Janet Jackson is set to make a triumphant return to Europe next week when she graces the stage at Glastonbury 2019. 

Easily one of the biggest festivals in the world, the slot will see the Pop queen rock a capacity crowd of 200,000.

Ahead of the appearance, Ms. Jackson posed it up for The Sunday Times Magazine and also gave a rare interview.

During the candid chat (which took place on-location at her Las Vegas residency ‘Metamorphosis’), she opened up about her performance, mothering her 2-year-old son Eissa, the legacy of her legendary brother Michael Jackson, and more.

Head below for pics and quotes…

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It’s finally time for Trina!

The rapper’s sixth album ‘The One’ landed in stores this week – years after it was initially touted to arrive. Per the femcee, a variety of hurdles including sample clearances held up the release process.

Yet, as the saying goes “good things come to those who wait,” because the star does not disappoint on the 15-song set.

Billed as the album of the summer, the project sees the Queen of Miami joined by a lengthy list of notable names – including Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Sevyn Streeter, Dave East, Rico Love and K. Michelle. 

With the Minaj assisted ‘BAPS’ making waves online, head below to give the rest of the LP a spin.

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BJ the Chicago Kid is ready to drop.

Good news below…

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Hey 80’s and early 90’s babies…it’s official: we’re old.

No further proof of our transition to our golden years is needed than a recent video of the 2019 NBA draft picks (all born in the late 90’s, early 2000’s) playing a cute game of ‘Name the 90’s’ that required they name people or events from the decade.

Newbie NBA ballers Coby White (19), Rui Hachimura (21), and Jarrett Culver (20), and more failed at multiple junctures to name staples in popular music and entertainment from the era.  The result?  Twitter gave the group their first real taste of fame with a hilarious roast for their shortcomings.

See the action inside:

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate the monumental moves made by some of entertainment’s bravest minds.

Today, we honour the athlete Jim Brown and his stellar performance in the movie ‘100 Rifles’ in which he starred in alongside Raquel Welch.

In it, Brown plays a lawman who is chasing a bank robber who stole $6,000 but, as Brown’s character soon find outs, is far more complex than the world would have him believe.

The behind the scenes drama was just as intense.

It started because  Jim and Raquel were  attracted to each other. After a while they both displayed a little temperament, but don’t forget we were out in the middle of the bloody desert with the temperature at 110. Of course, I don’t think they’ll ever work together again.

Watch below…

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Azealia Banks fans have asked her to think twice about the way she addresses her peers after she suggested that the soulful Pop princess Lizzo was overweight.

Full story below…

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Once one of music’s most promising prospects, Azealia Banks has seen the volume of  her buzz drastically drop in the years since she blazed the scene with ‘212.’

Many would agree that label issues were initially the cause, yet most would also concur with the sentiment that her own volatile antics sealed the deal.

She says otherwise, though.

Because in a new rant explaining why she won’t be releasing any more bodies of work, the ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ femcee not only lays the blame at the feet of society, she adds that it doesn’t deserve her best efforts.

Her words below…

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Fresh from debuting new single ‘Señorita,’ Pop pair Camila Cabello and Shawn Mendes scorch V Magazine‘s latest digital cover.

Much like the song’s steamy visual, the duo showcase their chemistry as they aim to ignite the track on the charts.

Riding the wave of momentum established by breakout smash ‘Havana,’ Cabello will no doubt be hoping ‘Señorita’ further cements her as a viable solo chanteuse.

Early signs look encouraging, but pending a more definitive insights peep more from their V shoot below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, 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.

Next up?  Pop icon Mariah Carey‘s iconic remake of the 1970’s Jackson 5 hit, ‘I’ll Be There.’  More inside:

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At this point, the terms ‘Drake‘ and ‘Billboard history’ are so frequently acquainted the pairing hardly ever comes as a surprise.  That’s certainly the case for the 32-year-old’s most recent achievement on the tally.

Now, in addition to having more career Hot 100 placements than any other solo act ever, he’s seen his name penciled in history books beside The Beatles for ‘second most top 10 hits’ in history thanks to the debut of ‘No Guidance’ –  his duet with fellow hitmaker Chris Brown.  Billboard reports:

Chris Brown’s “No Guidance,” featuring Drake, launches at No. 9 on the Hot 100. The collab begins at No. 4 on Streaming Songs with 28 million streams and No. 9 on Digital Song Sales with 15,000 sold.

The premiere gave Drake the 34th top 10 hit of his career, a move that not only ties him with the music legends but places him second only to Queen of Pop Madonna (who currently reigns with 38).  As we extend our congratz to Drizzy, look inside to see who joins he and Breezy in the top 25 on this week’s TGJ Chart Check:  Hot 100:

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‘Megatron’ rapper Nicki Minaj has transformed a beef many thought had cooled from tepid to sizzling after a recent comment on her Beats 1 radio show, “Queen Radio,” has set Twitter alight.

While highlighting her new soon-to-be-hit single and its parent album, Minaj also mentioned former foe Miley Cyrus.  As fans remember, the two were friends at one point before a disagreement in 2015 saw them take their spat from the Web to a live “confrontation” at the MTV Video Music Awards.

From that point, little was said about their falling out until late May 2019 when the ‘Wrecking Ball’ beauty took to her new song, ‘Cattitude,’ to rap about the ongoing beef between Minaj and new Rap nemesis, Cardi B.

Nicki had been mum on the topic…until now.  Look inside to read her fiery comment regarding the matter:

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Despite over four decades of dominance, diva Janet Jackson isn’t slowing down.

Quite the contrary.

Much to the delight of her fans, the superstar singer is instead stacking her plate with an action-packed list of activity.

Last month she kicked off her colossal Metamorphosis residency in Las Vegas and next month she’ll be playing the Glastonbury Festival in the UK.

Before then, this Sunday will see the performer – who rarely does interviews – open up in a special feature.

Ahead of its arrival, check out clips of Jackson in action at Metamorphosis…

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