Heartbreak must be the theme of the season.
For, after Tamar Braxton won over the brokenhearted with her slow-jam of a Christmas tune ‘She Can Have You’, we now have ‘Ain’t No Way’ – the new holiday-themed tune from Atlanta beauty Dondria.
Flexing a vocal prowess tuned well beyond her years, Phatfffat’s vocal performance rings clear as a bell over the @SongwriterTC-penned tune. We’ve certainly added the number to our list of new Christmas faves here at TGJ HQ. Will you?
Jennifer Hudson brings her whirlwind year to a close with a bang – a beautifully blue cover of Essence magazine.
Set to hit stands December 6th, the feature sees the Grammy winning songstress speak on her two most recent films ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete’ and ‘Black Nativity’, forthcoming film ‘Winnie’ (the story of Winnie Mandela), and so much more, Hudson’s appearance in the mag only builds already mounting anticipation for her next studio album due 2014.
Until we get there, tuck in below to read highlights from the January 2014 issue and see behind the scenes action:
While we await the delivery of ‘BraveHeart’, Ashanti shares new music to tide fans over until they’re given the gift of a full studio effort.
Titled ‘A Wonderful Christmas With Ashanti’, the 5-song effort rings as the singer’s first yuletide flavored offering ten years (second overall to 2003’s ‘Ashanti’s Christmas’ featuring the tune ‘Christmas Time Again’).
Now, before you get to hear some the gems listed on ‘Wonderful Christmas’ aboard the new Lifetime movie ‘Christmas In the City’ (premiering December 7th), tuck in below for a sneak listen to ‘Christmas Love’…
Days before she’s set to wow audiences in Lifetime‘s ‘Christmas in the City’, R&B Queen Ashanti continues on in her bid for independent success with ‘I Got It’, featuring Rick Ross!
Though it does make for a ‘nice’ listen, the number lacks the ‘premium’ feel that once saw the performer give Beyonce a run for her money (see summer of 2003).
Instead, what Ashanti offers up is mix tape worthy material, far beneath than act who once stood at the forefront of her genre and – for a short but sweet time- Pop culture.
Will you like it?
Give it a spin and weigh in below…
Things have certainly been looking up for former Destiny’s Child starlet Latavia Roberson. After kicking the year off with news of a reality show and book, now reports have surfaced indicating the songstress is the latest addition to TV One’s top-rated ‘R&B Divas: Atlanta’.
Joining fellow newcomer Meelah of 702, Roberson will fill out the season 3 cast of the show alongside Syleena Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Monifah, and Angie Stone. But, two faces fans shouldn’t expect to see aboard the next season are those of Nicci Gilbert‘s and Xscape singer Latocha Scott.
Via our friends at S2Smagazine:
“…[Gilbert’s] not totally done with “R&B Divas.” She pointed out, “I’m still getting a check as a producer, so please, tune into R&B Divas!”
According to TheJasmineBrand.com, Nicci is working on a spin-off for next year!”
The news follows reports that both editions of ‘R&B Divas’ (Atlanta and Los Angeles) have been renewed for new episodes.
Justin Bieber joins his manager Scooter Braun on the cover of Lynne Segall‘s ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ this month, dominating its pages for a tell all spread!
What he’s saying?
Well, his time with the publication saw him take on his critics head on and explain why he has very few damns to give to those who believe he’s spiralling out of control.
His words below…
Having blazed straight to the top of the Billboard Digital Songs tally with ‘Say Something’, A Great Big World and Christina Aguilera have debuted the single’s accompanying video.
Diva Xtina serves as the guest on the track, which has thrust the little-known Indie Pop outfit into the spotlight.
Presently siting at #16 on the Billboard Hot 100, will the visual help boost the song on the chart? You be the judge after the jump…
It’s topped the UK charts, on course to do the same in the USA and now- one week after its November 11th release- Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP‘ has earned its first Platinum plaque!
How and why?
Good news for the ‘Monsters’ and bad news for her naysayers below…
Good music alert!
That’s right, much like anything she releases, Ariana Grande impresses the world with a brand new number today…a festive number named ‘Last Christmas.’
If it sounds familiar, it’s probably because the cut is a cover of the Wham! classic, marking the first of a series of Christmas jams to be launched by the singer each Tuesday until the big day.
So, how does Grande’s cover fare when compared to the original?
A fresh take on a festive jam below…
With pot purse nowhere in sight, pop princess Miley Cyrus still managed to get high on ‘X Factor UK’ today…by wielding a rocky performance of her latest #1 hit ‘Wrecking Ball’.
As her ‘Bangerz’ tour nears, the songstress has been spotted in a number of places delivering live performances to (what we hope is) encourage ticket sales. If the standing ovation that succeeded this performance is any indication, Cyrus may have succeded.
Tuck in below to see if you agree…
Still reaping the rewards gained from his work on Adele’s ’21’, Ryan Tedder has confirmed that Beyonce‘s forthcoming studio album will feature a number set to surpass the heights soared by their 2008 single ‘Halo.’
His exciting words below…
Nine years after his debut album ‘Trouble’ saw him become one of the world’s most celebrated performers, Akon has welcomed a brand new hit in the jam that is ‘So Blue‘, penned by seasoned chart topper Claude Kelly.
Why the ‘Lonely’ lyricist is on course to rocking the ‘Hot 100’?
Full story below…
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