The 2013 Soul Train Awards, which aired tonight, saw R&B’s finest go head-to-head for the show’s coveted trophies.

With the likes of Urban music’s finest, including Kendrick Lamar, Tamar Braxton, Justin Timberlake, K.Michelle and more leading the nominations tally with at least 5 nods a piece, the competition was stiff in ways we’ve only seen from Britney Spears in the past.

Now, that the show is over, find out who picked up which awards in which categories at the high profile outing below…

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Yesterday afternoon, the world learned that ‘Fast & Furious’ actor Paul Walker had passed away, losing his life when a car crash caused when the driver-who also lost his life- lost control and collided with a sign post.

Now, with much of the world waking up to the tragic news, Hollywood has taken to Twitter to mourn his passing-doing so with the messages below…

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Future brings new meaning to the idea of “finding love in a hopeless place”.

Indeed, the hitmaking rapper/producer takes to the great beyond in his new clip ‘Real & True’ to find love in the form of out-of-this world serial twerker Miley Cyrus – who plays co-star in the song and its accompanying visual.

The Rankin-directed visual marks the second time the duo have shared time over musical bars, the first – ‘My Darlin’ –  appeared aboard Cyrus’ own ‘Bangerz’ album.

Did the second time hit the spot?  You tell us below:

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Unfortunately for Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson, their names will forever be bound thanks to the mishap that was their 2004 Super Bowl Half-Time Performance. Indeed, their “union” is cemented by the countless lawsuits, legislation, and media debate surrounding the now infamous “wardrobe malfunction”.

And while there remains an air of uncertainty about the pair’s personal friendship (both have made questionable comments about one another in the years since), it’s fair to say neither has been keen to associate again professionally for obvious reasons.

That changed recently, though, following the commencement of Timberlake’s ’20/20 Experience Tour’ this week.

The global trek, which set sail on Wednesday, pulled into New Jersey’s IZOD Center last night where it served up many a memorable moment – including  JT’s cover of Jackson’s 1987 classic ‘Let’s Wait A While’.

A surprising pick, the track was performed as a sedge-way into ‘Until The End Of Time’. Peep footage after the jump…

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Not since the arrival of Ciara in 2004 has the world been introduced to an R&B starlet as promising as Sevyn Streeter, boasting a look and sound that sings to an undeniably ‘high end‘ tune.

A look and sound, that will eventually see her stock rise far beyond R&B’s walls and represent the genre in Pop’s ever gruelling arena.

Don’t believe us? Well, you can take that up with the good people of New Zealand who- much like us- find themselves enamoured by the Atlantic beauty, showing their support to the rising star by purchasing her brand new single ‘It Won’t Stop.’

Why they’ve given her cause to rejoice today?

Details below…

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Katy Perry‘s ‘Prism’ power continues to outshine the competition – a feat we expect to be a mainstay this award season.

For, after storming single and album charts alike with tunes like ‘Roar’ and ‘Dark Horse’ (and their parent album), the songstress can now boast leading the 2014 People Choice Award nominees with a whopping 5 nods.

Justin Timberlake, whose 2013 wasn’t too shabby either (see:  best selling album of the year, two #1 albums, and blockbuster tour), also notched 5 nods including listing in categories like Favorite Pop Artist and Favorite Song. 

But, while top acts like Demi Lovato, Bruno Mars and One Direction follow with four nods a piece, some fans have griped about the absence of color (*cough cough*) in this year’s nominations list.  See it in full below:

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No more than a month after proposing to Grammy winning sensation Ciara, Future pulls his promotional vehicle down to fourth gear with the release of his brand single ‘Real and True‘.

Featuring former Disney actress Miley Cyrus and Mr. Hudson, the jam touches down days before the unveiling of its futuristic video, to be launched in aid of his sophomore album ‘Honest.’ 

Is the track worth a spin? Of course it is!

Press play below…

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Months his before his ex girlfriend Rihanna learned her ‘Diamonds World Tour‘ has generated a reported $100,342,254 from 65 of its 96 shows, Drake kicked off his ‘Would You Like A Tour?‘ alongside Ciara‘s husband to be Future and the ever remarkable Miguel.

Now, as the stage show’s ego bursts at the seams by way of the positive reviews it has garnered, ‘Tour’ now finds itself dominating the video sharing outlet YouTube, as fans who attended its dates take to the site to upload footage from their nights.

Wish you had picked up tickets for yourself?

Join the club and press play below…

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 As his engagement to A List R&B belle Ciara sees his name propelled to the dizzy heights of the ‘mainstream’, Future gears up to release a video sure to benefit from his new found fame.

Which video, you ask? The video, shot to support his new release ‘Real & True’ featuring Miley Cyrus– chosen to boost interest in his forthcoming album ‘Honest‘.

Now peep a teaser of the  Rankin directed clip via ‘Hunger’ below!

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Patti Labelle has been named as one of the performers scheduled to rock this year's 'Black Girls Rock' event this year, called on to celebrate positive women of colour and their contributions they make to their worlds and the people in them.

Meet us below for the full story!

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They’re beautiful, talented and have all impacted the genre in more ways than they’re given credit for. Now, in celebrating their most recent releases, today sees TGJ dedicate a chart check to the leading ladies of Contemporary R&B!

Find out how a few of the genre’s leading ladies are faring after the jump!

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As Lady GaGa continues win back the hearts of the general public via the #1 single ‘Do What U Want’, her Pop sibling Katy Perry readies to score an impressive feat of her own next week…via the first week sales of her new album ‘Prism’.

Why the ‘Mannequin’ belle has great cause to celebrate today?

Find out below…

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