American Idol has introduced the world to a long list of talent during its 14 year run. Yet, season 3 undoubtedly launched the careers of two of R&B’s biggest names simultaneously.

Indeed, said instalment of Idol birthed the career of Jennifer Hudson and, of course, was one by Fantasia.

To celebrate the platform it all started on for them, the ladies united to perform ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and ‘Remember The Music.’ They were joined by fellow season 3 contestant LaToya London (whose debut album ‘Love & Life’ remains so underrated a decade after its release).

Watch below as the ladies soar to higher heights…

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The introduction to Beyonce‘s roster of Parkwood Entertainment artists continues.

Next up is rapper Ingrid, who this week unwrapped the video for ‘Flex.’

Hailing from Houston, Texas, the femcee showcases her fiery point of difference on the infectious cut which also features R&B star Sevyn Streeter.

With the female rap landscape still perplexingly only dominated by one, can Ingrid level the playing field?

Watch the Kevin Calero directed clip below and let us know…

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It’s finally here!

After a week of teasers, Grammy winning R&B crooner Maxwell finally drops a full length listen to his newest single ‘Lake By the Ocean.’

Coming as the official first release from the second installment of his ‘blackSUMMERnight’ trilogy, the tune will launch his first new era in nearly 6 years.

Was it worth the wait?  The fans who heard its premiere on Facebook Wednesday night think so (courtesy of Maxwell himself).  Now, you tell us:

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Talk about a bop!

Black Eyed Peas-frontman Will.I.Am taps Pia Mia for a hot new jam just in time to heat up the charts for the summer.

Lending an infectious hook, catchy lyrics, and a bass-line sure to be bumping from pop radio with quickness, the new track “Boys & Girls” is a sexy anthem set to see its video released later this week (according to will’s official Instagram page).

No news if the tune will kick off his next solo project, but until then…

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Tonight, it all came down to two Mississippi music makers – Trent Harmon and La’Porsha Renae.

Yet, while both delivered consistently strong showings throughout ‘American Idol’s 15th and final season, only one could be crowned the winner.

See the emotional video below:

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Jennifer Lopez ain’t wasting no time with the promotion of her newest single ‘Ain’t Your Mama.’

After unveiling the song in full earlier today, it’s already received a live treatment via its official TV debut on tonight’s ‘American Idol’ finale.  Donning a French maid uniform, Miss Lopez definitely put in some major work on the ‘Idol’ stage, dancing up a storm to her new Dr. Luke-produced bop before switching gears to her early 2000s hit ‘Let’s Get Loud.’

Will it be just enough to help give the tune an impressive placement on next week’s Hot 100?  Watch below and tell us:

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Bebe Rexha is coming out swinging for her debut album.

As if winning over fans with her feature on G-Eazy‘s ‘Me, Myself and I’ wasn’t enough to keep buzz around her name popping, the singer/songwriter taps director-heavyweight Dave Meyers and Grammy nominated rapstress Nicki Minaj for her first official single ‘No Broken Hearts.’

While most may know Rexha for penning hits like David Guetta and Minaj’s ‘Hey Mama,’ Tinashe‘s groove ‘All Hands On Deck,’ and Eminem and Rihanna’s ‘The Monster,’ now it’s time you get acquainted with the woman behind the monster hits.

Her newest solo offerings await below:

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As we’ve reported over the last several weeks, Adele, Justin Bieber, and Rihanna have had a relentless control over the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 since their most recent albums (and singles from those albums) first burst onto the scene.

With their respective releases ’25,’ ‘Purpose,’ and ‘Anti,’ the non-American born trio have not only dominated the album charts non-stop since February, but have even set a record on the Hot 100 side of the fence.

Despite new competition from the likes of Gwen Stefani, K. Michelle, Zayn, and more over the past months, Addy, Bieber, and Rih have withstood the test of them all and simply played musical chairs on the Billboard 200.  Now, much to the surprise of music lovers, the three continue to endure.

See where they landed on this week’s refreshed TGJ Chart Check [Billboard 200]:

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Fifth Harmony are making a serious dent in the Hot 100 with their latest hit ‘Work From Home.’

Working its way to the top 10 this week (after slipping last week), the feat was accompanied by news it was the first single since 2008’s ‘When I Grow Up’ (Pussycat Dolls) to be lifted to top 10 status on the charts.

Speaking to our friends at Billboard about their accomplishment, the ladies gleamed:

“We feel great about it and we are so humbled and appreciative of our amazing fans and everyone who has supported us, our label [Epic Records] and the terrific writers and producers who contributed to this project.” – Fifth Harmony

Go 5H!  While we continue to cheer on the ladies, tuck in below to see where all of your favorites from today landed on this week’s Hot 100 chart check:

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Fans of Morris Chestnut just got a new reason to scream.

Indeed, the Hollywood heartthrob just learned his show ‘Rosewood,’ alongside other FOX newcomers ‘Lucifer’ and  ‘Scream Queens,’  has been renewed for a second season.

Get the details inside:

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One word to describe Mariah Carey‘s ‘Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour’? Triumphant.

Yes, thanks to what appears to be a far more confident version of the star (and an impeccable sound engineer), she continues to impress European fans with a live show set to increase her chances of faring just as well as with her LP in the market once it hits retailers.

Ready to see how she fared performing her chart-rocking cover of  Phil Collins’ ‘Against All Odds.’

Hit the play button below to find out…

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Kelly Rowland‘s hotly anticipated talent search ‘Chasing Destiny’ strutted onto TV screens Tuesday, after the highly anticipated return of ‘Black Girls Rock.’ 

The docu-series, which sees the Destiny’s Child star team up with renown creative director Frank Gatson to piece together music’s next big girl group, was greeted with favorable viewership for its timeslot.

A feat accomplished thanks to Rowland’s relentless promotion (which saw her touch and tackle television, radio, and print), now the final ratings have been revealed to show if all of the ‘Work’ singer’s hard work paid off.

Get the numbers below:

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