Gladys Knight just rocked Super Bowl 53 at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

The 74-year-old star took vocal flight with a soul-charged rendition of the US National Anthem – the ‘Star Spangled Banner.’  And, despite battling naysayers who criticized the songstress for opting to perform at the event at all given its history with racially-motivated controversies (click here to read more),  Knight powered through the amazing performance.

 What are you waiting for? Watch the ‘Empress of Soul’ do what she does best:

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Nicki Minaj’s ‘Queen‘ era, though marked by turbulent times, has been a success.

Now that she is satisfied with this, the rapper is ready to celebrate 2019 with new music and a fresh perspective.

Her first stop? Queen Radio.

Listen below for explicit new music from Minaj…

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When the albums Janet Jackson released following SuperBowl-gate were shunned and panned by the general public many believed it was a result of the performer’s supposed inability to “keep up” with her then-contemporaries.

We now know that this wasn’t the case and that the wave of negative press and media rejection she faced had little to do with how the public saw her, but everything to do with a petty and maniacal plan hatched by CBS chief Les Moonves to “punish” her for the incident.

A plan, executed with help from the very media apparatus Janet’s work had fortified for years.

The evil has finally been defeated, and efforts to erase Jackson’s achievements foiled by fans who launched #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay to celebrate her art.

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The brave and bold Jussie Smollett made his first public appearance hours ago following the racist and homophobic attack he overcame last week.

Assaulted by what he has good reason to believe were Make America Great Again worshippers, the actor has spent the last week recovering from the ordeal.

Today, he joins the fight to bring cowards like the lowly miscreants who targeted him to justice.

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Members of the #BritneyArmy who still haven’t forgiven Pop princess Katy Perry for shading Britney Spears during an interview by referencing that infamous 2007 breakdown will be none too pleased to learn oops…she’s done it again.

While the effort was much more subtle this time around, it still garnered no fewer side eyes from social media shade detectors.  The details inside:

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Despite pleas from her beloved #BardiGang, Cardi B is going public with news that she and ex-beau Offset are an item again.

As we reported here, earlier this week the rapstress told the press she and the Migos star were “working things out” just months after announcing their breakup due to his reported infidelities.  Now, taking to our friends at Entertainment Tonight, she confirms they are not only working it out but fans shouldn’t be surprised if baby Kulture doesn’t have a little sister or brother in the future.

But, while dishing about her personal life, the Grammy-nominee also confirmed something that definitely won’t “work out” is an attempt to have her join headliner Maroon 5 on the Super Bowl stage.  After seeing the backlash rappers Travis Scott and Big Boi received for their reported contributions to this year’s half time show at the big game (click here for more on that), the ‘Trap Selena’ – despite being in Atlanta this weekend – says she’s taking a hard pass.

Hear her discuss these things and more inside:

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It may be winter time, but Trey Songz is aiming to scorch with new new single ‘Chi Chi.’

The R&B crooner teams with Chris Brown for the jam, which is currently set for a February 4th arrival alongside its music video.

‘Chi’ follows ’11’ and ’28’ – the two mixtapes Songz released simultaneously last Fall.

Ahead of the song’s unwrapping, check out a preview of its accompanying visual below…

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Bow Wow found himself behind bars today after a brawl with his girlfriend.

Details below…

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Rihanna‘s new album is ready.

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My property is my property.

Here at TGJ, we’re keen to celebrate art and artists from all walks of creative life.

Today, we’re using this edition of Retro Rewind to honour the Jamaican superstar Patra, her often overlooked influence on the likes of Rihanna & Ciara, friendship with Tupac, and the innovative videos and performances she created to fly the flag for black music on a global tip in the 90s.

Ready to take a journey into the stylised’s performer’s creative and colourful past?

Follow the ‘Scent of Attraction’ below…

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Nene Leakes, the grandest star to rise from the ‘Real Housewives‘ empire, claims ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills‘ star Lisa Vanderpump tricked, lied to and deceived her.

Find out how below…

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Ciara made her presence felt at the inaugural Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest.

As reported, Super Ci was tapped to co-headlined night one of the Atlanta extravaganza alongside frequent collaborator Ludacris.

For her set, the stage blazer rocked the State Farm Arena with classics such as ‘Goodies,’ ‘Ride’ and ‘Oh,’ while being sure to scorch with newer numbers a la ‘Level Up.’ The latter of which saw her joined by the Atlanta Hawks Dancers for an all-out spectacle.

Watch her action-packed set after the jump…

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