‘The Way That I Love You’ songstress Ashanti has been away from radio and charts alike for sometime now, but that absence could soon be ending with the surfacing of her latest musical venture ‘Never Too Far Away’. The track, to be featured on the motion picture Dream House, sees Douglas leave her signature, decorative bass bumps and catchy hooks behind in favor of a stripped down piano arrangement to let her voice be the centerpiece.

With her 2008 release ‘The Declaration’ failing to make much of a statement on charts,  fans and critics have been itching for its follow-up (which TGJ learned the songbird is readying for release in the coming months) to see if the ‘Good Good’ singer really has the goods.

Does Douglas deliver?  You be the judge:

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At the rate JLS release singles, it’s fair to say the group’s projects are almost becoming one in the same.

Still, numbers speak louder than words, and the colourful quartet have delivered a plenty on that tip. As such, keeping the momentum going, Aston and co are gearing up to drop the latest single from their third studio album (in as many years) ‘Jukebox’.

Due in full in the next few week, the guys previewed the track, titled ‘Take A Chance On Me’, today. Listen after the jump…

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Last night saw US Weekly celebrate its 25 most stylish New Yorkers in the Big Apple, which saw the likes of many a celebrity face in attendance.

Snapped on the red carpet was R&B veteran Ashanti who enjoyed the company of Brit bred Rap singer Estelle as well as NERD character Pharell Williams, who was recently confirmed as one of the many producers to be working on the upcoming Solange Knowles‘  project.

More images below…

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Despite her humble age, Londoner Cleo Sol has a comparable to an act way beyond her years.

It is a grind that is proving increasingly fruitful, as her name continues to be etched in the consciousness of many a music lover this side of the pond. However, with her well-conditioned vocals and seasoned presence, she’s a talent ready-prepped to impact on a global scale.

As she gears up for the release of her debut single ‘High’, you can see Ms. Sol justify her buzz on, this, the latest episode of The Splash!

Setlist:

Best Thing I Never Had (Beyonce Cover)

Call For Me

High

Interview

*You can follow Cleo on Twitter and Facebook*

Now almost five months since Lady GaGa spoke to E! host Giuliana Rancic during the promotional campaign of her ‘Born This Way’ album, the pair have caught up again in support of MAC’S Viva Glam Campaign.

Discussing everything from the performer’s alter ego Joe Calderone to her plans for the ‘Born This Way Ball‘, the full interview is expected to air in coming days.

Until then,watch its preview below…

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In a bid to further push the sales of her latest album ‘4‘, ‘Single Ladies‘ singer Beyonce treated fans and associates at the Target Centre with a rousing performance of her latest single ‘1+1‘ just hours ago.

Dressed in red, the expecting mother thanked Target for their support of the LP ,which has now sold over 1 million copies worldwide in a matter of weeks, before delivering a unique rendition of the well received love song.

Get familiar with the performance below…

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Making its premier on FOX in a matter of days now, the cast of X Factor USA were welcomed by fans and paparazzi alike at the show’s World Premiere Screening at ArcLight Cinemas on September 14, 2011 in Hollywood, California.

Expected to open with heavily impressive ratings, the premier of the series comes just days after it was confirmed that Pop act Rihanna would indeed be making an appearance on the show as  guest judge.

Check out more snaps of  Paula, Nicole, Simon,Cheryl, Antonio and Steve below…

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Now just weeks away, the ‘Michael Jackson Forever‘ tribute concert which will feature performances from the likes of R&B performer Ne-Yo and vocal powerhouse Christina Aguilera, is one of the year’s most anticipated concert showings.

Now check out footage of some of the night’s acts in support of the evening, an evening which has already caused a considerable amount of controversy within the late icon’s fan base.

Watch below…

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British bred femcee Estelle has been building buzz over various formats for her forthcoming LP ‘All of Me’.  Led by the Rick Ross-assisted ‘Break My Heart’, the multi-talented maestra was just spotted in UpTown magazine with ‘No Other Love’ co-star John Legend.  Most recently, however, the ‘American Boy’ beauty jetted over to Chicago to interview with famed publication JET magazine to dish on everything from the London riots to her latest.

Find out what she had to say about these topics and more after the jump:

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Peep Pop belter JoJo looking hot tamale on the set of the video for her comeback effort ‘Disaster’.

The 20 year old, who is currently on tour with Joe Jonas and Jay Sean, took a brief break from the nation-wide trek to shoot the clip for the track – which made its debut on the Hot 100 at #89. It marks the first time the Boston-bred star has charted on the tally in four years. And if early iTunes response is anything to go by, the only way is up for the power-ballad.

Your thoughts?

Seemingly more eager than ever to boost her profile within the mainstream media, Rap’s favourite daughter Nicki Minaj made a very special guest appearance on last night’s episode of  The CW’s  ‘America’s Next Top Model’.

Joining Tyra Banks and her team of judges on the panel, Minaj recently admitted the opportunity had been a dream come true as she has been long time fan of the modelling series since it began  seven years ago.

Check out the ‘Here I Am‘ performer’s appearance below…

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Two of TGJ’s favorite ‘singers’ have joined rising rap star J. Cole for fun in the sun on the set of ‘Can’t Get Enough’ –  latest visual from his debut album ‘Cole World:  The Sideline Story’.  Enlisting permanently pouted lip pop star Trey Songz, the video was shot in Barbados where hometown hitmaker Rihanna was also spotted making a cameo (but thankfully did not lend her noise voice to the track).

J. Cole aptly is quoted as saying:

“It’s like ‘Big Pimpin” minus the million-dollar budget”.

We’ll let you be the judge. We’ve already shown you the sneak peek, now check out the Clifton Bell-directed ‘Can’t Get Enough’ after the jump:

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