As Janet Jackson‘s recent success reminded, the diva’s legacy is ‘Unbreakable.’

Actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt celebrated on Lip Sync Battle this week by performing Ms. Jackson’s iconic ‘Rhythm Nation.’

And while – in the spirit of the show – Levitt brought the LOL’s, he also brought his A-game with the choreography, ensemble, and all-round swag.

Having gone to battle with fellow thespian Anthony Mackie, it’s clear that the star’s Janet tribute nabbed him the win.

Watch below…in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1…

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This evening saw the first of Adele‘s ’25’ TV specials air.

Aptly, the show – christened ‘Adele At The BBC’ – was screened in the UK (the singer’s home turf) and has been praised in earnest for its warmth, charm, and potent performances – which included songs such as ‘Hello’ and ‘Someone Like You.’

One of the night’s most memorable moments came in the form of an awesome skit.

Ever up for fun-times, Adele took part in the rouse which saw her trick tribute acts by herself posing as an Adele…tribute act.

Check it out below…

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Persistence.

It’s a trait Christina Milian is clearly acquainted with.

For, almost ten years have passed since she last released a studio album (2006’s ‘So Amazin’). A slew of scrapped albums and record deals followed, but that didn’t quell the songbird’s desire for a chart return.

Armed with the ratings success of her E! reality show and a strategic partnership with Lil Wayne, Milian is gearing up a release a four-track EP titled ‘4U’ on December 4th.

Today saw the debut of the set’s lead single ‘Like Me’ featuring Snoop Dogg. 

Take a listen below…

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Two of Hollywood’s hottest names, Kevin Hart and Dwayne Johnson, have teamed up for brand new comedy.

Titled ‘Central Intelligence,’ the the movie follows a one-time bullied geek who grew up to be a lethal CIA agent (Johnson), coming home for his high school reunion. Claiming to be on a top-secret case, he enlists the help of the former “big man on campus” (Hart), now an accountant who misses his glory days.

Due in US theaters on June 17th next year, the first trailer has been unleashed. Check it out after the jump…

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The hit TV show ‘Scandal’ has been accused of romanticising abortions.

How and why?

Spoilers and major criticism below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature, Chart Rewind (a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay), accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we tip our hats to ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop),’ the 11th and last Hot 100 chart-topper of music’s premier diva Whitney Houston.

Lifted from the ‘Waiting To Exhale’ soundtrack (which celebrated its 20th anniversary this month), the tune delivered Whit’s first ever #1 debut on the tally – a feat added to her already impressively decorated Hot 100 resume. Knocking then “rival” Mariah Carey down to #2, ‘Shoop’ may have known brief tenure at the top (as Carey returned to #1 the week after with her record-breaking hit ‘One Sweet Day’), but it still made its mark on record books for having the longest run at #2 in the history of the Billboard Hot 100.

Tuck in below and tell us your fave song from the top 25 of Billboard’s Hot 100 this week in 1995…

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Tyra Banks is calling time on her latest talk-show run…just months after its launch.

The supermodel turned super-mogul today announced her departure from the FABLife – the new FOX daytime series she anchored alongside Chrissy Teigen, Joe Zee, Lauren Makk and YouTube star Leah Ashley.

Details below…

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As one of R&B’s brightest stars Tamar Braxton had good reason to have high hopes for her latest studio album ‘Calling All Lovers.’

Alas, those hopes did little to convince the general public to support the album when it was released leaving her with one of the lowest opening week numbers in the genre’s recent history.

Now, she has shared fresh thoughts on the matter.

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The Adele ’25’ era is officially upon us.

Today marks the global release of the British superstar’s third opus and, as expected, an all-out media campaign has been launched.

A highly touted stint on Saturday Night Live tomorrow is one of the centre-pieces of the project’s blast-off.

To plug Adele’s appearance and performance, NBC have released a humorous promo – starring the evening’s host actor Matthew McConaughey.

Watch below, where a number of ‘Hello’ jokes await …

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Anyone for some ‘Breakfast?’

With new single ‘Sax’ a bonafide hit, Fleur East serves up another taste of her delicious debut album ‘Love, Sax and Flashbacks.’

Anticipation is sky-rocketing for the LP (which is due December 4th) and we’re not surprised.

We’ve heard much of the set and it’s everything anyone who watched her ascend on the X Factor could have hoped for. Funky, fresh, and fundamentally current. ‘Breakfast’ being another stellar example.

Tuck in below…

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The Ciara Express returned to Atlanta, Georgia yesterday were the singe stopped by to meet with fans at a Topshop store after she became one of the company’s ambassadors!

There, she rubbed shoulders with her supporters and expressed her admiration for the company which is supporting the second leg of her latest tour before she returns to the studio to create fresh musical magic for her ever faithful C Squad.

Snaps from the event (held at Lenox Square mall) below…

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It’s time to get all kinds of excited!

Like we reported here, R&B veteran Monica is declaring ‘code red’ for the competition on December 18th as she is set to unveil her 8th official LP, much to the delight of fans.  Kicking things off with the head-bopping ‘Just Right For Me’ featuring Lil’ Wayne, now it appears its follow-up – the album’s title track – is just right for the clubs!

Taking it right to the dancefloor with long-time collaborator Missy Elliott, the Polow da Don-produced number is sure to inspire a pop, lock, and drop or two amongst club regulars!  Don’t take our word for it, find out for yourself:

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