Fantasia has officially announced her fifth studio album.

The set which follows 2013’s ‘Side Effects Of You,’ has been christened ‘The Definition Of…’

RCA Records will release the set on June 10th.

Preceded by promotional tracks ‘No Time For It’ and ‘Ugly,’ the soul-filled songbird hatched another new song from the set in the form of ‘So Blue.’

Take a listen below…

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For years, the “M” in MTV proudly and powerfully represented “music.”

A potent pioneer in shaping the music industry as it’s come to be, the cable network birthed and popularised the music video format. More broadly, it ushered in what many christened the “MTV Generation.”

In recent years the channel has been dealt a number of devastating blows – some of which were self-inflicted.

Indeed, the endless influx of inane reality shows (with no focus on music) paired with the rapid rise of online music consumption cast a bleak outlook on the network’s future.

Now under new leadership, MTV has today revealed a major image overhaul designed to re-affix their focus on music.

Exciting details on their colossal comeback campaign 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.

This week we will show a little love to ‘Because You Loved Me,’ Celine Dion‘s megahit from 1996.  Originally pitched to Toni Braxton by songwriting legend Diane Warren, the song would land in the hands of Dion after L.A. Reid decided ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ another tune penned by Warren, was a better fit for the ‘Another Sad Love Song’ singer.  The “switcheroo” would prove a lucrative decision as both divas earned career-defining hits out of the deal…

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The music industry and the world at large are mourning the sudden death of the legendary Prince, who passed away today aged just 57.

With fans in a state of shock, so too are his peers and the countless artists he inspired in his short but impactful time on earth.

Here’s what they are saying…

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In breaking news, it has been confirmed that iconic entertainer Prince has passed away today.

Full story below…

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Though already reigning over the Hot 100 with her hit ‘Work,’ ‘Kiss It Better’ beauty Rihanna could be kissing the top spot of the Billboard 200 ‘hello’ yet again next week with its parent ‘Anti.’

Clocking what would be its third non-consecutive week atop the tally, the album – once predicted as doomed by critics and even some fans – is seeing new life breathed into it courtesy of the singer’s supporting tour of the same name and recently released singles ‘Kiss’ and ‘Needed Me.’

But, before her faithful #Navy toast to their leader’s pending “Rih-turn” to #1 there, the accomplishment may be accompanied by troubling news.  Find out what we mean below:

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Time magazine’s ‘The 100 Most Influential People’ list has celebrated the meteoric rise of the rapper Nicki Minaj by welcoming her to its exclusive club.

Good news below…

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Ciara and Russell Wilson joined forces to celebrate WE Day in Seattle yesterday.

Held at the Key Arena, the event was launched to celebrate the power that young people have to changed the world and also welcomed the likes of George Takei and Kat Graham who enjoyed a performance put on by the ‘Like a Surgeon’ songbird.

Watch her below as she dazzles with dynamic showings of hits such as ‘1,2 Step’ and ‘Goodies,’ as well as newer numbers like ‘Give Me Love’…

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Alicia Keys has never had problems booking a stage; a reality that continues to ring true.

Because, with new music due any day now, the piano-playing performer has just been announced as the first act set to grace the stage at the BET Awards 2016 on June 26th.

Details below…

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The reverberations from Beyonce‘s fiery ‘Formation’ release show no signs of silencing.

As widely reported, the track and its video (which many interpreted as pro-Black) have been the inspiration for many spirited debates – both critical and endorsing.

Now on the eve of Queen Bey’s ‘Lemonade’ release (which promises more of such moments), outspoken rapper M.I.A has voiced her opinion on ‘Formation’ and the #BlackLivesMatter movement it celebrates.

Her words, which may surprise some, await below…

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Chris Brown continues to prove himself a music factory.

The R&B crooner only just released his ‘Royalty’ album, but is already readying a mixtape of new material.

Christened ‘OHB’ (an acronym for ‘Out Here Ballin’), a taste of the project was served up today in the form of ‘Shut Down.’

Take a listen below…

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Bravo‘s ‘The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ welcomed Erika Girardi to its cast this season, inviting she and her alter ego Erika Jayne along for what they has been a dramatic ride.

Keen to make good use of her time on the series, the Pop princess (who is married to the high profile lawyer Thomas Girardi) has released her latest music video, shot for the cut ‘How Many ****s.’

Its unveiling comes after the rising star used the show’s reunion special to honour Caribbean Dancehall music, from which she pulls some of her spicier moves from.

Ready to see this stage-rocking Housewife in action?

Press play for Erika Jayne,below…

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