Jazmine Sullivan is back and will be blazing the stage this Sunday (November 29) at the Soul Train Awards 2020. 

Highly anticipated, the performance serves as the star’s first major televised showing ahead of the upcoming release of her new project. A set that is preceded by critically-acclaimed comeback jams ‘Lost Ones’ and ‘Pick Up Your Feelings.’

That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell caught up with the revered vocalist, who opened up about the process of preparing for her big moment and what the masses can expect.

Check out the chat above.

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Hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell, the Soul Train Awards 2020 will simulcast on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 at 8 PM ET this Sunday.

Performers include Brandy, Babyface, CeeLo Green, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, Jazmine Sullivan, Lucky Daye, and Smokey Robinson. Lady of Soul honoree, Monica, will also be taking to the stage.

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It’s been over two years since Mya dropped the critical knockout ‘T.K.O.’ – her eighth studio album – but that hasn’t stopped the R&B treasure from uncovering gems from her growing discography.

Easily one of the genre’s most consistent deliverers, the singer-songwriter has not only kept consumers fed with a steady stream of singles and accompanying music videos for songs from that project but also a couple of standalone releases as well.

The latter’s distribution has only increased calls for the follow-up to ‘T.K.O.,’ which may very well be on its way as indicated by new single – ‘I’ma Do It.’

“If I wan’ twerk… I’ma do it / Go to work… I’ma do it / Get myself a couple hours on the low… I’ma do it / Wanna lean… I’ma do it, be a freak… I’ma do it / Keep the money and the mug on mean… I’ma do it,” she sings on the MyGuyMars and Mike & Keys-produced track.

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With Diamond certified hit ‘Stay With Me,’ 7x Platinum hit ‘I’m Not the Only One,’ and more, ‘Dancing with a Stranger’ singer Sam Smith is no stranger to clocking Hot 100 hits by their lonesome.

Yet, that hasn’t stopped the hitmaker from keeping a collaboration hit list.

Still hot on the promo trail for their latest Billboard 200 top 5 album, ‘Love Goes,’ Smith was recently spotted on Canadian news dishing about the project, its singles, and so much more.

When quizzed on what fellow performers they’d love to duet with, the GRAMMY winner gave a couple of surprising answers including Beyoncé and Canadian Pop icon Celine Dion.

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Miley Cyrus has unleashed ‘Plastic Hearts’ – her seventh studio album.

Led by ‘Midnight Sky’ and the burgeoning smash ‘Prisoner’ featuring Dua Lipa, the set marks her foray into ’80’s inspired pop-rock that the star only previously alluded to on albums before.

That Grape Juice has had the LP on repeat since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘Plastic Hearts’…

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The countdown is on to the wrapping of Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas.

Set to premiere December 4 on Apple TV+, the actioned-packed special sees the diva supreme re-cement her status as the Queen of the season.

And she’s doing so with a little from a number of notable names.

As reported, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson join Mimi for a brand new collaborative take on ‘Oh Santa’ – which is being released a single from the special’s companion soundtrack.

Also appearing are the likes of Tiffany Haddish, Snoop Dogg, Billie Eichner, and Carey’s kids Roc & Roe.

Ahead of its premiere, check out a brand new trailer – showcasing many of the guests – below…

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The Dr. Dre and Nicole Young continues to unwind in the court system.

However, this time Young has taken another loss as their divorce proceeds despite her attempts to sanction the legendary producer.

More details below…

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SAINt JHN is back with “the missing Kanye record.”

He and Kanye West have teamed up for a new song called ‘Smack DVD.’ The two previously worked together on ‘Pray 4 Me,’ which appeared on JHN’s album ‘World Was Burning.’ 

The producer recently revealed to revealed that West even offered to executive produce the album alongside Rick Rubin. The pair created many songs from that session.

SAINt JHN was recently nominated for a GRAMMY earlier this week for Best Remixed Recording for ‘Roses (Imanbek Remix).’ 

What are you waiting for? Listen to SAINt JHN and West’s latest collaboration below…

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While Netflix has always been a source for movies and television shows since its inception, Chris Brown now wants it to be a place for music videos.

The ‘Go Crazy’ singer took to his Instagram stories to reveal his thoughts on adding music videos to the streaming service.

His words below:

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With its nude cover artwork unveiled Wednesday (November 25), the surprise announcement of ‘In the Morning’ – the new single from Jennifer Lopez – has had her fans (affectionately called #JLovers) buzzing since.

Rumored to be the latest taste of the gems set to line Lopez’s forthcoming 8th English-language studio album, ‘Morning’ follows her double dose of duets with Maluma (the September-released ‘Pa Ti’ and ‘Lonely’).

Curious to hear what the multi-threat diva’s cooked up? Hear it inside:

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Miley Cyrus’ newest project, ‘Plastic Hearts,’ is ready to be unwrapped!

Her first studio effort since 2017’s ‘Younger Now,’ ‘Hearts’ beats at a totally different tempo from its predecessor thanks to its 80’s-inpsired cuts ‘Prisoner’ (featuring Dua Lipa), Hot 100 top 20 hit ‘Midnight Sky,’ and more.

To help authenticate her ode to the past, the GRAMMY nominee unveiled rockers Joan Jett and Billy Idol as two of the big named guest stars on the album (which arrived November 27).

Stream it inside via Apple Music and Spotify:

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Much like their well-received weeklong residency at ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ in September (as we reported here), BTS are supporting their latest album – ‘BE’ – by tackling late night TV!

Just a day after rocking the 2020 American Music Awards (click here to see), the K-Pop septet took to ‘Good Morning America’ before venturing to ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ to deliver high octane performances of singles ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Life Goes On.’

Did you miss the action? See it below:

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Little Mix link up with hitmaker Nathan Dawe for their latest musical adventure, ‘No Time For Tears.’

Unleashed moments ago, the high-octane cut – which is top-billed by Dawe – arrives as the ladies’ own single ‘Sweet Melody’ continues its reign in the top 5 of the Official UK Singles Chart.

And it sounds as if it will quickly joined by ‘Tears.’

A blazing bop, the song was co-written by MNEK, Dawe, Tre Jean-Marie, and Little Mix’s Jade Thirwall.

Destined for the dance-floor as well as the the upper echelon of the charts too, take a listen to this uplifting anthem after the jump…

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