Janet Jackson has made it routine to duck and dive the spotlight when between projects. Yet, with a whopping six years having passed since the Pop queen released her last studio album, anticipation currently sits at fever pitch (and rising).

The singer’s current buzz has intensified in recent months following reports that she’s gearing up to unleash a new album in November.

Now, after teasing at a collaboration with the star last month, Balmain‘s creative force Olivier Rousteing  is again touting a Jackson-related surprise.

See what we mean below…

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Keyshia Cole has been making headlines for anything but her music of late. However, the R&B star is hoping to keep the focus on what really matters with the release of her new album ‘Point Of No Return’.

Due on October 7th, the set serves as the singer’s sixth studio effort and is preceded by a slew of singles including ‘She’, ‘Rick James’, and ‘Next Time’. It’s also set to be supported by Cole’s upcoming new BET reality show.

Find out which other tracks (and guests) feature on the LP below..

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With Christina Aguilera reportedly readying a grittier, Hip-Hop skewed LP, one has to wonder whether the chart-topping chanteuse was scoping out new sounds at Drake and Lil Wayne‘s concert last night.

The diva – who gave birth to baby Summer Rain four weeks ago, was snapped enjoying the Los Angeles stop of the tour with fiance Matt Rutler, her choreographer Jeri Slaughter, and friends.

Randomness perhaps, but are we the only ones who’d love to see Xtina team up with Drakey? If indeed, she is leaning towards a more throwback sound, Drizzy is skillfully versatile and could lend  his talents to her newest offerings in a compelling way. Just thinking out aloud.

Peep another fun pic below…

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It’s here!

Kendrick Lamar‘s hotly anticipated new single ‘i’ landed seconds ago.

The track serves as the lead release from the Hip-Hop titan’s eagerly awaited sophomore album.

Does it deliver? You be the judge below…

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Here at That Grape Juice, we have a penchant for serving up the new-new on some of your favourite artists. Yet, we’re ever keen to spotlight the new names making waves.

As such, our latest Freshly Squeezed talent is…Jharee Stephens.

Aged just 18, the singer, songwriter, and dancer triangulates her abilities in a way that has the industry a’buzzing. Indeed, she omits a confidence beyond her years and performs in a manner than commands attention.

She showcases this in earnest on her  brand new single ‘Pull Up’ – which was penned by Kaleena Harper (Dirty Money) and produced by Ambience. 

We’re liking what we see from the rising star. Are you? Peep the video for ‘Pull Up’ above and let us – as ever – know what you think below…

Your thoughts?

Welcome to another edition of ‘The Stream Scene‘, the ‘That Grape Juice’ original feature shining a light on digital feats made by Pop & R&B’s biggest movers and shakers!

Launched in response to the inclusion of streaming points in many a chart across the globe, each edition will see us breakdown the facts and figures behind by each member of ‘The Scene’s release!

So, which four acts made it into ‘The Click Clique’ this time?

Hit the link below to find out…

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Having wrapped up a collaboration with one queen, is Nicki Minaj readying a duet with another?

The diva shared a snap of herself posing it up with Pop royal Madonna early today with the caption:

My trip to New York isn’t the same unless I bump into the Queen. #BitchItsMadonna

Of course, it’s anyone’s guess what the stars were up to. But with both cooking up new albums, ‘The Pink Print’ for Minaj and ‘Unapologetic Bitch’ for Madge (tentative title), a collaboration wouldn’t go amiss – if…it’s better than their previous efforts ‘Give Me All Your Love’ and ‘I Don’t Give A’. Two mediocre tunes from the dreadful ‘MDNA’.

Your thoughts?

Rita Ora continues her uncanny winning streak this week.

For, it has been announced today that the Roc Nation priori has landed a spot on one of the UK’s biggest shows.

Details below…

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‘Love & Hip Hop’ alum K. Michelle may be hard at work on a new album with the backing of former Lady GaGa manager Troy Carter, but it would seem she still has enough time in her day to clap back at any who choose to slam her online.

Tonight, Soulja Boy learned that lesson and is unlikely to ever forget it.

What went down?

Twitter beef below…

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With many hailing Brandy as the definitive Vocal Bible, it’s only natural that a bellowing buzz has greeted the news that she’s working on her seventh studio album.

The singer/actress has made no secret of the fact that her life has “changed” of late, with the emotions she experienced following said occurrence set to serve as the foundation of the new LP.

As such, when we caught up with the star at the Hollywood Confidential event in Los Angeles recently, we had to ask about the project and, of course, her other upcoming plans – including her return to ‘The Game’ on BET.

Check out our EXCLUSIVE interview with Brandy above and be sure to let us know what you think below…

Your thoughts?

With Fifth Harmony‘s debut album ‘Reflection’ now due in December (following an initial November release), it appears the quintet are putting weight of their promotional push behind lead single ‘Bo$$’.

The ladies latest stop was BET’s flagship countdown show 106 & Park today, where they performed the high-octane number and chatted it up with host Keisha Chante after.

Watch Normani, Camilla, Dinah, Lauren, and Ally in action below…

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Smash hit is likely to be the the first words that come to mind when one hears Azealia Banks‘ brand new single, packing a sound that flaunts her vocal chops and ability to release radio-friendly jams following her departure from ‘Interscope.‘

Its name? ‘Chasing Time’, delivered to the world minutes ago!

Why it won’t be long before this lyric juggling performer reaches the heights she should have arrived at in 2011?

Good music below…

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