After years as a Pop puppet, Rihanna is finally ready to snip the strings.

As reported, the vocal deviant departed Def Jam last year to sign on to Universal’s new Roc Nation label.

Already a firm fixture at the Jay-Z helmed company (which she was signed to in a management capacity), it was naturally expected that she’d defect now that the Roc’s business interest include a fully fledged label.

Interestingly, following the surprise debut of the diva’s new single ‘FourFiveSeconds‘ last night, it has become apparent that her new deal

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, J. Moss, and Jonathan McReynolds, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Marvin Sapp, J. Moss, Myron Butler, Virtue, Crystal Aikin, and 2015 Stellar Award nominations:

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Last November, Sony Pictures Entertainment found themselves in troubled waters when a group named the ‘Guardians of Peace‘ hacked into the company’s computer systems and leaked headline-grabbing confidential data.

This week, the company’s music arm is said to be bracing itself after learning emails sent about some of the world’s biggest Pop stars may surface online as part of the same cyberattack.

Full story below…

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Are the ‘Flawless’ Beyonce & Nicki Minaj shooting their very first collaborative video today?

Well, if reports published today are anything to go by…shutting down part of a highway to shoot scenes for their brand new bop ‘Feeling Myself.’

Full story below…

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It’s finally time!

The delays and push-backs are over. Rihanna is finally ready to roll with the campaign for her new album.

Moments ago, the model revealed the officially titled track ‘FourFiveSeconds’, which is co-billed with Kanye West and Paul McCartney.

What are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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This year, that “thing” is Cash Money as the world knows it, rocked by moves made by its former leading man Lil Wayne in response to moves allegedly made by label boss Birdman.

Why the label’s pockets are set to take a hit if Wayne has his way?

Legal drama below…

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Last night brought with it the cover and release date for Chris Brown and Tyga‘s new collaborative album ‘Fan Of A Fan: The Album’.

Today, the set’s accompanying tracklist was unwrapped and confirmed that the likes of 50 Cent, Wale, and T.I. will be joining the duo on the LP, which dances into stores on February 24th. 

Peep the full list below…

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Have anxious Rihanna fans uncovered evidence that the star’s eighth album is due any day now?

Many seem to feel so.

Details below…

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After watching Pop royal Beyonce drop a surprise album in the December of 2013, Cee-Lo Green has rocked the world of music with a surprise of his very own today.

Full story below…

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New Monica is near!

The R&B maestra has been steadily piecing together her eighth studio album under the stewardship of Polow Da Don.

Reportedly due this year, the follow-up to 2012’s ‘New Life’ now has a confirmed title.

Find out what the songbird’s latest collection has been christened below…

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It seems as though what Meghan Trainor is really all about is clocking #1s.

For, after pop superstar Beyonce passed on the female empowerment song ‘All About That Bass,’ Trainor took the tune to the top of the Hot 100 for 8 consecutive weeks.  Now, fans looking for the Massachusetts-bred songbird’s album on charts shouldn’t look anywhere but up as she’s currently perched atop the Billboard 200 with her debut ‘Title.’

Besting initial reports of 220,000 first week sales by nearly 20,000, the burgeoning diva saw her first title on the tally zoom to #1 on the wings of 238,000 units sold.  This, just days before word had it country pop princess Taylor Swift saw her blockbuster ‘1989’ album edge past the 4 million mark.

If you were wondering when was the last time an album shifted 4 million copies in the U.S. you shouldn’t be surprised to know that it was when Swift did it herself a year ago with ‘Red.’

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All roads lead to February 24th for Chris Brown and Tyga fans!

The dynamic duo, who have collaborated on a bevy of songs in the past, have teamed up for a meatier body of work – named ‘Fan Of A Fan – The Album’. Peep the freshly unwrapped cover art. We’re loving the 90’s vibe.

Led by single ‘AYO’, the LP is titled after their 2010 mixtape of the same name.

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