It’s not even been two years since The Weeknd dropped his chart-topping album, ‘Starboy,’ but fans in need of a fix from the Canadian crooner before his next LP got the goods today when he returned with his surprise EP, ‘My Dear Melancholy.’

Boasting only one feature (French DJ Gesaffelstein), the six track set is a “return to form” of sorts for the former underground king who – as his faithful followers know – got his big break working the mixtape circuit.

Keen for the foretaste to the follow-up of ‘Starboy’?  It’s inside:

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Thanks to his longtime songwriting partner Bernie Taupin, a collection of today’s biggest music stars joined forces to create two tribute albums to music legend Elton John.

While Taupin curated one of the albums (titled ‘Restoration’), the 8-time Grammy winner organized the other (‘Revamp’) and tapped some of his former collaborators to lend their voices to the star-studded project.  In addition to the likes of Ed Sheeran, Mary J. Blige, Miley Cyrus, P!nk, Sam Smith, and more, John’s favorite gal pal – Lady Gaga – brought her powerhouse vocals to his tune, ‘Your Song.’

The emotional, piano driven number shot to the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 upon its 1970 arrival (eventually peaking at #8), but if you asked us Gaga’s spirited rendition deserves just as enthusiastic of a reception.

Never ceasing to amaze, get inside to hear ‘Your Song’ as delivered by Stefanie Germanotta:

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After thrilling fans with comeback singles, ‘Another Love Song’ and ‘Good Man,’ R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo makes good on his promise to keep the new music coming with the tropical-tinged tune, ‘Push Back.’

Tapping fellow singer/songwriter Bebe Rexha and Brit-born femcee Stefflon Don to assist, the cut – the latest lifted from his forthcoming LP ‘Good Man’ – sounds like just what the crooner will need to hoist him to his former R&B chart glory.

Listen after the jump and let us know if you agree:

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It’s the interview few thought would happen. Beyonce and Solange’s Mathew Knowles finally sat down with Wendy Williams. 

For years, the former shock jock has been a keen commenter on all things Queen Bey and the Knowles family – hence this was always going to be juicy.

Though on the pink coach to promote his book ‘Racism From The Eyes Of A Child,’ the Knowles patriarch was quizzed on everything from a Destiny’s Child reunion, his present-day relationship with his children and grandkids, remarrying, colorism in the music business, and much more.

Check out the interview below…

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The singer/ Reality TV star Trina Braxton has called on the beloved life coach Iyanla Vanzant as she seeks a way to fix what she admits is a chaotic life.

Waiting below?

A teaser pulled from her episode on the series which sees Iyanla get to the root of the star’s issues and how her quest for fame may have taken a toll on her personal relationships.

That isn’t all. For, the episode also lifts the lid on how her children feel about her tumultuous relationship with their father and how they have been hurt and harmed by his infidelities.

Watch below…

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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.

In honor of her 32nd birthday (March 28), this week we’ll call on Lady Gaga‘s 2010 megahit ‘Telephone.’ Originally penned for and later passed on by Britney Spears, Gaga eventually took the reins on the Darkchild-produced tune and consulted industry gal pal/‘Video Phone’ co-star Beyonce to support.  The result?  Absolute slayage.

With a fierce short music film to assist, the song debuted in the top 30 in early December 2009.  By March 2010, it was already in the top 10 (where it peaked at #3 this week that year).  Becoming Gaga’s sixth consecutive top 10 hit and Beyonce’s 14th as a solo artist, the tune would go on to nab a Grammy nod and sell an impressive 3.5 million copies in the United States alone.

Slide down memory lane with this triple platinum hit inside:

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Tinashe is cruising ahead at full speed to the April 13th release of sophomore album ‘Joyride.’

Before the long-awaited set arrives at retail, the 24-year-old aims to please with a visual incentive – the video for latest single ‘Me So Bad.’

Ty Dolla $ign and French Montana join the singer on the tropical flavoured jam, which is unleashed in full at midnight.

Ahead of then, a teaser of the colorful clip has been released.

Watch below…

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Nicki Minaj has been laying all sorts of low as she works on her much anticipated fourth album, but she’s making sure her brand stays visible in the interim.

Case in point her appearance in the new commercial for Mercedes-Benz.

Onika, who hasn’t posted on social media since December and has been seldom seen in just as long, stars in the TV/online spot for the A-Class 2018 model.

Check it out after the jump…

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The Weeknd looks to celebrate the weekend in a major way. Because the Pop crooner has announced his brand new album ‘My Dear Melancholy’ – and it’s arriving sooner than you might’ve thought.

Details below…

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The word unstoppable comes to mind when assessing Cardi B’s ascent to fame.

Gliding to glory as an Instagram star, the performer now enjoys a career as a Hip-Hop staple filling the clubs, playlists and radio airwaves alike with singles launched to support her debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

Today, the rapper is to learn that her fans’ support of her latest jam ‘Bartier Cardi‘ has turned it into one of the fastest-moving numbers on Spotify.

Awesome news below…

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The R&B royal Chris Brown has responded to the surfacing of images which see him choking a female friend.

Snaps and his response below…

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The wall of silence that is said to have enabled R. Kelly‘s allegedly sickening obsession with African-American children has been shattered by a new documentary unveiled the British Broadcasting Channel.

In it, much to the ageing star’s horror, his former friends come forward to detail the abuse they say witnessed while in his presence and offer proof that he has indeed groomed, raped and assaulted the minors he calls his “pets.”

How viewers responded to the unearthing of his secrets?

Find out below…

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