The campaign for Janet Jackson‘s comeback album ‘Unbreakable’ is cranking up a notch.

With lead single ‘No Sleeep’ dancing to the top of the Adult R&B charts and her world tour set to kick off in a mere matter of weeks, the legendary diva is giving the masses a sneak peek at the LP’s cover shoot.

Lensed by famed photographer Yu Tsai, the edgy shoot – which was styled by Kim Bowen – sees the songstress embrace a demure, grown aesthetic, while remaining her ever-striking self.

Peep a preview below…

And check out a behind the scenes video, courtesy of Elle France, below…

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Welcome back to TGJ Replay!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest reflective segment to act as a written quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday. Unlike its TGJ retrospective predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.

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There’s good news on the horizon for the cast of the movie’ Straight Outta Compton.’

Find out why after the jump…

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R&B star Monica will turn the charts a hot hue of red on September 18th when her eighth studio album ‘Code Red’ charges into stores.

Proceeded by lead single ‘Just Right For Me (ft. Lil Wayne),’ the set was previewed for the singer’s label and select media in New York tonight.

To celebrate the event, the Grammy winner changed the main image on her social media accounts to the shot above – prompting suggestion that it may be the LP’s official cover.

Thereafter, she took to Instagram and posted a video with the same snap – further lending to the view that its the project’s artwork. Check it out below…

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Kelly Rowland gave the models at Max Azria‘s fashion presentation last night a run for their money.

The ‘Motivation’ maven served all sorts of diva as she arrived at the LA showcase, which saw the latest from the designer’s BCBG collection unveiled.

Moving forward, the next few months are set to be busy ones for the married mother of one.

Shooting is underway for her new BET talent-search ‘Chasing Destiny,’ while recording continues for her hotly anticipated fifth studio album – which Rowland promises will boast a more uptempo sound.

For now, though, check out more pics below…

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Jordin Sparks‘ third third studio album ‘Right Here Right Now’ drops in a mere matter of weeks.

As such, the American Idol alum is allowing fans to tuck into what the long-awaited follow-up to 2009’s ‘Battlefield’ will be serving up comes its August 21st arrival.

Boasting a markedly more Urban sound, the latest track to be previewed from the project is the B.O.B assisted ‘Work From Home.’

Jordin’s mid-tempo groove awaits for you after the jump..

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With September fast approaching, so too is the season 2 premiere of ‘Empire.’

The Lee Daniels music drama struts back onto FOX on September 23rd and promises to deliver dynamite storylines as well as a host of appearances from some of Hollywood’s top names.

Indeed, the likes of Mariah Carey, Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys, Chris Rock, and Lenny Kravitz are confirmed to feature on the show’s sophomore run, while Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett, and Bryshere Gray all return as anchors.

Having generated hyper hype with a brief teaser, a new extended preview has been unveiled today.

Really, though, what are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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24 hours.

Rita Ora‘s hotly anticipated new single ‘Body On Me’ featuring Chris Brown officially drops tomorrow.

The anthemic cut, which was produced produced by The Monsterz, will serve as the first single from Ora’s debut US album (due later this year).

To whet appetites following yesterday’s drip-tease, Roc Nation RiRi has unleashed another preview — and it sounds like a smash!

Take a listen below and let us know if you agree!

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Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest reflective segment to act as a written quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday. Unlike its TGJ retrospective predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.

This week, we’ll fall in love all over again with Celine Dion‘s 1996 chart-topping album ‘Falling Into You’ – one of the best selling albums of all time…

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Reports have it the highly anticipated remake of the classic Diana Ross musical film ‘The Wiz’ (a Motown-inspired twist on Judy Garland‘s ‘The Wizard of Oz’) just added entertainment royalty to its cast via Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige and Queen Latifah.

Set to air December 3rd on NBC, the live musical adaptation will see the divas take on two of the flick’s most beloved characters – The Wizard and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Get the details below:

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Mark those calendars!

September 23rd ushers in season 2 arrival of ‘Empire.’ The FOX smash promises many a titillating twist and turn upon its eagerly anticipated return.

To whet appetites, its housing network have released a first look teaser which provides a viewers with a preview of what to expect from the likes of Emmy nominee Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, and Jussie Smollett during the series’ sophomore run – which will also star Kelly Rowland, Alicia Keys, Lenny Kravitz, Chris Rock and Adam Rodriguez.

Peep the the premiere trailer below…

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After a slew of under-performing singles, it’s surprising that an iota of hype still exists for Rihanna‘s serially delayed eighth album.

Nonetheless, producers involved with the project are attempting to resuscitate interest with morsels of new material.

The latest is ‘Body Party’ creator Mike Will Made It.

Taking to Twitter moments ago, he shared a preview of a song set to feature on LP – which, at this point, may as well be titled ‘Snippets & Setbacks.’

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