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!

 Previous questions: 1 / 2 / 3 

Perhaps in response to her recent break up with ‘Mr Papers‘, Lil Kim seems all too ready to reclaim the support of her fan base, ‘Team Kim’.

So, before launching her long awaited come back, the Queen Bee graced New York Fashion Week with her presence- performing a set at Webster Hall‘s ‘Opening Ceremony‘.

Watch Kim soar below…

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Call it the ‘Think Like A Man’ effect.  What ever you call it, there is some serious star power packed in the forthcoming film ‘Baggage Claim’.  From the pen of playwright/director David E. Talbert (‘What My Husband Doesn’t Know’), the novel-turned-movie is set to feature Paula Patton, Derek Luke, Octavia Spencer, Trey Songz, Tia Mowry, Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, and Djimon Hounsou to name a few.

As if the aforementioned were not enough, the cast’s finalization will not take place until next month when production begins.  Needless to say, fans of the star-filled ‘Think Like a Man’ movie (also set for a sequel) should enjoy this collection of actors.

No release date has been set. (source)

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Take a peek at ‘Sure Thing’ singer Miguel as he wowed Power 106 FM today with a live performance of his latest single ‘Adorn’.

Lifted from his sophomore set ‘Kaleidoscope Dreams’, check below for a taste of what you can expect on the crooner’s U.S. tour when it hits the road this fall:

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As reported here, ‘Bombs’ beauty Dawn Richard dropped yet another explosive music video to accompany the banger ‘Wild N’ Faith‘.

Lifted from the stellar ‘Armor On’ EP, the ELY-directed clip is filled with imagery and dance-sequences that are quickly earning Richard recognition on the solo front.

Always eager to please fans, just in case the original version of the video didn’t tickle your dance bone, the newly lifted version will quickly act as reminder of how Dawn can cut a rug.  See it below:

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As reported here, Matthew Knowles, the mastermind behind one of the best-selling girl groups of all-time Destiny’s Child, revealed news of plans to release not one, but two new projects under the band’s moniker.

Though originally thought to be a set of “new” recordings, reports later surfaced indicating the albums to be collections of greatest hits and unreleased tunes.  Be that as it may, Daddy Knowles is still pressing forward – with the ‘Greatest Hits’ compilation up first.

Undoubtedly with hopes that sales of the offering will inspire the threesome to regroup, Matthew is letting fans know when they can snatch their copy of Beyonce, Michelle, and Kelly‘s forthcoming set:

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“Snatch your f*cking weave out b*tch”

 Stop whatever you’re doing and get into this.

Tonight, a cut named ‘Cake Like Lady GaGa’ found its way online reportedly via ‘Born This Way’ mastermind DJ White Shadow, and is already setting the net alight.

For, as fans will hear, the number sees the ‘Mother Monster‘ herself spit some heavy bars on the gully beat.

Your favorite artist’s annihilation below…

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10 years.

Indeed, that’s how long Alecia Moore – known more commonly as Pink – has dazzled the industry with her powerful-pipes and rebellious personna.

It’s surprising, though, that her incredible success hasn’t brought with it a chart-topping album on home-soil – until now. For, according to this week’s sales estimates, the 33 year old’s sixth studio album ‘The Truth About Love’ is on course to open at #1 on the Billboard 200 next week.

Eager to know what it’s set to sell to achieve the feat? The answer awaits below…

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