Ariana Grande and Jessie J hit headlines globally last week when news that they were planning to re-record R&B classic ‘The Boy Is Mine’ hit the wire.

Debate erupted here on TGJ and on social media, with many voicing their displeasure with the idea of the Brandy and Monica duet (released first in 1998) being re-dressed for a new project by its producer Darkchild.

Prior to now, Grande and J have been notable in their silence on the matter.

However, during a press run in Australia this, 21-year-old Ariana finally shared her view on the furore…

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Bad new for viewers of ‘The Queen Latifah Show’.

The daytime talker was officially cancelled as of this morning.

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Fifth Harmony are rising on radio with their rousing new single ‘Sledgehammer’.

Pulled from the group’s debut album ‘Reflection’, the cut serves as the LP’s second single following lead effort ‘Bo$$’.

To build buzz ahead of the debut of the track’s video, Normani, Dinah, Camila and the ladies unwrapped a sneak peek of the visual on Twitter.

Check it out below…

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Fashion forward Rita Ora may be hard at work shooting The Voice UK and putting the finishing touches to her new album, but that hasn’t stopped her maintaining a media presence.

The 23-year-old Roc Nation priority stuns a-front of the double cover of L’Officiel Magazine‘s December issue.

With a central role in Band Aid 30‘s record-breaking charity single also under her belt, Ms. Ora looks set to end the year with a bang!

Peep the second cover below…

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Anticipation is reaching fever-pitch for the Platinum Edition of Beyonce‘s self-titled visual album.

Due to land in stores on November 24th, the beefed-up version of the LP will include four remixes, ten live performances, and two new tracks – christened ‘7/11’ and ‘Ring Off’.

Whetting appetites ahead of the LP’s arrival, King B unleashed both songs online moments.

Check ’em out below…

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This Sunday’s American Music Awards was gifted a major boost thanks to ‘Booty’ belles Jennifer Lopez and Iggy Azalea.

After weeks of speculation, today brought with it confirmation that the bodacious beauties will be bringing their dance-floor anthem to the AMA stage.

Details below…

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Given the sales of Mariah Carey‘s last few albums, one would expect the diva to embrace any major stage that’ll have her.

However, such is not the case.

Talk show queen Wendy Williams has sensationally revealed that she was forced to turn down Carey’s request to promote music on her show last year due to the singer’s outlandish demands.

Wendy’s words below…

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“After the billboard article i read it seemed like perhaps she wasn’t much of a fan of mine.”

Iggy Azalea had that to say when quizzed on Nicki Minaj‘s feelings towards her today, responding to the rapper’s decision to ignore questions posed to her about the ‘Fancy‘ star during her recent interview with ‘Billboard.’

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Dynamite diva Jessie J lived up to her billing on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night.

The Brit-bred belter is currently in LA to perform at this Sunday’s American Music Awards with Ariana Grande. Yet, she wisely stopped by the ABC show to promote her own album ‘Sweet Talker’. 

Backed by a full band, the vocal powerhouse soared with performances of ‘Burnin’ Up’ alongside 2 Chainz and newest single ‘Masterpiece’.

All the action after the jump…

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Fans of Faith Evans will be able to get their hands on her new LP ‘Incomparable’ on the date above, finally getting hold of the singer’s latest body of work!

Now, before its due date, said fans can get a feel of what the project is set to serve up via the album sampler waiting below!

Check it out…

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Kevin Hart is making a beeline for the big screen again.

The actor/comedian, who has been on blazing trail of success in recent years, is being tipped for box office again with new movie ‘The Wedding Ringer’. 

Set to hit US theaters on January 16th, the film follows a loner who forms a friendship with the guy he hires to be the best man at his wedding (Hart). Hilarity is said to ensue.

Check out an extended trailer below…

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Cop a gander of Ciara and Tinashe!

The R&B stage blazers have been compared in earnest, however the ladies were all smiles while hanging out together (alongside renown celebrity publicist Manny) in London tonight. {Pic Source}

Currently in the UK’s capital on a private appearances tour with Live Base, both stars are slated to return to Europe next year to perform.

In the meanwhile, check out our recent interview with Tinashe in which she shares a desire to collaborate with both Ci and the genesis of their lineage Janet Jackson…

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