Despite being showered with critical acclaim for a gripping performance in her latest box office blockbuster, ‘US,’ actress Lupita Nyong’o‘s vocal alterations for the role – which she’s stated was inspired by the condition Spasmodic Dysphonia – earned her headline grabbing jeers from disability advocates.

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Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has had enough!

The Chicago prosecutor, who was recently thrust into the spotlight for her roles in the R. Kelly and Jussie Smollett cases respectively, took to the city’s newspaper – the ‘Chicago Tribune’ – to lend an op-ed (opinion editorial) on the scrutiny her office has faced since unexpectedly dropping all charges against the ‘Empire’ star (click here to read more).

Some of the most reported criticism has come from her very own colleagues including chief officials from the Windy City like the police superintendent (Eddie Johnson) and mayor (Rahm Emanuel). In addition to responding to both as well as President Trump‘s announcement of soliciting a review from the FBI and Department of Justice (click here to read that), Foxx lent a detailed explanation about her decision to cease criminal prosecution of the actor/singer and was sure to emphasize that the 36-year-old was never ‘exonerated.’

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Jennifer Lopez is a busy belle.

Newly engaged to Alex Rodriguez, the multi-hyphenate star is juggling projects of the music, film, and TV varieties.

Indeed, while heading up the judging panel of NBC’s ‘World Of Dance,’ the diva supreme is gearing up to drop new single ‘Medicine,’ prepping a tour in celebration of 50th birthday, and shooting a new movie with Cardi B named ‘Hustlers.’ 

This week, La Lopez stopped by On Air With Ryan Seacrest to discuss everything!

Head below to check out the fun-filled interview…

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Iggy Azalea has announced that she’ll be brining her brand new jam ‘Sally Walker’ to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’!

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today, we honor the British music series Top of the Pops.

Premiering on January 1st 1964, the show was created to serve as a chart show / promotional vehicle for Pop fans and their “idols” alike and would reveal which song stood as the highest-seller of the week every Friday!

Ending its historical weekly run in 2006, TOTP now broadcasts as a  Christmas and New Year’s Day special.

Over the course of its mammoth tenure, the show played host to a number of stars from home and away.

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In today’s climate, more and more names are falling foul of public favor – often for wrongs uncovered from times of past.

It’s resulted in a heated and ever-raging debate about the fairness of penalizing people retroactively.

J. Cole has expressed his two cents in on the matter in a new interview with XXL.

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After a decade (plus some) wait for induction, Pop icon Janet Jackson finally got to formally accept her inclusion in the ever elusive Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last night (March 29).  Her powerful acceptance speech spoke volumes as it recounted her humble beginnings and efforts to standout from her brothers to becoming one of music history’s most influential female performers.

Paying homage to the trail blazed by her siblings (Jackson 5 were inducted in 1997, brother Michael inducted as a solo artist in 2001), the diva was sure to thank her familial forerunners and even shout out those who came after her during her trip down memory lane:

I witnessed, along with the rest of the world, my family’s extraordinary impact on popular culture. Not just in America, but all around the globe, the entire globe. As the youngest in the family, I was determined to make it on my own,” Jackson said. “I wanted to stand on my own two feet, but never in a million years did I expect to follow in their footsteps. Tonight, your baby sister has made it in.”

That’s not all she said.  Addressing the challenges of being a woman of color in the industry, Jan also called for the election committee to continue pushing the needle forward as it relates to female representation in the Hall of Fame. Look inside to hear all this and more:

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Janet Jackson has arrived at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame!

The superstar singer looked chic as she hit the red carpet at the Barclays Center in New York.

Ms. Jackson is set to be inducted tonight at the star studded ceremony, joining an elite list which includes her brothers The Jacksons (as well as Michael solo), Madonna, Aretha Franklin, Elvis Presley, and  Tina Turner. 

Ahead of the festivities, check out more from the ‘Made For Now’ singer below…

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Khalid explores the juxtaposition of joy and pain that comes with loss and gain on new single ‘Self,’ a powerfully poignant jam produced by Hit Boy.

The song appears on his sophomore album ‘Free Spirit’ which arrives with a like-titled short movie he shot to tell its story.

Take a listen to the latest taste of the LP below…

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50 Cent has christened Wendy Williams a “crack head” after she revealed that she is battling substance abuse issues.

The latest low in their ongoing battle awaits below.

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Lil Kim is strutting ahead full steam to the May 17th release of long-awaited album ‘9.’

Serving as Queen Bee’s first studio LP in fourteen years, the set is preceded by lead single ‘Go Awff’ – the video for which arrived moments ago.

Flanked by an army of fierce females, the Rap royal proves that two decades into her career her drip shows no signs of drying.

Check out the ‘Go Awff’ visual after the jump…

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Fireworks are flying both on and off screen with the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’

As reported, NeNe Leakes is once again at odds with the lion-share of the show’s cast and seems to have particular friction with Porsha Williams.

The new mom took a brief break from bonding with baby Pilar Jhena to clap-back at Leakes, after being accused of trying to use post-production antics to paint the RHOA OG in a a villainous light.

Yet, in a dramatic twist, Williams has shared shocking text messages her former friend  sent her that ultimately speak for themselves. From body shaming to overt profanity, it makes for a jaw-dropping read.

NeNe Leakes, version 2019, in her own words below…

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