Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature whipped up to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious past.

Today we return to 1996 to revisit ‘The Rich Man’s Wife‘, starring Halle Berry.

Directed by Amy Holden Jones, ‘Wife’ tells the tale of a young impoverished African-American woman who finds love and financial security in a wealthy film director.

When the stress of work and alcoholism begins to take its toll on her occasionally cruel husband, Josie (Berry) plans a romantic trip to a cabin in the woods with hopes it will rescue their marriage.

She’s crushed when he leaves the vacation shortly after their arrival to return to work.

What happens next?

A tale of twists, turns, murder, betrayal and racism when Berry’s character meets a mysterious stranger in a bar and tells him that she often fantasises about what life would be like if he was dead.

It wouldn’t be long before her wish came true.

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Having released one of the year’s biggest Billboard hits, Fifth Harmony have fittingly been announced as the latest act to perform at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards on May 22nd.

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Drake’s quest to become a household name is proving to be a fruitful one.

After adding value to his global stock within the last year by way of new music, a carefully executed presentation of his new look and his ties to Rihanna, the entertainer can now say that he is the first of “contemporary” Urban act to truly challenge Beyonce commercially in today’s market.

How this is working wonders for him in the United Kingdom?

Find out below…

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The past few weeks have just been brimming with new music for Urban/pop fans.

Kicked off by back to back releases from Beyonce and Drake, this week saw the genres’ fanatics lay claim to previously unheard joints from Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Ariana Grande, and Alicia Keys.

While Keys and Timberlake are offering their first new tracks after extended absences, Brown and Grande are looking to continue their respective onslaught of radio and singles charts alike.  With each release inciting its own set of debates among listeners, we now turn to you – That Grape Juice faithful – for your weigh in:

Which new single released this week wins your vote?

Before they go to battle on charts next week, tuck in below to spin ’em again and tell us your thoughts:

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Jennifer Lopez‘ brand spanking new music video has made its way to the world and is now available to spin right here on TGJ!

The name of her latest visual gift? ‘Ain’t Your Mama’, lifted from her first studio album under the revamped and rebooted Epic Records and Nuyorican Records with help from the song’s producer Dr. Luke.

Press play to catch Jennifer in big budget action after the jump..

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Justin Bieber‘s new and improved sound is the gift that keeps on giving.

Find out how and why below…

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Janet Jackson shocked the world this week when reports of her being pregnant hit the newswire.

She’s yet to say anything, but the public congrats from industry friends and producers suggest that the 49-year-old diva is indeed expecting.

By no coincidence, Ms. Jackson seized the moment to release the video for her aptly titled new single ‘Dammn Baby’ – which is lifted from her chart-topping ‘Unbreakable’ album.

Billed as her return to the dance-floor, the clip – with its high-octane choreography – has earned praise aplenty.

Watch below to see how it was pieced together, as well as how the song made it onto the album.

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Dynamite diva Jennifer Lopez is set to drop the video for new jam ‘Ain’t Your Mama’ any moment now.

Released last month, the flavoursome song flew into the iTunes top 10 and was shortly after performed on the American Idol series finale.

With a formal radio roll-out in place, the time is all sorts of ripe for the track’s accompanying visual.

To whet appetites for the clip, the performer has shared a behind the scenes look at it with Access Hollywood.

Check it out below…

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One Republic is back…and arguably better than ever.

Still riding high on the wave that is the Jeff Bhasker-backed LP ‘Native’, the Pop Rock band are gearing up to return to Pop’s courts to welcome their new single to the world.

Its title? ‘Wherever I Go.’

Its premise? Frontman Ryan Tedder explains:

It’s very much about obsession, and almost an unnatural, unhealthy level of obsession. It doesn’t personify the entire album and I think it’s going to really surprise people, the other thing i’ll say that’s rather important is that we spent ages making sure that it was actually live.’ 

 A lot of what intrigues me the most is some of the weirder stuff so like Sigur Ros and Miike Snow – I mean when you hear it you’ll definitely hear some of that kind of – I’ve been a long time fan of Miike Snow, so you’ll probably hear a little hint of that kind of melody.

After earning two top 10 placements with ‘Focus’ (her third album’s original first single) and ‘Dangerous Woman’ (the set’s official lead release), Ariana Grande is undoubtedly hoping for a redo with “Into You,” the second single lifted from her tertiary LP ‘Dangerous Woman’ (due May 20).

Delivered tonight to her faithful #Arianators, the song follows a number of other teasers delivered from ‘Woman’ including ‘Be Alright’ and the Lil Wayne-assisted ‘Let Me Love You.‘ Collectively helping the album pass the 40k mark on preorders alone, tuck in below for your first listen at ‘Into You’ and tell us if it’s just what the powerhouse needs to be lifted to #1…

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Justin Timberlake‘s back!

Teasing his newest single, ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling,’ all week, the Grammy winning divo finally gives fans a full length listen at the tune – his first offering since 2013’s ’20/20 Experience: 2 of 2.’

Lifted from the official ‘Trolls’ soundtrack, due in October, the song ‘Feeling’ won’t be the only feel fans get for Timberlake in the film.  The singer/songwriter is also showing off his acting chops as a voice for one of the movie’s main characters.

But, before you rush to theaters this fall to see/hear him in action, tuck in to listen to his latest, ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling,’ below:

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For almost two years, rumors have run rampant that music’s first couple Beyonce and Jay Z are gearing up to release a joint album.

Speculation cranked into overdrive following the pair’s ‘On The Run’ stadium tour, with numerous sources close to the situation going to press touting the existence of the project.

Now, following the release Bey’s ‘Lemonade’ album (which hinted heavily at infidelity in her marriage), the world’s eyes are on the couple. And, if a new report proves true, their ears may be too.

Full story below…

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