Usher has returned.

The R&B crooner spent much of this year and last navigating his way back to safe terrain after a shocking scandal surrounding STIs.

Now, he looks set to shift the focus back to the music with mysterious new project.

Moments ago, the Grammy winner premiered a trailer codenamed ‘A’ – a homage of sorts to hometown of Atlanta.

He also took to Instagram to share an eight-song tracklist.

Peep both below…

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The actor Dwayne Johnson is of mixed heritage.

Unfortunately for him, his strategic decision to portray racially ambiguous or non-black characters on screen have seen his plans to portray the iconic African-American character John Henry met with a wave of confusion.

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Ella Mai has leaped into the ears and minds of the masses with her seemingly endless stream of R&B smashes.

Indeed, this year’s ‘Boo’d Up’ blew all the way up, while successor ‘Trip’ is following suit.

Both are lifted from the Londoner’s self-titled debut, which arrives via Summers/Interscope tomorrow (October 12th).

Ahead of its premiere, Mai took front stage center on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform ‘Trip.’

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Selena Gomez is seeking medical treatment after suffering a mental breakdown.

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The athlete Mychal Kendricks is hard at work on a legal deal he hopes will escape the 25-year prison sentence he could be facing.

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It’s finally here!

Fresh from turning heads with the spectacular television debut performance of ‘With You’ –  the first official single from her forthcoming, yet titled 15th LP, pop icon Mariah Carey has unveiled its official music video.

The glossy black-and-white affair awaits inside:

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Michelle Williams is bringing her love story to OWN on November 3rd.

As reported, the Destiny’s Child star and her fiancé Chad Johnson will form the focus of a candid new reality series – aptly titled ‘Chad Loves Michelle.’

Viewers will see first-hand how the couple adapt to changing tides in their lives, including moving to the same city, pre-marital counselling, fusing families, and Williams’ brave battle against depression.

With the show’s premiere drawing nearer, a first look trailer has been released. Check it out below…

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2018 AMAs 

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Nia Long, Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie have a story to tell.

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Fresh from winning four American Music Awards, Camila Cabello closes out the campaign for her debut album with the video for ‘Consequences.’

Given the “orchestra” treatment for its single incarnation, the track arrives following breakout success of ‘Havana’ and top 10 ‘Never Be The Same.’ 

In an open letter to fans this week, the former Fifth Harmony member explained that she picked the cut to stay true risk-taker nature – rather than throw-out obvious sounding singles.

She tapped Dave Meyers for its Fall-friendly video. Check it out below…

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For much of Lady Gaga‘s early career, she sung about about the peaks and troughs of ‘Fame’ – and oh has her narrative experienced all.

Now, with new movie ‘A Star Is Born’ thrusting her career into new highs, the Pop chameleon is once again inescapable.

Her latest appearance finds her a-front of ELLE magazine’s November 2018 issue.

Within its inner-pages Monster opens up about ‘Star’ (which is shaping up to be a mega music moment for her too with its soundtrack), working with Bradley Cooper, and much more.

Head below to see more from the gorgeous cover shoot…

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How does one follow-up a smash hit collaboration? In the case of Normani, the answer is simple – cook up another!

The Fifth Harmony flamethrower looks set to bring the heat with two of music’s biggest names, Sam Smith and Calvin Harris.

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