Iggy Azalea is on the comeback trail.

Despite dizzying success in 2014 with the likes of ‘Fancy’ and ‘Black Widow,’ the one-time chart darling has fallen foul of public favour after a series of social media meltdowns.

Seizing on the scenario, the rapper has named her sophomore album ‘Digital Distortion’ and has been teasing the project accordingly.

And, after serving up a preview in the form of ‘A Zillion,’ the Aussie bred beauty now seems set to premiere the LP’s official lead single ‘TEAM.’

More info below, where a preview of ‘Distortion’s cover also awaits…

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Combined, Usher and Chris Brown have over 30 years of success to their names. And despite playing in the same competitive field, the pair have always showcased ample respect for one another – even teaming up for the Grammy nominated ‘New Flame.’

Now, it would appear another partnering is nigh. This time on a remix to Brown’s latest single ‘Back To Sleep.’

Details, including a teaser, below…

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The fourth first single from Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ LP premiered today and has already found its way to the top of iTunes.

Its name? ‘Work.’

Its location? Here.

Now, as it garners mixed reviews online, the song’s writers have released its lyrics online for fans before the release of its parent album later on this week.

Ready to step into Rihanna‘s creative zone?

Pop open the lid below…

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She may have earned some bad press for her awkward tardiness at the 2016 PGA Awards, but one thing ‘Bad Romance’ beauty Lady Gaga didn’t earn was a bad review for her heart-wrenching performance of ‘Til It Happens To You,’ the Academy Award-nominated theme song from the film ‘Hunting Ground.’

Co-penned with legendary songwriter Diane Warren, the tune – like the movie it supports – explores themes around the aftermath of sexual violence.  This, Gaga noted before her performance, hits close to home as her aunt was a victim of rape in college.

Tuck in below to hear the singer wail the chilling number like only she can:

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As widely reported, a row over race erupted following the nominee announcement of the 2016 Oscars.

Much to the dismay of cultural commentators, not one actor or actress of color garnered a nomination in any of the 20 slots available in the 4 main acting categories.

What’s more, in other categories, there was some yet not much in the way of ethnic diversity.

The episode has reached such intensity that it has forced the president of the Academy, Cheryl Boone Isaacs (a lady of color herself) to issue a statement.

Thankfully, it’s not a run of the mill series of words, it reads like an actual acknowledgement that change is more than needed. It’s necessary.

Her words below…

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Mark those calendars!

The ladies of Litchfield are back this summer for another scorching  season of ‘Orange Is The New Black.’

June 17th will see a new batch of episodes of the award-winning prison dramedy uncaged on Netflix.

With 2015’s third run earning polarizing reviews, can the show’s fourth outing redeem? The answer awaits soon. For now, though, check out the newly unwrapped teaser featuring favourites Piper, Crazy Eyes, Red, Mendoza, and more….

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Tamar Braxton wears many things well – wigs and gowns included. However “titles” is perhaps most fitting for the multimedia maven – who counts singer, talk-show host, and producer among her numerous jobs.

As widely reported, the pressure to excel at all compounded and saw Braxton hospitalised with a serious clot in her lungs.

Thankfully, the outspoken star has made a recovery, yet is sharing the pre-cursor to her health breakdown on the current season of WE tv hit ‘Tamar & Vince.’

In this EXCLUSIVE clip, the youngest of the Braxton clan is shown in Jamaica reviewing a scene for her ‘Angels & Demons’ video (lifted from latest LP ‘Calling All Lovers’). Everyone seemed impressed…but Tamar.  Never one to hold her tongue, find out how things played out above.

Perfectionist or petty?

Be sure to tune in TONIGHT on WE tv at 9/8c

Your thoughts?

Last year, Usher raced back to the drawing board when the material released from his new album was proving slow to catch on.

At the time, the singer saved face by claiming he didn’t want to rush. But with several fizzled singles and a tour already in place, it was clear there had been a plan that didn’t play out as intended.

Undeterred, the Urban-Pop hitmaker spent much of 2015 locked in the lab attempting to manufacture a monster eighth album.

Jury’s out on whether he and his team have succeeded with that aim, but it appears the answer will materialize soon – because the project finally has a name.

Details below…

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The Adele ’25’ album campaign took a much deserved break over the holidays (not that that slowed sales).

Yet, all cranks up again tomorrow with the premiere of her stint on James Corden‘s ‘Car Pool Karaoke.’

Set to air as segment on ‘The Late Late Show’ tomorrow, the sure-to-go-viral clip will see the British stars driving around London (cup of tea in hand) belting some of the songbird’s biggest hits.

Ahead of its airing, get all the way into the preview after the jump…

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor…

What Is On Your 2016 Wish List?!

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Usher brought the campaign for his new album to a screeching halt in 2014 after a number of the singles it spurned failed to produce fireworks on the charts.

And after sitting out much of 2015, it seems as though the New Year will finally bring fresh material from the 37-year-old superstar.

While performing at a Samsung event recently, the crooner previewed a selection of tracks from the LP (which previously had a working title of ‘UR’).

Check ’em out below….

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Nearly 15 years after bidding her character ‘Moesha’ adieu, fans of multi-talented diva Brandy welcomed her return to sitcoms with open eyes, ears, and arms last night for the premiere of BET’s ‘Zoe Ever After.’

A romantic comedy centered around Zoe Moon (Brandy), a single mother/businesswoman juggling the pressures of a recent divorce, new love, and more, the show won rave reviews from viewers given a sneak peek days before its January 5th debut.

Now, as preliminary figures roll in, BET have every reason to rejoice as the series is off to quite the promising start. Going head to head with the likes of ratings juggernaut ‘The Haves & The Have Nots’ and more, see how B-Rocka’s return to “leading lady” fared against the competition:

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