After remixing Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ Erykah Badu surprised her fans by releasing a brand new sultry jam named ‘Phone Down‘ hours ago.

Where it can be found? On her forthcoming mixtape ‘MIXTAPE: But You Cain’t Use My Phone’ which will find its way to the world on Thanksgiving weekend, just in time to be supported by her appearance at this year’s Soul Train Awards which airs on November 29th.

Will you like what Ms. Badu has to offer this time around?

Hit the play button below to find out.

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The ‘Rocky’ spinoff movie ‘Creed’ called on Hip Hop’s Future to write and record an original song for its smoking soundtrack this year.

Its name? ‘Last Breath‘, sampling the ‘Rocky’ classic ‘Gonna Fly Now‘ and is produced by Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Want Some More’ producer Metro Boomin’ and Ludwig Goransson.

Click here to catch the movie’s Michael B. Jordan-led trailer and pop the lid open below to hear the cut!

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There may be trouble ahead for ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ on a ratings front.

Why NeNe Leakes‘ departure may be to blame for the numbers its season eight premiere pulled in on Sunday evening?

Details below…

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While some stars masquerade as elusive, Beyonce has really embodied the term in recent years.

Indeed, since the roll-out of 2013’s ambush album, Queen Bey has remained mum about her next move…until it happens.

Still, it hasn’t stopped drips of new info tricking out. Case in point the snap above.

The pic came courtesy of actor Jorge Ortiz, who tweeted:

A picture of #Beyonce & I after last night’s #FeatureFilm script reading. Elegant and a class act

I’m about to enter the #BeyHive. Acting in a #FeatureFilm stage reading for the one and only in just a few seconds.

The #FeatureFilm stage reading went great tonight! We entered the #BeyHive and did her proud.

What could Mrs Carter be cooking up? Note how they are reading “for” her and (seemingly) not “with” her.

With a new album near, it’ll be fascinating to see how she plans to top her surprise roll-out…and whether the reading for the “#FeatureFilm” has anything to do with it!

Your thoughts?

The Adele avalanche has officially hit.

Just one week remains until the chart-titan’s third album ’25’ arrives and, despite lead single ‘Hello’ destroying everything in sight, the Tottenham talent is taking no chances.

She features a-front of the The Observer Music Monthly looking lush.

The cover arrives after high-profile features in the likes of iD magazine and Rolling Stone.

’25’ hits retail worldwide on November 20th and will further be supported by specials for the BBC and NBC, as well as an appearance on SNL.  

Your thoughts?

The comedian/stripper Cardi B joins Remy Ma as two of the latest additions to the ‘Love & Hip Hop New York’ family this year and have welcomed a brand new teaser launched to raise awareness for its latest season.

Ready to give it a spin?

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Ciara fans will have to wait a while longer for the second leg of her ‘Jackie Tour.’

Initially set to kick off later this month in partnership with Topshop, the US trek has now officially been postponed.

The news comes as fans with tickets in several cities begun receiving emails from vendors that the tour had been pushed to 2016.

In a detailed note, Ciara’s team explains why….

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It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas for the Columbia Records family this week.

Why?

Adele.

Brilliant news below…

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NeNe Leakes‘ comeback isn’t the only reason fans of the ‘Real Housewives’ family have to celebrate this month.

Can’t think of any other reasons?

Try the arrival of two brand spanking new franchises set for takeoff in a matter of weeks on for size.

Details below…

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Monica is back!.

With new album ‘Code Red‘ due in stores on December 18th, the Grammy winning songbird is taking flight and embarking on the aptly titled ‘Code Red Experience Tour.’

The 22-date US trek, which features special guest Rico Love, kicks off this month and That Grape Juice are excited to give YOU the chance to attend the LA stop, which takes place this Saturday (November 14th) at Club Nokia Los Angeles.

Want to know how you (and a friend) can be in with a chance to see Monica live?

Simply answer the question below…

Monica’s new single is called…

a) The Boy Is Mine…Again
b) It All Belongs To Me
c) Just Right For Me

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Incomplete entries will not be considered.  Please be sure to insert ‘Monica – TGJ’ as the subject of your email:

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 11.59pm on Thursday, November 12th 2015.

Last month, Janet Jackson made the music industry sit up and pay attention when her independently released comeback album – ‘Unbreakable’ – rocketed to the top of the charts.

The Queen of Pop earned praise for both the LP and its unconventional roll-out; the latter of which was defined by no interviews, the release of just one music video, and a unique tour-ticket/pre-order tie-in.

It seems Jackson will continue to embrace the unconventional as she pushes the project. For, beyond a smart “album-sold-at-arena” scheme (which has seen the LP consistently shift 10-15k a week), it’s been revealed that she’s teamed up with taxi giant…Uber.

The random, yet genius play is explained below…

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The British arm of Gentlemen’s Quarterly welcomed Samuel L. Jackson to rock its December issue this month as he prepares to launch his latest movie ‘The Hateful Eight’ with Quentin Tarantino.

Hitting theatres on Christmas Day the American western film follows ‘Django Unchained’ which the actor now says pales in comparison to their latest effort.

He told the magazine:

I truly think it’s one of the best things he’s ever written, if not the best.

That isn’t all.

For, he also weighed in on his feelings towards the Academy Awards.

Find out what he said below…

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