Opposition to Beyonce‘s performance at the Country Music Awards has ignited fresh interest in her new LP ‘Lemonade’ this week.

Good news for the Southern belle below…

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Standing as the embodiment of Dancehall’s permeation of Pop culture is Era Istrefi, the Kosovar vocalist behind the hit single ‘Bon Bon.’

Inspired by sights and sounds created by the likes of Beenie Man, Patra and Lady Saw, the gifted Era rose to fame when the aforementioned single (which was recorded in her native tongue) was carried above and beyond her domestic market by fans online.

Keen to celebrate her rising star TGJ caught up with her in London to discuss what is shaping up to be an exciting journey.

TGJ’s ‘Freshly Squeezed’ meets Era below…

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All roads lead to December 2nd for R&B star John Legend.

The 10-time Grammy winner will unleash his fifth studio album ‘Darkness & Light’ on said date and is wasting no time cranking up his promotional efforts.

Today brings with it the official pre-order date for the LP, which is preceded by lead single ‘Love Me Now.’

Along with the ability to pre-purchase the project comes the unveiling of its tracklist.

As reported, the likes of Miguel and Chance The Rapper join Legend on the album. Now folk can find out which tracks populate the length and breadth of the record.

Head below…

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Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a titillating third season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor. Last season brought with it a countless list of twists and the newest instalment promises a whole lot more. 

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re already hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 8 of season 3 – titled ‘No More Blood’ below… (more…)

Tinashe has put the keys in the ignition, revved up the engine, and is speeding ahead with new project ’NIGHTRIDE.’

Announced earlier today, the free LP is billed as a prelude of sorts to the star’s long-awaited sophomore album ‘Joyride.’

Beyond featuring previously heard songs such as ‘Company,’ ‘Party Favors,’ and ‘Ride Of Your Life,’ the set boasts 10 all-new numbers.

Christmas may be in December, but it’s come early for fans of Ms. Kachingwe. What are you waiting for? Unwrap ’NIGHTRIDE’ after the jump…

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Bruno Mars is a certified party-starter, but the Soul-Pop titan is keen to show the sonic and lyrical layers of new album ‘24k Magic.’

With exactly two weeks to go before the LP – his third – lands in stores, the 30-year-old has lifted the lid on ‘Versace On The Floor.’

A 90s inspired R&B ballad, the track sees Bruno belt out using the length and breadth of his impressive range.

Take a listen below…

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As Beyonce‘s show-stopping performance on last night’s CMAs continues to be a polarizing topic for racists some of the ceremony’s biggest supporters, more and more reports are surfacing sharing news on the controversial showing.

The latest?  Those pesky ratings!

Indeed, a number of outlets are reporting the 50th annual edition of the awards show, which aired live last night on ABC, finished with its lowest viewership to date.  Going head-to-head with Major League Baseball and losing fans due to a boycott promised by viewers displeased with Bey’s reported appearance, the CMAs managed to reel in in 12.5 million viewers (an all time low for the country extravaganza).

The strange twist? Social media is reporting the five minutes Beyonce was on stage gave the show its highest ratings ever.  Details inside:

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“You know that b**ch when you cause all of this conversation”

Those were the words sung by Beyonce on Billboard smash ‘Formation’ earlier this year – and oh do they continue to ring true.

As reported, some corners of the Country music community were none-too-impressed with the star’s involvement in last night’s CMAs in Nashville. Indeed, said pocket of people branded her a “police hater” and threatened to boycott the show.

Well, the performance went ahead – and was loved by the masses. However, the controversy continues.

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Tinashe is made of many things – tenacity being one of characteristics at her core.

Indeed, while confusion rages on about sophomore album ‘Joyride,’ the rising star keeps her momentum moving.

Case in point ‘NIGHTRIDE.’

Announced moments ago, it was revealed that the set will land…tonight!

Details below…

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Is Frank Ocean in the reddest of danger zones with new album ‘Blonde’?

According to a new report, the crooner has sunk into the deep end with the “surprise” release.

Find out how after the jump…

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If there was any doubt about how much “diva” will be injected into the VH1 Divas revival next month, it was dispelled moments ago.

Because Mariah Carey has been named as the first act to grace the stage at the Christmas-themed special

Details await below…

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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 turn the dial back to 2005 and press play on Madonna‘s disco-flavored comeback hit ‘Hung Up.’  The lead single from her 10th studio album, ‘Confessions on a Dancefloor,’ the tune – which samples ABBA‘s 1979 ‘Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!’ – was written and produced by the Queen of Pop herself (with a little help from Brit-born producer/songwriter Stuart Price).  Unveiled at a time where hip-hop and Urban-flavored offerings were dominating the charts like never before, ‘Hung Up’ – drenched in disco – was not only a risk due to its sonic distance from mainstream music, but also because Madge was having to prove herself a viable seller following the failure of 2003’s ‘American Life.’

The risk later proved a lucrative one.

Debuting at #20 this week in 2005, the song would eventually go on to peak at #7 (giving her Madgesty her 36th top 10 single), earn platinum status in the U.S., and lead its parent album to #1 on the Billboard 200!

As we get our life to ‘Hung Up,’ you should look under the jump to see who joined the ‘Jump’ singer in the top 25 this week that year:

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