Frank Ocean commentary, like sightings of the singer, is a rarity.

However, the reclusive crooner was moved to muse publicly on the inauguration of the new US president – Donald Trump.

Like millions across the United States, and indeed the world at large, Ocean seems downtrodden by the reality of Trump’s election. He’s also none-too-impressed with the efforts to smooth over the undeniable cracks of division in America.

His words await in full below…

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The week’s most talked about performance finally happened tonight.

Grammy winning R&B songstress Chrisette Michele, despite an ongoing backlash that saw her slammed from every corner of Twitter, took to the stage tonight in honor of Donald Trump‘s inauguration to the tune of a reported $250,000 payout (contrary to the previously alleged $750,000).

This despite The Roots star, Questlove, offering to pay her the same to NOT perform.  Well…we know how this story ended.

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Bruno Mars is bringing his ’24k Magic’ party to Asian shores ahead of his world tour.

The Soul-Pop crooner was joined by his crew, The Hooligans, as he performed the title track of his hit LP on Music Station in Japan.

Serving up smooth moves and slick vocals, the 30-year-old delivered a preview of what folk can expect when his ’24 Magic World Tour’ kicks off in March.

Watch Bruno and co in action below…

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‘Hello.’

Adele will be saying exactly that to the Grammy Awards stage. Because it has officially been announced that the Pop megastar will be performing on music’s biggest night.

Full story below…

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The endearing social media star turned rapper/actress Cardi B made her way to ‘The Breakfast Club’ to promote her brand new project ‘Gangsta ***** Music Volume 2’.

There, she discussed her rise to superstardom, how she is adjusting to fame, her foray into scripted drama, her future plans, her passion for politics and the record deals she’s politely turned down.

Watch below…

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Tinie Tempah has tapped Tinashe for his latest single.

Christened ‘Text From Your Ex,’ the track is lifted from the UK Rap star’s third studio album ‘Youth.’ 

With the LP being delayed in earnest, can ‘Text’ gift the BET and BRIT Award winning MC the momentum he needs?

Take a listen below and let us know…

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Jennifer Lopez and Drake are hoping to replicate their romantic chemistry on record.

Ever since the pair were pictured cozying up last year, murmurs about about a collaboration have been gaining volume.

And with good reason.

Because J.Lo has just confirmed them true.

Details below…

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As we reported here last week, Ed Sheeran was in shape to make history with ‘Shape of You’ and ‘Castle on the Hill’ – the highly anticipated leading releases from his forthcoming album, ‘Divide.’

Now that the Billboard Hot 100 has refreshed, news has officially come in indicating the singer/songwriter has indeed penciled his name into history books for a jaw-dropping feat.

Billboard reports:

‘[Ed Sheeran] becomes the first artist ever to debut in the top 10 with two songs simultaneously, as “Castle on the Hill” follows with an entrance at No. 6.  [‘Shape’] rockets in powered most heavily by sales…240,000 first-week downloads sold in the week ending Jan. 12, according to Nielsen Music.

Sheeran simultaneously starts at No. 6 on the Hot 100 with “Castle on the Hill,” which opens at No. 2 on Digital Song Sales (171,000 sold)…

See who shares the top 25 with Sheeran by checking below:

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Nearly two weeks after singer/songwriter Ciara dropped a $15 million defamation suit against rapper/ex-fiance Future for alleged slanderous activity performed in 2016 the ‘Body Party’ duo have reportedly crossed another legal threshold:  settling the custody battle over their 2-year-old son Future Zahir…

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Little Mix continue to live their ‘Glory Days’ with the video for ‘Touch.’

The flavoursome number is the second single to be issued from the hit LP – which has spent a total of 5 weeks at #1 in the UK.

Serviced as the follow-up to seismic smash ‘Shout Out To My Ex,’ Perrie, Jade, Jesy, and Leigh-Anne look set to be onto another winner with the MNEK produced cut.

For, having peaked at #4 without a visual, the arrival of the clip will almost certainly gift the track an added lift.

Watch below…

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

So, 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.

Next, we’ll take a step back to 2005 to revisit one of Ciara‘s biggest hits – ‘1,2 Step.’  The Missy Elliott and Jazze Pha-produced cut – released as the follow-up to her debut chart-topping single, ‘Goodies’ – shot to #2 at the end of 2004 and remained there this week 12 years ago.  An 80’s inspired tune, inspired by Afrika Bambaataa‘s ‘Planet Rock,’ ‘Step’ was Ci’s second consecutive top 5 single and was only held at bay by Mario‘s massive hit ‘Let Me Love You.’

Hop on down under the jump to step down memory lane with Ciara:

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Teyana Taylor‘s performance in Kanye West’s ‘Fade’ was undoubtedly one of the highlights of 2016 and one of Pop culture’s brightest moments.

Impressed by her moves in the visual? ‘Vogue.’

Enthralled, the fashion publication called on her to rebuild and recreate the clip for its reader to support Taylor as she seeks to inspire today’s cosmetic surgery obsessed generation to seek healthier and longer-lasting alternatives to achieving their dream bodies.

I think dancing, as far as fitness, is very underrated. Whether that’s Zumba, tap dancing, or ballet, you have to realize that this is an actual workout. Sometime this year, I want to make a DVD. For real. Most people are selfish—they’re trying to keep all their secrets to themselves. But I really want to do it to help out all of the ladies. My diet sucks. I eat pizza, fried chicken, macaroni; I don’t eat vegetables. But I dance!

Catch her in action below…

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