Janet Jackson is a woman of her word.

As reported, the singer’s ‘State Of The World Tour’ pulls into Texas this weekend. But, as promised, the star arrived early to visit victims of Hurricane Harvey in Houston.

Janet, accompanied by her brother Randy, dancers, and band, visited the Convention Center, which has been turned into a shelter for those affected.

Ushered by Mayor Sylvester Turner, the performer greeted and spoke with victims.

Pics and clips below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just 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 have a taste for ‘Honey,’ the first single from Mariah Carey‘s sixth studio album, ‘Butterfly’ [click here to read our full-length ode to the opus]… 

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Nicki Minaj and Zayn have a musical bun in the oven!

Details on their creative coupling below…

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Fifth Harmony nabbed a #4 debut with their new self-titled album. But the work continues.

Jetting in from Japan, the ladies resumed US promotion with a performance on Kelly & Ryan this morning.

The selected song was the R&B dipped ‘Deliver.’

Watch Lauren, Ally, Dinah, and Normani do their thing after the jump…

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Tamar Braxton unveiled the cover for her fifth album ‘Blue Bird Of Happiness’ this week and has quickly followed today with the official tracklist and release date.

Head below for all the tea…

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Good news alert!

Cartoon Network, the platform which has housed the hit children’s show The Powerpuff Girls since 1994, has introduced an African-American member to the crime-fighting force.

An awesome development below…

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Pink is renown for taking flight across arena ceilings, but today it was her vocals that did the astounding acrobatics.

The Pop superstar is currently in London promoting new single ‘What About Us’ and its housing album ‘Beautiful Trauma’ (due October 27th).

Said promo trail brought her to the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.

As is customary on the Clara Amfo hosted show, acts perform their own songs along with a cover.

Pink’s pick was Sam Smith‘s smash ‘Stay With Me.’

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The spar for a streaming supremacy continues.

Market-leader Spotify just upped the ante with the announcement of a brand new live show in London.

Christened ‘Who We Be,’ the spectacle takes its name from the like-titled popular playlist on the platform.

Coincidentally (or perhaps not), the news comes the same week it was confirmed that the Apple Music Festival has been laid to rest after 10 years.

Details below..

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In today’s crowded market, new acts are tasked with bringing a meal that’s fresh, flavoursome, and fierce enough to cut into the consciousness of the masses.

New Yorker MAAD is not only well-acquainted with this memo, she’s the embodiment of it.

Having drummed up buzz globally with debut EP ‘Le Funk’ last year, the singer, model, and DJ delivers another whimsical treat with new single ‘Wonderland (ft. Jimi Tents).’

Produced by Lostboy, the track sees the rising star continue to shine with her funky synth-soaked sound.

Take a listen below…

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K. Michelle is back!

The R&B songstress delivers a double helping of new music with the dual release of singles ‘Birthday’ and ‘Either Way’ featuring Chris Brown.

Ever versatile, both tracks showcase the versatile faces and paces of Ms. Pate.

On ‘Either Way,’ the outspoken star swags out with C. Breezy in a jam that is sure to garner ample play on Urban radio and go down deliciously in the club.

While on ‘Birthday,’ she switches things up and slows down on the seductive cut.

Take a listen to both below…

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Rihanna is moving mountains and making major moves.

Keen to inspire her fans’ entrepreneurial spirit, the business owner made her way to NYC where she invited them to celebrate the birth of her latest venture Fenty Beauty.

More below…

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Anyone who’s followed the UK’s girl-group landscape will be well-acquainted with Nadine Coyle.

As the lead singer of Girls Aloud (one of the region’s most successful ensembles), her voice is synonymous with some of Britain’s biggest hits of the last decade.

Now, after a spell out of the spotlight, she’s striking out solo once again. Pours out a little liquor for the criminally underrated ‘Insatiable.’ 

Re-teaming with longtime collaborator Brian Higgins (Xenomania), Coyle has unleashed new single ‘Go To Work.’

A feisty slice of Brit-Pop, the track finds the vocalist on familiar terrain. It’s big, anthemic, and ready for radio.

Take a listen below…

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