For the first From The Vault of the new decade, we journey back 15 years.

Today’s pick comes courtesy of Pop Queen Christina Aguilera and her roof-raising anthem ‘Ain’t No Other Man.’

Issued as the lead single from 2006 concept album ‘Back To Basics,’ ‘Man’ was produced by DJ Premier and penned by Aguilera alongside Kara DioGuardi.

Lyrically, much of the reporting at the time of its release touted her then-new-husband the inspiration behind the song’s lyrics. While sonically, the song – and its parent album – had throwback etched over. Indeed, the project at large served as Christina’s tribute to the eras in music which have inspired her artistry – with a pronounced presence of sounds from the 1920s-1950s.

The tune was yet another chart success for the songstress, peaking at #6 in both the US and Australia , #2 on the UK. #5 in Germany. and #4 in Canada.

‘Man’ also won the GRAMMY Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 2007.

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Bryan Barber was tasked with bringing the song’s retro feel to life visually, and he did so in exquisite fashion.

Set in a Prohibition era club, the song’s vid sees Xtina – or Baby Jane as she playfully billed herself -rock many old-school looks and serve choreography backed by her dancers.

It was nominated for multiple MTV Video Music Awards in 2006, but sadly didn’t win any. Still, as with all timeless efforts, it slays ’til this day.

At a time when Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Fergie and Janet Jackson were battling it out on the charts with their respective takes on the “in” sound of that time, Ms. Aguilera was in a league of her own by means of taking it back to the origins.

Furthermore, she was consistent with her commitment to the aesthetic component too, donning that old-Hollywood look for the entirety of the era; once again setting her apart from her peers.

The very same approach was used for her subsequent project, ‘Bionic’ with the focus this time placed on everything futuristic… to lesser success. #JusticeForBionic!

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After playing the field with her following releases, maybe it’s time Christina revisits that era one more time and blesses us with some more throwback bops. Because it’s clearly a sphere she excels in.

Would you be here for it?

Your thoughts?

The rapper French Montana may be forced to address claims that someone working on his behalf hacked into several Spotify accounts and streamed his single ‘Writing on the Wall‘ in a bid to rescue it from commercial doom.

Why?

Calls from some infuriated music lovers to slap the culprit with the heavy hand of the law.

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Jordan Peele is back with a brand new project.

In the mood for some Nazi hunting?

Meet us below…

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French Montana is facing accusations of the digital persuasion.

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Rita Ora continues to prove she has the midas touch.

The star has added to her impressive TV portfolio by anchoring the judging panel of ‘The Masked Singer UK.’

Following the colossal success of the format in the US, the show made its British debut last night on ITV and it’s slaying out of the gate.

Details below…

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As we reported here, Lady Gaga ended the decade with one of the most celebrated industry award show runs in history thanks to the blockbuster success of the 2018 film, ‘A Star is Born,’ and its accompanying soundtrack featuring the chart-topping hit, ‘Shallow.’

Although she’s entering 2020 with pressure higher than ever to match or succeed those major wins, the 33-year-old – as she revealed to Oprah Winfrey on the media mogul’s Stateside ‘2020 Vision’ arena tour (January 4) – isn’t sweating the stress and is instead focusing on her physical and mental wellness.

Despite recently sending fans into a frenzy with news of extending her hotly-selling run on the Vegas Strip (click here to read more), Gaga took to Miami’s BB&T Center to open up to O about her ongoing battles with chronic pain and ongoing mental health issues – the latter intensified by traumatic experiences over the course of her life including sexual assault.

Look inside to hear her talk to Winfrey about her treatment regimen, how it’s impacting the creation of her next studio album (the follow-up to 2016’s chart-topping ‘Joanne’), and more:

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The status of Adele‘s new album may be a mystery, but one thing is a given – the superstar singer is out and about enjoying the single life.

In the months since announcing her split from husband Simon Konecki, the ‘Hello’ belter has been noticeably trimmer in appearance when spotted.

And while some have cheered the songbird on, select others have bemoaned the “celebration” of her slimmer frame.

A debate that looks set to continue after new snaps surfaced of the star on vacation (reportedly with Harry Styles). Check ’em out above and below…

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SZA is ready to return to music with a little help from Sam Smith.

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It’s here! Justin Bieber has unwrapped the video for ‘Yummy.’

The Pop pin-up has taken residence atop of iTunes with the mid-tempo jam, which is the first offering from his upcoming fifth album.

Now, it looks poised to explode with its streaming – thanks to the arrival of its visual.

A quirky affair, the clip sees JB spin the song’s title on its axis.

The vid has hatched ahead his new 10-part YouTube documentary ‘Seasons’ (which premieres January 27th).

What are you waiting for? Watch below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate some of TV and Film’s brightest moments.

Today, we revisit Jodie Foster‘s dramatic thriller ‘Flightplan.’

In it, a woman travels to Berlin to recover the body of her husband after he committed suicide with help from their 6-year-old daughter.

Once on the plane, the tired and grieving widow falls asleep and wakes up to find that her child is missing.

Frightened, she asks the crew to help her find the little girl only to be confronted with an unsettling answer.

She doesn’t exist.

What happens next?

Press play…

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RuPaul has made bold strides in many an arena, but the talkshow field won’t be one of them.

Because, it’s been confirmed that the star’s recently launched self-titled series will not be moving forward to a national launch.

Full story below…

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Cardi B has never been one to hold her tongue, whether that be on her peers, fears, or foes.

She’s also renown for sharing her thoughts on the goings on in wider society.

And she continues said trajectory by weighing in on the Donald Trump ordered strike attack in Iran last night; one which saw general Qassem Soleimani killed.

With World War 3 trending on social media, Cardi has unpacked her views – all of which are far from endorsing

See what she had to say below…

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