Speaking with That Grape Juice recently, LeToya Luckett revealed that her new single ‘Back 2 Life’ is being issued as a three-part video series.

The first instalment saw the Destiny’s Child graduate flex her acting chops and it looks set to continue in the second.

Said to be due imminently, ‘Toya teased the latest episode on Instagram.

Get into it below…

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“Every time you count Mariah out, she comes back swinging” – a sentiment shared by many-a-Lamb after the shambolic New Year’s Eve 2017 performance that kicked the singer’s year off in the worst way. Dominating headlines for Carey’s uncaring demeanor, shameless lipsyncing, and misfired choreography, the set of performances not only set in motion doubt about her abilities to perform, but drew concern the ‘Touch My Body’ belter had finally lost her “touch.”

To hush the naysayers, Carey called upon her trusted, longtime collaborators – Bryan Michael Cox and Jermaine Dupri – to aid with the creation of the perfect tune to hoist the diva back to the top of charts.  Together, the trio cooked up ‘I Don’t’ – a fiery R&B ‘breakup anthem’ decorated with an infectious bass line and a set of sharp lyrics many would assume were musical darts for her ex-billionaire beau James Packer.  Tapping rapper YG to assist, the song was preceded by a number of appetite-whetting teasers before its official February 3 launch…
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Iggy Azalea is driving to new pastures.

With new single ‘Mo Bounce’ due in just 48 hours, it’s been revealed that the chart-topping femcee has injected newness into her business affairs too.

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Remy Ma‘s ‘SHether’ seems to be the gift that keeps on giving to Nicki Minaj.

Find out how Ma’s diss track inadvertently pulled another radio hit out of her rival below…

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Billboard Hot 100 is becoming a man’s world once again.

Barring entries from serial hitmakers Rihanna and Taylor Swift, the chart’s upper dectet is completely made up of men – with the day’s biggest male hitmakers – The Weeknd, Bruno Mars, and Ed Sheeran – all seeing their name among the top ten’s tenants.

The latter, whose mega hit ‘Shape of You’ lodged its eighth non-consecutive week atop charts this week, still rings as the clear leader of all the data arenas that make up chart placements:  digital sales, streaming, and radio airplay.  However, with impressive gains from the likes of Weeknd’s Daft Punk-assisted ‘I Feel It Coming’ and Mars’ out of this world hit, ‘That’s What I Like,’ Sheeran’s eighth week at the top just may be his last.

Until we find out for sure, tuck in below to read this week’s refreshed TGJ Chart Check:

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After watching his debut solo project, ‘Mind of Mine,’ disappear from charts almost as quickly as it topped them, fans may have thought it would be a while before the crooner’s follow-up project landed on shelves.  But, if the frenzy whipped up by his post on Twitter today was any indication, they may be wrong.

Tapping artist/producer PARTYNEXTDOOR to help, it looks like Malik still got time to show fans what he’s been up to in place of promoting his inaugural outing.  A dancehall flavored-effort, a snippet of ‘Still Got Time’ – due this Friday (March 24) – accompanied its announcement and serves as indication his sophomore release may be just as saturated with Urban-inspired sounds as its predecessor.

But, before we jump too many conclusions, just make time for the snippet of ‘Still Got Time’ inside and weigh in:

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The LAPD may not have a handcuff left to spare by the time Wyclef Jean is finished with them.

Why he’s vowed to sue them?

A series of unfortunate events below…

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Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Shape Of You‘ has been omnipresent on the charts and radio alike. Hence, it’s unsurprising if it’s become familiar to the masses.

Well, it turns out one of the main reasons for that is that it borrows from TLC‘s smash hit ‘No Scrubs.’

And now its writers are being compensated accordingly.

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Full-time slayer Jennifer Lopez lived up to her billing today at the NBC Summer Press Day.

The 47-year-old diva was in the house to promote her hit series ‘Shades Of Blue’ (which was recently renewed for a third season) and upcoming show ‘World Of Dance.’

Looking like a bag of money and good living, La Lopez  continues to prove that her success narrative only gets better with time.

Peep more J.Lo after the jump…

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Stargate is making quite the splash with ‘Waterfall’ – the first single from their forthcoming new album.  Recruiting powerhouse pop vocalists P!nk & Sia to assist, the bumping bedroom number – co-written by Diplo – sees the ladies trading verses with some of their sexiest lyrics to date.

Unfortunately, on record is where the trade starts and finishes.  For, upon unveiling the tune’s accompanying music video, the pop chart-toppers are completely MIA (a feat the production duo are getting quite the tongue lashing about on Youtube and Twitter).

Alas, if you missed its premiere, see the visual for ‘Waterfall’ inside and weigh in:

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It’s hard to believe next month marks 15 years since the record-shattering, self-titled debut of the Murder Inc.-crowned ‘Princess of Hip Hop & R&B’ Ashanti Douglas, but the songstress – who is commemorating the event by releasing new music – is in just as much disbelief, a recent interview with Harper’s Bazaar reveals.

Taking to the publication, Douglas says:

“It’s crazy. It’s an awesome feeling to know through it all—all my trials and tribulations, the obstacles, and the ups and the downs, the growing pains of the music industry—to still be here … it’s an incredible, humbling feeling. My album as a debut artist is still in the Guinness Book of World Records.”

And, if her sit down with ‘Bazaar’ is any indication, the ‘Happy’ hitmaker is looking to make more history with the soon to be released single, ‘Lose Yourself.’

Tuck in below to read her reflection on her 15 year career, dish on new single, and so much more:

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Jason Derulo recently unleashed new single ‘Swalla’ and is hitting the promotional pavement in support of the Nicki Minaj collaboration.

‘The Breakfast Club’ on Power 105.1 was his latest stop and the 27-year-old sure made it count.

Chopping it up with Charlamagne and co, Derulo spilled on working with Minaj, his numerous business ventures (including his own label with Warner), and much more.

A cool watch. Check it out below…

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