The numbers, after much ado, are finally in.

Rihanna‘s eighth studio album ‘ANTI’ has been the subject of much debate – thanks largely to a leak on TIDAL, a purchased Platinum plaque, and an all-round messy roll-out.

It also bears the weight of serving as the year’s first “event” release from a major Pop artist.

How did it fare, then, after its first full week in the marketplace? Find out below…

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Vocal wonder has JoJo wowed with yet another amazing performance.

The petite powerhouse took to the stage on the ‘Late Show With Seth Myers’ yesterday evening, where she delivered the network television premiere of ‘Save My Soul.’

Lifted from the songbird’s summer ‘Tringle’ (three simultaneous singles), the track remains our favorite of the trio – a stance strengthened after this rousing showing.

Check it out below…

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Rihanna is heading to the Grammys!

Good news below…

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Terror Squad’s Remy Ma and Fat Joe are reuniting for a creative cause.

Full story below…

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Justin Bieber may have made history this week when he replaced himself atop the Hot 100 with ‘Love Yourself,’ but now it appears the pop prince’s reign will be cut short by another Urban pop heartthrob – Zayn Malik.

The ‘1D’ graduate has taken all but the gradual route to solo success, as the lead single from his debut album, ‘Mind of Mine’ (March 25), evidences.  Music lovers were wide awake for the tune, titled ‘Pillow Talk,’ when it made its official debut last week.  Already amassing an impressive 45 million views on VEVO (as of time reporting), see its accompanying sales figure that industry analysts are predicting will be just enough to see it land at #1 on next week’s refreshed singles’ chart:

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James Franco has set his sights on the story of an exotic dancer published on Twitter.

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It’s hard to believe it’s nearly been two decades since the world was introduced to the velvet croon of Grammy winning singer Maxwell.  But, with April 2016 will come the 20th anniversary of ‘Urban Hang Suite’ – his debut album featuring the hits ‘Whenever, Wherever, Whatever’ and  ‘Ascension (Don’t Ever Wonder).’  Now, ever impatiently, fans have been left wondering where part 2 to the R&B beau’s album trilogy has been hiding.

Well, wonder no more.

Taking to our friends at Essence, Max lent a long-awaited update on blackSUMMERs’night – the follow-up to 2009’s BLACKsummers’night – and tells readers they may have their hands on it sooner than they expect. Updates await below:

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After a brief rest on the bench, The Word is back!

Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ album release is undoubtedly music’s hottest topic and while, we here at TGJ have our own views on the LP, we had to hit the streets of Hollywood to hear what the masses have to say.

Is RiRi onto a hit with the long awaited eighth effort or led project or does she need to put in more…‘Work?’

Your thoughts?

Last week speculation was rife as to which “top recording artist” would star in PEPSI‘s eagerly anticipated Super Bowl 50 commercial.

The drinks giant promised a spectacle staring a major musician in the TV spot, which will air to the 100+ million estimated to tune in on Sunday night.

Well, wonder no more. Because said ad has been poured online by PEPSI.

Find out who stars below…

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L.A. Reid’s promotional run for his tell-all book  continues this week!

Today, he made his way to ‘The Breakfast Club’ to shed new light on the book which bares all on his rise to the top of the industry and how his role as executive at many a label has seen him steer the careers of Ciara, Rihanna, Usher, TLC, Toni Braxton and Justin Bieber.

It makes for a brilliant watch.

Enjoy below…

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Nicki Minaj delves ‘Down In The DM’ on a fiery new remix to Yo Gotti‘s latest hit.

‘The Pink Print‘ era may be wrapping up, but with this latest feature, Onika proves her fire is one that remains ever-burning.

Take a listen below…

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With new album ‘ANTI’ opening at #27 on the Billboard 200 this week, Rihanna is wasting no time hitting the promotional trek for the embattled (yet supposedly Platinum) LP.

Ellen Degeneres welcomed the 27-year-old onto her show this morning to chat about a host of topics including her upcoming world tour (which kicks off later this month), dating life, Drake, and more.

She also participated in a telling game with award-winning actor George Clooney.

Check it all out below…

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