Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has revealed why she feels it would be immoral for her to identify as a black woman despite the fact that she has African ancestry in an interview with MSNBC.

The powerful political figure was discussing Elizabeth Warren‘s claim that she is of Native American descent and how said claim may have hurt her chances of winning the Presidential election in 2020.

Cortez’ thoughts and feelings on all that and a wide range of issues below…

And i agree with her. I am 11% Irish but I'm not running around doing jigs and claiming that ancestry as my identity. The 1 drop rule was imposed by white supremacists– we should abandon that primative thinking.

— Lisa Taylor (@MsLisaTee) February 13, 2019

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Authorities in Chicago have announced that they have no reason to believe the actor Jussie Smollett is lying about the incident which set upon by two racist thugs.

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Usher is safe and sound after he managed to escape a robbery which took place at the recording studio he was working in.

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Motown legend Smokey Robinson hasn’t been shy about defending Jennifer Lopez from critics of her tribute to the iconic label at the 2019 Grammy Awards.

Ahead of the performance (which courted backlash at its announcement from people arguing the show’s organizers were overlooking more deserving performers in favor of the ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’ singer), Robinson took to press to call detractors ‘stupid’ for disqualifying the singer/actress’ because of her race (click here to watch).

Now, after the showing was met with mixed review (as we reported here), the ‘I Second That Emotion’ singer is handing out a second helping of clap back on behalf of the 49-year-old stage blazer.  See the video and read his Instagram statement inside:

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It’s pretty safe to say Ariana Grande had the best weekend ever.

Despite some highly publicized drama leading into Grammy Sunday (as we reported here), the 25-year-old was able to boast the first Grammy win of her career thanks to taking the ‘Best Pop Vocal’ category for work found aboard her 2018 album, ‘Sweetener.’ (click here to read more on that).

On the same day the songstress learned the second chart-topper of her career, ‘7 Rings,’ had earned its third week atop the Hot 100 thanks to a handsome mix of streaming, digital downloads, and radio airplay.

“Rings” leads the Streaming Songs chart for a third frame, with 57.7 million U.S. streams, down 9 percent…It also tops the Digital Song Sales chart for a third week, with 42,000 downloads sold, up 7 percent, in the week ending Feb. 7. On Radio Songs, “Rings” rockets 19-10, up 21 percent to 50.6 million audience impressions in the week ending Feb. 10…

As we extend a hearty “congratz” to the Pop star, whose fifth studio album – ‘thank u next’ – is on track to top the Billboard 200 next week with the best first week sales of her career (click here to read more on that), look inside to see who joins her on this week’s edition of ‘TGJ Chart Check:  Hot 100’:

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Lady Gaga and Cardi B won big at the 61st GRAMMYs on Sunday night – taking home four awards between them.

However, Cardi’s win for Best Rap Album appears to have tickled a select few, which in turn saw the femcee vent about the haters.

Hoping to pivot the narrative in a more positive space, Mother Monster has spoken up and out in support of the rapper.

Her words await below…

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Ariana Grande is currently riding the highest wave of her career to date and it looks like she’s about to scale to higher heights.

The past week saw the songbird hatch new album ‘Thank U, Next.’

And while the project arrives just six months after its predecessor ‘Sweetener,’ it doesn’t seem like the masses have Ari fatigue. Quite the contrary.

Because, the LP – which has yielded two #1 singles already – is topping earlier sales forecasts.

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With new journeys comes new inspiration. Kehlani is due to give birth to her first child any day now, and pregnancy hasn’t halted her creative juices. Quite the contrary.

For, the gifted singer is gearing up to unwrap a new project – recorded during

Details below, where a fresh track also awaits…

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Normani looks set to sail to new levels of success with the video for ‘Waves.’

The 6LACK collaboration is the latest taste of the 22-year-old’s hotly anticipated debut solo album, which is due later this year.

Ever since her turn in Fifth Harmony, the New Orleans native has been renown for her dynamic abilities as a dancer and all-round performer. Traits she showcases in earnest in the vibrant visual.

Watch Normani as she continues her exciting ascend after the jump…

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It’s here!

Today, after weeks of anticipation, Nicki Minaj and Avril Lavigne have released their first collaborative jam ‘Dumb Blonde.’

On it, the ladies pack a whimsical punch with lyrics, melodies and bars set to see it rock many a chart in the coming weeks.

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Lady Gaga triumphed on the Grammy stage Sunday night, taking home three awards for ‘A Star Is Born’ smash ‘Shallow’ – which she also performed.

The ripple effect is also seeing Mother Monster lead the pack of those benefiting commercially from music’s biggest calendar night.

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Sunday night saw newcomer H.E.R cement herself as a storm that cannot be ignored, after taking home two Grammy Awards.

The first for Best R&B Performance and the second for Best R&B Album for her self-titled EP.

With her name now on the minds of the masses, she’s seizing the momentum and took to the Ellen stage to show and prove why she has the industry so excited.

Backed by a full band, the singer – real name Gabi Wilson – performed ‘As I Am.’

Watch her in action after the jump…

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