Since the onset of Janet Jackson‘s return, the singer’s fans have been all sorts supportive – carrying her new album ‘Unbreakable’ all the way to the top of the charts.

Rewarding their diligence, the diva sprung a surprise a select few prior to her latest ‘Unbreakable Tour’ concert.

Entertainment Tonight caught the moment, which saw Jackson pose as a statue before “coming to life,” on camera.

Check out the fun times after the jump…

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Ariana Grande dominated the Pop landscape last year with the horn-heavy ‘Problem,’ so it’s little surprise why the vocal wonder is drawing on said song’s formula for new single ‘Focus.’

Set to debut in 15 days, the track is the first to be lifted from the 22-year-old’s third studio album ‘Moonlight.’

Keeping titillating snippets coming, Grande hit the ‘Gram today with another preview of the track. Check it out below…

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FOX smash ‘Empire’ is back for a second season and is playing no games!

The music-drama serves up a super-charged package of sass, drama, glamor, and jaw-dropping storylines revolving around the Lyon family – anchored by Luscious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson).

Next week sees the action continue in episode 5 of season 2. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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When not delivering ovation worthy performances or sharing a mutual distaste for music icon Madonna, Pop pals Lady Gaga and Elton John join forces to share something else:  their love for charitable causes.

Gracing the cover of the most recent Billboard magazine, on stands Thursday (October 15th), the divas dish on their respective philanthropic efforts ‘Born This Way’ and ‘Elton John AIDS’ foundations and other related initiatives.

Serving all flavors of fierce, keep it locked to That Grape Juice for more shots and behind the scenes footage from this very special edition of Billboard mag!

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As the age old adage goes, “ride it ’til the wheels fall off.”

And while it’s arguable that ‘America’s Next Top Model’ has driven a long way past its glory days, today saw the keys officially removed from the ignition.

The CW have confirmed that the the Tyra Banks model-search will end after 22 seasons.

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This Holiday season will see NBC revive the iconic tale of ‘The Wizard of OZ’ for a modern audience.

Boasting an “urban” skew, ‘THE WIZ LIVE!’ (which airs December 3rd at 8/7c) stars newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy, Ne-Yo as Tinman, Elijah Kelly as Scarecrow, and David Alan Grier as Lion.

Helping the quad ease on down the road are Queen Latifah – who‘ll portray the Wiz in the live production, and Mary J. Blige who will play Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West.

The original African-American retelling of the classic narrative opened on Broadway in 1975, ran for four years, and bagged seven Tony Awards – including Best Musical.

Thereafter, the  musical was famously turned into a film in 1978, starring Diana Ross (as Dorothy), Michael Jackson, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor.

What will the 2015 incarnation look like? Wonder no more because a first look at the cast has been unveiled. Check ’em out below…

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Even after three decades at the top success remains the name of Janet Jackson‘s game.

Or, if the machine built to produce and release her new album is anything to go by, innovation is.

Why her business model has seen her top the Billboard 200 without the support of Top 40 radio?

Facts and interesting figures after the jump…

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‘Big Pimpin’ maestro Jay Z may be making big moves with his streaming service TIDAL. Moves, according to a new report, that involve its rival Spotify.

Details below…

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With the fourth quarter steaming rolling on, so too are the releases of many a major album. Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ being one of the most notable.

Yet, so as to avoid a chart clash with her better-selling contemporaries, the model has reportedly set a “coast clear” impact date for the troubled LP.

Details below…

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Lamar Odom, the ex-husband of Reality TV royal Khloe Kardashian, was found unresponsive in a Nevada brothel hours ago.

Unfortunately, after learning that he had been rushed to his hospital his fans have now been hit with a report that he’s passed away.

Why?

Full story below…

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Puff Daddy aims to blaze with new single ‘Workin’ – the first offering under his new Bad Boy deal with Epic Records.

Produced by Rob Holladay, the track arrives after the media mogul turned all the way up at last night’s BET Hip-Hop Awards.

Take a listen to Puff Daddy and the Family’s motivational number after the jump…

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While this week brought chart triumph for Janet Jackson, the narrative was altogether different for Tamar Braxton.

The media maven (whose multiple titles include singer, reality star, and talk show host) released her new album ‘Calling All Lovers,’ but sadly not many answered.

Despite a decent dalliance with promo, the set only managed a #5 debut on the Billboard 200 with sales of 38,000 – exactly one-third of the 114,000 2013’s ‘Love & War’ opened with.

Ever outspoken, Tamar took to Instagram to muse on the matter. Her words below…

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