Frank Ocean sent shockwaves throughout the music industry when he returned with visual LP ‘Endless’ and game-changing album ‘Blond’ following a four-year hiatus.

Unfortunately, those waves won’t be felt at the Grammys.

Find out why Ocean’s been flatlined below…

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Kelly Rowland is parting narrow seas of the contemporary R&B for her flawless return.

Following the video release of her buzz song ‘Dumb’, Ms. Kelly continues to tease fans with what could be the sound of her fifth album.

The latest preview comes in the form of new song ‘Conceited.’

A snippet was sprung on fans moments ago.

Get into the vulnerable-sultry track below.

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While his stint at television may be suffering, Hollywood funnyman Kevin Hart‘s cinematic career still gives him much to smile about.

Indeed, after scoring three of the year’s biggest hits with ‘Central Intelligence,’ ‘Secret Life of Pets,’ and ‘Ride Along 2,’ Hart is set to ride right into history books with his latest venture – standup comedy flick ‘What Now.’

That’s right, the Tim Story-directed picture, filmed in August 2015 in front of 53,000 people at Philadelphia’s Lincoln Financial Field, opened in theaters over the weekend to the handsome sum of…

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As we’ve previewed here, ‘A-Yo’ is looking like it’s next up to bat of the gems that line Lady Gaga‘s 5th album ‘Joanne.’

Despite the project, due this Friday (October 21), already being plagued with reports of leak, the Mother Monster is soldiering on by not only unveiling the Bloodpop/Mark Ronson-produced tune’s official accompanying artwork, but also sharing news fans will be greeted with its official premiere tomorrow.

It follows her critically acclaimed number, ‘Million Reasons,’ which made its debut on the refreshed Hot 100 this week.  Tuck in below to find out where:

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Fans of Jojo‘s first two outings, ‘Jojo’ [2004] and ‘The High Road’ [2006], had no clue it would be over 10 years before they got their hands on her official tertiary release.  However, after years of legal battles and working the independent and digital circuits with mixtapes and EPs, the singer/songwriter’s long-awaited third album – ‘Mad Love’ – finally made its way to mass availability on October 14th.  

Lined with features from rappers Wiz Khalifa and Remy Ma, as well as singer/songwriter Alessia Cara, the project boasts Jo at her most mature with penning and vocal chops to match.  Showing sharp, yet intentional straddle of the genres of Urban and pop (without leaning too far either way), ‘Mad Love’ is sure to get its namesake from longtime fans who’ve long learned to love the duality of the diva’s deliveries.

Gaining some new fans along the way, tuck in below to see how the public banned together to support the ‘F**k Apologies’ belter’s newest offerings:

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Lady Gaga may have only released one video from her new album ‘Joanne’ thus far, but word on the curb is much more visual content to come.

Full story below…

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Sevyn Streeter isn’t here for time wasting.

Because just days after debuting new song ‘D4L,’ the R&B belle has unwrapped its accompanying video.

Guest star The-Dream doesn’t appear, but there’s no signs of that quelling Sevyn’s fire.

Giving a new meaning to  being “every woman,” the singer-songwriter dons a variety of different outfits, as she playfully asserts that she’s “down for life.”

It’s the latest taste of her debut album ‘Girl Disrupted,’ which arrives early next year.

Check out the video, one of several uncaged ahead of the LP’s landing, below…

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Rita Ora continues to carve out quite the career.

Once the “new girl” on the Roc Nation roster, the Brit-bred belter has morphed into a multimedia maven.

Music, movies, fashion, endorsements, and philanthropy – you name it, she does it.

The latest role to add to her growing list of hustles is TV host. For, Ora has been tapped to front the revived ‘America’s Next Top Model‘ on VH1.

Set to kick off this December, the promo run has landed the star on the cover of Paper Magazine‘s November issue.

Beyond posing in an array of dazzling ensembles, the 25-year-old offered a number of notable quotes.

She muses on her achievements, as well as her upcoming album on Atlantic Records.

Peep pics and excepts below…

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Nicki Minaj’s feud with ‘The Breakfast Club‘ has come to an end.

Kicking off following her now infamous encounter with the platform in 2012, their spat drew to a close hours ago when the rapper made her way to the platform to support her forthcoming projects.

There, still riding high on the praise her latest TIDAL-backed performance garnered for her, she answered questions on the state of the female rap scene, her ex-boyfriend Safaree (who now stars in ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood) and her recent encounter with Lauryn Hill.

Check it out below…

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Beyonce‘s Jennifer Lopez-inspired foray into movies continues to reap major rewards for the entertainer.

How so?

Find out below…

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Sevyn Streeter is solidifying herself as one of R&B’s most versatile talents.

Following the release of her sensual new single ‘D4L’ from long-awaited debut album ‘Girl Disrupted’, Streeter flaunted her vocals in a stunning performance at St. Jude Celebration of Hope.

Cloaked in a green dress, the Florida songstress performed Whitney Houston’s ‘I Have Nothing,’ which showcased the length and breadth of her skill as a performer and vocalist.

Get into the vocal stylings of Ms. Streeter below…

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Start your day off the right way with a packed plate of TGJ!

Beginning today, That Grape Juice will be serving up a new feature named ‘TGJ For Breakfast.’

Ever-dedicated to bringing you the latest Urban music and entertainment news, we’ll be cooking up a nutritious mix of both.

Dished select mornings across the week, the round-up keeps you in the loop of the new-new and will run alongside our finger-on-the-pulse content.

Tuck in to the inaugural TGJ For Breakfast below…

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