As we reported here, Grammy-winning diva Beyonce scored a leading role in the highly anticipated live action remake of Disney classic, ‘The Lion King.’  Sharing top billing with Donald Glover (‘Simba‘), the film – which sees a cast list that boasts names like James Earl Jones, Alfre Woodard, Seth Rogen, and many more – is set for a summer 2019 release.

Ahead of its premiere, fans were curious if the revamp – much like ‘Beauty and the Beast’ before it – would feature tunes from the 1994 original.  Much to their delight, music legend Elton John (who helmed the original’s soundtrack alongside Tim Rice) has confirmed the new film will see reworked versions of some of the film’s beloved classic tunes.

Find out which ones made the cut inside:

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‘Love & Hip-Hop’s Miami branch has proven to be one of the most popular instalments of the franchise.

Launched this year, the show has put a fresh spin on the format with its diverse cast and culturally relevant storylines.

One of the narratives that has engaged viewers most is the love triangle between rapper Bobby Lytes, Jeffrey, and Malik. 

To illuminate the matter as well as his rising popularity, Lytes stopped by The Breakfast Club for a super candid interview.

Chopping it up with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, he spoke on being a gay MC, his love life, being celibate, countering stereotypes, and much more.

Watch after the jump…

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Jessie J continues to razzle and dazzle on Chinese TV show ‘Singer.’

The vocal powerhouse has earned praise aplenty for her weekly slayage on the platform, which pits established acts against each other for the ultimate prize.

On this week’s instalment, the British bred belter took on Chaka Khan‘s classic ‘Ain’t Nobody’ and, as expected, she soared to the highest heights.

Watch Jessie jam like only she can after the jump…

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature launched to revisit some of entertainment’s biggest, brightest and darkest moments.

Today, we return to 2004 with fresh eyes to revisit the moment Janet Jackson’s career was ruined by a wardrobe malfunction unintentionally caused by Justin Timberlake.

Deeply unsettling.

Revisit the unforgettable moment below…

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Mark those calendars because March 1st brings with it the hotly anticipated crossover between ‘Scandal’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder.’

The Shondaland shows will fuse two much loved worlds for what is being billed as a must-see event.

Interestingly, it won’t just be Olivia Pope (Kerry Washington) and Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) crossing paths, characters from their respective shows will be making special appearances too.

Details about the storyline, which will play out over a two-hour #TGIT arch, are being kept under wraps. But, as viewers of ”Murder’ saw this week, it’s clear it’ll have something to do with Annalise’s class action suit.

To whet appetites, ABC have unleashed a titillating trailer. Check it out below…

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Alexandra Burke is back!

The vocal sensation has unleashed new single ‘Shadow’ – the lead single from her long-awaited third studio album ‘The Truth Is’ (now due March 16th).

A melodic mid-tempo, the track sees the 29-year-old in love-lorn form lamenting over a relationship she just can’t let go of.

Take a listen below…

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For Justin Timberlake the Super Bowl was the goal-post that his entire comeback campaign was built around.

Indeed, in a move initially hailed as genius, the Pop crooner set the release of his album ‘Man Of The Woods’ for two days before he took to the stage at the Halftime Show.

However, his performance was unanimously panned by the media and most of the 106 million who tuned in.

And the result saw what looked like slam dunk strategy on paper quickly descend into a dismal disaster. One we’re sure he’d prefer wasn’t attached to the LP.

With the final numbers tallied, how did Justin do in the end? How bad was the damage? The answer to both awaits below…

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Check out Cardi B!

The rapper, whose rapid rise has been unparalleled, covers the Spring 2018 issue of i-D magazine.

Striking an array of stunning poses, the Bronx-bred belle also seized the moment to talk about her role as a feminist.

Head below to see what she had to say. More slap snaps also await after the jump…

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Chris Brown has always had big ambitions – case in point his recently released album (comprised of 57-tracks).

Now, he has touring on the mind and he’s proposing a unique spin.

See what we mean 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.

This week we thought it’d be nice to revisit ‘Nice & Slow’ – the second single from Usher Raymond‘s second album, ‘My Way.’  Penned by Raymond and Brandon & Brian Casey (twin brothers of R&B group Jagged Edge) and produced by Jermaine Dupri, the song was a hit from day one.  Debuting in the top 10 of the Hot 100 in late January 1998 (while its predecessor, ‘You Make Me Wanna,’ was still occupying a slot there as well), ‘Slow’ quickly jumped to the #1 slot just three weeks later.  Ironically dethroning Janet Jackson‘s ‘Together Again’ from the top spot (as he went on to open for her ‘Velvet Rope’ tour a few months later this year), ‘Nice & Slow’ became the Atlantan hitmaker’s first chart-topper and eventually earned a platinum certification for exceeding 1.5 million in sales.

Today, it remains a fan favorite from his hit-filled catalog.  Tuck in below to see who joined him in the top 25 this week 20 years ago:

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The Hip-Hop starlet Cardi B has been forced to turn the heat up on a security front this week after she made potential enemies out of the infamous Crips gang.

Startling news below…

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Britney Spears is bringing the heat this summer with her exclusive ‘Piece Of Me Tour.’

Playing to select cities across the globe (ahead of her return to Las Vegas next year), the trek just expanded with an array of new dates.

Dive below for details…

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