One’s a reformed Disney darling who has twerked her way to the top of charts while another has taken a more, umm, clothed approach to chart-topping.  But, despite differing travels to Billboard’s heights, the similarly wholesome beginnings of young divas Miley Cyrus and Ariana Grande respectively drove them to become household names.

Now that Cyrus has tapped into her inner bad girl, the ‘We Can’t Stop’ singer is encouraging Grande to shed her good girl image and follow suit.  In a recent interview with New York Times, the country darling addressed her vixen image, Grande’s image, and her 2013 overall.

Do you think Ariana should heed Miley’s advice?

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10 years into her solo career and it seems pop superstar Beyonce is hotter than ever.

As if selling nearly 1 million copies (in one week) of her latest, self-titled album wasn’t proof enough, it appears the songstress most recent reign atop the charts is set to be extended for another week.

At the rate the album is selling, it is not only threatening to be one of the year’s top 10 sellers, but also her personal best.  See why below:

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$3.8 million.

According to a report published by Bill Werde‘s Billboard today, the above is the amount Beyonce would have earned had illegal downloaders of her self-titled new album paid for the chart-topping release.

Full story below…

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As hew nephews gear up to star on ITV’s ‘Big Reunion 2014’, Pop sensation LaToya Jackson now eyes a 2014 release date for her brand spanking new album, it has emerged today.

Want more on the hotly anticipated come-back set?

Details below…

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One week before the world bids 2013 adieu, Jeff Bezo‘s ‘Amazon’ have celebrated some of the world’s more ‘commercially viable’ musicians by unveiling their list of the highest-selling material sold by the outlet to date.

Marking the first time the company have released such information, the lists that await you below may spark some controversy- considering the fact that it features releases that were sold at heavily discounted prices by the outlet, seeing LPs that were sold for 99 cents placed side by side with releases that were sold at full price.

Did your favourite act make the cut?

Find out below…

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The critics are already lending their forecasts on how Britney Spears’ highly anticipated Vegas residency (which kicks off today) will pan out.

Indeed, the trek – titled ‘Piece of Me’ – is being hailed by some as a triumphant return to form for the once vibrant pop star with some evidence being found in recent videos like moderate hit ‘Work B*tch’ and its follow-up documentary ‘I Am Britney Jean’.

Others, like revered New York magazine pop critic Jody Rosen, are not so easily convinced.  Claiming the venture is a “risky gamble” with fear the former chart titan will not be able to consistently draw crowds, Rosen took to her pad to impart thoughts that didn’t quite sit so well with members of #BritneyArmy.

See them below:

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After witnessing the likes of Adele and Emeli Sande dominate the Adult Contemporary territory  she once ‘owned’ with ‘Spirit‘, there’s no doubt Leona Lewis hopes to see her forthcoming album fare just as well.

Now, with her brand new Christmas album being used as the promotional launching pad for that release, the star has revealed that she hopes to collaborate with Bruno Mars on the project.

Is the world ready for a ‘When I Was Your Man‘ sized hit from Ms. Lewis?

You tell us below!

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18 years removed from their ‘Brotherhood’ fuelled debut, 3T– nephews of Pop icon Michael Jackson– are to reunite on British television next year, returning to music by way of hit TV show ‘The Big Reunion.’

Full story below…

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Atlanta, Georgia welcomed August Alsina to its home recently, the location of ‘Street Execs 4th annual Christmas concert.’ 

It was there, after rocking out to the sounds of Rapper 2Chainz, that the show’s audience enjoyed a fresh performance of Alsina‘s I Luv This’, shot by the folks over at ‘Hip Hop Since 1987.’

Check him out below…

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Though her latest album ‘Britney Jean‘ may have struggled to wow audiences, Britney Spears is no doubt hoping her ‘Planet Hollywood’ residency will succeed in doing so, kicking the venture off in Las Vegas hours ago.

How she fared?

Well, while it was far cry from the fire the performer used to serve in abundance, we’d say she did much better than most were expecting her to.

How?

‘Gimme More‘ below…

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Fans of ‘Complicated’ crooner Raheem DeVaughn know it, everyone here at TGJ HQ does, and now- it’s time you were let in on the info the aforementioned parties have been keeping.

You ready? OK.

‘A Place Called Love Love Land’ is one of the best R&B albums to drop this year!

We apologise for yelling, but like anyone who’s had the pleasure of spinning the LP will agree, keeping calm when discussing its greatness is simply impossible to do. Yes, it’s that good.

Now, in a bid to win over the hearts of even more music lovers, Raheem has unveiled the clip for ‘Pink Velvet Crush‘, a number produced by ‘I Don’t Wanna Know’ performer Mario Winans.

Enjoy below…

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Weeks before she joins her peers in welcoming the 56th annual Grammy awards, the 3.6 octaves boasting belle that is Beyonce welcomes good news with open arms this evening…brought to her by her latest single ‘Drunk In Love.’

A Bey-stung ‘Chart Check‘ awaits you below…

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