Nicki Minaj is in promo mode!

Hard at work on her new LP, the Queen of Hip Hop twirled into planet Dazed to rock the mag’s cover in support of the project and the army of features she’s launched during the summer.

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Well, that didn’t take long.

Kelly Clarkson signalled her grand return with the announcement of new Soul-Pop album ‘Meaning Of Life’ and the debut of two new songs.

She’s quickly followed that up with a video for the lead release ‘Love So Soft.’

Directed by the great Dave Meyers, the visual is easily Clarkson’s most adventurous yet and sees her embrace an array of different looks and concepts.

Watch after the jump…

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As buzz goes, few can boast the volume surrounding ‘Mudbound.’

Already an early Oscar favorite and showered with praise at Sundance, the Dee Rees movie initially caught critics’ attention when Netflix won the broadcast rights – for $12.5 million.

So what’s it about?

A big-screen spin on Hillary Jordan’s 2009 novel of the same name, the story (which is set in 1946, after World War II) follows the fates of two drastically different families in Mississippi. The narrative is tied together by two celebrated soldiers from each unit.

Upon returning home from the war, their unexpected friendship sees tensions rise between their respective families.

Anchored by Jason Mitchell and Carey Mulligan, the flick also stars Mary J. Blige.

Ahead of its November 17th premiere, watch the gripping first trailer…

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Zayn flaunts a flare for the cinematic in the explosive video for new single ‘Dusk Till Dawn.’

The Sia assisted track serves as the launch release for the singer’s hotly anticipated sophomore album; the follow-up to last year’s ‘Mind Of Mine’ – which spawned the #1 peaking ‘Pillow Talk.’

Jemima Kirke joins the former One Direction star in the visual, which was directed by Marc Webb.

Check it out below…

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Kelly Clarkson is back!

The vocal powerhouse has officially announced new album ‘Meaning Of Life.’

An all-at-once reveal, the original American Idol unveiled its title, cover, and October 27th release date.

Billed as “the album I always wanted to make,” the set is the first to be issued as part of Clarkson’s new record deal with Atlantic. Per previous reports, it will boast a much more soulful sound.

To emphasize that point, the songbird has hatched two fresh tracks – ‘Love So Soft’ and ‘Move You.’

Listen to both blazing numbers below…

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Miguel is wasting no time pouring out new music from his fourth studio album.

For, just one week after releasing new single ‘Sky Walker,’ the eclectic talent has followed up with another track ‘Shockandawe.’

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Janet Jackson, like millions the world over, has Houston on the mind.

The singer kicks off her ‘State Of The World Tour’ tonight in Louisiana, but took to social media to share her plans for the trek’s next stop – Texas.

See, Jackson’s jaunt will bring her to Houston which is still rebuilding after the chaos caused by Hurricane Harvey.

Undeterred, the Pop queen asserts that her show will go on and that she and her team will be in town early to help those affected.

Her message below…

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While the week’s biggest Hot 100 story is the monstrous success of Taylor Swift‘s ‘Look What You Made Me Do’ – a triumph that ended Luis Fonsi‘s attempt at dethroning Mariah Carey‘s all-time record – another historic run came to an end this week as well:  Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Shape Of You.’

Lifted from the singer’s latest blockbuster album, ‘Divide,’ the tune had a jaw-dropping 33 week run in the tally’s top 10 that began with its debut at #1 back in January 2017 [click here to read more about that].  Earning a spot  in history books for the longest consecutive run in the chart’s upper dectet ever, this week saw ‘Shape’ penciled into its first frame outside of the top 10 since the top of the year.

Look below to see where he landed and find out who joins him in the top 25 on this week’s refreshed TGJ Chart Check:

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Queen of Hip H0p Soul Mary J. Blige serves up regal fierce for the latest cover of ‘Variety.’ 

Taking to the publication to dish on her critically acclaimed new movie, ‘Mudbound’ (set for select theaters and Netflix premiere on November 17th), the singer/songwriter graced the pages alongside the movie’s co-stars, Dee Rees and Carey Mulligan.

The film – based on the Hillary Jordan novel of the same name – also stars Jason Clarke, Jason Mitchell, Garrett Hedlund, Rob Morgan, and Jonathan Banks.   Curious to see what this awesomely assembled crew came up with?

See the Netflix revealed trailer inside:

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Lady Gaga invites the masses in for closer, more intimate look at her life in new Netflix special ‘Five Foot Two.’

Set to premiere September 22nd, the docu-film was directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Chris Moukarbel. It’s touted as providing an unfiltered window-peek into one of the most crucial crossroads of Gaga’s professional life – including the creation of current album ‘Joanne’ and the run-up to her electrifying Super Bowl Halftime performance.

Shot over an 8-month period, the flick will also chronicle time spent with friends and family, as well her battles against personal struggles.

Having drip fed fans short previews (including a clip of her spilling on the Madonna feud), Mother Monster has shared an extended teaser.

Watch below…

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As the Holiday’s loom, it’s pastures new for Fantasia.

The vivacious vendor of Rock-Soul has taken flight from her longtime label home, RCA Records. A fact further cemented by her absence on their official site.

Sources close to the situation tell That Grape Juice that the parting was amicable and actually the fulfilment of her contract rather than anything arduous.

It does, however, bring to an end a relationship that dates back to her American Idol win. Indeed, Fantasia’s first three albums were released via J Records, while the following two were issued by RCA after J folded and its roster was absorbed into the Pop focal imprint.

Wasting no time releasing new material, Ms. Barrino is prepping a festive LP named ‘Christmas After Midnight.’

Due via indie label Concord, the set arrives October 6th.

Details, including a tracklist below…

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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian‘s family unit is expanding.

For, the couple are reportedly expecting their third child.

Full story below…

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