Janet Jackson is heading back to the stage and it’s a big one. Because it’s just been announced that the Queen of Pop will be headlining the 2018 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.

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Toni Braxton is back and busier than ever if recent announcements are anything to judge by.

The 7 time Grammy-winner, hot on the promo trail in support of her new Lifetime film, ‘Faith Under Fire’ (click here to see the trailer), took to New York City this morning to dish with ‘Good Morning America’ and ‘Live with Kelly & Ryan’ about the film, her love life, and, of course, new music.

Discussing the latter, she may have left fans still wondering if they’ll be hearing her 7th studio effort, tentatively titled ‘Sex & Cigarettes,’ by its previously promised February 2018 release date , but they’ll undoubtedly be pleased to learn they may be able to catch the ‘Unbreak My Heart’ hitmaker at a stop on a forthcoming globe trot.

Hear it from her lips inside:

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Justin Timberlake teams with Country star Chris Stapleton in the video for ‘Say Something’ – the latest taste of new album ‘Man of The Woods.’

Due February 2nd (just two days before he takes to the stage at the Super Bowl), the LP serves as JT’s fourth and is tipped for big things commercially.

Initial singles ‘Filthy’ and ‘Supplies’ were both released to a mixed response. Can this switch things around?

Watch the visual below and let us know!

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Vanity Fair commemorate award season on the star-studded cover for their 2018 Hollywood issue.

Lensed by Annie Leibovitz, the glamorous spread features Oprah Winfrey, Michael B. Jordan, and Zendaya. 

Also present are fellow superstars Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hanks, Robert De Niro, Harrison Ford, Jessica Chastain, Graydon Carter, Claire Foy, Gal Gadot, and Michael Shannon.

The spread comes at a poignant time for many of the names present.

Oprah, who many are calling to run for US president, just received the Cecil B Demille Award at the Golden Globes and is gearing up to star in Ava DuVernay’s ‘A Wrinkle In Time.’

Mr B. Jordan is tipped to see his star soar to higher heights as part of the cast of Marvel‘s ‘Black Panther,’ while Zendaya is enjoying exposure via ‘The Greatest Showman.’

Peep more pics from the stunning shoot below…

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With SZA‘s musical star burning bright, the songstress has been tapped to shine in other arenas.

Case in point, her status as the new face of GAP.

Joined by the likes of Metro Boomin and British beauty Maya Jama, the ‘Love Galore’ singer stuns in the clothing brand’s new TV commercial spot.

Set to a remix of the Thompson Twins’ ‘Hold Me Now,’ the commercial sees the SZA-led clan celebrate the various logos the company has worn over its 50 year history. All of which form part of a fresh range.

Speaking on the venture, the Grammy nominee said:

“I definitely don’t know how I low-key got gifted the opportunity to be involved [with GAP], just because they’re super iconic and have only worked with iconic people.

It ended up being something really beautiful. It’s like anything is possible. “

Watch after the jump…

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Iggy Azalea us ready for introduce the masses to her ‘Savior.’

The Aussie-bred rapstress has announced February 2nd as the release date for the Quavo assisted single and to drum up buzz she’s unwrapped its striking cover art. Check it out above.

Fans can look forward to an grand launch for the single at the Super Bowl, for it’ll be featured in a commercial for Monster Electronics – with whom Azalea recently signed on to become the face of.

As for what the song itself will be serving, the femcee said the following…

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Trouble rises in the face of the mogul Russell Simmons today after he learned that more women have stepped forward to accuse him of sexual assault.

Bad news for he and his family below…

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If they’re anything like us, Justin Timberlake fans are simultaneously excited and confused by the rollout of his new album, ‘Man of the Woods’ (February 2), and its singles.

Kicked off by the funky cut ‘Filthy’ (and a kickass futuristic video to accompany it), the song could barely make an entrance on the Hot 100 before the Grammy winner was unveiling its follow-up, ‘Supplies.’  Now that ‘Supplies’ has had a few days to grace iTunes and Spotify charts respectively, Timberlake and team are already announcing its successor, ‘Say Something’ (as we reported here).

And, while the second of the trio of tunes has yet to make its Hot 100 debut, its predecessor started the race at a lofty #9 placement on the chart last week thanks in great part to sales.  Much like ‘Supplies,’  however, ‘Filthy’s figures on the streaming front have proven lacking on a number of outlets – a feat that speaks directly to the Timbaland & Danja-produced cut’s 20-spot drop on refreshed charts this week.

Is this a signal of things to come?  Time will tell.  Until then, check-in below to see who joins him this week in the top 30:

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Lady Gaga sprung a surprise on fans moments ago with a sneak peek of a new music video!

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Justin Timberlake is marching on with vigour to the February 2nd release of new album ‘Man Of The Woods.’

Early description of the set billed it as an embrace of JT’s “Tennessee roots,” however many scratched their heads when listening to initial offerings ‘Filthy’ and ‘Supplies’ – both of which were indistinguishable from music he’d released over 10 years ago.

With newest song ‘Say Something’ though, it finally seems like the singer is ready to introduce to the masses to something…fresh.

A collaboration with Country star Chris Stapleton, the video for the track arrives tomorrow.

Before then, Timberlake has shared a preview. Check it out below…

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The wins continue to accrue for Tiffany Haddish.

Last summer’s ‘Girls Trip’ saw the comic catapulted to new tier of stardom and, by way of a major new deal, her ascend looks set to reach astronomical heights.

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Erykah Badu has an established reputation for being outspoken, but following shocking new remarks, many are wondering aloud whether she’s taken things too for.

For, in a recent interview, she’s quoted as stated that she “saw something good in Hitler” – the murderous Nazi dictator.

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