‘Started From the Bottom’ beau Drake started a polarizing war of fans last year when he revealed plans of creating a posthumous album filled with some of the late R&B singer Aaliyah‘s unreleased tracks.

Earning a collective thumbs down from those closest to the fallen star (see: Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, her family), the Torontoian rapper was still set to forge ahead with the project as Aaliyah’s label (run by uncle Barry Hankerson) did offer their approval.

Continued negative public reaction to the album – as recent as last month – had the album’s primary producer Noah “40” Shebib on the fence so much so that he, according to a recent interview with VIBE magazine, has called for Drake to halt the project…indefinitely.

“I was seven songs deep.  [Aaliyah’s] mother saying, “I don’t want this out’ was enough for me. I walked away very quickly.” – Noah Shebib

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Cop a gander of Beyonce!

The chart-topping megastar glimmers gold in this freshly unwrapped promo for her new fragrance ‘Rise’.

Set to arrive worldwide next month, the scent will reportedly be backed by a major promotional campaign – one that includes a TV commercial shot by famed director (and frequent King B collaborator) Jake Nava.

The pair’s lengthy list of past collaborations include last year’s Pepsi Commercial, the iconic clip for 2008’s ‘Single Ladies’, and more recently ‘Partition’ from the 32-year’s self-titled visual album. As such, fans are clearly in for a treat.

By no means “just another celebrity fragrance”, Bey’s foray into the world of perfume branding has been wildly successful.

‘Heat’, the star’s first effort, broke a Macy’s sales record with $75,000 in sales in one day. While the singer’s fragrance business has generated $400 million in retail sales. And with WWD reporting that industry insiders estimate ‘Rise’ could hit $25 million in its first year, the future certainly smells divine for the diva’s lucrative side-hustle.

Needless to say, that Beyonce reign just won’t let up!

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In a move many are billing an abrupt one, Billboard Magazine’s Editorial Director Bill Werde has parted ways with the company today, set to be replaced by ‘The Hollywood Reporter‘s Janice Min.

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1 million digital copies.

For fans of ‘Carmen: A Hip Hopera’ performer Beyonce, the above figure has become a welcome sight- moved by the entertainer’s latest album in record breaking time last month.

What these fans may not know however, is how this sales figure has solidified her status as one of the world’s leading African-American entertainers, breaking a record she’s set to be celebrated for for eternity.

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As if the gem that was her last studio album didn’t give us enough cause to sing her praises, TGJ HQ became ‘Keyshia Cole Central’ minutes ago, when she graced the world with her very own version of Chris Brown’s ‘Loyal.’

Pulled from the mixtape she’s enlisted Future, Elijah Blake and Mike Will Made It to help create, the number sees the star speak her mind via a freestyle we can’t be applaud and spin over…and over..and over again.

Not sure you’ll enjoy it as much as we did?

Well, give it a listen and let us know what you think of it below!

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After a success-filled 2013, Tamar Braxton has sung her way all the way to the 2014 Grammy Awards – nabbing nominations in three categories (“Best R&B Performance”, “Best R&B Song”, and “Best Urban Contemporary Album”). 

With the extravaganza merely weeks away, the outspoken singer stopped by the Ellen show today to show and prove why she is more than a media personality.

Watch below as She, Me, Her rocks the house with titillating rendition of latest single (and TGJ favourite) ‘All The Way Home’.

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…and the good news keeps on coming!

Well, that is if you consider a fan of Pop Queen Beyonce. 

One of the millions who purchased her latest self-titled CD?

Find out how you helped the entertainer outperform herself after the jump!

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Ever eager to represent R&B in ‘mainstream waters’ is Tamar Braxton, the Grammy nominated performer who welcomed both commercial and critical acclaim last year with her sophomore album, ‘Love and War.’

Today, in a securing a promotional spot oft denied to her genre’s staples, the star joined ‘Ellen’ for a fun-filled interview which saw her promote her hit show ‘The Real’ and the aforementioned hit album.

A portion of their conversation below…

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Is Katy Perry‘s knocking on 5x Platinum door this afternoon?

Fortunately for its contributors, the answer to that question is…yes!

In the mood for good news?

Fill up on our latest serving of ‘Chart Juice’ below…

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Before the release of their collaborative cut ‘Can’t Remember To Forget’, Rihanna and Shakira have seen their mutual ‘pal’ Beyonce smash the charts with her brand new single ‘Drunk In Love’…in the United Kingdom.

Yes, as the number continues to rock the world of many US music lovers, this week brings with it good news for its UK chart run!

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Sadly credible acts are a hard find on most talent shows, yet The X Factor UK produced just that with soulful maven Misha B.

Mentored by Kelly Rowland on the show’s 2011 series, the 21-year-old would go on to achieve both critical and commercial success with the string of singles she released – including nabbing a top 10 with the MNEK produced ‘Home Run’.

However, a parent album never followed and things – quite literally – went silent. Until now.

Taking to Facebook today, the Mancunian revealed that she’s readying a mixtape – which she previewed in video form. Check it out below…

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Four lengthy years have passed since Jazmine Sullivan blessed the industry with her sophomore effort ‘Love Me Back’.

And while the ‘Holding You Down’ led set didn’t ignite the charts as perhaps hoped, the project did succeed in re-affirming Sullivan as one of R&B’s brightest prospects.

Having taken a spell away from the limelight, the Soul-filled songbird is gearing up to make her long-awaited return, which – it has been confirmed – will take place in London.

Details after the jump…

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