Today marks what would’ve been the 33rd birthday of R&B diva Aaliyah.  Ten years may have passed since her untimely 2001 passing, yet the fallen angel is still regularly commented on in contemporary conversations and debates in popular music.  Such only echoes the ever-present regard of her influence and style.

With just three studio albums, her nearly decade long career spanned more recognizable records than many could boast in twice the time.  Even in such, there are often overlooked or unheard numbers that don’t receive the praises of “One In A Million”, ‘Back and Forth’, ‘The One I Gave My Heart To’, and more.

Thusly, we at TGJ HQ saw it only fitting to gift this ‘Best You Never Heard’ to fans and spectators in honor of the star that is Aaliyah.

Hear Miss Haughton ‘at her best’ after the jump:

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In love with ‘Beat Again’ sensations JLS?

Eagerly anticipating their follow up to 2011’s ‘Jukebox‘?

If the answer to both of the above is yes, you can sleep a little easier tonight. For, in what will come as a surprise some, the quartet have confirmed the release of a brand spanking new album online seconds ago.

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Take a gander at these snaps of ‘Fading‘ star Rihanna smoking what appears to be a blunt of marijuana in Hawaii yesterday.

Dressed casually and seemingly unbothered by being photographed in the act, the shot- which will undoubtedly ruffle a few a ‘child conscious’ feathers – arrives after the Island belle was snapped on her way to state via LAX airport surfaced here yesterday morning.

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With Beyonce having given birth, it’s back to work for the bodacious star. And first on the agenda is her aptly titled new movie ‘A Star Is Born’.

Initially set for shooting last year, production on the Clint Eastwood directed clip was delayed to accomodate the singer’s pregnancy. However, all systems are now go and filming is set to commence this Summer.

During a recent interview, 81 year old Eastwood lifted on Beyonce’s musical contributions to the movie, which tells the tale  of promising starlet and the fall of the fading talent who discovers and helps her reach her goal.

Find out what he had to say after the jump…

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Last week brought with it the double-bill return of ‘The Game’ for its 5th season. And this week, the drama continues in an all new episode.

Airing Tuesday at 10pm EST on BET, episode 3 of the hit sitcom sees Melanie petition to be Derwin‘s manager, while slimy agent Irv is back in town and Tasha Mack‘s looking for her money!

Peep the sneak peek below…

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Looks like ‘Lucky Star’ singer Madonna‘s 2012 is already starting off on the right note. Despite mixed reviews for her directorial effort ‘W.E.’, Madge’s musical contribution to the film, ‘Masterpiece’, nabbed ‘Best Original Song’ at tonight’s Golden Globe ceremony (but the film later lost ‘Best Original Score’). Going head to head with fellow music monarch Mary J. Blige, for ‘The Living Proof’ from ‘The Help’, the win marks Madonna’s second Golden Globe  – the first being for ‘Best Actress in a Comedy/Musical’ in the 1996 musical ‘Evita’.

Reportedly putting the finishing touches on her forthcoming album ‘MDNA’, this victory certainly highlights a week that has seen her Madgesty in headlines for less flattering circumstances (see: digs at Lady Gaga, Janet Jackson).  Fans of the diva will next see her on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno continuing her promo rounds for the movie and upcoming album.

Until then get into this video of her acceptance speech and red carpet pics:

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‘Where You At?’ would be an appropriate question to ask Chicagoan songbird Jennifer Hudson this week given the demands of her whirlwind book tour.  Getting nothing but love from fans for her recently released memoir ‘I Got This’, this week has seen Hudson hitting up hotspots in Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles before finding herself dropping by Burbank studios to chat with late night king Jay Leno Friday night.

The visit comes shortly after the Grammy winner reportedly lent some ‘mommy advice’ to former ‘Dreamgirls’ co-star Beyonce.  As JHud recently revealed she was hoping to soon add a little girl to her growing family (joining 2-year-old son David Otunga, Jr.), she also took to US Weekly to share a few words for new-mommy Bey.

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Get all the way into Lana Del Rey‘s performance of ‘Video Games’ on ‘SNL’ last night.

Marking the Interscope darling’s largest promotional appearance to date, her stint on the hit show arrived four days after the release of her self titled EP and 17 days before her long awaited sophomore album (and major label debut) ‘Born To Die‘ hits stores worldwide.

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R&B royal Mary J. Blige lived up to her regal billing as she arrived at the Golden Globe Awards 2012 in Los Angeles a few moments ago.

The singer, who turned 41 this week, shone on the red carpet – notably one of the only artists to make an appearance at the high-profile event.

By no means a coincidence, her presence at the show coincides with her continued foray into the world of acting. Peep, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul talk to That Grape Juice about her latest movie ‘Rock of Ages’ below…

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When news broke of Kelly Rowland being chosen to tribute Mariah Carey at last night’s BET Honors, fans and critics alike had plenty to say.

However, amidst the expected debate, there’s one person who Rowland’s performance was of particular importance to – Mariah herself.

The songbird hand-picked the ‘Motivation’ singer to perform her 1995 classic ‘Fantasy’. And while the masses will have to wait until February 13th to see how the Destiny’s Child alum fared, 41 year old Mimi has given her two cents on how Ms. Kelly held up.

Her comments after the jump…

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Tuck in these shots of Roc Nation star Rihanna sporting a considerably ‘toned down’ look in LAX airport recently.

Escorted through the airport by a bodyguard and joined by full time shadow Melissa, the Pop sensation’s sighting arrives just days as she picked up the award for ‘Favorite R&B Female’ at the 2012 People’s Choice Awards.

It also comes shortly  before the video for the Jay Z assisted ‘Talk That Talk’ is set to make its debut.

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While 2011 was breakout year for Pop force Jessie J, 2012 looks set to cement that success and then some.

For, in a unique feat, ‘Domino’ – the 6th single from the singer’s debut set ‘Who You Are’ – has hit the top spot.

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