They may have succeeded in turning Iggy Azalea into a household with moves made for the single ‘Fancy‘, but it’s pretty apparent Def Jam weren’t as successful when tasked with promoting Mariah Carey‘s latest studio album ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.’

For, for one reason or another, the album failed to fly once it hit stores earlier this year, seeing the singer left with her lowest selling album of her career.

Now, the CEO of her label has weighed in on the release, revealing just why he feels the project did what it did.

His words below…

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Ariana Grande teams with The Weeknd on new single ‘Love Me Harder’ – the third release to be lifted from her sophomore album ‘My Everything’.

The visual for the track was shot earlier this month and is due to debut imminently.

To moisten the masses, the 21-year-old has unveiled a video teaser on Instagram. As ever, we have you covered. Check it out below…

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Roller-coaster.

If there’s any phrase that best captures the recent years of Alexandra Burke‘s career, it’d be exactly that. Roller-coaster.

The X Factor winner has triumphed with a number of chart-topping smashes; yet since parting ways with Simon Cowell and her subsequent record label after that, her journey has been one filled with both promising highs and challenging hurdles.

In an open letter to fans, the vocal powerhouse revealed that while she’s gearing up to release a new EP – it’ll be without the shepherding of former Def Jam juggernaut Kevin Liles. The exec and his KWL team, who manage the likes of Trey Songz, had been working with Burke on her much anticipated US debut. However, she has confirmed that they have now gone their separate ways.

Details below…

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Pop star Cheryl Cole flaunts her X Factor a-front of the new issue of Fabulous magazine.

The performer, who is attempting to force her her new married name onto the masses to no avail (see: Cheryl Fernandez-Versini), is blazing the promo trail in support of her fourth studio album ‘Only Human’ – which arrives on November 10th.

Her voice may not have much volume, but she sure knows how to serve “diva” to dizzying decibels. Werk.

Your thoughts?

Feeling in the mood for another collabo between ‘Feeling So Good’ co-stars Fat Joe and Jennifer Lopez?  

Well, you’re in luck.  For, just one month after unveiling their new single ‘Stressin,’ the New York-born duo ready the launch of its accompanying music video.  Directed by Eif Rivera, the glossy visual comes as their first collaboration since 2005’s ‘Hold You Down.’  

Before the set is unveiled in its entirety this Friday, Joe invites fans in to get a sneak peek.  See it below and get familiar with the tune if you haven’t heard it yet.

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Well, we now know at least one person that Aussie rastpress Iggy Azalea doesn’t fancy.

Seems the ‘Black Widow’ beauty has gotten entangled in quite the beef with legendary hitmaker Snoop Dogg (or Snoop Lion to some) after he took to Instagram to upload a meme slick dissing her.

After recently snapping on a photog and hoping “he gets ebola,” the Grand Hustle hitmaker proved that she has no problem clapping back at anyone in her way.  Looks like the Doggfather is the latest to get the message.

Did you miss it?  See the Instagram post that sparked her fiery response below:

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Before you know it awards season will be in full swing.

Probably our favorite time of year here at TGJ HQ, we were ever-excited to learn of the Soul Train Awards committee unveiling the nominations for their 2014 showing.

Featuring heavy competition from the year’s best and brightest in Hip Hop and R&B, TGJ favorites Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams, John Legend, and Beyonce are leading the pack of nominees for the ceremony.

Set to be hosted by ‘Queen of All Media’ Wendy Williams, the show will be taped at the Las Vegas Orleans Arena on November 7 then air on Centric and BET on November 30th (8p/7p CST).

Until then, familiarize yourself with the rest of the nominees below as revealed by Williams’ show:

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Check out Beyonce!

The ‘Blow’ belter styles and profiles in these sassy new shots shared with fans today online.

Ever in stealth-mode these days, it’s difficult to decipher what King B is cooking up. Yet, with increasing speculation about a potential re-release of ‘Beyonce’, it seems exciting times are nigh.

In the meanwhile, peep another shapely snap of Bey below…

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The legendary Queen Of Soul Aretha Franklin is readying new album ‘Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics’ for an October 21st release.

And while some of her younger pupils have become accustomed to hitting the promo trail the week of release, the 72-year-old icon is heeding the old school way of “working a record” by promoting in earnest in the lead-up to its arrival.

Her latest stop was the Today Show this morning, where she thrilled with a rousing rendition of Etta James’ ‘At Last’.

Check it out below…

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Cop a gander of Tinashe!

The newcomer showcases a seasoned ability to work a camera in the video for ‘Body Language’ – Kid Ink’s single which she features on along side Usher.

Set to debut later this month, the visual – which was shot two weeks ago – looks like it’ll make for an engaging watch.

Peep more snaps below…

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‘If You Had My Love’ singer Jennifer Lopez has seen her contributions to fashion, film and music celebrated by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ this week, featured in their list of the Top 25 Latinos in Entertainment.

In this list, fans of the ‘Maid in Manhattan’ will find 25 power players of Latin descent who have accrued power in an institutions that are arguably “hesitant” to open their doors for ethnic minorities. So, where Lopez and ‘Desperate Housewives’ star Eva Longoria can be found on the tally?

Find out below…

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In the crowded R&B climate, it’s often tricky trying to make waves in the game of music. However, for newcomer Tiara Thomas it’s been a winning feat.

Signed to Interscope by way of Rico Love‘s Division 1 imprint, the starlet has captured the attention of many a critic thanks to her sweet, but street appeal and material that’s very much soaked in the realities of everyday life and love.

Having previewed the 25-year-old’s upcoming album over the Summer, we can more than vouch for the fact that she’s gearing up to blaze the charts with songs that are bringing heat of dangerous degrees.

Though the as yet untitled LP is due next year, the Indiana native has given folk a taste of what to expect with lead single ‘One Night’ – which you can check out below, along with an introductory interview. In the months ahead, look out for another track christened ‘On Ten’. It’s aptly titled, because it’s a winner.

For now, peep the action after the jump…

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