The “event” status of Jay-Z‘s ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ continues to solidify.

Already christened one of the most anticipated releases of the year, the set (due July 4th) already boasts guests such as Beyonce and Justin Timberlake.

In an interesting new twist, the Roc Nation mogul has revealed that the previously announced track ‘BBC’ will unite King B and his ‘Suit & Tie’ collaborator Timberlake on the same song – which will also feature former rival Nas, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, and Swizz Beats. 

The revelation came courtesy of Jigga’s new ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ Google Play app, which he has been using to drip-feed details about the innovative project.

Peep the lyrics to ‘BBC’ after the jump…

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Knowles business is global business.

With big sister Beyonce rocking the US with her sell-out world tour, Solange took front stage center at the UK’s iconic Glastonbury festival.

Backed by a full band, the 26-year-old grooved and moved the thousands in attendance with fan-favourite ‘Losing You’.

Check out the eclectic star in action after the jump…

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Feast your eyes on ‘If We Had Your Eyes’ hitmaker Michelle Williams and the snaps lifted from her recent appearance in ‘Michigan Avenue’.

Upping the ante yet again on her fashion game, Williams hits another home run in the publication whose feature story sees her interviewed by ‘Nobody Supposed To Be Here’ singer Deborah Cox.  Inside, the powerhouse vocalists chat about Michelle’s solo rise to fame, her fourth solo LP, and so much more.

In addition to the tell all interview, Williams also reveals the title of the follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2008 album ‘Unexpected’.  You can expect this and more after you tuck in below for the behind the scenes footage of the shoot and its final products:

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He’s the Southern charmer poised for global stardom, and now- thanks to rave reviews afforded to him in Europe- Luke James has been asked to join Beyonce on the North American leg of her ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘.

Exciting news below…

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As his debut EP ‘Bijoux 22′ continues to find room in many a Weeknd, Drake and Jhene Aiko led playlist, this week has Pepsi Co pour support for Elijah Blake!

Indeed, so impressed were the multinational company by his work, today saw them announce their first endorsement of the understated soloist.

Details below….

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Eve continues on in her bid to push her new LP ‘Lip Lock’ this week, rocking TBS’ ‘Conan’ with a scorching performance of her self titled jam ‘Eve‘.

Serving sass, packing energy and showcasing the best of her live voice, the Grammy winning MC most certainly proved her worth as an entertainer during the set, and has us hoping a tour of any scale is launched in the next year.

Check her out!

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‘I need to know! If the world says it’s time to go.’

Say hey to Janelle Monae‘s infectious new number, ‘Dance Apocalyptic‘, shimmying it ways to listeners via her new album ‘The Electric Lady‘.

Released in full before its video drops on July 2nd, the cut is nowhere near as good as ‘Q.U.E.E.N’ but boasts a far more experimental sound. Well, as far as today’s standards go.

Listen after the jump…

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The icon that is Mariah Carey stepped out in Jersey City last night, recording her performance for Macy’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Liberty State Park.

Joined by ‘Use Me‘ sensation Miguel, the star reportedly impressed her audience with a number of her strongest releases, including a rousing rendition of Katharine Lee Bates‘ ‘America The Beautiful’.

Peep fan footage from the show below…

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Set to debut with 25,000 units next week, India Arie‘s stunning new album ‘Songversation‘ welcomed the release of a new lyric video yesterday.

This time, for the last song on the album- ‘I Am Light’. Moving and inspirational without ever feeling cliche, make this the one song you listen to if you don’t decide to pick up the album.

However, if you’re anything like us, you may find that a little hard to do once you hear what’s waiting for you below.

Enjoy…

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If you’re not tuned into VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta‘ every Monday night, let us be the ones to tell you that you are seriously missing out.

If are tuned in, you’ll know that lady pictured above is none other than Che Mack–  the aspiring Rapper under the pupilage of producer Stevie J…much to the dismay of his girlfriend/protege Joseline Hernandez.

Now, despite apologising to Mack for punching her during an altercation over Stevie, Hernandez has found herself on the receiving end of a diss track from the MC….named ‘Sl*t A** B*tch‘.

Listen below….

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As our celebration of ‘Dangerously In Love‘s 10th birthday comes to an end, TGJ HQ got to thinking.

It may not always feel like it, but the last ten years have given the world no shortage of groundbreaking Pop classics.

From GaGa‘s ‘Pokerface‘ to Usher’s ‘Confessions’, Janet‘s ‘All For U’ to Drake‘s ‘The Motto‘, many an act has seen their cuts rise from potential hits to the soundtrack of many a summer-or in some cases- a lifetime.

So, putting genres lines aside, we’re asking you to name the one song you feel’s had the most impact on Popular culture and the world at large- released between January 1st 2000…and today!

After a week, we’ll pick the 20 cuts that are named the most in the comment section below and send those songs straight to the final, where you’ll be able to vote for your winner on That Grape Juice ‘Greatest Song of The Noughties’ poll.

More below!

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She may not have gone anywhere to her fans….but to the rest of the world, Ciara is well and truly back!

That’s right, by way of her seductive new number ‘Body Party‘, the Southern Belle has topped Urban radio this week- scoring more spins than any other act- kicking dust in the face of Rihanna‘s ‘Pour It Up‘.

Details below…

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