It’s finally “the day” for JoJo.

Legally unable to release an album for ten years, today brings with it the long-awaited arrival of her third studio album ‘Mad Love.’

A literal labor of love, the meaty LP boasts an array of soulful jams that still pack a potent Pop punch.

Led by the Wiz Khalifa assisted ‘F**k Apologies,’ the album also features appearances from Remy Ma and Alessia Cara.

Already #2 on US iTunes, the singer’s fans are snapping up the project at a feverish rate.

Want to hear what all the buzz is about? Listen to ‘Mad Love.’ in its entirety right here on That Grape Juice!

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Forget Fridays, all the action takes place Thursday nights on ABC.

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 5 of season 3 – titled ‘It’s About Frank‘ – below… (more…)

This week’s music headlines have undoubtedly been dominated by chart champion Solange and her much deserved/long-awaited victory ‘A Seat at the Table.’  A critical homerun, the album – featuring the likes of Lil’ Wayne, The Dream, and so many more – mirrored that fanfare with an impressive 72k units shifted its first week of availability.  The feat not only made it the week’s top-seller, but it also came as the singer’s best first week sales to date.

But, as the industry continues to sing Solo’s praises, there’s another chart slayer that continues its behind the scenes slayage in silence – ‘The Suicide Squad’ soundtrack.  Developed in support of the 2016 Will Smith-led film of the same name (which has grossed over $740 million since its August premiere), the soundtrack’s run on the Billboard 200 also comes as nothing to shake a stick at.

Unleashed on August 5th, the album debuted at #1 the next week and has not once left the top 6 since. To add, at the end of September the RIAA announced it was the first and only soundtrack to go gold this year.  Now, some two months after its release, the official motion picture soundtrack has moved an additional 38,000 SPS units and refuses to loosen its tight grip on the chart’s upper rankings.

Curious to know where it landed this week?  Tuck in below to find out:

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John Legend is set to reflect on the ‘Darkness & Light’ on his forthcoming new album. Details are scarce on the challenging topics he’s to tackle, but he’s presently shining bright with the LP’s heartfelt lead single ‘Love Me Now.’

A staple in the upper echelon of the US iTunes tally, Legend gifted the track a buoyant boost by way of a performance on the ‘Ellen’ show today.

The showing marks the first time the 10-time Grammy winner has showcased the single live.

Watch his premiere offering after the jump…

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For years, Mariah Carey gleefully declared herself a singer-songwriter and that alone. However, recent times have seen the songbird fly to pastures new – tackling acting and an array of branding endeavours.

The latest of the latter pairs Mimi with M.A.C, for whom she’s designing her own range of make-up for.

Announced last year, the fruits of the lucrative partnership are said to be hitting cosmetic shelves this holiday season.

Ever festive, Carey has named one of the lipsticks ‘All I Want’ and we’re told there’ll be much more tongue-in-cheek-ness to come.

Pending further details, peep an official promo above and snaps of the range below…

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It may feel like only yesterday since Lady Gaga announced her fifth studio album ‘Joanne,’ but only one week remains until it lands at retail.

Naturally then, the 30-year-old is upping the volume on her promotional efforts.

For print media, her first published cover comes courtesy of The Sunday Times’ Culture Magazine.

Set to hit newsstands on October 16th, the feature will see the Grammy and Golden Globe winner shine light on swapping the meat dresses for raw relate-ability.

Ahead of then, get all the way into Mother Monster’s ‘Million Reasons.’ We can’t stop playing it here at TGJ HQ!

Listen below…

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Lee Daniels continues to build his ‘Empire’ over at FOX.

Armed with the success of the hit music drama, the famed director is birthing another named ‘STAR.’

As reported, the series rooted in the realm of music.

Queen Latifah stars in the title, which is set in Atlanta and tells the tale of three talented singers in search of a new start. With ambitions of superstardom, the show follows the group as they navigate the cut-throat music business on their road to success.

Set to hit screens in 2017, a special preview will air in December. Before then, peep an extended trailer below…

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The Weeknd has been riding high on the charts with the title track of his new album ‘Stay Boy.’

But the soft-voiced chanteur isn’t putting his proverbial eggs in once basket for the LP’s campaign. He’s serviced another single in the form of ‘False Alarm.’

What’s more, he’s paired the cut with a compelling cinematic  video, which plays from a first-person perspective. Check it out after the jump…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, 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 invite you to come on over and relive the magic of Christina Aguilera‘s 2000 hit ‘Come On Over’ – the fourth and final single from her multi-platinum, self-titled debut album.  Ending the reign of Madonna‘s 12th and last #1 run on the Hot 100 (to date), ‘Come On Over’ shot to #1 this week 16 years ago on the strength of strong radio play and sales.  Reportedly one of few songs on the project where Xtina was given creative control over the song’s concept, and later, its accompanying music video, the tune’s colorful music video would also be the beginning of the singer’s departure from her “cookie cutter” image (a journey brought to completion by the time 2002’s ‘Stripped’ rolled around).

Giving Xtina the distinct honor of being the youngest artist to earn three #1 singles from one album (‘Genie In a Bottle’ & ‘What a Girl Wants’ being the first two), tuck in below to see what other songs joined ‘Come On Over’ in the top 25 this week in 2000:

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Kelly Rowland is hard at work on her new studio album and word on the curb is that it’s sounding superb.

To tide fans over ahead its release, the singer shot a video for buzz song ‘Dumb’ over the Spring.

Directed by Frank Gatson, the clip – which surfaced in full today – showcases the singer like never before.

Joined by singing-actor Trevor Jackson, Ms. Kelly gets her Bob Fosse on in the dance-heavy visual.

It’s not “a” single or “the” single, but one thing is a cert – it’s HOT!

What are you waiting for? Watch the video for ‘Dumb’ after the jump…

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Toni Braxton bared her soul for her fans yesterday evening.

After being hospitalised and learning of the death of her friend Tommy Ford, the singer was required to perform for fans on her latest tour.

It was there, overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude, did she speak openly on her battle with Lupus and how her faith in God has seen her overcome the darkest days the illness has thrown at her.

Watch below…

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Grammy nominee Leon Bridges has been making all the right waves with his soulful and soothing brand of R&B. And now the rising star makes a splash on ‘The Splash’ right here on That Grape Juice!

Unlike most of his peers, the Texas bred talent readily embraces the throwback sound of the 60s and puts a modern stamp on it that makes it his own.

Signed to Columbia Records, the 27-year-old is in fine company. For, he’s label-mates with the likes of Adele and Beyonce.

Cut from the same qualitative cloth, Bridges has been receiving praise from countless corners. So much so that his debut album ‘Coming Home’ blazed into the top 10 of the Billboard 200 – peaking at #6 last summer.

Showing and proving why he’s one to watch, the singer performed the LP’s title track EXCLUSIVELY for TGJ. Check it out above and let us know what you think below…

‘Coming Home’ is in-stores and on all streaming platforms NOW

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