Harry Styles is the latest One Direction stay to set sail on a solo career.

Fresh from inking a lucrative deal with Columbia Records, the 1D lead launches his chart assault with the anthemic ‘Sign Of The Times.’

Take a listen below…

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‘Scandal’ is back!

Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many an explosive twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 10, titled ‘The Decision,’ below…

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The ‘Fast & Furious 8’ unites a number of notable names and so too does its soundtrack

Case in point ‘Hey Ma’ by Camilla Cabello, Pitbull, and J Balvin.

Already a hit in its Spanish language incarnation, the English version of the song  (along with a video) was unleashed today ahead of the soundtrack’s April 14th release.

It marks the latest high-profile move Cabello since departing Fifth Harmony in December.

Peep the visual for ‘Hey Ma’ below…

Cute video, although we expected more from the song given the fire that was the snippet floating around.

Still, it sounds rich in summer anthem potential. Whether it’ll become one will no doubt become apparent in the weeks and months ahead.

As ever, though…

Your thoughts?

Suge Knight‘s son claims that the Hip-Hop force didn’t cough up the names of Tupac’s murderers.

As reported here, Knight made headlines when he is reportedly named his ex-wife and his security guard as the dangerous duo behind Pac’s horrific slaying.

Today, his sons says that this is a lie.

Full story below…

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As we reported here, T.I. and Tiny’s “Family Hustle” will come to an end after the close of its 6th season on VH1. But, before it goes, it’s set to give viewers an inside view of the turbulence of the marriage of the rapper and his songstress wife – particularly the events leading up to her decision to file for divorce from her hitmaking husband.

The show’s network home took to Facebook to share the official trailer for the series’ final season, due for premiere later this month.  Watch inside:

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Jojo may be engulfed in her whirlwind 69-date ‘Mad Love’ World Tour (in support of her third album, ‘Mad Love’), but that hasn’t stopped the pint size powerhouse from taking a detour onto the promo trail.

Her latest appearance comes courtesy of a sizzling shoot with ‘Fault’ magazine.  There, the ‘F.A.B.’ belter not only shows off a collection of her fiercest poses, but also dishes on her latest LP, talks about her admiration of Bruno Mars, and even reveals she’s already hard at work on ‘Mad’s follow-up.

See the snaps inside and read highlights from its accompanying interview:

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“Modest” and “demure” aren’t words historically associated with eccentric pop performer Lady Gaga, but in yet another demonstration of her versatility, the powerhouse songstress shows off ‘simplistic chic’ for the latest ad campaigns unveiled by luxury jewelry giants Tiffany & Co.

Their partnership announced just ahead of Gaga’s show-stopping Super Bowl showing, two months later fans are finally invited to get their hands and eyes on the elegance of the full ad campaign (shot by fashion photography David Sims with styling by former ‘Vogue’ magazine editor Grace Coddington).

See the full ad as well as some behind the scenes action from the shoot inside:

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Just as ‘No Frauds’ makes its rebound back up the Hot 100 this week, Nicki Minaj reveals we are getting closer to the release of its highly anticipated accompanying music video.

Shot in London, Minaj took to Twitter today to tease the Benny Boom-directed visual ahead of its release.  Showing a clip and even sharing some behind the scenes footage, whet your appetite for what the Harajuku Barbie is serving next by tucking in to see what awaits inside:

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Tinashe damn near left a trail of smoke behind her on the dance floor in her latest supporting visual for ‘Flame.’

The Bloodpop & Stargate-produced single, which acts as the official catalyst for the singer’s second official era, ‘Joyride,’ has been winning over critics left and right since its introduction.  Now, in a bid to shift some of that praise up from a commercial standpoint, T has been in full on promo mode.  Less than a week after fans tuned into see her performing the tune on ‘Fallon’ (click here to see that if you missed it), they can catch the teaser for its official music video courtesy of this Jojo Gomez-choreographed unofficial clip.

Get into the T.Milly video production inside:

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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’ll reflect on ‘No Scrubs’ – the 1999 comeback hit of R&B super girl group TLC.

The first single from their third studio album, ‘FanMail’ [read our full ode to it by clicking here], the tune – written by fellow girl group Xscape‘s Kandi Burruss and Tameka “Tiny” Cottle, came as a departure for the ladies as it was the first time group member Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas sang lead vocals solely.  The departure was apparently quite welcomed as, just weeks after its release, the ‘Scrubs’ shot to #1 and remained there for four weeks.  Relieving the year’s other big comeback story, Cher, of her #1 run with her song ‘Believe,’ history would have it ‘Scrubs’ would be the group’s third run atop the Hot 100 [correction:  a previous version of this post incorrectly indicated it was TLC’s last run].

Tuck in below to see who joined them in the top 25 this week 18 years ago:

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June 16th 2017.

The date above will see Tupac‘s story reborn and retold via the movie ‘All Eyez on Me.’

Today, on what would have been the slain star’s 46th birthday, a trailer for the project has been released and will undoubtedly pique the interests of any aware of his rocky relationship with the late Biggie Smalls.

It’s real simple. You’re either with us or against us.

Watch below…

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Since being found and fused together on hit BET series ‘Chasing Destiny’ last year, June’s Diary have been steadily building a base and buzz.

Shepherded by Kelly Rowland and Frank Gatson, the five-piece have been organically rising through the ranks.

Boasting a brand of talent and unity rarely seen in today’s microwaveable age, the ladies have garnered co-signs from the likes of Brandy and R. Kelly. The latter of whom enlisted them as special guests on his ‘Buffet Tour.’

That Grape Juice caught up with the ladies while they rehearsed for the Los Angeles stop on the sold-out trek.

Watch Kristal, Ashly, Gabby, Shyann, and Brienna in action above and below!

Look out for June’s Diary’s debut mixtape later this year!

Your thoughts?

[Photo credit: Mark Boyce]