10-time Grammy winner John Legend lifted the lid on his fifth studio album, ‘Darkness and Light,’ this weekend – much to delight of his dedicated fans.

Launched by tune ‘Love Me Now’ (which, to date, has peaked at #41 on the Hot 100), the opus is winning thumbs up from critics and fans alike for its political skew while still maintaining sonic elements that drew fans to his previous releases (see:  jazz, soul, R&B, gospel-tinged numbers).  Yet, while the critics are making a lot of noise in praise of the project, the buzz for it – admittedly – has been quite hushed (to put it nicely).

Unlike fellow crooners, Bruno Mars and The Weeknd, Legend’s ‘American Music Awards’ performance did not yield amped anticipation for his then-soon to follow project.  The absence of said buzz and little full-on traditional promotion to assist may be the culprits behind why – as of time reported – ‘Darkness and Light’ is set to lend Legend his lowest first week sales to date.

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When not professing undying love for ex-husband Sean Penn, auctioning off personal treasures, climbing on table tops, and twerking with pop tart Ariana Grande (as seen here), Madonna spent Friday night helping to raise more than $7.5 million at Miami’s Faena Forum at her ‘Raising Malawi’ event dedicated to the support of The Mercy James Pediatric Surgery Hospital in Malawi.

Performing some of her greatest hits and tackling some interesting covers of Britney Spears and others, Madge showed off her best tricks for a star-studded crowd that included Chris Rock, James Corden, Dave Chappelle, Leonardo Dicaprio, and even ex-boyfriend A-Rod.

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We are just days away from the long-awaited premiere of ‘Hairspray Live!’ – NBC’s latest ‘Live’ televised installment of some of Broadway’s biggest hits.

Starring Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Kristin Chenoweth, and more, the theatrical production – set to air on December 7th – will see the powerhouses team with some of entertainment’s biggest names to give a 2016-twist on the classic.

Now, to amp up anticipation, fans are invited to stream the showing’s official accompanying soundtrack.  Tuck in below to get your first listen at the 19-track affair:

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VH1 staged delightful night of divadom yesterday evening at the New York taping of VH1 Divas Unsilent Night.

Mariah Carey led a star-studded line-up for the revived extravaganza, with others on the roster including Patti LaBelle, Chaka Khan, Vanessa Williams, JoJo, and Teyana Taylor.

Airing this Monday coming (Dec 5th), arrival snaps have surfaced. See the stars shine on the festive red carpet below…

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Khia spreads her unique brand of holiday cheer with an adult rendition of ‘Santa Baby.’

The ‘My Neck, My Back’ femcee sprinkles her sensual sauce on the festive classic, which she’s also paired with a… one of a kind video.

Watch the the self-proclaimed Queen of the South unwrap her newest number after the jump…

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It’s been a quiet two years for Jessie J following the release of ‘Bang Bang’ and its housing album ‘Sweet Talker.’

But the British belter turns the volume all the way up with new song ‘Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.’

A cover of the Frankie Valli classic, J’s rendition is paired with a campaign for cosmetics line Make-Up For Ever.

In the Rankin directed video, which was just released, the 28-year-old flaunts a variety of different looks while working werking the camera like a seasoned pro.

Watch her in action below…

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It may be Trina‘s birthday, but it’s she who’s doing the gift-giving.

The rapper used her 38th anniversary to unwrap a brand new EP named ‘Dynasty 6.’

Though not the star’s long-awaited new full length album, it does appear to be a companion project of sorts. It arrives six years after her last LP ‘Amazin.’

With 7 signifying perfection, does ‘Dynasty’s’ seven tracks hit the bullseye?

Take a listen below and let us know…

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The stars aligned for a creative cause this year. After dominating the theatre scene by way of its brilliant story telling, ‘Hamilton the Musical’ has unlocked a mixtape featuring some of the world’s strongest acts.

Think Usher.

Think Busta Rhymes.

Think Chance the Rapper.

Think Jill Scott.

Think Alicia Keys.

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John Legend‘s new album ‘Darkness & Light’ hit stores yesterday and to trumpet its arrival the crooner stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform.

His chosen cut was ‘Penthouse Floor,’ which in recorded form features Chance The Rapper.

And while the MC wasn’t on hand for the showing, Legend delivered a more than competent showing.

Watch him and his booming band in action after the jump…

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Divas, both old and new, stepped out in style last night for the revived VH1 Divas taping.

Rested on the bench for four years, the the once formidable extravaganza returned in fine form at New York’s King’s Theater.

Boasting a Christmas theme, the show – aptly titled ‘VH1 Divas: Unsilent Night,’ hosted performances from the likes of Mariah Carey, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Teyana Taylor, Vanessa Williams, JoJo, Serayah, and Remy Ma.

Set to air on December 5th, exclusive snaps from the event have surfaced. Check ’em out above and below…

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Scribbled in history books for some good and not-so-good reasons, 2016 brought with it some of modern music’s most memorable moments.

Now, as the year draws to a close, TGJ is reflecting on 31 moments that rocked – and, for some, changed – the Urban and Pop musical landscape as we know it.

Next, we’ll take a look at a career milestone of one of R&B’s most underrated gems:  Solange.

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Start your day off the right way with a packed plate of TGJ!

As earlier announced, That Grape Juice will be serving up a new feature named ‘TGJ For Breakfast.’

Ever-dedicated to bringing you the latest Urban music and entertainment news, we’ll be cooking up a nutritious mix of both.

Dished select mornings across the week, the round-up keeps you in the loop of the new-new and will run alongside our finger-on-the-pulse content.

Feast on news from Aston Merrygold, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj below…

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