Although Mariah Carey‘s current predicament is anything but glorious, the singer remains one of the most remarkable artists of all-time. A status she achieved by way of big hits, as well as lesser known numbers too.

The diva’s doomed single ‘Crybaby’ is this week’s From The Vault pick.

After much debate with her label (which was, at the time, still run by her newly ex-husband), the track was released as a double-A-side single, alongside ‘Can’t Take That Away (Mariah’s Theme).’  Both songs were included on Carey’s seventh studio album ‘Rainbow.’

‘Crybaby’ featured King of G-Funk Snoop Dogg and was built around a sample of Guy’s ‘Piece Of My Love.’ It was penned and produced by the singer alongside Damizza.

The single is renown for being Mariah’s first ever to miss the Top 20 after it peaked at #28 on the Hot 100; thanks largely to issues with her label.

Its visual took a literal approach to the song’s lyrics and depicts Mimi unable to sleep at 5 AM. Snoop makes an appearance in a via a video monitor. Sanaa Hamri assumed directorial duties, a role she also took for for the visualization of sister-single ‘Can’t Take That Away.’

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Echoing earlier sentiments, we truly love us some Mariah Carey and we wish for nothing more than for her getting back to this level of brilliance. Even if chart glory – which we think she IS still capable of – isn’t in the cards for her next project, can we get a plate of slay as far as quality and cohesion goes. MC is too much of a force to only be relevant for being a revolving Instagram meme.

Your thoughts?

Cop a gander of Kelly Rowland!

The R&B scorcher stunned as she arrived at BeautyCon LA 2017.

Ms. Kelly’s appearance isn’t random. Because she’s presently juggling the recording of her new album with prep for her upcoming make-up line.

Christened F.A.C.E, the name means ‘For All Created Equal.’

No word on yet on its debut date, but word is that it’s soon.

Pending then, peep more pics of Kelly after the jump…

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Bruno Mars seeks to change the lives of those affected by the poisoning of Flint, Michigan’s water by donating $1 million to causes launched to support them.

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The athlete Ezekiel Elliott has revealed that he is hurt by the National Football League‘s decision to ban him from the sport temporarily after they learned that he may have abused an ex-girlfriend.

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Lady Gaga has condemned the white supremacists who have attacked Charlottesville this weekend and has urged President Trump to do more to stop them.

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Adult film star Antonio Biaggi probably saw his fan club numbers deplete at an alarming rate over the past week after a racially-charged rant saw him name drop Beyonce.

The…umm…”actor,” whose greatest hits/IMDB filmography titles include the stirring numbers ‘Bang It Out,’ ‘Bareback Gut F***ers,’ ‘Breeding Marcus Isaacs,’ and ‘Raw Assault’ was the victim of verbal assault himself over the weekend after the Beyhive locked their sights on him.

With no social media handle of his safe (thanks to a swarm of bee emojis and some choice words), the porn provocateur thought to tease the Hive with even more insults.  Tuck in below to see what started the hoopla if you missed any of it:

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It’s been a rocky road for Kesha, but it appears there really is a pot of gold at the end of her ‘Rainbow.’

The singer had been locked in litigation for years with one of music’s most notable producers. And given the nature of her accusations (see: sexual misconduct) and the stakes involved, her career ground to an abrupt halt. A state it remained in for several years.

With the worst seemingly behind her (despite crushing blows in the courtroom), she this week released her third album – a record that is now poised to top the Billboard 200.

What are its numbers looking like? Join us below to find out…

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Whether it’s via music or advocacy, Pink has always been outspoken.

And today is no different.

Last night, white supremacists took to marching in Charlottesville, Virginia and spewed race hate speech and promoted Nazi ideals.  Their goal? To force Virginia to break away as a lone state.

Mainly comprised of men in their 20s and 30s, marchers were heard chanting “white lives matter!”, “you will not replace us!”, and “Jews will not replace us!”

Irked by the madness, the ‘What About Us’ singer took to social media and had the following to say…

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En Vogue have clocked up almost 30 years the in game and they continue to show that they aren’t here to play!

Proving that time has shaved off none of their ability to stage blaze, the ladies rocked ABC‘s ‘Boy Band’ last night with a spirited performance of ‘Free Your Mind.’

They were tapped to offer a firsthand example of seasoned slayage for the hopefuls competing on the series, which – by its end – will have formed a new male group.

Watch Cindy, Terry, and Rhonda detonate their brand of dynamite after the jump…

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Mark those calendars, because the ‘Bad Boys’ are officially back…next year.

Full story on the revival of the popular Will Smith and Martin Lawrence franchise below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature designed to take you on a journey into TV and Film’s glorious past.

Where we’re heading today? Janet Jackson‘s past…specifically, on television.

By way of the industry’s fickle nature and her lengthy hiatus, music lovers who didn’t live through her monumental eras are forced to take to YouTube to meet the Janet of the yesteryear to gain insight into her impact.

Today, we celebrate the icon’s career and her forthcoming world tour by revisiting some of her best interviews to date.

Ready to take that journey to the past?

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Granted, Brandy‘s been striking out with Monica fans since calling them ‘pigeons’ and ‘evil,’ but something else the beauty’s been striking are some seriously fierce poses aboard the English fashion magazine, ‘Schon.’

With her signature braided locks, B-rocka rocked the pages of the mag with an earthy, regal-inspired shoot snapped in the desert under the creative helm of the famed Michael Mann with photography by Ben Duggan. Beyond the shots, the Grammy-winner dished on the creative process behind the formation of her 7th studio album, return to the role of ‘Roxie Hart’ on the hit Broadway play, ‘Chicago,’ and so much more.

Get into it all inside:

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