In news that should come as a shock to no one, last week saw Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey recapture the #1 spot on the Billboard Holiday charts with her timeless hit, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’  The tune – which still stands as the pop icon’s best-selling international single to date – was ranked by Billboard as the most popular holiday release in history.  Now, as the song restarts its usual yuletide domination, Carey’s looking to add another memorable number to her already extensive list of Christmas classics.

Titled ‘Lil Snowman,’ the 50’s-inspired cut is featured on the official soundtrack to the animated holiday film conveniently titled, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’  Does it pack enough punch to stand alongside the powerhouse singer’s other holiday-flavored offerings?

Listen inside and tell us:

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Being the year’s breakout star is no easy task.   Just ask Cardi B;  the rising rapstress – who recently made Billboard history for rocking the R&B/Hip-Hop charts with three songs simultaneously (‘MotorSport,’ ‘No Limit,’ and ‘Bodak Yellow’) – is seeing her success narrative check off just as many personal milestones as she is professional heights it seems.

The latest proof of this comes as the reality starlet is found a-front the latest cover of ‘New York Magazine.’  The Bronx beauty took to Twitter to beam about the accomplishment:

See some of the feature’s visual highlights [photos & videos] inside:

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Join us as we celebrate two decades of a group that will forever be etched in music’s DNA. Today’s pick was released exactly 20 years ago and hasn’t aged. It’s Destiny’s Child’s ‘No, No, No (Part 2).’

Originally conceived as slow jam, the classic incarnation of the track came in its remixed format courtesy of Fugees alum, Wyclef Jean – who was also a guest rapper on the track.

The single was the band’s first of many chart hits, peaking at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and claiming the top spot of the Hip-Hop/R&B tally in the US. It reached the Top 5 in the UK. Pretty amazing for a debut single.

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Darren Grant directed the song’s visual. Ironically, in the clip, the girls look like a truly seasoned act – which in a way was the case considering the intensive training they’d been through with Mathew Knowles.

Operating at swag level 100, DC’s original line-up (comprised of Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, LeToya Luckett, and LaTavia Roberson) showcased that special something that kept this from being yet just another music video.

This week we’re not only celebrating two decades of ‘No, No, No,’ but 20 years of Destiny’s Child as a band and how their presence has changed music history forever.

From their work as a group to their solo endeavors, the ladies of DC have continued to set new standards and we’re confident that’s a trend that won’t be stopping anytime soon.

Needless to say, if and when they’re ready for a reunion, the world will chant in unison “Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah”!

Your thoughts?

Demi Lovato detonated vocal dynamite tonight at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards in London.

The 25-year-old rocked Wembley Arena with spirited showings of ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ and the title track to new album ‘Tell Me You Love Me.’

Watch her in action after the jump…

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Rita Ora was the belle of the ball tonight at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Taking place in her hometown of London, the multimedia maven was tapped to host the evening’s festivities.

A highly energised Ora dazzled in a variety of ensembles and also took to the stage to perform two of the year’s biggest hits – her tracks ‘Your Song’ and ‘Anywhere.’

The latter has taken the UK charts by storm and presently sits at #1 on the iTunes tally.

Can the night’s performance and broader exposure lift the track to the top spot on the official count? Watch below and let us know…

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Fresh from unleashing comeback single ‘Walk On Water,’ rap titan Eminem jetted into London to perform at the 2017 MTV Europe Awards.

Slim Shady kicked off festivities at the Wembley Arena show tonight, in the process making his first live performance of the ‘Revival’ era.

Guest vocalist Beyonce was not in attendance, however a capable Skylar Grey took on vocal duties.

Peep the performance below…

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Camila Cabello‘s quest for global domination landed at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards this evening.

Backed by a troop of dancers, the former Fifth Harmony member set the stage on fire with the most dynamic live showing of ‘Havana’ yet.

With the track already a UK chart topper and currently #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, the performance packs punch enough to send it to higher heights.

Check it out below…

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Iggy Azalea is steadily rebuilding her base after the ill-fated roll-out of her still unreleased sophomore album ‘Digital Distortion.’

And the journey isn’t without its bumps along the way. Literally.

While performing in Chile, the Aussie bred beauty took an almighty tumble during a live rendition of ‘Work.’

See what went down after the jump…

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Sam Smith has catapulted himself to the top of the Billboard 200 with his new album ‘The Thrill of it All.’

Thrilling news below…

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You heard the latest on Mariah Carey‘s career?

It’s being steered by the creative force that is her new boyfriend Bryan Tanaka.

Good news below…

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The stars shine for the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards!

Airing live tonight from Wembley Arena in London,  some of the industry’s biggest names are arriving on the red carpet right now.

They include the likes of host Rita Ora, Camila Cabello, Demi Lovato, and Stefflon Don – all of whom are performing.

See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses, then tell us who you are most interested in seeing…

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Tiffany Haddish made history this evening as the first Black female comedian to host Saturday Night Live. 

And the ‘Girls Trip’ breakout star sure seized the (long overdue) moment.

Starring in a slew of skits, the 37-year-old brought the funny and then some.

From the onset, she had the audience in her palm with her hilarious opening monologue and then proceeded on to star in almost every sketch of the night.

Watch all right here on TGJ after the jump…
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