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 it’s all about ‘All the Things (Your Man Won’t Do)’ – the inaugural Hot 100 top 20 hit of R&B veteran Joe.
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Jennifer Lopez is pounding the promotional pavement in support of her many ventures.

The diva just added a new single named ‘Medicine,’ a movie, and a US tour to an already packed-plate of activity.

Ever a hustler, J.Lo stopped by HOT 97 and dished on all with Nessa.

Watch below as the 49-year-old reflects on her illustrious career and upcoming plans…

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Next week brings with it the long-awaited release of Lizzo’s major label debut ‘Cuz I Love You.’

Easily one of the most exciting new names on the scene, the Atlantic Records chanteuse has been drumming up buzz with jams such as ‘Juice’ and ‘Tempo’ featuring Missy Elliott.  

Now, she’s inviting the masses to see what else she’ll be serving up on April 19th. 

Check out the freshly unzipped tracklist for the LP after the jump… (more…)

Ciara is strutting on to the May 10th release of new album ‘Beauty Marks.’

Serving as her 7th studio set, the project is preceded by singles ‘Level Up,’ ‘Dose,’ and newest number ‘Thinkin Bout You.’

The video for the latter received ample praise upon its unveiling two weeks ago and now CiCi is tasked with pushing the song the more.

Ahead of a more traditional performance, she took the Smule app to offer a live rendition of the funkified jam.

Check it out below…

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Songbird Emeli Sande will hatch her third studio album next month!

Full story below…

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Las Vegas is increasingly becoming a magnet for major stars as music’s live circuit continues its embrace of fixed location residencies.

The latest name in the mix is Pink.

Dive below for details…

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Lil Nas is ruling the charts and setting major records.

Details on the Country’s star gains below…

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Lupita Nyong’o, Madison Curry, Winston Duke, Shahadi Wright Joseph and Evan Alex have much to celebrate.

A box office update on Jordan Peele’s ‘Us‘ below…

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In what can only be classified as tragic news, Los Angeles authorities are reporting one gun-related death and multiple injuries occurred during or shortly after the procession of slain rapper Nipsey Hussle on Thursday (April 11).

Details inside:

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We are just days away from the second season premiere of VH1’s hit series, ‘T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle.’

A spinoff of former gem, ‘T.I. & Tiny’s The Family Hustle,’ the revamped version of the show sees the duo and their children tap fellow music stars Monica and Letoya Luckett (as well as their respective families) along for the ride.  Bringing Toya Wright to join in on the fun, the new season – set for an April 15th premiere – is locked and loaded with laughs, love, and lots of drama.

Keen to see what’s in store?  Look below for the recently unlocked “super trailer” ahead of next week’s premiere:

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She may have nabbed a top 5 placement with her February 2019-released latest album, ‘Head Above Water,’ but Pop rocker Avril Lavigne‘s latest project hasn’t seen much buoyancy on the Billboard 200 since.

Despite quickly falling off the tally in the weeks following its release, Lavigne is looking to turn the tide on ‘Water’ by taking to Instagram to tease its reported next single:  ‘Dumb Blonde’ featuring rap queen Nicki Minaj.  Details inside:

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As we reported here, rap superstar Drake is looking to expand his brand domination from the Billboard charts to TV.  With a number of reported small screen efforts in the pipeline, one of the most exciting forthcoming ventures sees the 32-year-old don the role of executive producer for the new show, ‘Euphoria.’

The HBO series – with a cast led by Zendaya – sees is billed a “trippy drama which tells the tale of a teen whose life is turned upside by drugs, danger and serious dysfunction.”  Based on the Israeli TV series of the same name, its inaugural 10-episode run is set to kick off June 16.

Having already given excited fans a peek of what’s to come via a teaser lifted in late March (as we reported here), look inside for the extended preview ahead of the show’s premiere:

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