More than ever before, the music business is about much more than music. Indeed, in today’s industry, artists are tasked with being brands to broaden their reach.

It’s a memo Pop pin-up Nick Jonas understands in earnest. For, armed with the success of new single ‘Close,’ the crooner has signed a lucrative deal with cutting-edge footwear giant Creative Recreation.

Details below…

(more…)

As DC Comics’ ‘Batman vs Superman‘ continues to pull in mixed reviews its rival Marvel has set it sights on a number of black actors as they begin work on the latest ‘Blade’ project.

One of the names on their list of possible stars?

Michael B. Jordan.

(more…)

Fifth Harmony have landed the biggest hit of their blossoming career with ‘Work From Home.’

A smash on most corners of the planet, the track has been performing especially well in the UK where it has thus far peaked at #2.

Seizing on the cut’s popularity in the region (and perhaps hoping to give it the push into the top spot), the Epic Records quintet stopped by BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge today to perform the track acoustically.

Watch Normani, Dinah, Camila, Ally, and Lauren in action below…

(more…)

It’s here – and early too.

Jennifer Lopez has unleashed new single ‘Ain’t Your Mama’ ahead of her performance of the song tonight on the American Idol finale.

Cooked up by Dr. Luke, Lunchmoney Lewis, and Theron Thomas, the hard-hitting the track is the first taste of J.Lo’s material since reuniting with LA Reid – this time at Epic Records.

Really, though. What are you waiting for? Take a listen below and let us know if the 46-year-old is onto a smash…

(more…)

Well, that didn’t take long.

Chris Brown has hit back at Tinashe following her comments about about his conduct towards her and Kehlani.

As widely reported, C. Breezy was pummelled by the press after claiming Kehlani’s suicide attempt was a publicity play. In the immediate aftermath, he was unfollowed on Twitter by a number of artists – including Tinashe, who he has just collaborated with on her single ‘Player.’

His response at the time? To shade the careers of all.

Now, after his label-mate voiced her view on the matter (in a rather politically correct manner), Brown wasted no time clapping back.

See what we mean below…

(more…)

‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ originals NeNe Leakes & Kim Zolciak are reportedly in talks to revive their scrapped TV series…after the latter is said to be preparing her return to the ‘Wives.’

Full story below…

(more…)

‘Beautiful People’ co-stars Chris Brown and Benny Benassi re-team for a redo with their new single ‘Paradise.’

A feel-good anthem just in time for summer, the tune’s accompanying music video sees the R&B divo and DJ take to New York to soak up some rays while Brown shows off his fancy footwork.

Will the video boost the duo’s bid for more top 50 glory on the Hot 100?  Watch the video below and tell us:

(more…)

DeJ Loaf‘s latest release, mixtape ‘All Jokes Aside,’ is proof the girl is playing approximately no games with the competition.

Boasting a fire collection of 11 tracks with a lone co-star credit of Silkk the Shocker and production features from the likes of iRocksays, Sonny Digital, Izze the Producer, DDS, and more, the up-and-coming rapstress released the mix today much to fan delight.

Now, those tired of waiting for the follow-up to July’s ‘And See That’s The Thing,’ are welcomed to jump below to hear the new new from Miss Loaf:

(more…)

July can’t seem to come fast enough for fans of ‘Power.’  

The STARZ series, which continues to rank as its highest rated original programming ever, has gained a legion of loyal fans over its explosive two season run.

Now, fans ready for its long-awaited return will get their appetites whet by a recently released trailer for season 3.  Featuring some of your favorites from the series, Andy Bean (Greg), Lucy Walters (Holly) and Jerry Ferrara (Joe), Joseph Sikora (Tommy), Lela Loren (Angela), Naturi Naughton (Tasha St. Patrick), the trailer promises all of the drama, lies, sex, and passion viewers have come to love from the show.

But, will one of its beloved characters be absent from season 3? Check out the official trailer from the Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson-produced drama:

(more…)

Last week ‘Run It’ singer Chris Brown saw his name running across headlines for all the wrong reasons again.  Indeed, shortly after slamming R&B songstress Kehlani‘s widely reported suicide attempt as “attention seeking,” the Grammy winning beau only brought more negative attention to himself for going off on former collaborators Zendaya and Tinashe for allegedly unfollowing him on social media because of those comments.

Now, T is clapping back.  Lending her two cents on the whole “beef” between she and her ‘Player’ co-star, tuck in below to hear her thoughts:

(more…)

Ke$ha was dealt a devastating blow in a New York courtroom moments ago.

The Pop star’s entire case against Dr. Luke and Sony Music has been thrown out after a judge disagreed with her claims that she is a “slave” to the hitmaker.

Prior to now, the singer tried to get an emergency order giving her the right to get out of her Sony contract on grounds Dr. Luke allegedly raped her and that the label was tormenting her by holding her to the deal.

As widely reported, that argument was rejected in February.

Find out what the other components of the fuller case were and why it was not upheld below…

(more…)

Ay Mami!

Jennifer Lopez is revving up the promotional machine for spicy new single ‘Ain’t Your Mama’ – her first release upon returning to Epic Records. 

As reported first here on That Grape Juice, the diva will unleash the song live on the American Idol series finale tomorrow night. Immediately following, the high octane cut will land on iTunes and all digital retailers.

Having built a career on amplification of the visual, J.Lo continues with this release.

Peep her vision on the cut’s official artwork below…

(more…)