More determined than ever to combat the misrepresentation/erasure of people of colour in film is the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

How they plan to achieve what many believed was the impossible?

Penalising movie projects which make a concerted effort to exclude ethnic minorities in front of and behind the camera.

Major news below…

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Normani Kordei stormed the net yesterday when she stepped away from Fifth Harmony to release solo material before the release of the group’s next album.

Today, the parents of her group member Ally Brooke have hinted that it won’t be long before she does the same.

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As we reported here, this weekend would be blessed with the latest offering from Chris Brown‘s forthcoming album, ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon,’ and as promised the tune was delivered in full.

To our surprise, shortly after the song made its iTunes premiere, its high octane video – directed by Brown himself and featuring Grammy-winning R&B vet Usher and rapper Gucci Mane – made its way to VEVO.

Keen to see what the trio cooked up?  Tuck inSee the trio get the party started inside:

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Solange‘s latest album, the chart-topping ‘Seat at the Table,’ may have been released in September, but the singer/songwriter is still pressing forward on the promo trail in support of its offerings.

Her latest stop? A red hot performance on  ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon.

Tuck inside to see Solo soar with a medley of ‘Weary’ and ‘Rise’ – two fan favorite cuts from ‘Table’:

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Justin Timberlake has a new reason to “dance dance dance,” a new year-end report reveals.

The singer’s summer 2016 hit, ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling,’ may have been snubbed for major recognition at the 2017 Grammys, but it appears Timberlake will have the last laugh as the ‘Trolls’ tune has beat out The Chainsmoker‘s ‘Closer,’ Drake‘s ‘One Dance,’ and even Rihanna‘s massive hit ‘Work’ to lay claim to the title of 2016’s best selling single.

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Separately, the royals Joanne the Scammer and Khadi Don command an audience of thousands via skits born and bred on Instagram.

Together, they’ve turn their social media water into movie-making wine with the release of ‘Khadi and Joanne’, a project built in collaboration with Super Deluxe.

Ready to see what they’ve cooked up?

Watch, if aged 18 or over, below…

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In today’s industry, success comes from many corners. It’s little surprise then why members of Fifth Harmony are venturing out onto solo terrain while the group is still active.

Normani Kordei is massaging her momentum with a series of covers, the latest being a mash-up of Drake songs ‘Fake Love’ and ‘Sneakin’.

How did she do? We approve! Listen below and let us know if you do too!

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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.

Tuck in below to reflect on the year we’re sure rapper Azealia Banks wants to forget soon:

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Solange, Mary J. Blige and John Legend are to rock their fans’ worlds at next year’s Essence Festival.

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Taraji P. Henson continues to drive fresh and original content towards her fans this year.

Seemingly gearing up for the end of the Fox series ‘Empire‘, the last year has seen the actress step into several roles designed to showcase the skill her role as Cookie may not necessarily demand.

One of these roles can be found in the movie ‘Hidden Figures’ which will impact movie-goers on Christmas day.

Another?

The Simpsons.

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Bryson Tiller has found place on Drake’s ‘More Life.’

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Lady Gaga fans are all sorts of split over the singer’s latest video ‘Million Reasons.’

Unveiled yesterday, some saluted the clip was saluted for its simplicity, while most slammed it for being disappointing. Especially given the star’s history as a visual artist.

Whatever side of the fence one sits on, it appears ‘Reasons’ and predecessor ‘Perfect Illusion’ are puzzle pieces of a bigger picture.

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