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 Lauryn Hill‘s ‘Ex’ marks the spot.  Join us inside:

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Iggy Azalea has hit the TV circuit in support of new single ‘Sally Walker.’

Released last month, the turn-up anthem serves as the femcee’s first offering since exiting the major label system and strutting on with her own indie imprint. It’s thus far peaked at #63 on the Billboard Hot 100.

To assist its cause, the Aussie bred beauty took to the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live to deliver the first screened performance of the song alongside Vanjie.

Check it out below…

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Ramin Setoodeh‘s efforts to expose what really goes on backstage at ‘The View’ by way of the book ‘Ladies Who Punch’ is sending shock waves through the show’s fandom.

Today, those waves intensified after a secret recording lifted from its treasure chest of secrets was posted online.

What it captured will shock you…

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Jussie Smollett is tired of the Chicago PD’s efforts to punish him for a crime he says he didn’t commit!

Now, he is fighting back and has- by way of his lawyer- threatened to teach authorities a lesson they’ll never forget!

Read below…

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Beyonce made headlines the world over yesterday when it was announced that she’s partnered with Adidas to relaunch her Ivy Park athleisure line globally.

The unprecedented deal, which sees Queen Bey retain sole ownership of the growing imprint, was described by the singer as being “the partnership of a lifetime.”

Interestingly, the journey to the team-up had a number of twists and turns.

Dive below for details…

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Miguel‘s discography has welcomed a Spanish-language EP to its mix.

Named ‘Te Lo Dije‘, the project holds five tracks and collaborations with Kali Uchis and C. Tangana and offers fans a fresh look into the dynamic entertainer’s changing world.

I want to be able to write an entire song in Spanish, but I’m practicing my Spanish now just so I can get it. Songs in Spanish are so poetic. I think that’s one of my favorite things about Latino music, and the rhyme scheme is completely different. So I’m really nervous to do it, I don’t want it to be bad, but I’m really excited to do it.

Enjoy below…

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The man at the center of the Nipsey Hussle murder investigation claims he is innocent.

As reported, Eric Holder was formally charged with killing the rapper following a personal dispute. The 29-year-old was also hit with three other counts – including the attempted murder of two other individuals on the scene.

And yet despite mounting evidence in support of his guilt (including CCTV), Holder – said to be an aspiring MC – isn’t admitting anything.

Details below…

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The married couple Jennifer and Sarah Hart are accused of subjecting the innocent black children they adopted to horrific abuse before they drugged and killed them as part of a murder-suicide pact.

A tragic story below…

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Khalid collates an eclectic collection of tracks on his sophomore album ‘Free Sprit.’

Unleashed today, the 17-song set arrives two years after the star released his Platinum debut ‘American Teen.’

Paired with a like-titled short film, ‘Spirit’ sees the 21-year-old explore themes of growth, meaning, love, and more – all against the backdrop of magnetic production; production he says sounds like a movie (hence why he made one!)

The project is preceded by singles such as ‘Talk’ and ‘Self’ and also features John Mayer. 

Take a listen to new Khalid after the jump…

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Mariah Carey keeps the remix party going for new single ‘A No No.’

The ‘Caution’ cut already re-emerged with a verse from Stefflon Don and now rising rapper Shawni teams with Mimi to put a fresh spin on the song.

That’s not all.

The pair have unwrapped a video in support of the refreshed take on the cut.

Check it out below…

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As the age old adage goes, “overnight success takes years.” And rising star H.E.R more than embodies that.

Signed at age 14, the immensely gifted performer – real name Gabi Wilson – has been riding a seismic wave of late as more and more are introduced to her greatness.

Stopping by The Breakfast Club, the 21-year-old opened up about her unique journey, meeting Janet Jackson, losing her anonymity, winning Grammys, and much more.

Get to know H.E.R below…

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As the entertainment industry continues to mourn rapper Nipsey Hussle following his shocking killing on Sunday, justice is being served to the man authorities believe carried out the heinous crime.

For, Eric Holder has been formally charged with murdering the MC.

Details below…

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