Are you as ready as we are for NBC’s ‘The Voice’ season 7?

With the addition of producer extraordinaire Pharrell Williams and ska queen Gwen Stefani presiding as the season’s resident blonde bombshell (in place of Christina Aguilera & Shakira), the spice factor has gone through the roof.  As excitement for the show’s Monday (September 22) premiere heats up, the dynamic foursome look to bring that anticipation to a boil with a recently unveiled performance of No Doubt‘s hit ‘Hella Good.’

Anyone wondering if Stefani still has “it” should tuck in below to see her deliver it and more in abundance:

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Hip Hop mogul Birdman is said to be at the centre of a dramatic love triangle today, after R&B singer Keyshia Cole was arrested for assaulting a woman she reportedly caught in his condo hours ago.

Confused?

Details below…

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Fans of August Alsina will be breathing a sigh of relief after today, after the R&B star popped back upon social media following a scary spell in hospital.

As reported, the ‘No Love’ singer was rushed to the emergency room on Monday evening after collapsing and falling off stage while performing in Manhattan. The cause was established as a seizure, yet – unbeknownst to fans and the media – the New Orleans native had been in coma for three days.

Taking to Instagram, he shared the snap above and adding the following …

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In a mere matter of days, Pop force Fergie make her much anticipated return to the music scene when new single ‘L.A Love (La La)’ impacts iTunes.

Little is known about the single, other than its existence and the fact that its parent album is set to feature production from Mike Will Made It.

Today saw that change, however, when its producer was confirmed.

Details below…

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On a talent tip, the likes of Katy Perry and Rihanna fail to hold a light to Lady GaGa.

Alas, thanks to a number of well publicised creative missteps in 2011, the ‘Paparazzi‘ hit maker now finds herself tasked with crawling back on the pedestal the success of debut album ‘The Fame’ handed her in 2008.

Now, she finds herself in the shadows of the chart-rocking ladies above.

Disagree?

Read the singer’s recent interview with ‘CBS Sunday Morning’  where she discussed the high standard she was unable to reach with her latest LP ‘ARTPOP‘ last year, and how and why she feels she “crashed.”

Where this honesty can be found?

Below…

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Pop powerhouse Jessie J blasted her way to the top of the charts with recent single ‘Bang Bang (ft. Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande)’ and will no doubt be hoping to do the same with its follow-up ‘Burnin’ Up’.

The 2 Chainz assisted number has been confirmed as the official second single to be lifted from the Brit-belter’s new studio album ‘Sweet Talker’ (due October 13th).

In a bid to warm fans up, the 26-year-old has released a new snippet. Take a listen below…

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December has played a major part in 5H history.. So putting our debut album out in December 2014 just felt right.

 

The above is what Fifth Harmony had to say to their fans yesterday, announcing the new release date for their debut album ‘Reflection.’

Originally set for a November 17th due date, the pushback was announced after the ladies called on Julian Bunetta to serve as executive producer, and released its lead single ‘Bo$$’, which debuted at #43 on the Billboard Hot 100!

Peep their message below…

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R&B legend Babyface has showered praise on British singer Nathan Sykes this week, teasing a collaboration between the pair and praising the performer’s vocal chops.

Kind words from the prolific hit maker below…

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Lady GaGa clearly has one mode: go, go, go.

Currently in the midst of her ‘ARTPOP’ world tour, the singer is gearing up to release her Jazz collaborative album, ‘Cheek To Cheek’, with Tony Bennett next week.

Still, the ‘Do What U Want’ diva isn’t letting her other obligations dent her branding hustle. For, her previously announced new fragrance ‘Eau De GaGa’ is due imminently and, so as to broadcast its arrival, the singer has unwrapped a stunning new commercial.

Peep the Steven Klein directed digital short after the jump…

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Having dominated this Summer with club banger ‘2 On’, Tinashe is gearing up to unleash her debut album ‘Aquarius’ on the masses on October 7th.

With a sea of new names impacting the industry almost daily, the 21-year-old’s unique brand of sweet grittiness has resonated particularly well with critics and the record-buying public alike.

That Grape Juice caught with the rising star recently and chatted with her about a number of topics – including, of course, her LP, her wishes to collaborate with Pop queen Janet Jackson, the incessant Ciara comparisons, her inspirations and much more.

As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to.

Check out our candid interview with a refreshingly frank Tinashe above…

{Photo credit: That Grape Juice / Seye Isikalu}

Your thoughts?

Building Urban Contemporary’s presence on Top 40 radio one lyrical brick at a time is Lyrica Anderson, the singer/songwriter responsible for a number of bops you may or may not have fallen in love with in recent years.

Name some?

Jennifer Hudson’s ‘Walk it Out.’

Beyonce’s ‘Jealous’

Tinashe’s ‘Pretend.’

Now, after celebrating the release of all three songs, Ms. Anderson continues to walk in her own artistic light with a cover of DJ Khaled’s ‘Hold You Down‘, now available to spin below.

R&B excellence below…

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After her closest rival K. Michelle had the pleasure of meeting their mutual inspiration Mary J. Blige, Tamar Braxton has seen her brand new single teased by one of its writers today!

Why this spells good news for her fans? Said writer is to thank for a number of the songs penned during her Grammy nominated ‘Love and War‘ era!

Fantastic news for R&B lovers below…

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