Looks like TGJ favorites Nicki Minaj and Trey Songz won’t be the only acts repping Urban music on the road next spring.

‘Pieces of Me’ performer Ledisi lifted the lid on news that she’ll be taking her powerhouse chops for a spin on a Stateside tour with a little help from fellow R&B gems Raheem Devaughn and Leela James. Christened ‘The Intimate Truth Tour,’ the trek will support Ledisi’s latest album ‘The Truth’ (in stores now) as well as her forthcoming seven-song EP, ‘The Intimate Truth’ (January 20).

DeVaughn will be supporting his upcoming project, ‘Love, Sex, & Passion,’ in stores February 10, 2015.

Kicking off February 27th in Los Angeles, will the crew be coming to a city near you? Tuck in below and find out:

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It would seem Iggy Azalea isn’t the only femcee on the receiving end of criticism this week.

For, during the promotion of his new movie ‘Top Five‘, ‘Everybody Hates Chris’ comedian revealed that he believed ‘Hardcore’ rapper Lil’ Kim is inferior to ‘All Things Go’ performer Nicki Minaj.

What he had to say on Minaj’s career in comparison to Kim’s?

Find out below…

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The social networking site ‘Facebook’ has announced which songs were “mentioned” most by their users this year, celebrating the bops that whipped up the most attention and discussion in 2014.

So, who made the list?

Find out below!

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Months removed from her remixing of their jam ‘No Flex Zone‘, Nicki Minaj lends a helping hand to Rae Sremmurd‘s latest release ‘Throw Some Mo‘, featuring Young Thug.

With Mike Will on production, Nicki joins the duo to build what can only be described as club-ready single, set to generate attention for their forthcoming album ‘Sremmlife’, due out on January 6th 2015.

Hit the play button below to check it out…

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R&B star Keri Hilson has been steadily baking her new album over last year.

And while details on the as yet untitled LP have been shroud in secrecy, it appears the singer-songwriter may be gearing up to unleash new music sooner rather than later.

While celebrating her birthday yesterday with fellow songbird Monica, a new Keri cut titled ‘Dinero’ was played.

The moment was captured by Mon, who wrote:

#NewKeri #Dinero #IfItsARichBitchGangWeInIt LOL #PolowABeast Happy Birthday @kerihilson excuse the glisten it’s #HotInHurrrr LOL

Take a listen below…

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Wendy Williams rarely minces her words when musing on Mariah Carey.

However, the singer found an ally in the former shock jock yesterday.

For, during her infamous “Hot Topics” segment, the talk show maven took up for Mimi following the backlash that surfaced after her woeful performance at the Rockefeller Center last week.

Speaking on the panned spectacle, the 50-year-old deemed it “not that bad” and added that Mariah “sounds better than Rihanna on her worst day”. Meow.

Watch it below…

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After its African-American led ‘The Princess and the Frog’ saw its Box Office success sing to the tune of $267 million, Disney has announced that it is to embrace diversity once again this year…welcoming its very first Polynesian princess to its fairytale family.

Full story below…

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Ajaypal Singh Banga‘s ‘MasterCard‘ has opened its doors to the ‘Cool‘ Gwen Stefani this year, inviting her to represent the company before the release of her hotly anticipated new album and its supporting tour.

Details on her lucrative new move below…

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Nicki Minaj and Trey Songz are looking to leave their mark on this side of the pond via the highly anticipated ‘Pinkprint Tour.’

Set in support of Minaj’s forthcoming tertiary release of the same name (due in stores December 15th) and Songz’ first #1 album ‘Trigga,’ the European trek is due to kick off March 16th in Stockholm, Sweden.

Check in below to see if the rap diva will be rolling to a town near you:

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With new album ‘The Pinkprint’ powering into stores next week, Nicki Minaj is getting “real” with her promo campaign.

The fiery femcee will be hot on the press trail for the LP and is leaving no stone unturned.

Case in point her newly announced appearance on Fox’s freshman talk series, ‘The Real’.

Details below…

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As music’s first couple, Beyonce and Jay Z enjoy a royal reception most places they go. However, it was they that offered the warm welcome to British monarchs Prince Williams and Kate Middleton last night at an NBA game.

The ‘Drunk In Love’ duo were formally introduced to the popular prince and princess at the Barclay Center after the Cleveland Cavaliers vs Brooklyn Nets game.

There for more than a photo opp, William is in town on behalf of the World Wildlife Fund, which is entering into a charitable venture with Barclays (which Jay owns a percentage of).

In any case, peep the “meeting” moment below…

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Only one day separates K. Michelle fans from being able to buy ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?,’ her highly anticipated sophomore album.  But, before you get to find out if you love the tunes that occupy the ‘Love ‘Em All’-led disc, Michelle is giving listeners something else to sample via the short film ‘Something About the Night.’

An ode to ‘Lady Day’ herself, the legendary jazz songstress Billie Holiday, the 6 minute “mini-movie” sees the R&B diva show off her acting chops under the helm of creative director Child Basquiat.

From the looks of things in this teaser unveiled today, we can already tell the movie directors will soon be shipping scripts her way.

Watch the official trailer below and tell us if you agree:

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