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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Stars from all corners of the entertainment industry are uniting in their support of Houston following the catastrophic effects of Hurricane Harvey.

Indeed, following the lead of names such as Kevin Hart and Beyonce, a fresh batch of talent are lending whatever they can to help rebuild the lives of those affected.

They include Rihanna, Rita Ora, and Drake.

See how they’re making their make below…

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Like millions the world over, Beyonce was touched by the heartbreaking effects of Hurricane Harvey in her hometown of Houston.

In the immediate aftermath, the superstar singer pledged her support and assured that she was working with her team to implement a relief plan.

Now, said planning has come to fruition.

Full story below…

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Christina Milian is fed up!

Eleven years removed from her last studio album ‘So Amazin‘, the former Def Jam royal now spends her time in Los Angeles hard at work on a number of fashion and beauty-related ventures.

Alas, there are some who argue that the star has abandoned her Pop career, once steered by Jay-Z and L.A. Reid, to become a lazy socialite.

This charge most certainly vexed the ‘Dip it Low’ chanteuse when it was thrown at her by a fan hours ago prompting her to clap and snap back with a statement she hopes will silence her critics once…and for all.

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Before revealing he was gay the Hollywood player Colton Haynes soared towards success in a vehicle fuelled by a fan mostly made up of gay men.

Today, Haynes has revealed that his decision to step out of the closet also saw him step into Hollywood’s shadows now that execs are unwilling to cast him in their projects.

His estimation below…

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