The decade long wait for an official LP from JoJo came to a close last week when the songstress unveiled ‘Mad Love’ – the first of (what we are hoping will be) many offerings on new label home Atlantic.

Featuring the likes of Remy Ma, Alessia Cara, and Wiz Khalifa [who guests on the set’s lead single ‘F**k Apologies’], the project – if the thumbs up from critics and fans alike is anything to judge by – was certainly worth the wait.

Now, those anxiously awaiting news about its official first week sales sum have finally seen their wait come to a close.  Check below for the reveal.

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Less than one month remains until Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga has ample reason to smile this week.

For, not only is new album ‘Joanne’ a shoo-in for the #1 spot on the Billboard 200, it’s set to do so with higher numbers than initially forecast.

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Dr. Dre is having a tough week.

For, as former fans threaten to boycott his products after learning of his alleged abuse of his ex-girlfriend Michel’le, the music mogul has been accused of trying to slay his nemesis Suge Knight.

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Many things are questionable in the music business, but Fantasia‘s anointing isn’t one of them.

The soulful songbird hatched new album ‘The Definition Of…’ earlier this year and, in doing so, added to her catalogue of critically acclaimed offerings.

A multi-dimensional project, the LP houses the roof-raising ‘I Made It’ featuring Gospel superstar Tye Tribbett.

Taking to the stage on BET‘s ‘Joyful Noise,’ the pair delivered a dynamite showing of the song.

Watch em rock out with a whole lot of soul after the jump…

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As proponents of diversity within media call on creatives to celebrate all shades of blackness when casting actors of colour, the actress Zendaya continues to garner attention for her next movie role.

Why? She is the first woman of colour to take on the role of Ms. Mary Jane Watson in a big screen adaptation of the ‘Spiderman’ story.

How Marvel’s creator, Stan Lee, feels about it?

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Adele‘s latest live show is making beaucoup bucks overseas.

Epic news for the Sony star below…

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Mary J. Blige is in the ‘Thick Of It’ with soon-to-be-ex-husband Kendu Issacs.

As reported, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul filed for divorce from her manager-bae in August citing irreconcilable differences.

In the time since, headlines have been rife about the demands Issacs is making on the singer’s fortune. Specifically his colossal claims for spousal support.

Never one to hide her pain, MJB kicked off the European leg of her King & Queen Tour with Maxwell this week and actually incorporated the drama into her set’s opening.

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Since the onset of Lady Gaga‘s career, comparisons to Madonna have been both plentiful and plaguing.

Matters weren’t helped when her Madgesty slammed the star for being “reductive” and taking the ‘Express Yourself’ a little too literally.

In the years since that 2012 jab, the Pop titans appeared to have mended fences – even posing for a picture together earlier this year.

Their respective fans, however, haven’t been so civil.

As such, when Gaga made a spirited plea for the comparisons to stop during a recent radio interview, some took it as a shade grenade. Especially when the singer cited her status as a songwriter as one of many key differentials.

Never one for silence, it appears Madonna has offered a subtle response.

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Booking stages has never been a problem for Beyonce.

Indeed, as music’s most sought-after performer, her name validates any bill she’s on.

And according to new reports, the Grammy committee agree.

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Lady Gaga may have stripped back her trademark theatrics, but she’s still proving a must-see for the masses.

Case in point her recent stint on Saturday Night Live.

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As one of the most active online destinations for Urban Pop, things move at a rapid pace here at That Grape Juice. However, each week, there’s always select stories that resonate most amongst our millions of monthly readers. Happen to miss one of them? Fret not, you now have…The Refill!

No frills or trills, The Refill simply recaps the hottest topics on the lips of the TGJ faithful over the last seven days. The metrics used to compile the list weekly are comments, social media shares, and page views.  So without further adieu:

That Grape Juice’s Top 5 Stories Of The Week!

(10/16/2016 – 10/22/16)

Jazmine Sullivan Slammed On Social Media For Shady Eulogy

Beyonce Rocks ‘Tidal 10×15’

Lady Gaga Dodges Twitter Attack For Slamming Madonna’s Artistic Credibility

Nicki Minaj Reconciles with The Breakfast Club

Nicki Minaj Confirms Femcee Features Foxy Brown, Remy Ma, & More

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Over the course of John Legend’s illustrious career, the soulful chanteur has amassed 10 Grammy Awards. And, having listened to his new album ‘Darkness & Light,’ he may have to make room for more.

Ahead of his performance on The X Factor UK, the 37-year-old star assembled select members of the press – who he played a generous portion of the project to.

That Grape Juice was in attendance and bring you an EXCLUSIVE preview of the LP, which is led by single ‘Love Me Now’ and is due in stores this December.

Join us below for an insight into new John Legend…

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