Despite learning her latest opus, ‘Reputation,’ was removed from the Billboard 200’s summit by chart champions U2 this week, Taylor Swift‘s Monday was still accompanied with good news.

The November 10-released set, which was certified platinum its debut week thanks to over 1 million copies shifted in pure sales, has now been boosted up to a new RIAA certification level thanks to the addition of streaming.

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It’s official!

Beyonce and Ed Sheeran have reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with their ‘Perfect’ duet. And they’re both credited.

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Tiffany Haddish is on the hottest of career streaks!

After years of climbing slow and steady, the actress-comedienne was thrust into the global spotlight (seemingly overnight) after a much loved turn in summer smash ‘Girls Trip.’

With the flick making over $100 million at the box office, the 38-year-old has been in all of demand. So much so that she became the first black comic to host Saturday Night Live and is wrapping a movie called ‘Night School’ with Kevin Hart.

Before that though, she’s making sure to tell her own story in biography ‘The Last Black Unicorn’ – which she stopped by The Breakfast Club today to promote.

Despite the many dark corners of her narrative (see: being in the foster care system,  homeless, in an abusive relationship), Haddish now celebrates the bumps on her journey for getting her where she is.

During her funny yet frank sit-down, she also revealed that the challenges aren’t over. Indeed, she expanded on some of the hurdles encountered during her SNL gig, family dramas, and a whole lot more.

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Mariah Carey gifted herself (and a the world) a hit that keeps on giving!

Dive below below for details on the latest success of her 23-year-old smash ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

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Scribbled in history books for its fair share of good and awesomely bad 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 happenings that rocked – and to some degree reshaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next up we reflect on the Grammy upsets that rocked the fan bases of Urban music’s leading ladies:  Beyonce & Rihanna:

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LeToya Luckett is a married woman!

The Destiny’s Child singer turned solo star married her entrepreneur lover Tommicus Walker yesterday in an elaborate ceremony in Austin, Texas.

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The nominations for the 2018 Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and it’s good news for the likes of Mary J. Blige, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, Issa Rae, Daniel Kaluuya and Mariah Carey.

As some of Hollywood’s leading names, they have racked up noms for their efforts in titles including ‘Mudbound,’ ‘Insecure,’ ‘Get Out,’ and ‘Roman J. Israel, Esq.’

Find out below who’s up for what at the 75th annual spectacle, which airs  live on January 7th 2018 on NBC.

The full nominations list awaits after the jump…

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K. Michelle is coming clean about plastic surgery with hopes doing so will inspire others do the same.

How so? By admitting that she enlarged her bottom to follow trends set by her celebrity peers and that she is only weeks away from having her implants removed…forever.

What inspired her change of her heart? The growth she showcases on her new album ‘Kimberly: The People I Used To Know‘.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its milestone 10th season. And despite a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Nene, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 7 / season 10?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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When it comes to legendary songwriters, no list should lack mention of Smokey Robinson.

The Grammy-winning R&B/Soul icon – whose prized penmanship lent Motown’s flagship acts (The Temptations, The Supremes, The Jackson 5, etc.) some of their biggest hits and helped shift the genre into the mainstream – also helped himself to quite a few top 40 hits and millions of albums sold along his storied, nearly 6 decade-long career. Now, at long last, Robinson will see that story brought to the big screen.

Highlighted by years of hitmaking and chart-topping but rocked by drug abuse, extramarital affairs, and more that brought him to the nadir of his career, his tale is reportedly being brought to life by the creators of ‘Ray’ (a film that led actor/singer Jamie Foxx to an Academy Award win in 2005).

Can the magic be recreated?  Smokey sure hopes so and is on the hunt for some big named actors to answer the call.  Look inside for details:
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1) Mariah Carey – Joy To The World

2) Ed Sheeran & Beyonce  – ‘Perfect’ Duet

3) Xscape – Dream Killa

4) Miguel – Pineapple Skies

5) Whitney Houston – Jesus Loves Me

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned… or Justin Timberlake, it seems.

Today’s From The Vault pick is JT’s infamous Grammy winning expose, ‘Cry Me A River.’

Masterminded by Timberlake, Timbaland and Scott Storch, ‘River’ was released as the second single from the crooner’s solo debut ‘Justified’ in 2002.

The lyrics, depicting a guy confronting his cheating girlfriend, were the cause of ample controversy at the time; notably as they allegedly relayed the end of Justin and Britney Spears’ high profile relationship.

A global smash, the track fared better than its predecessor ‘Like I Love You’, not only in the US where it peaked at #3 but also worldwide with a #2 placement both in the UK and Australia. It also won him a Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

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If there any doubt as to who JT was aiming for beforehand it was dispelled by the time its accompanying visual was released.

Directed by Francis Lawrence, the video presented Justin in all his stalking glory, trying to get revenge on his lookalike ex by destroying her Malibu house. All while Timbaland waits for him in the rain.

The clip’s was showered with praise and was the most resonating step towards shedding JT’s clean-cut image.

Now on the eve a brand new era – that includes a headlining performance on the Super Bowl stage – we’re glad some of the following are on the cusp of being answered:

Will he go full on Pop with material akin to ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling’? Or will he re-tread the Urban route? And how will he handle the inevitable Janet Jackson questions in an era is ready and willing to call out “cultural appropriation” and other injustices? The list goes on…

Anyhow, what is for sure is that we’re in for a series of very interesting Pop moments courtesy of JT. Something we’re not mad at considering the lack of “event” releases in 2017.

It’s a bit early, but welcome back Justin!

Your thoughts?