

Its name? ‘Come See Badu‘, a remix of Drake and Party Next Door’s ‘Come See Me.’

Undeniably keen to introduce her sound to younger audiences, the singer/songwriter released ‘Badu’ after remixing Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ in 2015.

Will ‘See’ fare just as well?

Find out after the leap…

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Competition within the streaming arena is heating up thanks to a series of major album exclusives.

For Jay Z’s TIDAL, it was the release of his wife Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ LP that really positioned the platform as a plausible player.

The controversial project landed on the service first in the form of a stream and was released to retail 24 hours later. As at writing, it remains a TIDAL-only property on the streaming front.

Today, data released by the service, unveiled just how profitable said moves have been.

Full story below…

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Natalie La Rose is back!

Following the short but sweet success of her hit single ‘Somebody’, the entertainer returned to her creative hub to build its parent album.

This week, before details about the set emerge, the starlet re-emerged in Los Angeles at NYLON and BCBGeneration’s Annual Young Hollywood May Issue Event.

There, she rubbed shoulders with ‘America’s Next Top Model’ winner Carlos King, Justine Skye and the R&B singer JoJo.

Snaps below…

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