As chart royalty goes, few can rival Beyonce and Drake in 2016.

Music’s reigning King and Queen have garnered gargantuan sales with their respective albums – ‘VIEWS’ and ‘Lemonade.’

Interestingly, both have managed to do so with digital only releases. Bey opted for a TIDAL streaming launch, before serving up her LP on all digital retailers. Similarly, Drizzy teamed with Apple Music – making his effort available there exclusively for one week.

Now, with both LP’s being made available physically yesterday, will they receive a sales lift?

Find out what the predictions are looking like below…

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The search for Prince‘s potential heirs is on.

Hit the link below to find out how and why his DNA is being used to locate several children he may have fathered before his untimely passing last month.

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A Lauryn Hill fan has taken a direct approach to voicing his anger with the star following her late arrival to an Atlanta concert last night.

As reported, the Fugees star hit the stage more than two hours later than billed and the show was abruptly cut short – much to the displeasure of those in attendance (as well as those who’ve experienced similar at her shows).

No explanation was given and that was reason enough for said supporter to pop off like a firework when Hill attempted to shake hands with folk in the front row.

Watch the awkward exchange below…

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Fifth Harmony are heating up the promo engine for their second studio album ‘7/27.’

Fresh from the success of ‘Work From Home,’ the Epic Records quintet have unveiled the video for ‘Write On Me’ – a new song on the LP.

Word has it the track is not a single, but more of a promotional vehicle for the LP which lands on May 27th.

Watch Normani, Ally, Dinah, Camila, and Lauren in action after the jump…

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The legendary Whitney Houston is set to return to the stage in 2017 — as a hologram.

And unlike the rumors that swirled about similar projects with stars such as Tupac and Michael Jackson, this project has been jointly confirmed by Hologram USA and Pat Houston, the late singer’s sister-in-law and president of her estate.

Details below…

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Lauryn Hill‘s live legacy continues to take a battering.

The critically praised singer has fallen foul of fan favour in recent years after a number of concert no-show’s and chronic lateness. Last night saw the latter occur again – this time in Atlanta.

Full story below…

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The Queen of Pop Janet Jackson had the world screaming “baby” for a number of reasons this week.

Multiple sources are reporting that the diva is expecting her first child with husband of four years Wissam Al Mana.

And while remaining mum on the matter, the 49-year-old megastar seemed to give a timely nod with the debut of her ‘Dammn Baby’ music video.

Filmed in early March, the clip – directed by Dave Meyers – was serviced this week (two-months later) and sees Ms. Jackson dance up a storm.

Watch an extended behind the scenes (9+ minutes) below….

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If there was any doubt about Justin Timberlake‘s Pop power, it’s been dispelled with the release of new song ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling.’

Rolled out yesterday (May 6th), the ‘Trolls’ soundtrack cut has rapidly bested the competition and looks set to make a major splash on the Billboard Hot 100 next week.

Details below…

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Having released one of the year’s biggest Billboard hits, Fifth Harmony have fittingly been announced as the latest act to perform at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards on May 22nd.

Details below…

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Drake’s quest to become a household name is proving to be a fruitful one.

After adding value to his global stock within the last year by way of new music, a carefully executed presentation of his new look and his ties to Rihanna, the entertainer can now say that he is the first of “contemporary” Urban act to truly challenge Beyonce commercially in today’s market.

How this is working wonders for him in the United Kingdom?

Find out below…

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The past few weeks have just been brimming with new music for Urban/pop fans.

Kicked off by back to back releases from Beyonce and Drake, this week saw the genres’ fanatics lay claim to previously unheard joints from Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, and Alicia Keys.

While Keys and Timberlake are offering their first new tracks after extended absences, Brown and Grande are looking to continue their respective onslaught of radio and singles charts alike.  With each release inciting its own set of debates among listeners, we now turn to you – That Grape Juice faithful – for your weigh in:

Which new single released this week wins your vote?

Before they go to battle on charts next week, tuck in below to spin ’em again and tell us your thoughts:

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Jennifer Lopez‘ brand spanking new music video has made its way to the world and is now available to spin right here on TGJ!

The name of her latest visual gift? ‘Ain’t Your Mama’, lifted from her first studio album under the revamped and rebooted Epic Records and Nuyorican Records with help from the song’s producer Dr. Luke.

Press play to catch Jennifer in big budget action after the jump..

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