With a bevy of Pop titans readying their respective comebacks for the Fall, Katy Perry is wasting no time kicking off the campaign for her effort ‘Roar’.

Fresh from teasing and titillating with a series of video previews, the Billboard belle revealed the official cover for the single -the first from new album ‘Prism’ – today. Smartly, the artwork was initially only viewable when fans pre-ordered the Dr Luke cut on iTunes:

!! ATTENTION UK !! EXCLUSIVELY for u guys, be the 1ST ones to see the #ROAR artwork NOW by pre-ordering single HERE: http://t.co/5zXmquC2fW

— Katy Perry (@katyperry) August 8, 2013

As longtime readers will know, we love us a well-planned project here at TGJ and oh is Ms. Perry delivering. Granted her campaign likely boasts many more zero’s than most, the following remains valid: if pushed like a hit, a song will likely become one upon its arrival. It’s a memo we wish more of the folk promoting projects these days will digest.

Anyway, ‘Roar’ arrives August 12th. We’re buzzed. Are you?

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‘Motivation’ maestro Kelly Rowland is still looking to motivate you to get her sizzling six pack via the latest installment of her Jeanette Jenkins-helmed workout DVDs ‘Sexy Abs’.

The newest edition, titled ‘Sexy Abs: Cardio Sculpt’, will blast to shelves in October.  But, before Rowland gets you right and ready for the fall, check above for a quick behind-the-scenes look at its creation.

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Last week Billboard unveiled a series of countdowns celebrating the 55th anniversary of the ‘Billboard Hot 100’ – the standard chart ranking system of today’s popular music.

Highlighting everything from the top 100 songs to every #1 song since the tally’s 1958 inception, the article courted little backlash given the fact they were based on legit statistics and not popular opinion…that is, until they unveiled the Hot 100’s top acts.

Now – days after the listing first hit the net – some fans are still up-in-arms about how pop icon Madonna landed as the top solo act in history, beating the likes of Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, and Stevie Wonder.  A feat all the more alarming when some recount the number of chart-toppers rivals Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey have had as well.

So, as always, we turn to you – That Grape Juice faithful – for your input.  Is this worth the fuss?

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Brit-Pop fans rejoice!

For, not only are Mutya Keisha Siobhan back in a literal capacity, they are sonically stronger than ever as evidenced at their sell-out comeback gig last night.

The trio (who first rose to prominence as the original line-up of the Sugababes) rocked London’s Scala with a stellar set that whet appetites aplenty for their first album in over 10 years.

Given the…interesting….history that accompanies the “Sugababes” narrative (one best summed up with the words “revolving” and “door”), many have wondered whether MKS would re-tread material released by other incarnations of the band during their re-introduction.

The answer was an emphatic “yes”, with the ladies serving up must-see showings of ‘Babes favourites such as ‘Freak Like Me’ and ‘Stronger’. Also present on the setlist were the gems this line-up released under the Sugababes moniker (‘Overload’ and ‘Run For Cover’).

Yet while there was an air of retrospective during the show, the focus was very much on the future – more specifically the group’s new LP. The project’s lead single ‘Flatline’ received its debut live showing, while the previously teased ‘Boys’ was also performed. Another new cut titled ‘I’m Alright’ proved quite the crowd pleaser.

So what are you waiting for? Check out MKS in action after the jump!

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Little more than three months ago, the world knew next to nothing of Lady GaGa‘s new album ‘ARTPOP’- met only with its title and confirmation of its release.

However, today tells a different story.

Indeed, with only 21 days left until its lead single ‘Applause’ becomes available purchase alongside pre-orders for the album itself, the Pop Svengali breaks her year long silence on the new release, baring all in an interview with ‘Women’s Wear Daily’.

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Selena Gomez continues to carve a fresh lane for her brand this week, kicking off the promo rounds for her brand new album ‘Stars Dance‘.

Released to stellar reviews on July 23rd the Rihanna inspired project is set to debut on the Billboard 200 with 100,000 units- flaunting songs penned by Toby Gad (‘Big Girls Don’t Cry‘) and Stargate (‘Unfaithful‘).

Now, watch as the Pop sensation performs her new promo single ‘Slow Down’ on ‘Live with Kelly & Michael’ below!

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Before R&B heartthrob Chris Brown goes to battle for Billboard’s top spot with his newest album ‘X’ (due August 26th), the Grammy winner is still hard at work on its finishing touches.

Teasing ‘Team Breezy’ with yet another gem set for placement on the project, the latest track to be previewed is ‘Go To War For Ya’ – the mid-tempo banger that sees Breezy play his own co-star contributing both rap and sung verses to the tune.

All of this lifted to Brown’s Youtube just days after his snaps from Blank Magazine found their way to the net.  See more pics from that shoot and listen to ‘War’ below:

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‘Lose To Win’ wailer Fantasia undoubtedly won over Broadway fans with her critically acclaimed stint on ‘The Color Purple’ in 2007, but now it seems the Grammy winning soulstress is ready for a redo.

Indeed, still gleaming in the success of her fourth R&B chart topper ‘Side Effects Of You’, Fannie has signed on to star in Jack Viertel’s ‘After Midnight’ – a new Jazz-inspired musical set to showcase the work of Duke Ellington’s years at Harlem’s Cotton Club.

Kicking off with a “preview run” beginning October 18, fans can expect to see Fannie’s soaring alto on the Warren Carlyle-directed show’s official opening on November 3rd. 

Those looking for more info should click HERE as the tickets are already on sale.

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There’s nothing unclear about the success of Robin Thicke‘s mega-smash ‘Blurred Lines’.

Already a chart topper in the US, Australia, Canada, and countless other countries, the Pharrell Williams number has enjoyed a particularly notable run in the UK – where it climbed back to #1 tonight on the Official UK Singles Chart.

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July 9th marks the spot for the launch of Ciara’s new album ‘Ciara’, set for launch via the geniuses over at EPIC!

Last night, in pushing the album to more of the world, ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ aired his performances of the singer’s cuts ‘Body Party’ and ‘I’m Out’ to his audience, met with outstanding reviews and a sales spike of the album on iTunes USA!

Was she any good?

The answer to that should be obvious by now, but in case it isn’t…..

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All roads lead to August 20th for crooner composite TGT (Tyrese, Ginuwine, & Tank).

After years of stalls, the trio of R&B vets are finally seeing their first collabo album hit shelves. Christened ‘3 Kings‘, the long-awaited album saw its cover released today shortly after news of their second single ‘I Need’.  Acting as the follow-up to R&B jam ‘Sex Never Felt Better’, the tracks are two of seventeen soon to be fan favorites on an album already winning rave reviews from critics.

Available for pre-order on iTunes over a month before its release, tuck in below to get your first listen of ‘I Need’ and see the listing of tracks that round out the rest of the album:

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