With her return to the Vegas strip via the aptly titled ‘The Butterfly Returns’ residency recently extended due to its popularity (click here to read), fans of pop icon Mariah Carey began worrying her long-awaited new album may have suffered a pushback as a result.

But, if a recent announcement on Amazon is anything to judge by, the project – the follow-up to 2014’s ‘Elusive Chanteuse’ – may be seeing the songbird returning to the charts a lot sooner than previously expected.

Details below:

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Today marks Beyonce‘s 37th birthday!

For over two decades, music’s reigning diva has dominated with music videos and performances like no other.

The stage, though, has been her undeniable playground of choice to showcase the ferocity she possesses. As such, in celebration Mrs Carter’s anniversary, That Grape Juice are counting down our 7 Top Blazing Beyonce Performances.

Given the sheer volume of superb showings, it wasn’t an easy task whittling down to such a humble number. Still, our picks await after the jump. Let us know if you agree below!

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Mya is speaking openly about the time her life was turned upside down by a stalker!

Where? Mouse Jones’ ‘Apologize Later’ series. There, after being briefed on the incident which saw a Beyonce fan jump on stage as she and Jay-Z ended one of their ‘On the Run Tour II’ shows, she detailed her own experiences with “overzealous” supporters.

One, who snuck into her hotel room…and made her way to his room.

Her story below…

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Though a #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 continues to evade her, Nicki Minaj‘s winning streak with high-earning/slow-burning smash hits is in many ways unmatched.

The most notable Minaj numbers to soar under the radar? ‘Va Va Voom‘, ‘Only‘, ‘Feeling Myself’ and ‘Pound the Alarm.’

Joining them? ‘Chun Li‘, the Hip-Hop bop she unleashed to support her latest album ‘Queen.’

That track, despite struggling to make a ‘SuperBass-‘sized splash, has sold over 1.5 million copies worldwide since April.

Ready to see how it was made?

 

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When Demi Lovato‘s drug dealer made his way to TMZ’s cameras to admit that he supplied her with the drugs which almost killed her many believed his next conversation would be with law enforcement.

Today, it has emerged that isn’t the case.

Good news for Brandon Johnson below…

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Daniel Caesar‘s material is a breath of fresh air.

How the general public is responding to his debut album ‘Freudian’ and its standout cut ‘Get You‘?

Find out 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) Janet Jackson – Made For Now
(ft. Daddy Yankee)

2) Ariana Grande – Breathin’

3) Cardi B – Ring (ft. Kehlani)

4) Nicki Minaj – Good Form

5) Tiwa Savage – Tiwa’s Vibe

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Eminem finds himself once again in the good favour of the masses.

Last week saw the Hip-Hop titan launch surprise album ‘Kamikaze’ into the marketplace and the set quickly established itself as a shoo-in for the top spot on the Billboard 200.

With more sales info in, how is the LP performing with more data to pull from? Find out below…

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Nicki Minaj’s ‘Barbie Dreams’ is proving to be a huge earner.

Good news below…

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Janet Jackson is leaving no stone unturned in trumpeting her return with new single ‘Made For Now.’

While in Atlanta to receive the BMI Icon honor, the Queen of Pop stopped by V-103 to chop it up with Big Tigger. 

Together, the pair spoke about the single, touring, being a mom to baby Eissa, new music, and much more.

Watch the fun-filled sit-down below…

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Gucci Mane‘s glamorous lifestyle hasn’t gone unnoticed by the mother of his son and she wants in on the action.

How so?

Full story below…

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Lloyd‘s new album ‘Tru’ is now available to enjoy via streaming platforms everywhere.

Perhaps his most poignant effort to date, the album follows the release of the ‘TRU’ EP and sees him share stories of love, life and loss via eleven heartfelt tracks.

Enjoy the singer’s moods, mind, thoughts and feelings below…

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