In January 2017 longtime fans of Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker were devastated when the songstress announced she was set to retire after a 30-year career had seen her deliver some of the genre’s most prized numbers (click here to read). Indeed, despite a 13-year wait since her last LP, 2004’s ‘My Everything,’ she informed followers there was “no new music or tour” in the works.

Well, apparently that was then.

Fast forward to January 1, 2018, Baker – who is set to celebrate her 60th birthday this month – sent fans into a frenzy when she announced she would be the one imparting gifts to them:  a farewell concert series.

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Tonight brings with it the much hyped debut of ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Miami.’

The latest instalment of the popular VH1 franchise pairs familiar faces such as Trina, Trick Daddy, and Pretty Ricky with a host of newcomers.

While the show in anchored in the brand of drama viewers have come to expect, creator Mona Scott Young recently told That Grape Juice that the Miami cast will be bringing their own flair and flavor.

Before this evening’s televised premiere, check out the first 6 minutes of episode 1 below…

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In 2015, the young man above rose to fame when he uploaded this video of himself online.

My teacher was too mad???? pic.twitter.com/JsbfLtDmGT

— JDolllaz❣️ (@_jahdiah) September 11, 2015

Now, after identifying as a gay man for years, JDollaz finds himself in the middle of an intense debate on human sexuality after revealing that he is now heterosexual.

His big reveal below…

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Reunited R&B icons Xscape are wasting no time taking 2018 by storm.

The group, minus member Kandi (who is starring in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway), are pressing on full steam with new EP ‘Here For It.’

Due on January 12th, the 6-song set serves as the first body of work the ladies will  have released since re-grouping last year.

Ahead of its arrival, Tiny, Tamika, and LaTocha have debuted its title track.

Take a listen below…

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January 9th 2018.

Why this date means a great deal to the supermodel turned super mogul Tyra Banks?

Well, it marks the return of her hit show ‘America’s Next Top Model’ !

The show found a new home and host in VH1 and Rita Ora last year but now finds itself steered by Banks once again following her time on ‘America’s Got Talent.’

Of course, after making stars out of Eva Pigford, Winnie Harlow, Keith Carlos, Don Benjamin and Toccara Jones, all eyes are on Tyra to see how well she builds a new batch of stars in the age of social media.

How she’s handling the challenge? With ease.

Why?

Watch below…

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As is customary on New Year’s, someone somewhere is being kicked out of a party. And this time, it was Khia and TS Madison!

Enjoying renewed relevance thanks to their online show ‘The Queen’s Court,’ they have a supporter in the form of fellow shade thrower Tamar Braxton – who is currently on tour with Xscape.

Here’s where the story takes a turn. Head below for the piping hot tea…

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This time last year Mariah Carey was battling ridicule for delivering what was undoubtedly the worst televised performance of her nearly 30 year career on ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve 2017’ [click here to watch].

After months of finger-pointing and shade-throwing between herself and the production company, Carey – ever the fighter – mended fences with Dick Clark Productions and was invited back for a redemptive performance.

Belting out classic hits ‘Hero’ and ‘Vision of Love,’ the most anticipated moment of the singer’s career (as of late) came tonight when she took to the ‘New Year’s Rockin Eve 2018’ stage.

Did she pull it off?  Look inside to see:

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Camila Cabello brought just the heat needed for NYC onlookers suffering from the cold of the night’s wintry temps.

With her trusty team of dancers in tow, the former Fifth Harmony hitmaker delivered yet another impressive live rendition of her Hot 100 top 5 hit, ‘Havana,’ for ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2018′ special tonight.

Did you miss any of the action? See it inside:

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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 reflect on 2017’s greatest stings as imparted by Beyonce’s beloved #Beyhive:

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Britney Spears and her trusty backing track bid adieu to ‘Piece of Me’ tonight via a rocking performance on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2018.”

The Grammy winner, whose uber-successful Las Vegas residency stage at the AXIS auditorium at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino came to a close tonight after 4 years, took to the stage to show off moves around her 2003 and 2013 hits, ‘Toxic’ and ‘Work B*tch’ respectively.

Joining a performance bill of highly anticipated acts including Mariah Carey, Nick Jonas, Kelly Clarkson, Shawn Mendes, Camila Cabello, Charlie Puth, and many more, tuck in below to see just how the pop princess fared:

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good 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 moments that rocked – and to some degree reshaped – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

In a year filled with shocking allegations, one of the most jaw-dropping accusations came thanks to a group of people who claim Grammy-winning singer Usher gave them the incurable sexually transmitted disease herpes.

Recount each shocking moment inside:

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Taylor Swift is bringing her 2017 to a close with a bang.

Just three weeks after losing the Billboard 200’s top spot when her sixth album, ‘Reputation,’ was dethroned by legendary rockers U2, the songstress has regained ownership of the charts by knocking off Eminem‘s ‘Revival.’

Look inside for details:

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