Last night, US music lovers made their way to Viacom‘s VH1 to catch the long awaited TLC ‘Crazy Sexy Cool‘ biopic, hoping to learn more of the story so many believed they were well versed in.

Now, hours removed from its unveiling, TGJ have compiled a number of reviews published in response to the flick, weighing in on a story many have described as both honest, telling but most importantly…inspiring.

Review round up below…

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As to thank them for the support they’ve shown him since his debut, the good people of Philadelphia were treated to a surprise show put on by Grammy winning singer Miguel hours ago!

Taking place after his Drake led ‘Would You Like a Tour?’ show in the city was cancelled due to technical errors, the show saw the star round up his band and speed to Ortlieb’s Lounge.

Why the entertainer is so well loved?

Footage below!

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New video alert!

This time, it comes courtesy of R&B duo Dora Martin, made up of R&B belle Cherri Voncelle and former Ne-Yo protege Jermaine Riley.

The video? ‘Black History‘, launched as part of the promotional package for their forthcoming ‘Coalition‘ EP and featuring a few faces the pair’s British fans may recognise upon giving it a spin.

Their fresh take on an age old story below…

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The first annual YouTube Awards have announced their nominations for this year’s show today, recognising the creative efforts made by many an entertainer in the last year!

Taking place on November 3rd, the show has seen Nicki Minaj and Lady GaGa dominate their list of nominees, both for their video content and the following that content has generated for them in the last twelve months.

Full list below!

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This week sees Soul-filled songbird Rebecca Ferguson serve up the video for ‘I Hope’ – the first single to be lifted  from her upcoming sophomore album ‘Freedom’ (which arrives on December 2nd).

Set for an iTunes release on November 24th, the song’s accompanying visual awaits after the jump…

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With the countdown to the release of Lady GaGa‘s new album ‘ARTPOP’ in full swing, the Pop force has unwrapped another snippet from the hotly anticipated set.

This time it’s the LP’s title track that fans can preview ahead of the project’s November 11th arrival.

So what are you waiting for? Take a listen after the jump…

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With less than eight weeks to go until the release of his new album ‘X‘, Chris Brown finds himself the crowned the digital King of R&B for yet another week, thanks to his Nicki Minaj assisted smash hit ‘Love More‘.

You’re after details?

We’ll fill in you in below…

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Good news alert!

Well, that is if you consider yourself a fan of Rap creative, Tyga. For this Spring, the lyricist will release a brand spanking new album named ‘The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty’, and as to kick off its campaign he releases its lead single…tonight!

Named ‘Wait for a Minute’, the jam features none other than ‘All That Matters’ heartthrob Justin Bieber!

Ready to give it a spin?

Hop in!

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After steering the careers of Apollonia, Vanity and the well loved Sheila E., Prince has found himself cited as an inspiration by one of Pop’s ‘fresher’ beauties this week.

A beauty, who goes by the name of Rita Ora.

For, in an interview given to Bloomingdales, the ‘Party‘ purveyor teased her forthcoming US debut, revealing that its sound will see her pull from the ‘The Belle of St.Mark‘ writer and ‘Make It Last‘ entertainer Chaka Khan.

Her words below…

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There’s no doubt about it….Beyonce‘s Auckland serving of the ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ is fast becoming one of tour’s most celebrated since its arrival this year.

Not sure why?

Well, if you were unable to purchase tickets to any of the tour’s dates but still want to get in on the ‘Beyonce Experience’,  meet us below for a sizzling hot rendition of her budding hit ‘Grown Woman‘, packed with more perfection than we’d say her detractors will be able to handle.

So, with this in mind, we urge any who considers themselves to be a Beyonce naysayer to avoid what’s waiting for her fans below!

You still want in?

Don’t say we didn’t warn you.

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R&B trendsetter Jamie Foxx may win the hearts of moviegoers with every role he takes on and subsequently excels in, but this week has seen the star do just that for a cause far greater than entertainment.

Indeed, in joining forces with the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, the performer lends his voice to the ‘Any Given Tuesday‘, birthed to raise awareness and support for homeless teen in the LGBTQ community, doing so alongside ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ star Lisa Vanderpump and ‘Candle in the Wind’ icon Elton John.

If you’re over the age of 18, press play below for the PSA he hopes will change their lives for the better.

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As Sony Music gears up make 2014 the year of Beyonce, the ‘Carmen: A Hip Hop Opera’ star helped make their job a whole lot easier days ago, when she stormed Auckland, New Zealand with her ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘ World Tour.

Fortunately for fans at the show, the singer/actress delivered a fresh take on her smash hit single ‘Why Don’t You Love Me?’ during the performance, flaunting the live vocals that have seen her standing in the industry surpass that of acts who no doubt wish their voices sounded half as good as hers does now…and did during her debut in the late 90s.

Think we’re exaggerating?

Watch below!

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