JoJo has one of music’s most compelling voices, stories, and catalogues.

Indeed, after bursting onto the scene aged just 12, she rocketed straight to the upper echelon of the charts and looked to have the world at her feet; until a legal wrangle with her then-label saw her unable to release an album of new music for 10 years.

And while she’s been liberated from that drama and even gone on to start her own label (in partnership with Interscope), she’s celebrating all that made her journey. The ‘Leaks, Covers, & Mixtapes’… literally…on tour.

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Madonna‘s efforts to get her hands on a letter written to her by the late performer Tupac have been thwarted.

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Apple Music has won an auction for the screen rights for a movie named ‘Songwriter.’

Its subject? The groundbreaking singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran.

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Christina Aguilera buckled up for Carpool Karaoke as her comeback campaign cranks up  gear.

The Pop diva was in fine form as she belted out classics such as ‘Dirrty,’ ‘Genie In A Bottle,’ and ‘Beautiful’ with host / willing background vocalist James Corden.

During the fun-filled segment, which also aired on The Late Late Show, Xtina and Corden were joined by actress Melissa McCarthy who lent her voice to the action.

So what are you waiting for? Watch in full below…

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One of R. Kelly‘s children has revealed that the legal heat her father is facing has hurt her.

Joann Kelly caught up with TMZ hours ago and spoke openly about how she felt towards claims that her father is a unrepentant pervert.

Her thoughts and feelings below…

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Cardi B – I Like It (ft. J Balvin & Bad Bunny)

2) Drake – Nice For What

3) Beyonce  – Deja Vu (Coachella)

4) Nicki Minaj – Barbie Tingz

5) Mya – Damage

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Iyanla Vanzant‘s effort to inspire healing in the homes and hearts of those closest to her has seen arrive at the door of Diamond Reynolds, the fiancee’ of the murdered Philando Castile.

Castile was killed by a police officer in front of Diamond and their child prompting hurt and outrage within the African-American community.

Now, Diamond has sought help from Vanzant as she seeks the happiness the murder threatened to shatter.

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Remy Ma is many things – including persistent.

Indeed, it’s been proving difficult for the rapstress to ignite any of her singles post ‘Shether’ on the charts (see: ‘Wake Me Up’ and ‘Melanin Magic’). But she’s not letting that deter her efforts.

For, today the rapper announced another new track and it’s arriving sooner than soon.

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Nicki Minaj‘s comeback campaign was gifted a gargantuan boost today courtesy of new single ‘Chun-Li.’

The track, which arrived alongside ‘Barbie Tingz,’ has just reached a major landmark on the Billboard Hot 100.

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When as big a star as J. Cole, album releases are events. Even when minimal notice is given.

Such was the case for the Hip-Hop titan’s latest offering ‘KOD’ – which arrived with a week’s lead-in.

The set – which bears three simultaneous translations: ‘Kidz On Drugz,’ ‘King Overdose,’ and ‘Kill Our Demonz’ – was preceded by surprise shows in New York and London.

Was the hype enough to help Cole deliver commercially? The first week forecasts are in, as such the answer awaits below…

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Check out Janet Jackson!

The Pop queen glistens and glows in new promotional shots to herald her return to the live circuit.

As reported earlier today, the stage scorcher will be bringing the heat with extended dates of her ‘State Of The World Tour’ this summer.

The original leg ran for 56-dates (all of which Jackson completed) and was a big hit with fans and critics alike.

Ahead of her comeback, peep more pics below…

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April 27th will bring with it the unveiling of Janelle Monae‘s new album ‘Dirty Computer.’

Today? News of the tour she’s erected to support it!

Dates below…

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