The TIDAL saga continues.

Jay Z‘s late foray into the streaming arena has been anything but a walk in Central Park for the New York mogul.

Well documented is the difficulties the platform has faced, but things – in recent times have looked to be on the up thanks to high profile releases from some of its artist-owners (see: Kanye West and Rihanna).

Now, it would appear that while fresh plans are in place to further differentiate the service from rivals such as Spotify, there continues to be drama on the backend.

More on the TIDAL rollercoaster after the jump…

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Twenty years after Baz Lurhman’s version of the classic tale hit the big screen, Shonda Rhimes‘ Shondaland is readying the release of a ‘Romeo & Juliet‘ TV series.

Exciting news below…

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Chris Brown is on quite the roll this week. And not a good one.

The controversial singer once again found himself on the wrong side of public favor after denouncing Kehlani‘s recent suicide attempt as “attention seeking.“

In the wake of his comments, the 26-year-old has been body-slammed by the masses and, it seems as though, his peers (including those he recently collaborated with) no longer want any affiliation.

Full story below…

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Drake‘s foray into the world of sports took a stylish new turn recently thanks to his sharp spread in ‘Slam’ magazine.

Keen to become a staple in the world of basketball, the ‘Views from the 6‘ rapper struck many a pose for the sports publication as he celebrates the success of his Rihanna-led cut ‘Work’, and before he is expected to make his way to the big screen via the numerous feature films he is set to star in.

Keep it locked on TGJ throughout the day for more from the Champagne Papi‘s latest shoot.

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Ariana Grande has unwrapped the video for ‘Dangerous Woman’ – the title track to her third studio album.

Billed as “visual 1,” it appears the pint-sized powerhouse will service more than one clip for the single which topped the iTunes charts upon its release earlier this month.

Check out the first after the jump…

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With an ABC TV series on the way and a new album to begin one might imagine the performer Nicki Minaj has been very busy of late.

Alas, according to an “anonymous source” keen to ruffle the rapper’s feathers, claims she recently found the time to hatch a plot she hoped would destroy the aspiring rapper Iggy Azalea.

Confused?

Tune in to the telenovela below…

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Mariah Carey‘s dying sister has urged the entertainer to rescue her in her time of need.

Full story below…

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Wonder why it’s been four years since Brandy last released an album?

Sure, there’s been TV shows, Broadway, and more, however there’s another reason; one that the Vocal Bible has been silent about…until now.

Per a shocking new report, the R&B veteran has been at loggerheads with her former label.

The tangled web is now so volatile that she effectively has been rendered unable to release new music — unless inking a new deal.

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Each passing day pulls Beyonce fans closer to the release of her sixth studio album.

Fortunately, her decision not to spill anything on the release hasn’t stopped them from receiving morsels of information about the politically aware set.

Why the brains behind the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement are looking forward to the release?

Good news below…

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Less than 24 hours remain until Rihanna uncages the video for new single ‘Kiss It Better.’

This week she revealed the 80’s coated cut is one of two new tracks being serviced from her lukewarmly received ‘ANTI’ album.

Following the worldwide success of ‘Work,’ will the wailer enjoy chart-topping narrative with this track? Time will tell.

For now, she’s unwrapped a video teaser to tease and titillate.

Find out what the stream queen is looking to serve up after the jump…

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Fans of the Hip-Hop artist Kanye West celebrated when TIDAL, the company which holds his new album ‘The Life of Pablo‘ exclusively, claimed it had been streamed over 200 million times in the first ten days of its release.

Alas, the respected music industry publication HITS Daily Double isn’t buying…and has even gone as far as to reveal why it believes West’s numbers are more fictional than they are factual.

Their thoughts below…

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It’s here!

Jennifer Lopez is the latest star to buckle up for a game of Carpool Karaoke on ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden.’

The dynamite diva, as ever, has many projects on the go including the final series of ‘American Idol,’ her Vegas ‘All I Have’ show, and cop drama ‘Shades Of Blue.’

Together with the Brit host, the diva “performed” hits such as ‘Love Don’t Cost A Thing,’ ‘Booty,’ and ‘On The Floor.’ Also tackled was Bruno Mars’ ‘Locked Out Of  Heaven.’

Interwoven within were chit-chat’s about her derrière, her love life, and more. Watch below…

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