Following a number of high-profile hiccups, Chris Brown has maintained a silence of sorts in recent months.

Naturally, the star’s lack of volume has perplexed his legion of fans – who continue to feverishly await new album ‘X’.

It seems, now, that their patience will be rewarded. Doubly.

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Next week brings with it the release of ‘Love, Marriage, & Divorce’ by R&B legends Toni Braxton and Babyface.

Having whipped up quite the buzz with UAC smash ‘Hurt You’, the pair follow-up with new single ‘Roller Coaster’.

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April 22nd sees Kelis serve up a hot platter of new music in the form of album ‘Food’.

As reported, the eclectic singer has signed with indie imprint Ninja Tune for the project, which arrives four years after the release of the EDM flavoured ‘FleshTone’.

The star’s newest concoction is said to be return to the dynamic sound that saw her fuse Urban with left-field elements. And material has yet to surface, the LP’s cover and tracklisting have. Peep the package shot above and the quirky song titles below…

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Over the last ten years, London’s Wireless Festival has become one of the world’ most renown – a trend that looks set to continue with its 2014 incarnation.

Today saw chart heavyweights Kanye West, Drake, Pharrell, OutKast, and Bruno Mars announced as the headliners for the three-day extravaganza, which takes place between July 4th – July 6th at two locations (which will rotate).

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Feel like partying? If so, feel free to swing by TGJ HQ today!

What we’re celebrating? The release of the very first song to be pulled from Ciara‘s forthcoming studio album, set for release later on this year and performed during her critically-acclaimed set at last night’s Grammy awards after-party.

Moving to say the very least, the number sees Ci bid adieu to light-heartedness found in the likes of ‘Work’ and  ‘I’m Out‘, and give her all to lyrics indicative of the growth she’s already showcased on the likes of ‘Sorry.‘

To put it simply, we’re in love with and hope the positive response this number will garner encourages the star to craft numbers just as applause-worthy.

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For most entertainers, securing recognition from the Grammy committee comes as nothing short of a dream come true.

Alas, for the chart-force that is Macklemore, his success at last night’s ceremony has sparked what some are billing a desperate attempt to stay on Hip Hop’s ‘good side.’

For, while the bulk of his commercial success lies in the support he’s garnered from Pop loyalists, it’s his Urban credibility the performer seems eager to protect today, now that his ‘wins’ have become synonymous with Kendrick Lamar‘s ‘MAAD City’ losses.

Problematic, as it’s this ‘Urban credibility’ that’s given him a perceived point of difference in the eyes of his Pop audience.

His thoughts on the matter?

Press play to hear his recent conversation with Ebro Darden‘s ‘Hot 97′ this morning, below!

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After building a fashion/movie-fuelled infrastructure to support the release, Rita Ora now readies the launch of her debut US album this year, two years after the launch of her Platinum UK debut, ‘ORA.’

Now, in a bid to generate interest for the Roc Nation-backed effort, the one time Abercrombie & Fitch sales clerk teased fans with it during the pre-Grammy brunch thrown by the label last week.

What fans can expect from it?

Her words below…

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As previously reported, the gentleman of Day26 are following in the footsteps of their Making The Band comrades Danity Kane and reuniting.

However, unlike the ladies, each member of the quintet has returned to the fold.

Currently prepping a national US tour, the group gave fans a taste of what to expect with a performance of ‘Since You’ve Been Gone’ at SOB’s in New York last night.

The showing was the first the group have given – with all members – in over four years. Do they still have “it”? Find out after the jump…

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It’s finally here!

The official version of Kylie Mingoue‘s brand new single ‘Into The Blue’ swam onto the net moments ago.

Penned by Kelly Shehan (Beyonce, Mary J. Blige), the dance floor jam had “surfaced” in demo form prior to its planned arrival. Surprisingly, though, the “early” appearance only enhanced the buzz for ‘Blue’s’ digital release and that of its parent album ‘Kiss Me Once’ (which now has a confirmed due date of March 17th).

So what are you waiting for? Take a listen to the lyric video for Ms. Minogue’s first Roc Nation offering below. The official visual, which features actor Clement Sibony, is due eminently. 

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Grammy-winning performer Macklemore has ‘unveiled’ a text message sent to ‘Good Kid’ Kendrick Lamar this evening, published hours after he beat the entertainer on numerous occasions during the 56th annual Grammy awards.

His words below…

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After his current role on VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop’ revived interest in his ‘Da Yard Father‘-fuelled career, Rapper Saigon has shared his thoughts on the presence of gay love in the aforementioned genre.

Yes, in an interview with the tastemaker that is DJ Vlad, the performer expressed his distaste at the supposed agenda to make one’s sexuality a part of an artist’s creative package, and why he believes that homosexuals are more interested in sex than they are love.

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With a Billboard Hot 100 peak position of #29 to its name, there’s no denying the chart glory secured by Sage the Gemini‘s infectious cut, ‘Gas Pedal.’

However, in the event you believed its success lay in the US and US alone, allow us to share the good news the performer will be sure to celebrate this week.

Good news, that spits to the tune of a UK chart arrival!

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