Taylor Swift has unleashed ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ – a re-recording of her third studio album.

Led by sultry ‘I Can See You,’ the set sees Swift explore themes of adolescence, love, and loss.

That Grape Juice has been spinning the LP since its release. Join us below to find out where the vault tracks rank on ‘Speak Now (TV).’

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Elton John has said goodbye to touring in a big way.

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Britney Spears is reportedly baking new music with will.i.am and its release may be sooner than folk may think.

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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann made headlines when they announced their divorce in May.

The couple went on to make even more headlines – including an incident that saw dramatic 911 calls over frivolousness.

In yet another dramatic turn, The Biermanns have now moved to stop divorce proceedings.

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Monique Samuels is speaking up and out about her split from her husband Chris Samuels.

As reported, it was confirmed in May that the couple – who starred on the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ and ‘Love & Marriage: D.C.’ – are divorcing after 10 years of marriage.

Now, by way of a candid Q&A with fans on Instagram, Monique has expanded on their present predicament, as well as the circumstances that led to the breakup.

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Ice Spice is keen to give Nicki Minaj her flowers.

The rising rapper has achieved success solo but has arguably leveled up most by way of her collaborations with the veteran femcee.

Indeed, just this week the pair earned another top 10 together with ‘Barbie World’ – which itself follows top 5 smash ‘Princess Diana.’

Currently in the UK for the Wireless Festival 2023, Ice Spice stopped by Capital XTRA Breakfast with Robert Bruce and Shayna Marie.

During the visit, the 23-year-old opened up about working with Nicki, her regality, and learning from her.

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Soulful songbird Lizzie Berchie has hatched her brand new single ‘Flaws & All.’

A flavorsome blend of R&B with Gospel influences, the stirring track sonically draws on the rising star’s wide range of influences – from Aretha Franklin to Al Green to the homegrown Joss Stone.

Lyrically, ‘Flaws & All’ toasts the power of love in the face of imperfection and makes no apologies for its celebration of establishing a qualitative connection.

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Britney Spears has issued a statement confirming reports that she was slapped in the face in Las Vegas.

As reported, the Pop superstar was struck in the face by the security of San Antonio Spurs player  Victor Wembanyama after attempting to interact with the NBA star.

Now, Spears is breaking her silence on the incident.

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Charlamagne Tha God is all sorts of renowned for saying what is on his mind. And his latest set of remarks have tongues wagging.

During a candid segment on the latest edition of The Breakfast Club, the revered host said that he believes Cardi B is to female Hip-Hop what Jay-Z and Drake are to the genre for males.

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Before Monica zoomed to the top of real-time R&B sales tallies with her latest single, the June 30-released ‘Letters,’ the R&B diva signed up to be the cover girl for the latest digital edition of ‘Essence‘ magazine.

Turning heads in designer drip, the GRAMMY winner took to lifestyle mag’s pages to not only dish on her long-awaited new album, ‘Trenches,’ but also speak about motherhood, overcoming adversity, and her optimistic outlook on finding true love in her 40’s.

Striking some must-see poses along the way (under the helm of famed photographer Gunner Stahl), look inside to see the behind-the=scenes action from the sexy shoot.

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Bree Runway is embarking on a new chapter as an independent artist.

The eclectic songstress has been making waves on a global scale with bops such as ‘Hot Hot,’ ‘ATM,’ and ‘Somebody Like You.’ She’s also collaborated with the likes of Lady Gaga, Missy Elliott, as well as Khalid and recently wrapped a stint touring with Lizzo.

However, for all the buzz, many have been awaiting that all-important breakout moment for the London-based star. And Bree herself has been vocal about the hurdles in recent interviews.

Now, she’s gone public with the announcement that she’s departed Universal’s EMI Records.

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Since blazing onto the mainstream scene with ‘2 On,’ Tinashe has not looked back.

Navigating the oft-complex industry can be a tall task for the even most seasoned of musical titans, yet the 30-year-old has established a revered presence by way of unfettered creativity and boundless exploration.

In doing so, Tinashe has consistently rendered herself one of the most exciting talents in the game.

That Grape Juice caught up with the starlet following her showstopping performance at BST Hyde Park 2023 in London.

During our EXCLUSIVE interview, the multihyphenate spilled on her electro-inspired new music and being influenced by the likes of Janet Jackson and Beyonce. She also opened up about how she sees success today.

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