FKA Twigs is baring all for ID.

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As we all know, men who beat women are gutless swines with bad breath and low prospects.

Now, Nicki Minaj has stepped up and out to reveal how she freed herself from an abusive relationship…and how you can too.

I promise you saved my life last year ? I was in a domestic violence relationship & was ready to killl myself cause I feel like I would never get out & you being a strong black woman really spoke to me I swear I love you forever nicki ?

— Taalya (@Taalya5) September 1, 2019

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Two of R. Kelly‘s girlfriends are said to be eyeing the man who rescued Michael Jackson from legal turmoil with hopes he will do the same for the world-renowned pervert.

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The world is a small place…just ask Justin Bieber.

For this week he discovered that he is related to not one but two of his A List peers!

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Cardi B‘s reign shows no signs of letting up and, at Made In America 2019, she made sure to show how high her star is shining.

Tapped to serve as one of the headliners of this year’s Philly festivities, the femcee delivered a scorching set comprised of her rapidly growing list of hits – including ‘Bodak Yellow,’ ‘Please Me,’ and ‘I Like It.’

At once point, Belcalis climbed the scaffolding so as for all of the crowd at the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to see her twerk.

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This week saw Missy Elliott honored at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards!

The industry visionary was this year’s recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Moonman for her immeasurable impact visually and sonically.

That Grape Juice was on-hand on the red carpet and spoke with the likes of Wyclef Jean, Kash Doll, Mona Scott-Young, and more about her colossal contributions to music and culture.

Check out all the action from the Prudential Center above.

What are some of your favorite Missy videos?

Your thoughts?

Kevin Hart is recovering from a serious injury after being involved in a major car crash in Calabasas.

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From The Vault is back this week with a classic that taught music industry’s tastemakers an important lesson. Notably that when the music is undeniable, age really ain’t nothing but a number.

Today’s pick is Tina Turner’s iconic ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?’

Released in 1984 as the third single from comeback album ‘Private Dancer,’ ‘Love’ stands as the artist’s signature song and is among pop culture’s most celebrated tunes.

Written by Terry Britten and Graham Lyle, the track was sent to many artists such as Donna Summer and Phyllis Hyman before landing on Turner’s lap.

Exactly 35 years ago, the track hit #1 on the US Hot 100, her first and only chart topper to this day. It also managed to land inside the Top 3 of the Australian, German and British charts.

The song’s equally memorable video was directed by Mark Robinson and follows a striking Tina around New York City as she engages with the various street dancers she meets along the way.

It was also one of the premier outings of her trademark legs and “that” rockstar hair-do.

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RELATED: TGJ Replay – Tina Turner’s ‘Private Dancer’ Era

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With this very song, Turner defied all the odds and became one of Pop’s hottest commodities… aged 44.

Which goes to show: with the right material, the right team, and perhaps the right alignment of luck – mature acts can secure a seat at the Pop table.

Thanks to this song and its parent album, Tina went on to become a legend in her own right.

If there’s a potent take-away for some of the older acts of today it’s that: rebranding is key. Turner managed to update her artistic narrative, making way for a contextually relevant sound – which still felt like “her” – and a more refined look that never saw her lose her flair.

Obviously, a million names pop in our heads when thinking about which veteran artists we’d like to see enjoy a chart resurgence akin to this one, but we’d like to know:

Who do YOU think is more deserving of a comeback like this?

Your thoughts?

The fun-loving Elle Varner served up joy and laughter in ‘Game of Songs‘, a game invented by the good people over at Elle magazine.

She recently released an album named ‘Elevation‘ and has been supporting the introspective set with interviews and appearances like the one below!

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Taylor Swift is on top.

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He may be hot on the promo trail on the recently kicked off ‘INDIGOAT’ tour in support of his latest chart-topping effort, ‘Indigo’  (click here for dates), but many of his fans are probably still trying to work their way through the 5,000 45 tracks listed aboard the LP’s predecessor – his eighth solo studio album ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon.’  Its enduring success over ‘Indigo’ on digital and streaming formats serves as proof.

The October 2017-released project – which birthed the hits ‘Party’ (featuring Usher and Gucci Mane), ‘Privacy,’ ‘Questions,’ ‘Tempo,’ and ‘Pills & Automobiles’ – recently drove right past the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) threshold for double platinum status.  The feat brought with it news Brown’s been penciled in the organization’s history books for an impressive certification accomplishment.

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Netflix have have unleashed the first look at their new talent search ‘Rhythm & Flow.’

Anchored by Cardi B, T.I, and Chance The Rapper, the series sets out to discover Hip-Hop’s next big star.

Ahead of its October 9th arrival, check out the trailer and additional info below…

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