Emeli Sande is digging deep and sharing some of her most personal layers yet on forthcoming album ‘Real Life.’

Due September 13th, the set is the songbird’s first studio album in three years and embeds within some of the BRIT Award winner’s most resonating lyrics to date.

That Grape Juice caught up with the star, whose new single ‘Shine’ is out today, to discuss the journey of producing the project; one she says began with a trip to her father’s homeland of Zambia. 

The candid chat with TGJ’s Jacqueline Shepherd also saw Sande wax honest about overcoming a “poverty of confidence,” wanting to work with Afrobeats titan Burna Boy, and her upcoming ‘Real Life Tour.’

Watch above.

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R. Kelly‘s legal woes continue to grow from bad to worse.

Because, the embattled R&B singer has just been arrested – again – and this time on charges of sex trafficking.

Full story below…

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Ed Sheeran‘s latest effort, ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project,’ is a star studded affair if ever there was one.

An assembly of 15 tracks chock full of appearances from A-list acts including the likes of Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Cardi B, Bruno Mars, Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, and more, conceptually the opus is a follow-up to Sheeran’s 2011 ‘No. 5 Collaborations Project.’

Literally, it follows the superstar’s mega-selling 2017 album, ‘Divide,’ which – at present – is boasting over 4 million in sales equivalence in the United States.  Does ‘No. 6’ have what it takes to boast the same?  Listen inside and tell us:

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Lil Nas X made history this week when it was announced his song became the first song in over 20 years to go Diamond while still holding the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100 (click here to read more).

Now, as it celebrates its 14th week atop the tally, X is looking to extend that reign even further by lifting a new official remix to the megahit.  While the song’s original mix already featured Country legend Billy Ray Cyrus, its remix calls on help from rapper Young Thug and viral Country sensation Mason Ramsey.

Curious to hear what they added to the cut? It awaits inside:

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From Nicki Minaj and Cardi B to Megan Thee Stallion, City Girls, Stefflon Don, Lizzo, Iggy Azalea, and more, 2019 has seen no shortage of appearances from femcees on the Billboard Hot 100.  Easily boasting the most simultaneous placements among rapstresses in its history, the year’s carving out proof that the girls are able to not only sell records, but also share space on the chart.

When quizzed on his thoughts on the rise of females in the Rap game, super producer/hitmaker Jermaine Dupri credited a great deal of that progress to his protege Da Brat.  Claiming she ‘broke the mold’ with her Platinum-selling debut album, 1994’s ‘Funkdafied,’ J.D. went on to compare today’s female Hip Hop stars with Brat and – in so many words – said they come up short.

Likening them to ‘strippers rapping,’ Dupri was unable to choose which of today’s femcees was his favorite of the lot making moves on charts.  His quote landed on the desk of Cardi B and – in typical fashion – she had a jaw-dropping response. See it all inside:

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Fresh from graduating from Harvard Business School, Ciara is making major entrepreneurial moves.

Earlier this year CiCi released her seventh album ‘Beauty Marks’ on her newly launched label of the same name.

Now, she’s branching out and expanding her empire by signing a rising talent.

Details below…

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Eve has returned with aptly titled new single ‘Reload.’

The female rap empress has been more of a fixture on TV in recent years (notably appearing as a host on ‘The Talk’), but she hasn’t lost her flair for music – nor her fire.

For the track she’s teamed with Konshens and serves up a flavorsome taste of her forthcoming album. A project she recently revealed will be influenced by the gumbo of sounds she’s embraced while living in London (Afrobeats, Reggae, and beyond).

Take a listen to new Eve after the jump…

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Salt-N-Pepa have a legal fight on their hands.

On the opposing side of the war? Their old friend Spinderella.

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‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is coming to an end.

Full story (and its brand new trailer) below…

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‘The Lion King’ is as anticipated for its cinematic brilliance as it is for its musical magnificence. And the latter is proving justified.

Moments ago, Disney released the full soundtrack for the surefire blockbuster, featuring renewed versions of songs from the 1994 classic – as well as three new numbers too.

However, it appears the centrepiece of the project is Beyonce and Donald Glover‘s take on ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight?’

The singing sensations play Nala and Simba respectively and their Pharrell produced duet appears at a pivotal part of the film.

Ahead of ‘The Lion King’s July 19th release, take a listen to ‘Can You Feel’ after the jump…

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It’s here! ‘The Lion King’ soundtrack has been unleashed!

Released to accompany the July 19th release of the movie, the project features musical contributions from banner stars Beyonce and Donald Glover, as well as production efforts from Hans Zimmer, Lebo M, and Pharrell Williams.

Also featured is Elton John, whose all-new song ‘Never Too Late’ appears. It’s one of three numbers, alongside Bey’s ‘Spirit,‘ crafted for Disney’s live-action version of the 1994 classic.

The LP will be joined by Mrs Carter’s specially curated compilation ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ – featuring a slew of soon to be announced major names on exciting. It’s billed sonic cinema that’s a love letter to Africa.

For now, though, what are you waiting for? Listen to ‘The Lion King’ OST below…

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Cameron Boyce‘s father has paid tribute to his son days after his untimely passing.

His warm words below…

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