After winning many a ratings race with hit shows ‘Scandal’ and ‘Revenge‘, ABC continue on in their efforts to offer their viewers diversity with the welcoming of ‘Cold Blood‘, an African-American led medical thriller.

Info on the conspiracy series below…

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As his ‘Super Bowl’ buddy Janet Jackson makes silent steps towards a comeback this year, Justin Timberlake reached a brand new career high recently, when he played the largest concert in Iceland’s history!

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Did you know about ‘They Don’t Know’ crooner Rico Love‘s free album ‘I Sin’?

Available for download now,  the album’s lead single ‘He Got Money’ has built quite the buzz across the net on the hem of his debut solo EP ‘Discrete Luxury.’ Now, to capitalize, Love delivers the accompanying visual for ‘Money’ with help from fellow Atlantan hitmaker Future.

The Parris Stewart-directed video leads a free, 12-track mixtape that also features the likes of Kevin Gates, Big K.R.I.T., Troy Ave, Bobby Shmurda, and more.

Get your first taste from ‘I Sin’ below…

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‘Fashion Police‘ front woman Joan Rivers has been placed on life support it has emerged today, now depending on machines to keep her alive.

Rushed to hospital after she stopped breathing during throat surgery on Thursday, Rivers is now completely reliant on life support machines, prompting TMZ to report:

According to our sources, the family will have to decide in the next couple of days whether to keep the 81-year-old on life support. We’re told the family remains hopeful that if they do decide to turn off the machines, she will make a turn for the better and fight through it. 

 

 

Keep it locked on TGJ for updates on the comedienne.

Pop powerhouse Jessie J is riding the wave of success with current single ‘Bang Bang’ alongside Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande. However, the Brit-bred diva isn’t wasting no time pushing ahead with its follow-up.

Christened ‘Burning Up’, the track – which features rapper 2 Chainz – saw its accompanying video shot in LA this week. Peep the snap from set above.

Choreographed by Casper Smart, the clip serves as the latest to be lifted J’s hotly anticipated new album ‘Sweet Talker’ – which arrives in stores on October 13th.

Want an early preview of the track? Check out this snippet of Jessie performing it acoustically at the Grammy HQ this week below…

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Has iconic fashion house Balmain tapped Janet Jackson as its latest spokesmodel?

That’s what many are speculating after a mysterious message from the brand’s Creative Director, Olivier Rousteing.

See what we mean below…

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Not even the likes of Beyonce could surpass Mariah Carey this time around, unable to match the icon’s sales stats when both were placed on TIME’s list of Pop’s most enduring entertainers!

How Mimi beat Bey?

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The chart-slayer that is Rihanna has reportedly set her sights on an $18 million luxury apartment in NYC before the launch of her 8th studio album!

Details on her new interest below…

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If its leading singles ‘I Can’t Describe’ ft. T.I. and ‘Walk It Out’ ft. Timbaland are anything to judge by, Jennifer Hudson‘s long-awaited third album ‘JHUD’ is well on its way to much deserved critical acclaim.

With hopes of ensuring commercial success to match, Hudson continues to roll out a promo campaign that will see her hit up many-a-major outlet and function in support of the project – including the 2014 Fashion Rocks.  But, before she rocks the stage with the likes of Usher, Nicki Minaj, and more, she continues to tease her September 23rd due release by revealing its full official track list.

A ten track, star-studded affair featuring the likes of fellow Chicagoan R. Kelly, T.I., and his Grand Hustle protegee Iggy Azalea, the album also features production from Timbaland and more.  See it in its entirety below:

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We couldn’t be any more ready for September 23rd!

In addition to getting our hands on the latest records from TGJ-favorites Lady Gaga, Jennifer Hudson, and Michelle Williams, we will finally get to jam out to the long-awaited official debut album of crooner Luke James.

Just a day after sending fans into a frenzy by unveiling the covers to the self-titled project, the N’awlins native unwrapped the ever-sensual accompanying visual to his new single Dancing In The Dark.’  Featuring a not-so-clothed James, the Prince-inspired song and video come as the latest lifts from his debut LP which features production from the likes of Danja,  Kadis & Sean, The Alliance, Salaam Remi, and more.

Get into it below:

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After a brief rest on the bench, Cover Star returns this week with Youtube powerhouse Lily Elise & co. doing their thing to Jessie J, Nicki Minaj, and Ariana Grande‘s latest top 10 hit ‘Bang Bang.’ 

How do they fare? Hit ‘PLAY’ below to find out…

Talk about going in and out with a bang!

Lily and Julianna were playing approximately no games with this cover and we’re not mad at them for it.  Soaring vocals, melisma executed with passion and precision, and last, but not least, the injection of their own personalities helped make this an enjoyable watch.

To cover a song delivered by the likes of powerhouses Jessie J and Ariana Grande is certainly no easy task, but these ladies stepped up to the plate.  Bravisimo!

For more on Lily, check out her Youtube page here.

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After announcing she was to take a leave of absence to care for her ailing husband until next spring, ‘A New Day Has Come’ singer Celine Dion may have seen her decision to do so create a major opportunity for fellow diva Mariah Carey.

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