While the entertainment world mourns the sudden death of actor Alan Thicke last night, his singing son Robin Thicke has released a statement.

The ‘Blurred Lines’ crooner is the middle of the late star’s three children.

His words below…

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.

As the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Now, we reflect on how the year’s most anticipated film – Nate Parker’s ‘Birth of a Nation’ – became one of the year’s biggest flops:

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Authenticity.

It’s a trait rarely sewn into the fabric of todays new talent; many of whose success is the end product of a Fordist production line.

For trio Thirdstory though, being organic is ingrained in their artistic DNA and has consequently won them a mass following the globe over. And the support is growing.

Honing in on power of the internet, the group – comprised of Ben, Richard, and Elliott – uploaded cover after soulful cover; in the process creating the perfect storm of anticipation for their own material.

With their debut album due in 2017 and current single ‘G Train (ft. Pusha T)’ making all the right noise, we caught up with member Richard to discuss their rise, artistry, and takeover plans.

Our discussion came on the heels of two sold-out dates in London.

Get to know Thirdstory below…

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Fifth Harmony have been riding high on the charts this year with hits such as ‘Work From Home.‘ However, it appears one member has been getting lifted in a whole other way.

Find out who was nabbed for weed possession below…

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It seems VH1 made the right move by opting to place Rita Ora and not Karrueche Tran at the helm of ‘America’s Next Top Model‘s relaunch.

For, after seeing its ratings slip and slide at The CW, the show’s revamped version has picked up its highest-ratings in five years.

Good news below…

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The world renowned musician Andrew Lloyd Webber has insinuated that he may have discovered Rihanna before she was signed by Universal’s Def Jam twelve years ago.

His interesting, and slightly disturbing, thoughts on the then teenage singer below…

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It looks like Mariah Carey may share more with Christina Milian than an ex in Nick Cannon.

Because, just like the singer’s 2004 hit, the ratings of her new E! “docu-series” are dipping it low.

It’s not all doom and gloom, though.

Find out why below…

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Mary J. Blige has put plans in place to retrieve a Grammy award from her estranged husband Martin Isaacs after he is said to have refused to hand it over to her.

Full story below…

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Amber Riley has been thrilling audiences in London in the Westend incarnation of ‘Dreamgirls.’

The former ‘Glee’ star has taken on the role of Effie White and is rocking it.

Proving she can slay any stage, she took the production’s signature song ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.’  to the 2016 Royal Variety Performance last night.

Backed by a gorgeous orchestra, Riley took vocal flight with the song made famous by Jennifer Holliday and refreshed by Jennifer Hudson.

Watch her wow after the jump…

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Bruno Mars is still riding high on the Hot 100 with his latest top 5 hit, ’24K Magic.’  The title track to his tertiary release (which also debuted in the top 5 on the Billboard 200), the singer/songwriter is still on the promo trail with hopes of hoisting both projects to the top of their respective charts.

Now, after thrilling fans on ‘The Voice’ with a showing of ‘Magic,’ the crooner’s full ‘Carpool Karaoke’ was finally unveiled.  Keen to see him revisit some of his biggest hits?

Tuck in below to see Mars’ out of this world ‘Carpool Karaoke’:

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Bruno Mars put his pinky ring up to the moon for yet another stage-blazing performance of his latest smash hit, ’24K Magic.’

Taking to ‘The Voice’ live finale to show talented hopefuls how its done, see Mars pop, lock, and drop it like only he can…

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Jason Derulo and The Game team up with Benny Boom to build the video for ‘Baby You’, the upbeat song pulled from the latter’s ‘1992’ release.

Excited?

You should be.

Why?

The visual comes armed with a storyline which sees Game involved in a game of infidelity, espionage and musical surprises.

Ready to press play?

Give it a spin!

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