And it begins…

Christina Aguilera‘s comeback campaign has blazed its way onto the cover of Billboard magazine.

The ‘Your Body’ beauty beams on the industry bible’s latest issue, which features the first preview of the her hotly anticipated ‘Lotus’ LP ahead of its arrival on November 13th.

With a strap-line of “The Resurrection”, we’re oh so amped for the album write-up, as all signs point to Xtina being onto yet another winner. Let the rise of Pop’s Lazarus begin!

Your thoughts?

If you’ve ever had to ask ‘who runs the world’, you may have just gotten your answer.

For, despite minimal Stateside promotion for her fourth solo LP ‘4’, singer Beyonce has seen it continually nab top spots on multiple Billboard charts.

One of the record’s later singles, ‘Dance For You’, has seemingly strutted atop charts months after its initial release.  The achievement lands Bey’s name new reason (joining the many existing) to line the history books:

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May marked the return of Beyonce to the stage following the birth of her daughter Blue Ivy at the top of the year. However, fans hopeful to see more of the superstar thereafter were left somewhat disappointed when she returned to the normality of her day-to-day life. Indeed, the nearest her ever-loyal BeyHive got to a King B performance was her moshing in the pit of many a festival this  Summer gone

That’s all set to change come November, however. For, it has been announced that the ‘Crazy In Love’ singer will hit the stage at Alicia Keys‘ annual Black Ball gala.

Details after the jump…

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Much to fan delight, ‘Work It’ rapstress Missy Elliott is definitely back hard at work promoting her latest gems ‘9th Inning’ and ‘Triple Threat’.

Already guesting BET’s ‘106 & Park’, the Virginian femcee made her way over to MTV to visit ‘RapFix’ to share the good news of her return.

As ever, despite being plagued with questions on the Drake/Aaliyah debacle, Elliott was also greeted with her thoughts on the ever-hyped beef between fellow femcees Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Kim.  While one who has career-long evaded beef, the ‘Hot Boys’ hitmaker has always been one to speak her mind.

Read her thoughts below:

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This Sunday, VH1 joins the push for Ne-Yo‘s new album ‘R.E.D‘, when they air his episode of ‘Behind The Music’.

Chronicling his inspirational journey and serving as an endorsement for future endeavors, today saw sneak peeks from the special unveiled, giving fans even more of an incentive to tune in.

Teasers below…

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Eve is coming back!

Joining Missy Elliott and Lil Kim on the 2012 come back trail, the ‘Who’s That Girl’ has revealed she is now ready to release her hotly anticipated new album, ‘Lip Lock‘.

Sharing the news with Hip Hollywood, she confirmed the LP’s arrival ten years after releasing her last LP ‘Eve-olution‘.

Her announcement below…

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It’s finally out!

After whipping the web into frenzy and winning over the support of many a former foe, Christina Aguilera‘s ‘Your Body’ is now available to purchase digitally.

So, ever curious to gauge which acts you deem ‘worth it’, we ask tonight…

Have you bought ‘Your Body’?

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Upon her debut in 2008, Lady GaGa was sold to the world as the protegee of ‘Lonely’ singer Akon.

Almost inseparable during the Canadian leg of ‘The Fame’s promo, the pair hit many an outlet declaring their creative love for each other.

Then, in what was all too obvious to her rising fan base, he disappeared from her cause- only rearing his head two years later  to weigh in on her ‘war of wigs’ with Christina Aguilera.

Now, GaGa‘s long time friend Tamar Braxton (whose husband discovered the singer) has revealed the sinister reason behind Akon‘s ‘exit’ from her camp, during an interview with ‘The Breakfast Club‘.

Watch below…

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 Since catching the eye of the public in 2007, Nicki Minaj has found herself enjoying feats we doubt even she could have imagined on that infamous staircase.

So, in case the release of two Platinum albums, a world tour and a judging spot on ‘American Idol‘ wasn’t enough to blow her way, her fans have given her even more of a reason to feel good about her Pop standing this week.

Find out why below…

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The premiere season of The X Factor USA brought with it many a twist and turn, as well as a wealth of new talent – one of the most notable being Marcus Canty.

After finishing fourth on the show, the 21 year old was swiftly signed up by mentor LA Reid to join his revitalised Epic Records roster.

The fruit of that union has been R&B bliss, with both of Canty’s singles ‘Won’t Make A Fool Out Of You’ and ‘In & Out’ drumming up ample buzz.

With the Washington DC native hard at work on his debut EP ‘This Is..Marcus Canty’ (due October 30th), we quizzed him on his background, ditching basketball for music, whether  he has any fears coming from a talent show, and much more.

Our interview with the young talent awaits after the jump…

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It’s been some time since they dominated the UK charts, but if today’s news is anything to go by The Saturdays are gearing up for a global take over.

This, set to be put in motion by their recent signing to Universal’s Def Jam, before the release of their fourth studio album.

Good news below…

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CALLING UK MJ FANS – WIN AN MJ POSTER SIGNED BY SPIKE LEE

This week sees the release of ‘BAD 25’ from the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson, celebrating the 25^th birthday of the historic album and the launch of a very exclusive competition for MJ’s UK fans.

TGJ went to see Spike Lee’s documentary ‘BAD 25’ recently and picked up a poster screen signed by Spike to ‘Numero Uno MJ Fan in the UK’ and now we’re offering one lucky reader the chance to win it!

To test fans knowledge, we’ll be asking a question each day this week and then on Friday you’ll be able to figure out the final question and enter the competition.

What’s more, the winner and 5 runners up will get a copy of the deluxe 3CD and DVD set of BAD 25 which contains Live At Wembley Stadium, 16^th July 1988.

Ready for question four?

Make a note of the answer and come back tomorrow for the final question!

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