Columbus Short is coming clean about becoming clean.

In a sensational new interview with Access Hollywood, the actor – who was dismissed from his role as Harrison in ABC smash ‘Scandal’ earlier this year – revealed that his axing from the show was due to a previously undisclosed addition to cocaine.

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Lady GaGa has pulled the wrapping paper off her festive rendition of ‘Winter Wonderland’.

The Pop force re-teams with her ‘Cheek To Cheek’ collaborator Tony Bennett for the fresh take on the classic Christmas cut, which was made available on iTunes moments ago.

Listen to their jazzed up take on the Holiday jam after the jump…

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Since its surprise release last month, Beyonce‘s ‘7/11’ video has birthed many a remake.

The latest comes courtesy of British girl-group Little Mix, who unwrapped their festive take on King B’s viral hit today.

Shot to celebrate member Jade‘s birthday, the clip also features her comrade Leigh-Anne, as well as the band’s dancers.

Watch Little Mix’s big turn up below…

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As many a TGJ reader has pointed out time and time and time again, radio deals may buy hits but will always fall short when tasked with securing the support of a loyal album-buying fan base.

This week, K. Michelle and J. Cole stand as living proof of that, set to see their new albums rock the ‘Billboard 200’ with stellar first week sales without the benefit of a hit single on the ‘Hot 100.’

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After millions purchased singles lifted from her debut album ‘The New Classic‘, the rapper has revealed that she is to return the favour by launching an arena tour she no doubt hopes will turn her singles-selling water into album-shifting wine.

Its name?

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Following her glowing endorsement from Brandy Norwood, Tamar Braxton exchanged her seat on ‘The Real’ for a mic when she performed the Christmas number ‘Silent Night.’

Her performance came before the release of her second studio album under ‘Epic’ records, led by the single ‘Let Me Know’, and material she no doubt hopes will see her fare just as well commercially as she did during the performance below!

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The new and arguably improved cast of ‘The View’ were graced with Ashanti‘s presence today, welcoming her to their festive set and enjoying her performance of the Christmas classic ‘Santa Baby.’

How the ‘Rain on Me’ chanteuse fared?

Watch her do what she does best, below…

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$150 million was pumped into the fourth serving of George Miller‘s ‘Mad Max’ franchise, set to drop thirty years after Tina Turner starred in the Mel Gibson– led ‘Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome.’

Its name? ‘Mad Max: Fury Road‘, starring the British actor Tom Hardy and ‘Snow White and the Huntsman‘ actress Charlize Theron.

Press play to catch its trailer below!

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Rising above a sea of criticism this year is Iggy Azalea, the Australian rapper riding high on a singles-fuelled chart wave.

Now, after the release of her latest body of work ‘Reclassified‘, the star finds herself atop numerous ‘Billboard Year-End Charts‘, outperforming many a serious chart contender.

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More on his beaucoup buck making empire below…

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R&B superstar Usher and Hip Hop’s Kanye West are to be celebrated by ‘Black Entertainment Television’ next year, named as two of the entertainers set to be honoured at the ‘BET Honors‘ for their respective contributions to entertainment and the world at large.

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Chris Rock, Rosario Dawson, Gabrielle Union, Kevin Hart, Tracy Morgan and other stars aligned to create what is undoubtedly the “must see movie” of the season – ‘Top Five.’

A comedic force led by Rock, ‘Top Five’ spins the notion of “romantic comedy” on its top to create a sophisticated, yet outrageously funny take on how the unprecedented and unscripted twists-and-turns of real life often make for the best comedy.

Get into our full review below:

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