After teasing the new era with a new look, fresh sound and impact-making singles, Drake‘s ‘Views from the 6′ has finally received a release date.

How and why he’s set to overshadow his closest rivals this month?

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It’s here – and early too.

Jennifer Lopez has unleashed new single ‘Ain’t Your Mama’ ahead of her performance of the song tonight on the American Idol finale.

Cooked up by Dr. Luke, Lunchmoney Lewis, and Theron Thomas, the hard-hitting the track is the first taste of J.Lo’s material since reuniting with LA Reid – this time at Epic Records.

Really, though. What are you waiting for? Take a listen below and let us know if the 46-year-old is onto a smash…

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Remember that whole “swearing off Twitter forever” thing Azealia Banks promised just weeks ago?  Well, apparently she doesn’t.

For, in typical A.B. form, the ‘ATM Jam’ diva is dispensing some controversy-causing shade on social media and, in turn, has tongues wagging.  Unlike many of her former victims on the site, her newest target – Sarah Palin – is planning her clapback in the courtroom.

Did you miss any of the action?  Tuck in below to find out what ensued after Banks suggested Palin ‘get a train run on her’ and film the venture for WorldStar…

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Beyonce‘s ‘Formation‘ left many a Racist Rhonda stressed and under duress when its visual took aim at white supremacy and self-hatred within the African-American community.

How she feels about the backlash?

She couldn’t care less.

Her thoughts, via ‘Elle’, below…

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Can you guess which engaged diva was snapped showing off her assets last night in Sweden?

HINT: She’s famed for her voice…most of the time.

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The representation of African-Americans in his films may have given many cause to pause in recent years, but that’s done little to stop the rise of the comedian that is Kevin Hart.

What he has up his sleeve this time?

A multi-million dollar deal with ‘Lionsgate’ which will spawn a video on demand service…and a mobile video game.

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Eight tracks make up the body of work that is Jhene Aiko and Big Sean‘s joint album ‘Twenty 88‘….and they’re now available to stream right here on TGJ!

Packaged with a ‘Parental Advisory’ sticker , the release soars in and out of 90s R&B and experimental Rock and offers Hip-Hop fans a romantic alternative to what Aiko says she is tired of listening to.

Music now doesn’t really cater to the feelings of a real relationship.It’s all about trapping and bragging. I feel like this project is something that’s needed right now…Especially a whole project, is just good for people to see. That duality is a perfect combination.

Ready to give it a listen before it reaches Apple Music next week?

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Kanye West‘s TIDAL streaming figures for his latest LP ‘The Life of Pablo’ have surfaced…and they’re set to spark quite the debate.

Ready to see how TIDAL says he’s faring?

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What was billed as a promotional stop for K. Michelle today turned into a verbal altercation.

The feisty R&B star stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 to plug new album ‘More Issues Than Vogue,’ yet ended up in a tussle with host Angela Yee.

Taking aim at something the anchor had allegedly said previously, Michelle did not hold back.

Speaking on the matter and her decision to largely stay silent, Yee wrote on Twitter:

no one will ever bait me into an argument when those love and hip hop cameras are rolling

— Angela Yee (@angelayee) March 29, 2016

Watch how the drama unfolded after the jump…

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Will Smith‘s contributions to the world of film haven’t gone unnoticed by MTV.

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Is Janet Jackson really about to be 50 in May?

We ask because anyone glancing at the snap above could be forgiven for thinking it was taken 20 years ago during the ‘.janet’ album era.

Fresh from re-launching her ‘Unbreakable Tour’ for 60,000 at the Dubai World Cup over the weekend, the dynamite diva hosted an intimate preview of her new ‘Unbreakable Diamond’ collection.

Select fans were lucky enough to meet her at the event and proudly posed it up with the Platinum performer.

Hopefully, the latest Janet sightings point to plans for heightened visibility in the months ahead.

She looks sensational and continues to slay the stage. Peep pics and video below…

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Queen of Pop Madonna‘s ‘Rebel Heart’ era may have been accompanied by her worst-selling album ever and lowest grossing tour in over a decade, but that hasn’t stopped her (in true Madge fashion) from still emerging a winner.

As previously reported, this time last week the ‘Living For Love’ singer saw her name listed in history books as “the highest grossing female artist in touring history” as her current effort, the ‘Rebel Heart’ tour, helped push her career-long gross past the $1.2 billion mark.

Joining an exclusive group of hitmakers (all-male) who have grossed more than $1 billion over their collective efforts (Rolling Stones, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, and former nemesis Elton John), Madonna – with the inclusion of receipts from the tour’s last stop in Australia – can now boast leadership of the entire pack of solo artists.

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