Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2017 brought with it some of modern music’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 reshaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next, we reflect on the celebrities who welcomed new additions to their families this year:

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“We never made forever…we each have to go our separate ways.”

After enjoying a friendship which brought it with joy, laughter and good music, Chris Brown and Kevin McCall now stand on opposite ends of a very bitter feud.

Now, as he grows tired of the drama said spat has forged, McCall has shocked fans by smashing the plaque he picked up for his contributions to Brown’s album ‘F.A.M.E‘.

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Cardi B has new wins and new heights in her sights.

After rising to the top of the charts with ‘Bodak Yellow’ and signing up to take part in a number of major projects set for release in the New Year, the Hip-Hop starlet has teamed up with Steve Madden to serve as the face of his widely successful shoe line.

Good news below…

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Saying SZA is on a roll is a gross understatement.

The singer/songwriter – who is currently enjoying her first Hot 100 top 10 ever courtesy of the Maroon 5-led ‘What Lovers Do’ – is doing it big by her lonesome thanks to hits ‘The Weekend’ and ‘Love Galore.’ 

After thrilling NBC viewers with performances of each tune on ‘SNL’ this past weekend (click here if you missed that), the Grammy nominee returned to the network yesterday (December 12) to bless ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ viewers with a taste of what attendees of her critically acclaimed ‘CTRL’ tour have been treated to.

Did you miss any of the action?  Look inside to see SZA sizzle with a showing of ‘Supermodel’:

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Chris Brown just sprung a surprise on fans; an early Christmas gift of sorts.

The R&B rule-breaker is once again living up said billing by releasing more new songs from his still-new project ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon.’

Christened “Deluxe Edition: Cuffing Season,” the project adds 12 tracks to the already beefy 45 cuts on the original. Which now makes a total of 57.

Joining the 28-year-old on the project (which is out now) are the likes of Ella Mai and Solo Lucci.

There remains open conversation about quality over quantity, but one does have to salute Chris for – at the very least – hooking his fans up on  consistent basis.

Take a listen to ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon Deluxe Edition: Cuffing Season – 12 Days Of Christmas’ below…

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Omarosa is on her way out of The White House.

More on the departure of the avid Donald Trump advocate after the jump…

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Jennifer Hudson is wasting no time blazing the promotional trail for new song ‘Burden Down.’

Unwrapped today, the songbird delivered its first live performance on ‘The Voice.’

JHUD seized the moment to recreate the track’s video on-stage – including “that” jaw-dropping acapella at the end.

Watch her wow after the jump…

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Mary J.  Blige and Salma Hayek star in two of the year’s most poignant movie releases and, keen to support each other, teamed up to shoot a very special episode of ‘Actors on Actors.’

There, the ladies engaged in a moving conversation about womanhood, love, life, pain and their craft as well as the experiences which led them to the characters they portray in ‘Mudbound’ and ‘Beatriz at Dinner.’

Why we’re calling this one a must-see?

Details on Mary’s plans to portray Nina Simone and Lena Horne in biopics.

Press play below…

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‘War & Leisure’ wailer Miguel may have battled his way to the top of the Billboard R&B album charts this week with the release of his critically acclaimed fourth album, but now the singer/songwriter is finding himself front and center of another battle:  a resurfaced sexual assault allegation.

Details inside:

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Ciara is feeling super festive this season.

For, she’s showing up and showing out at a variety of Christmas and New Year gigs.

The latest is ‘Taraji’s White Hot Holidays,’ which airs on FOX December 14th. 

Backed by a troop of dancers, the dynamite performer lives up to her title with an electrifying performance of ‘Santa Baby.’

She joins the likes of Fergie, Faith Evans, and Jussie Smollet on the bill of the Taraji P. Henson show – which is now in its third year.

Ahead of its broadcast, peep an extended preview of the performance below…

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Rihanna and SZA made musical magic with last year’s ‘ANTI’ jam ‘Consideration’ and now they’re growing their partnership in another way.

RiRi’s Fenty Beauty cosmetics range has proven a raving success, but the 29-year-old isn’t resting on her laurels.

She’s tapped the ‘Love Galore’ songbird to help push new additions to the line.

Details below…

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Summer smash ‘Girls Trip’ delivered one of the biggest box office slays of the year; and yet when the nominations for the 2018 Golden Globes were revealed yesterday, the comedy was nowhere to be found.

Nor was its breakout star Tiffany Haddish, whose career has soared to astronomic heights on the back of the movie’s success.

And Jada Pinkett is not impressed.

See what she had to say below…

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