In 1998, Madonna- then a new mother- poured her mind, body and soul into ‘Ray of Light’, the poignant Pop album many agree is her magnum opus.

Filled with moving stories delivered on Trip-Hop, Electronic and Ambient beats, the set saw the singer document her feelings towards fame’s fleeting and soulless nature (Drowned World)  her longing for real love (Frozen) and the loss of her mother(Mer Girl).

With all of this mind, fans may not know whether to react with rage or glee once they discover that a number of the album’s demos have surfaced online.

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‘Lose Control’ collaborators – Ciara, Missy Elliott, & Fatman Scoop – made their respective fan bases do just that with their unexpected reunion aboard Ci’s latest hit, ‘Level Up.’

The cut, already gaining quite the traction by its lonesome thanks to the viral response to the accompanying #LevelUpChallenge (click here to read more on that), is set to receive quite the boost thanks to this equally bopping remix.

Curious to see what the trio cooked up?  Listen below:

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Despite her best efforts to keep her commitment, Cardi B‘s confirmed what her fans feared was true;  she’s pulling out as the supporting act on Bruno Mars’ top-selling ’24K Magic’ tour.

Read her lengthy statement inside:

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As her latest single, ‘Leave It Smokin,’ continues to heat up the Urban AC charts, Grammy-nominated songstress Tamia is looking to take it, fellow gems found aboard her new album, ‘Passion Like Fire’ (in stores September 7th), and her brigade of R&B hits on the road in the recently announced ‘Passion Like Fire’ tour.

Set for a September 18 kickoff, the powerhouse vocalist is set to bring her praised pipes to a number of major U.S. cities including Charlotte, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Nashville, and more before wrapping up in Brooklyn on October 26.

Curious to know if she’ll be swinging your way? See the dates after the jump:

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Katy Perry has her sights set on the big screen and believes that it’s only a matter of time before she rocks the box office!

Awesome news after the bounce…

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If folk thought Drake was content with the blockbuster success of ‘In My Feelings,’ think again.

Already a multi-week #1, the song – which was powered in earnest by a viral challenge – is now receiving the music video treatment.

Details below…

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Following a stellar run in Europe, Beyonce & Jay-Z‘s ‘On the Run Tour II’ made its way to the United States to rock their fans in the market this week!

Hit the link below to catch snaps and footage from its opening nights.

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Vic Mensa has warned 6ix9ine to think twice about the way he speaks to and about him…promising to give him a beatdown he’ll never forget if he continues to disrespect him!

Why the Ghanaian Hip-Hop prince is enraged?

Find out below…

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Yungen has been heating up the UK music scene for a smooth moment and is gearing up to scorch even more.

Having cooked up hits such as ‘Bestie,’ ‘Mind On It,’ and ‘Take My Number,’ the 26-year-old is turning his attention to his long-awaited album.

That Grape Juice caught up with the MC at British Summertime Hyde Park, where he performed on a bill that included Bruno Mars and Khalid. 

During our candid chat, the rising star opened up about what fans can expect from the set and his journey thus far.

Your thoughts?

Finally!

Over a year after their births, Rumi and Sir Carter – the youngest children of Beyonce and Jay Z – get their “closeup” courtesy of pictures lifted to the singer’s official web site.

The shot was one of many the couple snapped as their ‘On the Run II’ tour took them all across Europe for work and play before heading to the States to perform the kickoff of the North American leg at Cleveland, Ohio’s FirstEnergy Stadium (July 25).

Curious to see how the twins have grown since their Internet-breaking Instagram debut last July 2017?  Look inside:

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With the gems that line her eighth studio album, ‘TKO,’ and the visuals to match, R&B veteran Mya continues to serve notice that taking the independent route does not have to equate to a reduction in quality – a truth she crystallizes with the video for ‘Damage.’

The third clip offered from this era (following ‘Ready For Whatever’ and ‘You Got Me’), the video – produced, directed, choreographed, edited, and styled by the multitalented Galen Hooks – comes four months after its official release and is described as “a raw, vulnerable visual with an emphasis on movement & expressive dance.”

Look inside to see if it lives up to its hype:

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Last fall Azealia Banks stunned fans when she took to social media to pose a truce with one-time nemesis Nicki Minaj (who accepted the offer).  To the surprise of…well…no one, that lasted all of 8-9 months before Banks began taking shots at the Harajuku Barbie again by accusing of her plagiarism (click here to read that).

Now, the ‘Big Big Beat’ beauty is joining the multitude who are taking aim at Minaj for the song ‘Fefe,’ her recent collaboration with rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine.  The problem?  6ix9ine, currently recuperating from a widely reported beatdown (click here to read about that), is battling claims that he included a child in a number of sex acts.

After receiving a damning reprimand from ‘Forbes’ magazine (click here to read), Minaj also got quite the tongue lashing from Banks – who claims she’s now ‘deleting her Barb membership.’  Read it inside:

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