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Since the Summer, Nick Jonas has been pushing a sizzling promo campaign designed to rebrand him as a solo star.

Indeed, the former Jonas Brothers member has styled and profiled in a number of racy shoots which haven’t just sent pulses racing, but also helped his current single ‘Jealous’ rocket its way up the charts.

The real test, though, comes this week now that the 22-year-old’s self-titled debut album is finally in stores.

How are its sales shaping up? Find out below…

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If one didn’t know Alicia Keys was pregnant, they could be forgiven for assuming she had an album to promote.

For, despite being due to give birth to her second child next month, the fifteen-time Grammy winner has been everywhere of late. Indeed, from the MTV EMA‘s to Keys’ self-hosted Keep A Child Alive gala, the 33-year-old has maintained a very visible public profile.

It’s trend that continued today when the star stopped by The Wendy Williams Show.

Primarily on the couch to plug her new children’s book, Keys was also grilled on her pregnancy, marriage, and blending family with Swizz Beatz ex-wife Mashonda.

Peep the interview below…

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Fifth Harmony brought their blazing brand of girl power to the Good Morning America stage today.

The five-piece – made up of Normani, Ally, Lauren, Dinah, and Camila – thrilled with a live rendition of their new single ‘Sledgehammer’.

Penned by label-mate Meghan Trainor, the track is the second to be released from their debut album ‘Reflection’ (due January 26th).

Peep their performance below…

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Omarion is wasting no time capitalising on the buzz for his new single ‘Post To Be (ft. Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko)’.

For, one day after the song’s premiere, the former B2K frontman has unveiled the tracklist and release date for its parent album ‘Sex Playlist’.

The set arrives almost five years after the roll-out of O’s last studio album ‘Ollusion’, which opened with first week sales of 19,300 back in January 2010.

After a number of label shifts, including a brief stint at Lil Wayne’s Young Money, the new father settled at Rick Ross’ Maybach Music Group/Atlantic and is armoured with exposure from VH1 hit ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood’ – which he stars on with girlfriend Apryl.

So, when with the LP be dancing into stores? And which tracks will it feature? Find out below…

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Based on the singles Cheryl Cole has been serving up of late, it’d be fair to assume that her new album ‘Only Human’ was weak, limp, and lifeless. And it is.

However, in being fair and unbiased, it’d be a injustice to not share the one titillating tune that the LP houses, ‘All In One Night’.

A steamy R&B affair, the sensual track has been on replay here at TGJ HQ. Listen below to find out why….

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When Beyonce announced the re-release of her fifth album last week, some lamented on the meaty price-point of the newly christened ‘Platinum Edition’.

Indeed, despite the project featuring new songs, remixes and being marketed as more a collectors item than a full-on reboot, the $30 / £30 cost irked a few – namely many who purchased the original LP last year.

They need not fret, though.

Because, today it’s been announced that the new material will also be available as a standalone EP digitally.

Details below…

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Last night a number of music’s brightest stars aligned for ‘The Concert For Valor’ on HBO.

As reported, Rihanna rocked the stage; Jessie J and Jennifer Hudson did too.

The powerhouse pair delivered a dynamite rendition of Sia and David Guetta’s 2011 smash ‘Titanium’ in honor of Veteran’s Day.

Peep the performance after the jump…

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The search-party are still hunting for Kim Kardashian‘s talent, but that hasn’t stopped the reality star from hitting shameless new lows.

Mrs. Kanye West poses on the double cover of Paper Magazine‘s Winter 2014 issue and objectifies the only thing more noticeable than her lack of talent – her butt.

Lensed by Jean-Paul Goude, the first snap can be viewed above. The second, however, is far too racy to share here (as we’re a family site). It is viewable on the mother of one’s social media handles, though. Be warned, she bares her entire derrière.

Clearly eager to court more attention, Kim took to Twitter to hit back at critics of the covers. Find out what she had to say below…

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Rihanna made her long-awaited return to the stage tonight at The Concert for Valor, which aired live on HBO.

Serving as a prelude of sorts to the official kick off of her comeback campaign, the performance was surprisingly…decent.

The 26-year-old delivered rousing renditions of ‘Diamonds’ and ‘Stay’, which left us wondering if she’s put down the cigarettes for good.

Peep the performances after the jump…

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Tamar Braxton is building her brand at a rapid pace.

The R&B belle produces and stars in two reality shows, hosts daytime talker ‘The Real’, and is currently hard at work on her new studio album.

And while one might assume the ‘Let Me Know’ singer had enough on her plate, she’s expanding.

Details below…

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We are just days away from Lifetime’s highly anticipated  ‘Aaliyah:  Princess of R&B.’  The Wendy Williams-produced movie, based on Christopher John Farley’s bestselling biographical book ‘Aaliyah: More Than a Woman,’ will give a never before seen glimpse into the life of the late R&B star.

Exploring her meteoric rise to fame, controversial relationship with R&B legend R. Kelly and more, excitement for the Alexandra Shipp-led film is reaching a feverish pitch.

Before fans can glue themselves to their TVs on the night of the movie’s November 15th premiere, we have for you an exclusive clip!  If it’s anything to judge by, Saturday needs to hurry and get here!

Check out the Super Trailer after the jump…
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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta continues to defy the odds.

Season 7 of the Bravo hit premiered this past Sunday and it’s emerged that the episode has broken ratings records for the network.

Details below…

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