Sam Smith‘s comeback has been dated. Officially.

Find out when the British hitmaker is set to return after the jump…

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Fans of Pop superstars Janet Jackson and Beyonce have swarmed Twitter to protest against the possibility of a Justin Timberlake ‘Super Bowl Halftime Show.’

Why they’re against the idea? Racism and sexism.

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Christina Aguilera is on her way back to Pop world.

Now five years removed from her last set ‘Lotus‘, the multi-talented songstress now finds herself under pressure from fans to deliver a follow-up and an era akin to 2006’s ‘Back to Basics.’

Minutes ago, the star acknowledged their request and revealed that she too is looking forward to her comeback and the reunion it’ll bring with it.

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As a judge on reality singing competitions and part of the creative force behind R&B quintet June’s Diary, singer Kelly Rowland has never been shy to express her love for girl groups, a fact undoubtedly birthed from her own introduction to the spotlight as 1/4th of the top-selling group Destiny’s Child.  The quartet (and later trio), survivors (all pun intended) of an unexpected lineup change themselves, served as proof that the show can truly go on in the absence or replacement of a founding member.

That lesson is one popular Urban pop group Fifth Harmony is currently learning.  Having just released ‘Fifth Harmony:  the Album,’  their first LP sans original member Camila Cabello, the ladies expressed worry that their fans, affectionately called #Harmonizers, would not accept them as a foursome.

Those worries were eased when none other than Rowland herself provided some much needed advice and emotional support:

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Cop a gander of Alicia Keys!

The 15-time Grammy winner rocks her new flame-colored braids on the cover of ELLE Brasil. 

Appearing on four covers, the feature sees Keys continue to spread her message of self-acceptance; one she’s been pushing by ditching make-up.

She drives home her point on the covers with the tag-lines “Be Cool,”“Be Yourself,” “Be Strong,” and “Be Real” respectively.

It’s been a year since she released her last album ‘HERE,’ which didn’t perform well.

Could this image overhaul be what the comeback Dr ordered? Peep the second cover below and let us know what you think…

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Rihanna may be on a hiatus of sorts, but it doesn’t mean she’s not working.

Quite the contrary.

Because, according to a notable name, the Bajan sensation is baking new music.

Dive below for details…

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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’d like to press play on ‘My Love Is Like Wo,’ the lead single from R&B beauty Mya‘s third LP ‘Moodring’ (read our ode to the full LP by clicking here).  After teaming up with Missy Elliott for the chart-topping single ‘Lady Marmalade’ (alongside Christina Aguilera, P!nk, and Lil Kim), Mya called on Miss’s assistance again for her follow-up solo project.

The first offering from that set, ‘Wo’ – with its highly stylized, one woman show of a video (directed by ‘Marmalade’ director Paul Hunter) – got some serious love on the R&B charts and eventually Hot 100.  Peaking at #13 on the the latter this week in 2003, the song would stay there for three additional weeks before its descending off charts.

Going on to remain a fan favorite from Mya’s discography, relive the kick ass choreo below and see who joined her in the top 25 this week 14 years ago:

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‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’ has reason to rejoice!

The name of that reason? Zell Swag, its brand new breakout star.

Good news below…

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Mark those calendars because ‘Empire’ returns to FOX on September 27th!

The Lee Daniels music drama is strutting into its fourth season and is re-affixing its focus to central characters – The Lyon family.

According to producers, that means less spotlight on guest stars.

Speaking on the much-needed shift, Daniels recently said:

“When we start to focus too much on guest stars we lose who it is that the fans want to watch,” Daniels says, noting he pays attention to what the audience of the show is saying about the show. “They’re obsessed with the Lyons. They’re obsessed with family. They’re obsessed with the story of Lucious and Cookie and Jamal and Andre and Hakeem.”

To add an exclamation mark, FOX have unleashed a titillating trailer. Check it out below…

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Sister duo Chloe x Halle are flexing their creative muscles in ways is seeing them move beyond music.

The YouTube starters, who are signed to Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment, are now veering into television. Deadline reports the sisters will join the spinoff to the popular ABC comedy ‘Black-ish’ – titled ‘Grown-ish.’

Details below…

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Sam Smith is on the comeback trail.

The British crooner dominated the music scene with his debut album ‘In The Lonely Hour,’ amassing global sales to the tune of 7 million and ample awards too.

Armed with that momentum, the singer looks set to make a grand return and it appears that it’s imminent.

See what we mean below…

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The world is small…and the music industry is even smaller.

Usher, the R&B icon locked into a STI-fuelled scandal this year, is undoubtedly discovering that this week after Angie Stone has stepped forward to reveal that she has ties to the drama.

How? Why?

Angie’s big reveal below…

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