FOX are onto a bonafide smash with Lee Daniels‘ music drama ‘Empire’ and are beginning to create a cool synergy with their other properties.

Case in point last night’s episode of ‘American Idol.’

The long-running talent search welcomed Jussie Smollett and Bryshere Gray onto the stage to perform ‘No Apologies’ from the ‘Empire’ season 1 soundtrack, which is currently blocking Madonna from the top spot on iTunes.

Watch the pair, who play brothers Jamal and Hakeem Lyon, in action after the jump…

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He’s been described as the Svengali to her unwilling Trilby.

Now, as she continues to soar with her fruitful Vegas residency, Britney Spears has learned that a jury is to decide if her former manager Sam Lufti is owed commissions.

More on Brit’s old (or new) legal drama below…

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Jack of all trades, master of nothing?

As fans await Rihanna‘s new album with shrinking enthusiasm, the star has been juggling a growing list of other responsibilities.

One of the most notable has been her promo push for new movie ‘Home.’

The DreamWorks animation marches into theaters on March 27th and, with box office predications not looking great, the film’s stars are hitting the campaign trail hard.

Their latest stop was Good Morning America this AM.

Watch below as Rih, Steve Martin, and Jim Parsons plug the flick…

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Enter Natalie La Rose!

Dutch-bred and now LA based, the rising star has been rocketing her way up the iTunes tally with infectious new single ‘Somebody (ft. Jerimih).’

The club banger marks the first release for the performer, who is making waves as Republic Records’ newest female signing.

In an industry where competition is rife, boldness is a key component to standing out from the crowd. Boldness being a trait the 26-year old is well-acquainted with. For, her journey began in 2011 when she marched up to Flo Rida at an ESPY party and informed him that they were going to work together. The next day they did.

Fast forward four years and La Rose’s plans for stardom finally are coming to fruition. Not without its stumbles (she was signed to Interscope as part of a duo only to be dropped shortly after), the singer’s persistence is paying off. Now co-signed to Flo’s imprint – International Music Group (I.M.G), the performer is poised to score a big Billboard touchdown with ‘Somebody.’

Though touting Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, and Michael Jackson as her influences, we here at TGJ feel she is more so carved from the mould of the Janet Jackson‘s and Ciara‘s and will ultimately appeal to those with an affinity to said names.

Keen to ensure her own name leaves a mark, La Rose’s ultimately wants her narrative to inspire others to be diligent with the pursuit of their dreams. She says:

“If you want something, you have to fight for it. That’s what I did. I want to show everybody living your dream is possible. I want to leave people with smiles on their faces, inspire them, and move them.”

Check out the video for ‘Somebody’ above and let us know what you think of Ms. La Rose below…

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Rihanna‘s new album is missing in action, yet one thing that is omnipresent is the star’s brand-ability.

This morning Vogue confirmed what many have been murmuring about for the last month – the Bajan beauty is the new face of Dior.

Full story below…

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‘Power’ player 50 Cent has mocked Lee Daniels’ hit TV series ‘Empire‘ by comparing it to ‘Glee’ this week, belittling the show’s writers with a diss shared with ‘USA Today.’

His words below…

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“Out with the old, in with the new” may be Mariah Carey‘s approach to her record label situation, however the superstar singer is sticking with her longtime musical collaborators.

Fresh from the announcement that the 45-year-old diva has inked a lucrative new deal with Epic Records, it’s been revealed that she’s been hard at work in the studio with Jermaine Dupri.

Details below…

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

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

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 4 /episode 16 teaser, Olivia Pope and co are set to serve up one corker of a season.

Check it out below…

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Solo success continues to beckon Nathan Sykes this year, drawing closer with the release of the visual for his brand new bop ‘More Than You’ll Ever Know.’

The visual is used to tease the star’s forthcoming album and the lead single that will hopefully push it to commendable commercial ground once it drops.

Until then?

Get in the ‘Know’ below…

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Britney Spears is raking in all sorts of revenue in Las Vegas, but the singer (or should we say her handlers) hasn’t forgotten about new music.

The superstar features a-front of Billboard Magazine‘s latest issue.

And while we’re not sure why she was edited to look like a character from The Sims, we are certain that she has the right idea about the approach to making her ninth studio album.

Details below…

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Mary J. Blige isn’t resting on the laurels of her royal status.

The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul was showered with praise from the critics upon the release of her latest album, ‘The London Sessions’ – a trajectory that has continued in the months following.

Still, she is soldiering on with promotional duties – today unveiling the video for the set’s newest single ‘Doubt.’

Check it out below…

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All roads lead to March 23rd for Hip-Hop force Kendrick Lamar.

The two-time Grammy winner has the industry on edge as the release date for his sophomore album, ‘To Pimp A Butterly,’ draws near.

Preceded by previews ‘i’ and ‘The Blacker The Berry,’ the project serves as the follow-up to Platinum selling debut ‘good kid, M.A.A.D City.’

Which tracks make up the seventeen spot tracklist?

Find out below…

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