Alicia Keys brought her ‘HERE’ album campaign to British shores tonight, taking to the stage on ‘The X Factor UK.’

Marking her first UK televised performance of the “era,” the 15-time Grammy winner aimed to make it count with a spirited rendition of ‘Blended Family.’

Watch Alicia belt her heart out after the jump…

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As Kanye West’s beef with Beyonce heats up, Ava DuVernay‘s spat with social injustice continues as her new documentary ‘13th’ drives thousands to its platform Netflix.

One of those was Oprah Winfrey.

Moved by its raw exploration into how corrupt criminal justice system pumps money into the pockets of corporate America by jailing people of colour, Winfrey invited Ava to discuss the project and its damning exposures.

Their conversation is a must-see.

Watch below…

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Donald Trump’s problems continue to augment this week.

Forced to dish up $25 million to college students he is said to have scammed via his ‘Trump University’, the President-Elect now finds himself under mounting pressure to denounce supporters who plan to target the play ‘Hamilton.’

Click here to find out how his “spat” with the production started.

What Bikers 4 Trump intends to do about it?

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Madonna has long established herself as a tour de force and will remind the masses why on December 9th when her ‘Rebel Heart Tour’ hits Showtime. 

The mammoth trek, which serves as the star’s 10th, played to over 1 million across the globe and amassed well over $200 million at the box office. It also helped further establish the singer as the third highest grossing live artist ever at $1.31 billion. 

In its televised form, the special will broadcast the concert in HD and inter splice it with exclusive behind the scenes footage. 

To titillate ahead of its premiere, Madge has released a new trailer. 

Get into the groove…and much more after the jump…

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“I been sent to give you the truth even at the risk of my life and career”

Kanye West is in full-on meltdown mode.

Fresh from endorsing Donald Trump and asking Black people to forget racism, the rapper has now taken aim at Beyonce.

During the Sacramento stop of his Saint Pablo Tour tonight (which he ended after just three songs), Yeezy began another rant. And we’re certain the Carters won’t be happy.

Find out why below…

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Bruno Mars is aiming to drive his way to the top of the charts with new album ’24k Magic.’ Literally.

For, the stage scorcher is the latest artist to take a coveted seat on James Corden’s ‘Carpool Karaoke.’

Details below…

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Kelly Rowland served as the ‘Motivation’ for many when she wowed at the 2nd Annual Stylemakers Awards in West Hollywood this week.

The R&B star turned heads as she arrived in a striking black ensemble at the WWD + Variety hosted event.

Ms. Kelly’s appearance comes on the heels of a number public showings of late.

Hopefully there’ll be new music on the horizon soon, because it’s crazy how time flies. It’s been three-almost-four years the 35-year-old released her last album ‘Talk A Good Game.’

While we wait, check out stunning snaps after the jump…

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Donald Trump has been the US’ president elect for all of 10 days and is already embroiled in a number of dramas.

The latest surrounds Tony-winning Broadway show ‘Hamilton.’

See, Vice-President Mike Pence attended yesterday evening’s production and was surprised with a post-show speech.

Booed upon entry, the politician – who believes in shock therapy to “treat” homosexuality – was urged do away with his separatist views.

Unpleased with the “ambush” – which has since gone viral, Trump has taken to Twitter to clap back.

The video and the president’s response below…

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Bruno Mars has billed new album ’24k Magic’ as one big party.

Now, after one day at retail, it’s becoming clear just how many have answered his invitation.

The first week predictions for the set are here and await after the jump…

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Emeli Sande is catering to both sides of the pond with the promotion of her new album ‘Long Live The Angels.’

Fresh from a run of TV spots in the UK, the Scot singer jetted to the US to perform on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’

Backed by a full band, she belted the set’s lead single ‘Hurts’ and delivered a rousing performance.

Watch below…

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If Janelle Monae has Oscar glory in her sights her new movie ‘Moonlight’ may make her quest a smooth one.

For, before the unveiling of ‘Hidden Figures’ (which she also stars in) demand for ‘Moon’ in the United States has forced its distributors to expand its cinematic release this weekend.

Good news below…

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TGJ favourite Justine Skye continues to sizzle and soar to higher ground this week following her performance on MTV’s ‘Wonderland.’

Arguably only one strong album away from becoming Pop’s go-to girl, the star performed her latest material on the platform following the release of her ‘Emotionally Unavailable’ set.

Unfortunately, none of the singer’s projects have charted on the Billboard 200.

Will things change in 2017?

Catch her action and weigh in below…

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