New Orleans is set to welcome a host of Urban music’s biggest names this summer when the 2016 Essence Festival pulls into town.

The extravaganza, which seems to grow bigger and better each year, promises to continue that trajectory thanks to a number of artists you’re sure to be familiar with.

Details below…

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Tonight may be “the” night for Lady Gaga and the rest of the Academy Award nominees, but it was all about last night at The Weinstein Company’s Pre-Oscar Gala.

Mother Monster continued to exude demure divadom, arriving at the event in a gorgeous monochrome gown that gave a nostalgic nod to Old Hollywood.

Will she (and Diane Warren) be taking home coveted award later this evening for her song ‘Til It Happens To You’? The hours ahead hold the answer.

For now, though, she’s already a winner with yesterday’s get-up.

More pics after the jump…

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Rita Ora and Chris Brown sent pulses racing last Summer with their scorching single ‘Body On Me.’

And though the track didn’t burn up the charts in parallel, it did establish a musical partnership we’re keen to see more of (once Rita’s Roc Nation case is settled).

Let’s hope it was of conversion when the the duo posed it up together in Milan last night.

Both were in the Italian city to perform at different events; Ora soared at the Vogue Italia gala, while C. Breezy rocked the house at Philipp Plein‘s fashion show.

Watch the video for ‘Body On Me’ (which has racked up 90 million views) below…

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fifth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 5 /episode 13 teaser, Olivia Pope and co continue to serve up another corker of a season.

Check the preview for episode – titled ‘The Fish Rots From The Head‘ – below…

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Forget Fridays, it appears all the action takes place Thursday nights on ABC.

Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for an action-packed second season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor. Last season the group become involved in a twisted murder plot and this plays out the aftermath – which boasts even more roller-coasters.

It all makes for a riveting watch. We’re already hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 13 of season 2 – titled ‘Something Bad Happened‘ – below…

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Mark those calendars!

Kelly Rowland‘s hotly anticipated talent search ‘Chasing Destiny’ struts onto BET April 5th.

The docu-series sees the Destiny’s Child star and solo Grammy winner team up with renown creative director Frank Gatson to piece together music’s next big girl group.

More ‘Making The Band’ than ‘The X Factor,’ the show promises a no holds barred look into what it takes to be a top tier entity.

To whet appetites, the first trailer has been unleashed. What are you waiting for? Watch below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, we honour ‘Sister,Sister’, the game-changing ABC series which catapulted Tia & Tamera Mowry into national treasure status.

Fashioned by ‘Kenan & Kel’ creator Kim Bass, Gary Gilbert and Fred Shafferman, the series told the tale of identical twin sisters who were separated at birth and adopted by two strangers (portrayed by ‘227‘s Jackee Harry & ‘Simon & Simon’s Tim Reid.)

Hilarity and confusion ensues when the sisters, both unaware that the other existed, found each other accidentally and convince their adoptive parents to move in together to stop them from being seperated again.

The show’s ratings-ruling run would last five years and was home to many a 90s TV staple. These included  Britanny Murphy of ‘Clueless’ and Berry Gordy‘s niece Bianca Lawson, who starred in ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’, ‘The Feast of All Saints’, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ and would go on to become Beyonce’s step-sister.

Waiting below are pieces pulled from some of the series’ more memorable episodes.

Ready to take that journey to the past?

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Ciara is moving on to the next chapter.

The R&B chanteuse was set to hit the road on the second leg of her ‘Jackie Tour’ this Spring. However, in a candid message to fans, the ‘I Bet’ belter announced that the trek has been postponed indefinitely.

Why?

Because she’s working on her seventh studio album!

Peep the message below…

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Tinashe continues to support her confusing, yet exciting, ‘Joyride‘ era this week.

How?

By making her merry way to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ to perform her Snakehips-led cut ‘All My Friends‘ and a brand new number named ‘Ride of Your Life.’

How she fared?

Hit the link below to find out before she hits the road for the ‘Joyride’ tour on February 28th!

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After a break that seemed never-ending, Empire finally returns to FOX on March 30th.

Season 2 of the hit show hasn’t been as universally praised as its predecessor, however it’s remained a ratings winner and many have praised its strong winter finale.

With the Spring sun near, the soapy drama looks set to scorch thanks to hot storylines and a guest arc from supermodel Naomi Campbell.

More from Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, and co after the jump…

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Another day, another interesting Raven Symone quote.

The singer/actress, now best known for her oft-controversial opinion on ABC’s ‘The View,’ has been embroiled in negative press since her inclusion on the show.  Lending comments on race (see:  being from every ‘continent in Africa and Europe’ & not being ‘African American’) to sexuality and more, the youngest of the ‘View’ clan has seen her views under constant scrutiny.

Often slammed for their stupidity lack of accuracy, the songbird-turned-talk show host has hit yet another sour note when she took to the show recently to declare she’d leave the country if a Republican candidate is nominated for U.S. presidency.

You read that right…”nominated,” not elected.  Le sigh…

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Kesha‘s ongoing legal battle with Dr. Luke reached new heights hours ago.

Following Adele’s decision to throw her support behind the ‘Backstabber’ chanteuse at the BRITs two nights ago, the entertainer has learned that her fans staged a protest outside Sony headquarters in a bid to see her freed from the contract which ties her to her alleged rapist.

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