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Just one more sleep remains until Fleur East unleashes her debut album ‘Love, Sax and Flashbacks.’

The LP is being powered by seismic single ‘Sax’ – which has been omnipresent on British airwaves of late.

Its Colin Tilley directed video debuted last week and features the 27-year-old dancing up a storm with her own rhythm nation.

Now, on the eve of ‘Flashbacks’ arrival, East is offering fans a behind the scenes look at the ‘Sax’ visual via VEVO.

Watch the Londoner work it all the way out after the jump…

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Can we please have a moment of silence for Lady Gaga.

Mother Monster poses a-front of Billboard magazine’s latest issue looking all sorts of lush.

The cover, which celebrates her title of Billboard’s Woman of the Year, was lensed by Inez & Vinoodh and arrives as the performer gears up to receive her honor next week.

Gaga will be presented with the prestigious title on December 11th at Cipriani Midtown in New York, with the ceremony itself being aired (for the first time) on Lifetime December 18th.

We’re loving the 29-year-old’s aesthetic this whole year; much more subdued, yet still quintessentially “Gaga.” Hopefully, she serves such calculated fierceness when she returns with new music next year.

Pending then, check out her performance of ‘Do What U Want’ with Christina Aguilera below. Random, we know. But it slays…still. So there.

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‘Empire‘s leading man Jussie Smollett continues to move and shake for the series this month with the help of his pals at Pepsi.

For, after his character in the hit show teamed up with beverage company to make sugary sweet music, the actor rubbed shoulders with its team at a viewing party launched to celebrate the series’ explosive winter finale.

There, he enjoyed the company of music industry power player Sway Calloway  as he plans to turn his television water into big screen wine as the show heads towards its third season.

Peep snaps from Jussie’s wild night out below…

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Kid Cudi‘s creative train made its latest stop yesterday.

Why? To deliver new material to his fans of course, touching down with a brand new jam after pulling the plug on his ‘Especial’ tour.

‘Speedin’ Bullet 2 Heaven’ is the new cut’s name and the lead number to be pulled from its LP of the same name and was co-produced by the creative Plain Pat.

Are you ready to hear what Cudi has up his sleeve this time around?

Listen (and hopefully love it) below…

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Ashanti may have forgotten she promised fans a new album by summer 2015, but what she is remembering to do is remind them to check her out on A&E’s original crime drama ‘Unforgettable.’

There, the Grammy-winning diva can be seen showing off her versatile pipes as a jazz singer whose boyfriend has found himself on the wrong side of the law.

Tuck in below to see her work her latest acting venture and even hear a snippet of her take on Frank Sinatra classic ‘You Make  Me Feel So Young’ :

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

 

1) Missy Elliott – WTF (Where They From)

2) Adele – Remedy

3) Fleur East – Breakfast!

4) Monica – Here I Am

5) Adele – All I Ask

 

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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With The Saturdays behind her the soulful Pop starlet Vanessa White continues to move on up as a solo artist with her single ‘Don’t Wanna Be Your Lover.’

Already heard the jam? If so, meet us below to hear what it sounds like when the artist Nick Brewer joins her creative party.

Does he help or hinder the release?

Find out below…

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According to new reports, Mariah Carey has been admitted to hospital.

Details below…

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As breakout stars go, few have made as many waves this year as Tori Kelly.

The vocal powerhouse has made the masses wake up and pay attention to her undeniable talent after a series of jaw-dropping performances.

This week, the 22-year-old, whose career is being shepherded by Justin Bieber manager Scooter Braun, stepped onto the ‘Ellen’ show stage to perform ‘Hollow’ – the third single from her debut album ‘Unbreakable Smile.’ 

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Next Monday sees the nominations for the 2016 Grammy Awards announced!

The coveted honor is deemed as the Holy Grail for singers and performers alike. Garnering 57 years of prestige has not come without its fair share of controversy. While often difficult to find the rationale in the decisions behind who is nominated and ultimately given the award, it is clear that commercial success alone is not always enough.

After the jump, we outline a few of music’s top acts that are yet to obtain the coveted gramophone trophy.

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Don’t count Jay Z‘s Tidal streaming service out just yet.

Why?

Details below…

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Jeremih is back with new material!

Keen to ensure the delay of his next studio album doesn’t see him fall out of R&B’s race the entertainer has dropped two new jams today.

The first? ‘Pass Dat.’ 

The second? ‘Running Back‘, led by Keith James.

Listen below….

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