Cop a gander of Kelly Rowland!

The R&B star is one of many names set to appear in the upcoming second season of ‘Empire’ – which returns to FOX on September 23rd.

34-year-old Rowland will play Leah, the mother of Lucious Lyon (Terrence Howard) in a series of flashbacks to the music mogul’s childhood. Peep a pic from her appearance in the season 2 premiere above.

Speaking on her role, the solo Grammy winner explained:

“Through watching Leah, we learn more about Lucious’s past.”

The married mother of one also gushed more broadly about her involvement in the Lee Daniels drama:

“I am an absolute fan of the show. It was the most exciting thing to work with all of these masterminds.” {Source}

2015 and beyond is shaping up to be busy times for the singer; her new BET talent search ‘Chasing Destiny’ is in production as is her hotly anticipated 5th studio album – a set she promises will boast a more “uptempo” sound.

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For 103 episodes the actress Lisa Bonet graced ‘The Cosby Show‘ alongside its leading man Bill Cosby.

Today, her daughter Zoe Kravitz has revealed that she’s aware of the legal drama that has landed on the latter’s front door after numerous women accused of him using sleeping tablets to drug and assault them.

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Rita Ora‘s ‘Body on Me‘ is breaking new ground in the United States.

Why she may be on course to outperform the likes of OMI‘s ‘Cheerleader’ and The Weeknd‘s ‘The Hills’?

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Shonda Rhimes‘ ‘How To Get Away With Murder‘ is about to become an older sister.

Want more on the creator’s latest creation?

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The first annual Billboard Music Festival took place at New York’s Jones Beach hours ago pulling music lovers in to catch performances by the likes of ‘Here I Am’ rapstress Nicki Minaj.

Her fan-captured set saw her deliver live renditions of some of her more memorable numbers with staging inspired from the set up erected at her ‘Pinkprint Tour‘ world tour.

Press play to peep a piece of her killer showing below…

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Does anyone remember ‘FourFiveSeconds’ – Kanye West and Rihanna‘s ill-conceived attempt at delving deep artistically?

The Paul McCartney assisted number may have disappeared from the charts in a time not far removed from its title, however that didn’t stop West from paying homage to the track at the FYF Fest in Los Angeles this weekend.

As reported, the rapper was drafted in to replace Frank Ocean who cancelled just two days before the event.

Hoping to provide added value for those in attendance, Yeezy made his way over to Rih (who was in the audience) and lobbied for her to perform her part in the moderate hit – to which she obliged.

Watch footage from the showing below…

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Michelle Williams continues to press on her ‘Journey To Freedom.’

The songbird nested on the stage of the Merge Summit in Baltimore this weekend and rocked the house with an energized showing of her hit ‘Say Yes.’

It’s little wonder why Williams is still plugging the cut a year removed from its release; for the Beyonce and Kelly Rowland assisted jam continues to earn critical and commercial success to this day.

Watch the vocal powerhouse electrify after the jump…

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Taylor Swift may be in a league of her own atop of pretty much every credible chart these days, however she isn’t averse to sharing the spotlight.

Presently delighting fans across the US with her ‘1989 World Tour,’ the Billboard belle has made it routine to bring notable names on-stage to join her. Thus far, stars to honor her invitation include Little Mix, Fifth Harmony, and Ciara.

Last night, though, it was the turn of Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul Mary J. Blige.

MJB joined Ms. Swift for a spirited showing of her 2001 hit ‘Family Affair.’

Watch the duo get “crunk in this dance-er-ree” after the jump…

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JoJo is on a roll!

The vocal powerhouse is riding high on the iTunes tally with her innovative three single roll-out, which she’s christened her “tringle.”

One of the tracks gaining most traction is the Harmony Samuels produced ‘Say Love.’

Anthemic and action packed, the vocal masterclass is easily one of our favourite numbers from the new set of songs served up.

Thankfully, the 24-year-old isn’t leaving a lengthy gap between the debut of her new tracks and their live performances.

Currently plugging the set in New York City, the Boston bred beauty belted ‘Love’ at the Belasco Theater over the weekend. Check it out here…

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‘After the Storm’ songstress Monica is clearing the air once and for all as it relates to fans incessantly slamming her for her alleged knowledge of Future‘s infidelities during his highly publicized relationship with singer Ciara.

While rumor had it the severance of Ci’s nearly two decade long friendship with her came as the result of the rapper and his wild oats, Mo is now setting the record straight and clarifies the drama started elsewhere.

Tuck in below to hear her sound off against fans and detractors, lend an update on her new album ‘Code Red,’ and so much more:

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Gospel force Tasha Cobbs is living up to her billing!

The vocal powerhouse, whose achievements include a Grammy and multiple Stellar honors, unleashed her newest album ‘One Place Live’ via Motown this week and is already making a beeline for the top of the Gospel tally.

Ushered by smash ‘Jesus Saves,’ the LP was recorded at Redemption Church in Greenville, South Carolina in front of 3,000 worshippers. The set, which features appearances from the likes of Kierra Sheard and Tasha’s mother Pastor Bertha Cobb, also boasts production from fellow Gospel superstar Vashawn Mitchell – who helmed much of the songbird’s debut effort ‘Grace.’

We’ve long loved us some Tasha and her rousing brand of “feel” music, a sound which never fails to touch us.

‘One Place Live’ is no different; we’ve had the album on replay here at TGJ HQ – a trend we envisage continuing.

Peep our must hear recommendations from the project below…

1) Jesus Lives

2) Put A Praise On It (ft. Kierra Sheard)

3) Overflow

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