In a move that comes as a surprise to many (given that most thought it was already the case), Billboard announced last week that Pandora streaming data will be used to calculate chart placements.

Joining stats that are comprised of digital sales, Spotify streams, Tidal Streams, Soundcloud streams, Youtube streams, radio airplay, and more, the incorporation of Pandora info will provide a truer representation of consumer interests given the platform’s rank in the streaming arena. Pandora co-founder, Tim Westergren, echoes the sentiment:

“Pandora is now the No.1 radio station in 87 US markets and represents roughly 10 percent [of] all radio listening. With the inclusion of Pandora data, the Billboard charts that have guided listeners and been so central to the music industry for decades now reflect a truer measure of a song’s popularity today. I’m thrilled that the ‘Pandora effect’ will now be formally recognized in the industry’s gold standard for measurement.”

But, there’s a catch:

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Chance the Rapper‘s latest clip may be filled with Muppets and the like, but trust us, that hardly makes it kid-friendly.

The supporting video for ‘Same Drugs,’ the latest single lifted from his critically acclaimed mixtape ‘Coloring Book,’ sees the rapper take it old school for a vintage-inspired visual.  Simple, yet effective.

Tuck in below to see the Jake Schreier-directed clip:

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The year of Lady Gaga is well underway.

After slaying the Super Bowl Halftime Show just days ago the singer/songwriter has seen her name atop headlines across the world for a resurgence of sorts – critically and commercially.  Now, keen to continue riding the wave, the ‘Bad Romance’ beauty – known for her costuming, makeup, and eccentricities – will be taking her fashion and diva expertise to season 9 of RuPaul‘s popular LOGO drag competition ‘Drag Race.’

Needless to say, fans of the show are in absolute hysteria at the news.  See the exciting teaser inside:

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Drake is tired of Donald Trump‘s antics!

Currently in London on his ‘Boy Meets World’ live venture, the Canadian rapper decided to give Trump and his administration a piece of mind during a performance of his song ‘Energy.’

What he had to say about the Bannon-backed President?

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Grace Jones‘ journey to superstardom is to be honoured with a movie set for release this year.

Good news below…

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Kanye West has had a change of heart.

Details on how he’s rescinding his endorsement of Steve Bannon‘s presidential puppet Donald Trump below…

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#Katycats in need of a Katy Perry fix needn’t look any further than this Sunday’s Grammy Awards the Recording Academy confirmed today.

Taking to Twitter to lend the confirmation, the announcement follows weeks of speculation the singer’s new album – the follow-up to 2013’s chart-topping ‘Prism’ – was near completion and ready for launch.

More inside:

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Just when you thought Lady Gaga fans didn’t have enough reason to rejoice reports indicate Mother Monster has given her faithful followers yet another reason to put their paws up!

Earlier today we reported preliminary figures that indicated the game itself (Patriots v. Falcons) had amassed a whopping 113 million viewers (across all formats) over its historic course.  Those figures, however, did not include the then unknown spike or decline in viewership during the halftime show.  In fact, it wasn’t until Madonna’s epic touchdown of a halftime show in 2012 that the viewership during the halftime show saw increase.

Well, if the final ratings reports are to be believed, it looks like Gaga has kept that new tradition alive in a big way.  Tuck in to see how many tuned in to see her crank out hits ‘Just Dance,’ ‘Telephone,’ and more:

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All roads lead to February 17th for newcomer Jidenna.

Since bursting onto the mainstream scene with ‘Classic Man’ in early 2015, the eclectic artist has been building buzz – both as a solo act and as part of Janelle Monae‘s Wondaland collective.

We must say that the release date does seem a little close and has seemingly appeared out of thin air.

But, with getting an album into stores proving a tall task for even the most established of acts, we won’t be complaining. And we doubt Jidenna will be either.

Head below for a sample of what the Nigerian-American star’s LP will be serving up…

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on…

Lady Gaga’s Super Bowl Halftime Show

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With aerial acrobatics and vocal displays that seemed to fly just as high, fresh reports now reveal that Lady Gaga‘s kick ass Super Bowl halftime showing wasn’t the only thing that soared last night.  That’s right, preliminary figures are indicating viewership did as well!

Placing her and the Patriots v. Falcons among the “most watched ever,” tuck in below to see just how many people were glued to their screens when Gaga belted ‘Bad Romance’ and the Pats delivered a stunning, historic upset:

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Azealia Banks is following in the footsteps of the Nigerian beauty mogul Dencia by launching her very own skin lightening products.

Details on her melanin-mushing venture below…

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