Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to take our readers on a fun-filled journey to the past.

Today, following the release of her latest musical effort ‘Do You Love Him?’, we celebrate the groundbreaking moves the actress Countess Vaughn made in 90s sitcom history with ‘Moesha‘ and its spin-off ‘The Parkers.’

Meet us below to learn more…

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The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards are set to kick off in interesting fashion.

For, Rihanna will officially open the show tomorrow.

Full story below…

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Given the unforgiving temperatures of the desert of Dubai, Fat Joe and Remy Ma may have been the ones cookin’ in their latest music video.  But, just as the teaser dropped days ago alluded, the Terror Squad duo serve up some major heat via the French Montana and RySoValid-assisted visual for the most recent release from their highly anticipated joint album ‘Plata o Plomo.’

Keen to see what the twosome are serving via this TIDAL exclusive?  Find out below:

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Pop powerhouse Christina Aguilera may be hard at work on her new album, but the diva remains ever-committed to motherhood.

This week saw her celebrate the 2nd birthday of her adorable daughter Summer Rain.

Thrown at the singer’s elaborate home, the event was Super Mario themed and saw the youngster surrounded by dad Matthew Rutler and big brother Max.

Peep more pics, courtesy of PEOPLE, after the jump…

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Kitty is coming!

Mariah Carey slips into the stilettos of a singing feline on the third season of ‘Empire.’

As reported, Mimi’s character visits the Lyon label to collaborate with Jamal (played by Jussie Smollett).

Set to return to FOX on September 21st, the Lee Daniels music drama welcomes the diva along with Taye Diggs and Xzibit.

Peep the extended trailer below, which features a first look at Carey in action …

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The Reggae-friendly label Island Records has welcomed Sean Paul to its family this week.

Details on the signing below…

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It’s been 10 years since Yung Joc released ‘It’s Goin’ Down’ and a decade on he’s a trending topic once again. But this time not for his music. No. It’s his hair that has everyone talking.

Find out why below…

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While many-a-Britney Spears fan will point to the singer’s lengthy catalog of hits as reason why she has “nothing to prove,” 2016’s reality – nearly 20 years into her storied career – spells of quite the contrary.

At one time the diva, even at her worst and most “absent,” was still able to shift units on the strength of her name alone.  2013’s ‘Britney Jean’ brought evidence of the opposite, delivering with it the first time the stageblazer rightfully missed the top of the Billboard 200 on the premiere week of an album release (see:  Eagles/Billboard drama during ‘Blackout’ era).  Granted, most will defend the misstep by citing her Vegas residency as reason it was not properly promoted, but others took the failure as indication her popularity had finally begun waning.

Fast forward to 2016, post her history-making run in Las Vegas and a redemptive Billboard Awards performance, “forgiveness” in the court of public opinion may have very well been granted if critical response to the singer’s 9th album, ‘Glory’ (in stores today), is anything to judge by.

Based on the set’s first releases – ‘Make Me’ (featuring G-Eazy), ‘Private Show,’ ‘Clumsy,’ and ‘Do You Wanna Come Over’ – some worried the pop diva’s nonary effort was set to crash and burn.  However, upon the set’s full unveiling early this morning, critics are singing quite a different tune – some even citing it as her best effort since 2007’s underrated, game changing ‘Blackout’:

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Over the course of Kanye West‘s illustrious career, the rapper has almost always polarized the public.

It’s a trajectory that looks set to continue with his ‘Saint Pablo Tour,’ which launched last night at the Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Because, in a bold move, the Hip-Hop titan performed the entire show from a floating stage. Yes, a floating stage.

Pics and clips await below…

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Ty Dolla $ign has been on an unstoppable streak of late.

And now armed with the momentum of crossover smash ‘Work From Home,’ the rapper will release his sophomore album ‘Campaign’ on September 16th.

After teasing with ‘No Justice’ and the the LP’s Future assisted title track back in July, today sees him unwrap ‘Zaddy.’

A bedroom turn up, the track awaits below…

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Jidenna’s latest jam ‘Little Bit More’ has been lighting up the clubs since its release last month. To enhance its chart prospects, the rising star stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform the flavoursome single.

The track, which we’ve had on replay at TGJ, features on the rapping singer’s debut album ‘Long Live The Chief,’ which arrives later this year via Wondaland/Epic.

Sonically, the cut salutes Jidenna’s Nigerian heritage; something he also seems keen honor on stage.

Case in point last night’s showing. Watch below as he lets the rhythm take over…

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Jennifer Lopez is on a mission to reshape television’s landscape.

Details on the legal drama she is developing with CBS below…

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