Scribbled in history books for some good, bad, ugly, and everything in between, 2019 brought with it some of entertainment’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on our favorite moments that rocked – and to some degree maybe even reshaped – the Urban and Pop cultural landscape as we know it.

Next, we look back on the year’s breakout stars:

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Lil Nas X released the biggest hit of the year.

Details on the superstar’s life-changing break out jam below…

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It’s that time of year again!

November 24th brings with it the 2019 American Music Awards live on ABC.

As ever, all eyes are on the nominees for the latest instalment of the annual extravaganza, which this year airs from LA’s Microsoft Theater.

And folk need not wonder anymore, because the full list has just been unveiled by Grammy winner Ella Mai.

With the likes of Cardi B, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Lizzo, Lil Nas X, and Camila Cabello nabbing nominations, find out who else scooped nods below…

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Lil Nas X continues to bulldoze records.

Because, after nabbing a history-making 19-weeks at #1 with debut single ‘Old Town Road,’ the 20-year-old has crossed another major milestone. One that etches his name in the record books.

Full story below…

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Lil Nas X is living his truth and turning up the volume on his story pre the colossal success of ‘Old Town Road.’

During a candid interview with Gayle King on CBS This Morning, the 20-year-old opened up about his struggles rationalising his sexuality during his teen years.

And how, for a long while before he came out, he spent significant periods trying to pray away the gay.

His emotional sit-down awaits below…

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Thanks to the ongoing success of his sophomore single, ‘Panini,’ rapper/singer Lil Nas X continues to disappoint critics who’d written him off as a “one hit wonder.”

The follow-up to the colossal hit, ‘Old Town Road’ (which shattered Billboard records for longest reigning #1 single), ‘Panini’ – much like its predecessor – is enjoying a run in Billboard’s upper rankings thanks to multiple music videos, a number of remixes, and performances on top tier outlets and award shows in its support.  Being armed with a futuristic, Mike Diva-directed music video hasn’t hurt either as the most refreshed charts reveal the tune’s bounced right into the Hot 100’s top 10.

As if that’s not enough, the new peak is accompanied by news the song has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Details inside:

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‘If I Could Change Your Mind.’

‘Summer Girl.’

‘Want You Back.’

Fans of the group Haim know that the titles above stand as just three of the tunes it has released since its launch in 2007.

Now watch what happens when the ladies celebrate tunes released by Nirvana and Lil Nas X.

Tune in below..

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Lil Nas X is still riding high even after his breakout single ‘Old Town Road‘ descends on the charts after a record-breaking chart run.

Now, he sets his sights on new glory with its follow-up ‘Panini’ and made his way to ‘Ellen’ to perform the track and talk to the talkshow host about his career and why he decided to come out as a gay man.

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With ‘Old Town Road’ and its 19-week stint at #1 in rearview, Lil Nas X has expressed a commitment to making “more moments.”

The 20-year-old is leading that charge with new single ‘Panini,’ which he took to the Ellen stage today to perform.

Transforming the set into an intergalactic spectacle, the internet sensation rocked out to the catchy cut.

Having thus far peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, can take the track to higher heights? Watch below and let us know…

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Welcome to The Stream Scene, the TGJ original feature designed to celebrate artists making major moves on the streaming service Spotify.

Rocking out this week? Keithian, Lizzo, Lil Nas X and Masego (pictured).

Meet us below…

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With new single ‘Panini’ pacing its way up the charts, Lil Nas X appears a-front of the latest issue of Billboard Magazine (in a double cover spread with Lizzo).

After reigning atop of the Hot 100 for a record-breaking 19-weeks with ‘Old Town Road,’ attention has turned to whether 20-year-old can enjoy success with his follow-up efforts.

He, however, isn’t allowing the debate to to phase him.

Instead, he’s laser-focussed on carving out a legitimate music career.

See more of the Miller Mobley lensed shoot below, and word from Lil Nas on the future, genre politics, and more…

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‘Old Town Road’ star Lil Nas X (born Montero Hill) may have seen his follow-up, ‘Panini,’ gallop to a #16 peak on the Hot 100 (to date), but thanks to the enduring success of the former the 20-year-old had to pump the brakes on its promotion.

That all changed with the 2019 MTV VMAs when Hill took to the stage to unveil a futuristic performance, a theme that transcended to the song’s official music video that premiered just two weeks later (click here to watch).  Now, in a bid to pad the positive impact of the visual on the ‘7’ tune’s Hot 100 commercial performance, Hill’s teamed with rapper DaBaby (born Jonathan Kirk) for a remix.  Taking to Twitter to announce, Hill – who’s earned quite the reputation for being an “internet troll” – said the Kirk-assisted revamp would be the first of 25 the tune received over the life cycle of its promotion.

While we await news on if that’s true or not, look inside to hear what the duo cooked up:

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