After bumping actress Dascha Polanco to season regular status for its next season, the Jodie Foster-directed series ‘Orange is the New Black’ has called on a former ‘Bad Girl‘ to join its third cycle!

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Way before she was a judge on ‘American Idol’, the ‘X Factor’ and the Australian edition of ‘So You Think You Can Dance?’ and not long after blessing Janet Jackson with a few signature moves, Paula Abdul was a popstar in her own right. This week, From The Vault is celebrating one of Ms. Abdul’s finest visual works –  the magnificent ‘Cold Hearted’

Pulled from Paula’s blockbuster debut ‘Forever Your Girl’ as its fifth single, ‘Cold’ is a Pop number with sprinkles of New Jack Swing wherein the singer warns a fellow female about a heartless, womanizing man that she compares to a “cold hearted snake “.

It was produced by Elliot Wolff – who was also responsible for the entertainer’s breakout single ‘Straight Up’ – and was one of her six Billboard chart-toppers. Unfortunately, its home soil success never translated into an overseas one.

As many of you would know, we love ourselves an epic video here at TGJ. Therefore you’ll understand why this one has a very special place in our vault. The work of Academy Award-nominated director David Fincher, the visual serves as Abdul’s homage to legendary choreographer Bob Fosse, most particularly his work on classic musical ‘All That Jazz’. The all-dance affair perfectly embodies Paula’s proposition as a “Popstar”: hook-heavy edgy Pop music, enchanting choreography, and high-octane music videos.

With Paula waving goodbye to her singing career almost two decades ago, we feel it is a shame that the current generation only knows her as a TV figure and not the award-winning stage blazer she once was. Just to express how inspiring and trend-setting she and this video have been, here’s a few well-known visuals which take inspiration from ‘Cold Hearted’: Janet Jackson’s ‘If’, Christina Aguilera’s ‘What A Girl Wants’, Britney Spears’ ‘Slave 4 U’, Ciara’s ‘Promise’.

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Fans of Destiny’s Child have watched its members blossom into classy and successful young women. Well, most of them. Indeed, while Beyonce, Kelly, Michelle, and co continue uphold the integrity of their respected brand, the task is proving difficult for former member Farrah Franklin.

For according to TMZ, the aspiring solo star – who was part of the mega-selling group for five months from 2000 to 2001 – has been arrested for disorderly conduct.

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Beauty, brains, business, and of course, stage blazing; Beyonce has become synonymous with them all.

However, in the last year, “stealthiness” has been added to the singer’s repertoire.

Indeed, from surprise albums to unannounced performances, King B appears to have mastered the art of the “shock factor”.

It’s for this reason, then, that many are wondering whether the star dropped a major hint about her next ambush on Instagram today.

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If you’re on the hunt for wafer thin voices cooing meaningless lyrics over Hip Hop beats, you’ve come to the wrong place.

However, should you be in search of powerhouse vocals, meaningful top-lines and stellar production, you’ll already be aware of ‘Andre’ singer JoJo and ‘Strange Fruit‘ vocalist Elijah Blake, two peas in a hyper-talented pod.

So, we’re sure you’ll be pleased to learn that the pair caught up together recently, teasing fans with a possible collaboration with a snap uploaded to Blake’s ‘Instagram‘ page.

A simple pic or the teasing of a brand new duet?

You tell us below!

Undeterred by this scathing article published by ‘The Smoking Section’, Iggy Azalea celebrated the rising success of new single ‘Black Widow’ hours ago, by whipping up momentum for its supporting music video!

Perhaps a better performer than she is a rapper, the ‘Hot 100’ slaying rapper now finds herself on course to handing Rita Ora her first US smash hit with the single, whose video is set to showcase both of their acting chops in scenes we hear are nothing short of cinematic.

Why sources close to TGJ say ‘Widow‘ is going to cause quite the ‘Problem’ for Iggy‘s rivals?

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Could Nicki Minaj be plotting a musical ménage à trois with ‘Good Kisser’ Usher and rapper Drake?

Well, if a snap reportedly taken on the set of Usher‘s ‘She Came to Give it to You’ is anything to go by, the answer to that may very well be yes!

Uploaded by Minaj as the song rises on ‘Top 40‘ radio, the pic sees the trio strike a pose as all three gear up for the release of new LPs this year, shot after the rapper teased the video’s shoot during her ‘Exotic’ residency on the ‘Home Shopping Network.’

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Sure, it’s Summertime. But surely it’s (almost) sinful for Danity Kane to be looking this…hot?!

The trio stunned in denim yesterday as they arrived to host a beach party at Liquid in Las Vegas. An all-day affair, the gig also saw Aubrey, Shannon, and Dawn perform at partner venue Haze in the evening.

Currently hard at work on their third studio album, it’s clear the ladies – who just wrapped up their successful ‘No Filter Tour’ – aren’t planning to vacate the spotlight in the process.

Peep another pic as well as their “interesting” arrival video below…

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Originally due this week, August Alsina‘s single version of ‘No Love’ featuring Nicki Minaj was subject to an unexplained delay.

Still, the cut remains hotly anticipated by both act’s fans. And with the re-worked number of the ‘Testimony’ track said to be due any day now, New Orleans reared Alsina has teased the masses with a preview of what they can expect.

Hungry for the main dish? Sink your teeth into a sample below…

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And the snippets keep coming.

Danity Kane have been amplifying the buzz for their new album by slowly rolling out previews of the material they’re cooking up in the studio.

Just this week the trio, now consisting of Dawn, Shannon, and Aubrey, showcased morsels of new music via Instagram – much to the delight of their fiercely loyal fan-base.

Today saw producer Yonni unzip another clip. Take a listen below…

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Talk show host Wendy Williams kicked off her 50th birthday party celebration in style hours ago, when she had legendary singer Chaka Khan rock her stage with a performance in honour of the day!

Celebrating with the star’s audience, Khan rocked the house with ‘I’m Every Woman’ before Williams celebrates the release of Lifetime’s Aaliyah biopic, which she is directing with the aid of the flick’s lead actress Alexandra Shipp.

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Though one couldn’t tell by looking today, there was once a time when Christina Milian stood as a viable rival for ‘Naughty Girl’ singer Beyonce, both sharing a similar look and sound circa 2004 and 2005.

Alas, after being booted from Def Jam to make way for a then wholesome Rihanna, the last decade has seen Christina fail to reboot a career dripping with hit singles, perhaps distracted by her romantic ties to the men she enlisted to turn her Pop lemonade into Urban liquor.

Today, after what may have felt like an eternity, the singer has confirmed her official comeback to music’s scene, doing so with the support of mentor and the father of her ex-husband’s baby mama’s son, Lil Wayne.

Her announcement below!

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