Ciara wowed with her latest music video ‘Jump’ and now she’s taking the masses behind the scenes of the high-octane visual.

Directed by Dave Meyers, the video has been praised for being one of CiCi’s most action-packed offerings to date.

‘Jump’ serves as the first taste of the 36-year-old’s forthcoming studio album; it’s also the first fruit of her new label pact with Republic / Uptown (in conjunction with her own imprint, Beauty Marks Entertainment).

Watch how the video all came together after the jump…

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Chloe Bailey keeps the flow of freshness coming – this time in partnership with Spotify. 

The rising solo star shines with a new Unplugged version of her latest single ‘Surprise,’ as well as her own unique take on Adina Howard‘s racy classic ‘Freak Like Me.’

Both songs feature on the singer’s Spotify Singles collection.

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Tyrese is renowned for saying his mind.

However, the ‘How You Gonna Act Like That’ singer quickly learned that that approach doesn’t work in court.

For, the star – who has also enjoyed success as an actor – jarred a judge in his divorce case so much that the latter threatened to hold him in contempt.

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The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City are back for their third season on Bravo and it looks to be a must-see.

A first-look trailer has been unleashed and brings with it confirmation that it’ll be a high-drama affair.

Premiering September 28, the show’s third outing is anchored by Jen Shah, Heather Gay, Meredith Marks, Lisa Barlow, and Whitney Rose.

The ladies are also joined by Danna Bui-Negrete, Angie Harrington, and Angie Katsanevas, who will be appearing as Friends Of the show.

Moments ago, the first-look trailer was unveiled and highlights how Jen Shah’s much-documented legal woes (and recent guilty plea) serve as central to the season.

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Ari Lennox is lighting a match under her new album ‘Age / Sex / Location’ early.

The songbird’s sophomore LP is hatched next Friday (September 9) and, after pouring out singles ‘Pressure’ and ‘Hoodie,’ the R&B star has unwrapped her newest song ‘Queen Space’ featuring Summer Walker. 

It marks the second collaboration between the singers – who previously teamed up for Walker’s ‘Unloyal.’

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That Grape Juice was on-hand at the MTV Video Music Awards 2022 and so was Irv Gotti. 

No stranger to headlines, the music mogul has been a firm fixture on news and social feeds following his now infamous appearance on Drinks Champs. Indeed, as reported, the Murder INC founder poured out a candid account about his relationship with Ashanti. And suffice to say, his words were met with an onslaught of critique.

TGJ’s Chet Kincaid wasted no time probing the producer on his present feelings on the matter.

Watch the EXCLUSIVE interview above to see what Gotti had to say, as well as updates on his future projects.

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Latto celebrates the power of the woman in the video for her brand new single ‘It’s Givin.’

The track has proven a firm fixture on social media since its arrival on the femcee’s latest album ‘777.’

Following on the heels of the rapper’s breakout smash ‘Big Energy’ and ‘Wheelie,’ ‘It’s Givin’ steps up for its shine – and it’s been paired with a slick visual that will no doubt help its cause.

From the office to the boardroom to the dancefloor, Latto makes clear that women can (and will) do it all.

Directed by Chandler Lass, the video features cameos from the likes of Halle Bailey, Ella Mai, Angela Simmons, Angie Martinez, and Skai Jackson.

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Meghan Markle has linked up with Mariah Carey for the latest episode of her podcast, ‘Archetypes.’

On it, they discuss everything, including what it is like to grow up as biracial.

See what they had to say below…

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Iggy Azalea is clearing the air.

She is now making it clear that she has no beef with fellow rapper Nicki Minaj. 

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Lizzo is getting candid.

For, the ‘About Damn Time’ songstress is now revealing who her acceptance speech at this year’s MTV VMAs was about.

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Demi Lovato‘s return to her Rock roots has not only garnered critical acclaim but is well on the way to seeing that fanfare reflected commercially if the refreshed Billboard 200 is anything to judge by.

Look inside to see how her eighth studio album, the August 19-released ‘HOLY FVCK,’ fared this week against industry analyst predictions.

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Three months shy of its 1-year anniversary, ‘An Evening with Silk Sonic’ – the debut album from GRAMMY winners Anderson .Paak and Bruno Mars collective Silk Sonic – has sped its way to a new certification status at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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