With the likes of Rihanna unable to soar without the benefit of a ‘competition free’ arena, Beyonce readies the launch of an album set to dominate the scene in ways ‘Unapologetic’ failed to.

Armed with a record breaking world tour and two years worth of fresh material, the star’s fifth studio album will no doubt feature the fan favourite ‘Grown Woman’, which she brought to life for fans in Sao Paulo- during her ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘ set.

Not sure she’s hailed the best performer of our generation?

Watch the Queen at work below…

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With streaming data now counting towards Billboard Hot 100 chart positions, there’s never been a better time for acts to forge music videos that pull in viewers over and over…and over again.

Take Miley Cyrus for example, who’s on course to securing her first US #1 single thanks to the 20 million+ streams afforded to her controversial ‘Wrecking Ball’ visual.

Now, in what will ensure he scores a commendable chart debut with his single ‘Honest‘, Hip Hop’s Future has the video for the single pull impressive numbers, in an impressive space of time.

Details below…

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 As ‘Body Party’ eyes its 21st week consecutive week on the Billboard Hot 100, Ciara whips up a buzz for future endeavours this week- teasing her forthcoming tour in an interview with Radio.Com!

What she said on the endeavour?

Good news for the C-Squad below…

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They came, they saw, and they certainly conquered.

Just ask any fan in attendance at this past weekend’s ‘Rock In Rio’ and they would tell you with certainty that two of R&B’s finest – Justin Timberlake and Alicia Keys – came armed with an arsenal of their biggest hits and, to fan delight, rocked the Brazilian city with two amazing sets.

Joining the like of their ‘Until the End of Time’ and ‘Put It In A Love Song’ co-star Beyonce (whose set can be seen here), Timberlake and Keys offered over 60 minutes of non-stop, energetic entertainment respectively and lent reworked versions of their signature hits.

Just in case you missed it, you can see them both below:

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Envious of ‘Va Va Voom’ vixen Nicki Minaj‘s style?

Well, now – thanks to K-Mart – you can affordably put that envy to rest.  Indeed, the ‘Moment 4 Life’ maestra took to Twitter today to unveil sneak peeks at the line-up of the department store collection that bears her name.

Due to make its official debut on racks in October, cop a gander at Minaj’s foray into fashion just in time for Halloween via the shots below:

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Before you know it awards season will be in full swing.

Probably our favorite time of year here at TGJ HQ, we were ever-excited to learn of the Soul Train Awards committee unveiling the nominations for their 2013 showing.

Featuring top heavy competition from the year’s best and brightest in Hip Hop and R&B, TGJ favorites Kendrick Lamar (6), Justin Timberlake (5), Tamar Braxton (5), Robin Thicke (5), Chris Brown (5), and Miguel (5) are leading the pack of nominees for the ceremony.

Set to be hosted by funnyman Anthony Anderson, the show will air on CENTRIC and BET on Dec. 1.  Until then, familiarize yourself with the rest of the nominees below:

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Fans of “Raise Your Glass” songstress P!nk are doing just that after learning the songstress was named Billboard”s “Woman of the Year”.  Adding her name to a long-list of fellow chart-toppers like Beyonce, Katy Perry, and Taylor Swift, the Grammy-winning mom of one has seen the last year gift her with a host of career milestones.

Aside from landing a Grammy nod for her first #1 album on Billboard 200 (“The Truth About Love”), the year also brought with it her 4th #1 stint on the Hot 100 with “Give Me A Reason”.

Now, to top it off, the songstress is taking a leap into acting with “Thanks For Sharing” – her big screen debut.  But, while chatting with E! News recently to promote it, P!nk shared thoughts on serial twerker Miley Cyrus that left some of the “We Can”t Stop” singer”s fans in an uproar…

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It’s pretty clear that ELLE magazine is quite fond of ‘Firework’ wailer Katy Perry.

Last month saw the popstress cover the U.K. version of the mag while this month sees her afront it’s Canadian sister publication showing off an 60’s-inspired look (featuring some of designers Alexander Wang, Louis Vuitton, and Mariano Vivanco‘s threads in both issues).

Unlike the U.K. version, the Canadian feature story has been greeted with much more noise as the ‘Roar’ songstress has made headlines for comments made about BFF Rihanna‘s drug use.

Were her comments worth all the fuss that ensued afterward?  Read them below and tell us:

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After a few false-starts, this Summer brought with it the release of Ciara‘s self-titled album. Hailed by many as a musical return to form, the project’s most pronounced success came in the form of ‘Body Party’, which danced its way up the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B tallies respectively.

And while a new single has been commissioned (see: ‘Overdose’), it appears the stage blazer already has her sights set on her sixth studio album.

See what we mean below…

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‘All eyes on me when I step into the ring…’

Feast your eyes on the epic entrance made by Pop Queen Britney Spears this morning, touching down in Nevada via helicopter to announce her $15 million dollar a year Vegas residency deal!

Watch her explain the show’s concept below!!

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Christmas will be coming early for fans of Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige.

For, as reported here, the Grammy winning soulstress is set to release her first full length holiday album this fall filled with her unique spin on yuletide classics.  As news of the project has made rounds over the last month, Blige took to Facebook today to unveil its highly anticipated release date.

Featuring the likes of Jessie J, Marc Anthony, legendary vocalist Barbra Streisand, gospel greats The Clark Sisters, and more, listen to a few snippets find out below when you can get your hands on “A Mary Christmas“…

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