Nearly 30 years after warming hearts with his debut holiday effort, the Platinum-certified ‘This is Christmas’ (1995), late R&B legend Luther Vandross will undoubtedly repeat the feat with the new project ‘Luther Vandross Classic Christmas.’

Released Friday (November 3), the three-song EP – lined with tunes ‘May Christmas Bring You Happiness,’ ‘At Christmas Time,’ and ‘At Christmas Time’ (a capella mix) –  arrived as a joint venture between Primary Wave Music and The Luther Vandross Estate.

“This is more than just a Christmas album, it’s a convergence of history, emotion, and the ever-present spirit of the holidays that Luther Vandross encapsulated in his music,” said Sean Lewis, Marketing Manager of Digital Strategy at Primary Wave Music. “In this specially curated EP, we invite listeners to become a part of a cherished journey, where rhythms and lyrics foster a renewed sense of connection and joy in this festive season. It’s a token of remembrance and a tribute to Luther’s everlasting impact.”

Stream the project inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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In just one week Spotify has had its record books rocked by the likes of Taylor Swift as well as Jung Kook and Latto.

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Jussie Smollett has reportedly checked himself into an outpatient rehab treatment program after an “extremely difficult past few years,” his rep says.

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Ed Sheeran has unleashed ‘Autumn Variations’ – his seventh album.

Led by the ‘American Town’ the album sees Sheeran reflect with some of his most personal tracks.

That Grape Juice has been spinning the LP since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘Autumn Variations.’

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Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend to quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View,’ TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

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2023 MTV VMAs 

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Lizzo has been embroiled in quite the drama this week after being accused by several dancers with a wave of claims ranging from sexual harassment to a volatile working environment.

Today (August 3) saw the ‘About Damn Time’ performer clap back and deny the allegations in earnest.

Now, as the tussle intensifies, reps for Lizzo have released a video of accuser Arianna Davis praising Lizzo. Most notably after the alleged wrongdoing took place.

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In sad news, it has been announced that actor Paul Reubens – famed for playing the character Pee-Wee Herman – has died aged 70.

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It’s that time of year again.

The 2023 Primetime Emmy Awards air on September 18 and will celebrate the titles and talents who’ve made the most marked impact.

As the top honor in television, all eyes are on which shows and stars have nabbed nominations in the show’s 75th year.

Well, wonder no more. Because the full list of nominations has been unveiled and it brings with it good news for ‘Succession’ – which leads with 27 nods, ‘Abbott Elementary’ stars Sheryl Lee Ralph and Tyler James Williams, as well as ‘Swarm’ lead Dominique Fishback.

Ahead of its broadcast on Sept. 18 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on Fox find out who is up for what below…

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The Weeknd may have fielded mixed reviews for his performance in season 1 of the hit HBO drama, ‘The Idol,‘ but the music that’s been lifted from the series has been consistently greeted with fanfare.

As if scoring serious thumbs up for previous releases ‘Family,’ ‘Lesser Man,’ ‘Take Me Back,’ and the global R&B smash hit ‘Popular‘ (featuring Queen of Pop Madonna and Playboi Carti) wasn’t enough, the Canadian hitmaker (born Abel Tesfaye) is hoping for more of the same in response to the last three songs lifted from the show – ‘Like a God,’ ‘False Idols,’ and ‘Dollhouse.’

While ‘God’ and ‘Idols’ (featuring Suzanna Son and Rap star Lil Baby) were produced with Mike Dean, ‘Dollhouse’ features Tesfaye’s ‘Idol’ co-star Lily-Rose Depp.

All three could be heard on the season finale of ‘The Idol’ (which aired on July 2) and streamed inside.

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Britney Spears is mending fences with her family.

Fresh from reuniting with her Mom, the Pop icon has extended an olive branch to her sister Jamie Lynn Spears.

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Kelly Rowland electrified Mighty Hoopla 2023 as one of the annual festival’s headliners.

Now, the GRAMMY winner is giving the masses a behind-the-scenes look at how the epic set – which was praised by many – came together.

Ms. Kelly has unlocked ‘Road to Mighty Hoopla’ special spotlighting rehearsals with her troop of male dancers, travel to London, pre-show prep, and more.

Check out the performer in action after the jump…

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Just as Ice Spice‘s previously highest-charting hit, ‘Boy’s a Liar’ (with PinkPantheress) readies its exit from the Hot 100’s top 10, the rising rapstress replaced it thanks to help from Nicki Minaj.

Look inside to see the numbers that powered their duet, ‘Princess Diana (Remix),’ to being crowned this week’s top debut on the hit list.

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