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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

We continue our royal stroll down memory lane as King of Pop Michael Jackson tops the highest posthumous earners’ list for the fourth year in a row…

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Sevyn Streeter is proving to be an R&B vendor. Because she continues to dispense song after song and video after video in the run-up to the release of her debut album ‘Girl Disrupted.’

Due early 2017, the LP has been preceded by a slew of records such as ‘Prolly’ and ‘D4L’ and arrives after 2013’s EP ‘Call My Crazy….But.’

The latest piece of the ‘Girl Disrupted’ puzzle is the visual for ‘Before I Do,’ which the starlet unleashed moments ago.

Check it out below…

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The movie ‘Back to the Future’ is honoured by Jaden Smith in his brand new visual shot for his song ‘Fallen.’

In it, the teenager travels back in time to a ghost town where he finds himself succumbing to what seems to be an unshakeable illness.

What happens when his friend Harry Hudson steps into the creative mix?

Find out below…

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For Madonna‘s million of fans, the legend is Woman of the Year every year. However, for 2016, Billboard have bestowed her the honor.

The Pop queen will be presented with the award on December 9th in NYC, with the ceremony airing December 12th on Lifetime.

Ahead of the broadcast, the star sat down with the publication to dish on a whole host of topics – including ageism, sexism, Donald Trump‘s election win, staying relevant, and more.

A meaty except awaits below…

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As reported, Lady Gaga stopped by the Ali Forney Center recently to show love to the homeless LGBT teens the organisation supports.

At the time, only rough footage of her ‘Million Reasons’ performance  had surfaced.

Today, however, a full segment aired on TODAY chronicling the inspiring visit.

The 30-year-old shared her story of pain with the youngsters, who did the same. She also teamed up with GAP for a mass caregiving package.

Watch the warming moment below…

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Rihanna is a very busy woman.

In the last month, the entertainer has completed her lengthy ‘ANTI World Tour’, picked up the ‘Shoe of the Year’ award at the FN Achievement awards and started work on her new TV series ‘Bates Motel.’

All of this has done little to stop her from fulfilling her obligations to the cast and crew of ‘Oceans 8’ in which she stars in alongside Sandra Bullock, Helen Bonham Carter and Mindy Kaling.

When it’s due to be released?

June 8th 2018.

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Now tasked with rivalling Iggy Azalea, Young M.A. and Siya, Dej Loaf seeks to reignite interest in her promising career with the brand new effort ‘Hold it Down.’

I’m so beautiful, shoutout my beautician. Keep up the good work, baby, you’ve got potential. Stay way from them lames, stay independent.

Hoping it will outperform the efforts which followed her 2014 cut ‘Try Me’, the song follows the unveiling of her ‘All Jokes Aside’ mixtape which hit the net in April.

Enjoy below…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its 9th season. And despite almost 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 Phaedra, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 6 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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Little Mix are heading to “RealityTVville“.

Good news for fans of the stage-storming chart-rocking group below…

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Lady Gaga‘s ‘Joanne’ promo train pulled into studio of ‘The X Factor UK’ tonight.

The 30-year-old took front stage centre as she performed the set’s current single ‘Million Reasons.’

Despite the song being a ballad, Mother Monster marvelled with a hearty helping of theatrics.

Watch the showing after the jump…

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and to some degree shaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next we’ll take a royal walk down memory lane as Queen of Pop Madonna officially became Queen of the Road…

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Beyonce has learned that never-before-seen visuals unearthed from her videography’s vault have been unearthed…and are to be sold at auction.

Full story below…

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