Janet Jackson has notably shunned interviews in recent years and let her performances do all the talking.

However, the singer seized the moment to break her (relative) silence during a visit to her hometown of Gary, Indiana. 

Taking a brief break from her State Of The World Tour, Janet and brother Randy stopped by Roosevelt High School and sat down for a Q&A with students and staff.

During the intriguing chat, Miss Jackson open up about her love for Bruno Mars (as well as the potential for a collaboration) and son Eissa – who is now 10 months old.

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SZA‘s ‘Love Galore‘ is raking it up in the United States.

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“They dropped me.”

These are the words of Chrisette Michele, who has announced that she’s been let go by her record label – just days after releasing a new single.

Doing away with the silence most artists greet said news with, she took to social media to not only reveal her predicament, but to vent about it too.

And let’s just say that she’s making a direct correlation with the backlash she received for performing at Donald Trump‘s inauguration.

Her words below…

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Congratulations are in order for Cardi B!

The ‘Bodak Yellow’ rapper is engaged and wants the world to know.

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Backing Nicki Minaj‘s battle to bin sexism and double standards in Hip-Hop?

Azealia Banks.

Minaj struck up a debate on sexism within her lane during a complaint about the way in which she is treated by Hip-Hop loyalists who are often unwilling to celebrate her groundbreaking success.

Today, in response to one of those loyalists, Banks stepped up to reveal why she feels Minaj has every right to feel this way.

Read below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’ allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we’ll press play on pop icon Whitney Houston‘s jaw-dropping rendition of the U.S. national anthem.  The repackaged noughties version of the historic number became the singer’s last top 10 single this week in 2001:

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Love or loathe her, Rihanna has ascended to the higher heights of Pop royalty.

It’s fitting, then, that the Bajan belle channels Queen Nefertiti in the November issue of VOGUE Arabia.

Looking like a regal slay, Ms. Fenty makes for an arresting sight in the Greg Kadel lensed shoot – more of which she’s shared.

If she can actually up the quality of her albums (versus just the singles), this aesthetic could work well for her next era.

Sure, the industry has a reigning Queen, but a potent princess could be RiRi’s calling.

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Drake‘s ‘More Life‘ isn’t eligible for any Grammys despite being released within this year’s eligibility window?

Why?

Surprising news below…

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It’s quickly becoming clear that SZA plans to pair most (if not all) of the songs from her debut album ‘CTRL’ with an accompanying video.

The latest to receive the visual treatment being ‘Doves In The Wind.’

SZA, real name Solána Rowe, was snapped shooting the video in the desert with TDE comrade Kendrick Lamar. Nabil has been nabbed as the director.

The filming comes following news that Solange is taking the helm of the visual for fan favorite ‘The Weekend.’

For now though, peep another snap below…

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It’s here!

Nicki Minaj and Cardi B have teamed up for a star-studded turn on Migos’ new single ‘Motor Sport.’

Though only confirmed in the early hours of this morning, the anticipation from the masses has been sky-high.

Do the trio deliver on the track? Listen below and let us know…

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Sales of Adele-fuelled goods and products have seen her pocket a fascinating $59,000 a day!

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While many are attempting to concoct a feud between Cardi B and Nicki Minaj, the pair are in actuality cooking up a collaboration.

Bridged together by Migos (who headline the track), the ladies will both appear on ‘MotorSport.’

The cut is taken from the Hip-Hop outfit’s upcoming album ‘Culture 2.’

Details and a preview below…

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