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Jennifer Lopez performed alongside the legendary Smokey Robinson at the 61st Grammy Awards last night for a Motown Tribute and Black twitter was NOT impressed.
The Recording Academy received tons of backlash when it was first announced earlier this month that Lopez had secured the gig over black songstresses who deserved the spot and the subsequent performance did little to smooth things over with critics.
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Family and friends are now gathered in Detroit at Greater Grace Temple for Aretha Franklin?s funeral. 
[READ: Aretha Franklin’s Casket Photos Goes Viral, Family Approves… (PHOTOS)]
Former President Bill Clinton, Smokey Robinson, and the Rev. Jesse Jackson will be among the speakers, with musical tributes by Ariana Grande, Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson, The Clark Sisters, and more.
The funeral is being streamed live via several media outlets.
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