Rapper DMX is the centre of Iyanla Vanzant‘s expert attention in the latest episode of OWN’s ‘Fix My Life‘.

Helping the star to understand the day to day difficulties he faces in life and the catalysts behind them, we doubt there’s anyone who won’t be moved by what they see in the piece.

Press play to find out why above….

 

‘I Decided’ diva Solange decided to grace 2013’s Coachella festival with her presence during British band The xx‘s set.

Despite not officially being on the bill, the youngest of the Knowles clan unveiled a live showing of tunes from her ‘True’ EP and a special reworked version of Aaliyah‘s ‘One In A Million’ hit ‘Hot Like Fire’.

Did she do the song justice? You tell us below:

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The 2013 NewNowNext Awards brought out stars from many corners of Entertainment. Indeed, a host of Hollywood names showed up and showed out at The Fonda Theater to support the Logo event, which celebrates the achievements of gay, lesbian, and transgender talent.

Peep pics of Azealia Banks, Ciara, Ke$ha, Kylie Minogue, Tamar Braxton, and more below…

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In what may come as a surprise to ‘Formal Invite’ star Ray J Norwood, his controversial new single ‘I Hit It First’ has flown to unexpected heights after hitting the internet in the earlier part of last week.

For, while initially billed a buzz track for what fans had hoped is a forthcoming album from the singer, the song has proved that the singer’s British audience is anything but dead and- in all fact- is very alive.

Commercial surprises below…

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From The Vault time-travels 20 years back this week with a Grammy winning single from a TGJ favourite: our pick is ‘Another Sad Love Song‘ by Toni Braxton.

The first single from the diva’s 1993 debut self-titled LP, ‘Song’ was helmed by former dynamic duo of LA Reid and Babyface – who played a crucial role in Toni’s earlier career. With those silky smooth vocals, Braxton tells the tale of a girl who is not over her ex yet and is reminded of that every time a love song is played on the radio.
Launching the album’s campaign with this track proved to be a wise decision as not only it was a chart smash – #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart and #15 in the UK – but it also scored her her first of many Best Female R&B Vocal Performance Grammy awards. (Side note: she won the Best New Artist gong on the very same night)
The video, directed by Ralph Ziman, conveys a similar classy vibe as the track and sees a short-haired Toni singing in the rain on a vintage New York-like street. Kudos to the ‘Un-break My Heart‘ belle for looking as stunning today as in this visual.
Clearly one of the saddest news to hit the headlines this year was Ms. Braxton’s impending retirement from music after “falling out of love with it”. When we think about it we kinda sorta get where she’s coming from. With the industry being a far cry from how it used to be two decades ago, now prioritizing trash over class, it must be rather difficult for the vocal gemstone to fit in and find excitement especially when she already has a full plate on the personal side, as evidenced with WeTV’s Braxton Family Values.
Still, we remain optimistic at the (slim) prospect of future releases from our favorite contralto. And in the event that new material really isn’t on the horizon, at least we will always have her impressive catalogue to cherish.
Be it fast or slow, it doesn’t let go and it’s all because of you and your talent, Toni!

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Even at her worst, Nicki Minaj stands ten or so levels above her nearest competitor.

Though the above is a fact some from all walks of life may choose to ignore, her well documented ascent to superstardom and surprisingly potent chart run make her the most exciting Rap act to debut in the last twenty years…on all fronts.

Now, in cementing her status as a truly international act, she has set a brand new chart record in the UK.

Good news below…

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With one night to go until Beyonce kicks off the ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ in Serbia, fans of the ‘Yes‘ singer can see her Pop counterpart Rihanna rock the stage on her tour- performing her #1 single ‘Where Have You Been’ at LA’s Staples Center on April 8th.

Though she was a little dependant on a well produced ‘live’ vocal, this performance of the song should impress those oft turned off by her usual stage antics.

Want to see how good Ri can be when a little effort’s employed?

Check her out below…

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 ‘But nothing can compare…’

Day 26 alum Willie Taylor is in the giving mood. That’s right, in giving fans the male perspective to the rising smash, Willie lends his lips to Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Kisses Down Low’.

Is it wrong that we’re putting this up on Sunday? Maybe.

Not sure why?

Join us below!

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Guess which Pop royal was snapped enjoying some downtime at this year’s Coachella Fest yesterday!

Hint: Her first taste of fame came when starred in crime flick ‘Spivs’ back in 2004.

Find out who she is below!

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Ciara is onto a winner!

As to keep momentum for her new LP sky high, the ‘Thug Style‘ singer has unveiled the song title of another song fans can expect to find on the project. Standing as its 5th song, find out what the latest piece to the Cici’s puzzle is below! (more…)

Miguel continued his steady ascend into the mainstream tonight with a show-stopping performance on ‘Saturday Night Live’. The high-profile slot is the latest stop on the promotional trail for the singer’s critically acclaimed sophomore effort ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’, which hit stores last October. Watch below as the 26-year-old rocks the house with ‘Adorn’ and ‘How Many Drinks’(more…)
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The second search for ‘The Voice UK’ is underway!

Already a smash in the US (and its original home of Holland), the show has arrived on British shores by way of the BBC last year and takes its place prime-time for another year running. Coaches this side of the pond are Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’ Donoghue, and the legendary Tom Jones.

Billed as the definitive talent-search, many are predicting it to serve as a true contender to The X Factor‘s strong hold.

Judge for yourself below with highlights from episode 2 / series 3 below…

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