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Beyonce blazes back onto the stage today at the Global Citizen Festival.

Taking place now LIVE from New York’s Central Park, That Grape Juice has you covered with a LIVE stream of the event, which also features performances from the likes of Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, and Pearl Jam.

We’re watching. Join us in doing so below…

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Pop powerhouse JoJo introduced a new word to the masses when she released her “tringle” last month. The innovative roll-out saw the songbird hatch three new songs simultaneously.

And while each track will boast an accompanying video (all of which have been shot), the first to debut will be for ‘When Loves Hurts.’

Produced by Benny Blanco, the cut is the more Pop-leaning of the three and has been paired with a high-octane visual to match.

Set to premiere Monday September 28th on MTV Hits, JoJo has been heavily teasing the clip.

Check out a sneak peek below…

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Tonight sees Beyonce return to the stage at the Global Citizen Festival at New York’s Central Park.

Queen Bey tops the bill of performers at the event, which includes Coldplay and Ed Sheeran. Together, they’re hoping to aid the anti-poverty movement.

Ever the perfectionist, the the singer has been rehearsing in earnest and has shared snaps of her rigorous process with fans.

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Peep pics of the 34-year-old in action above and below. Bey’s adorable daughter Blue Ivy also makes an appearance. Can you spot her?

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Despite ABC’s juggernaut hit ‘Scandal’ seeing many-a-familiar name grace its episodes over the last 4 seasons, there’s one the show’s lead actress, Kerry Washington, would like to see line its credits soon:  Beyonce.

Indeed, Washington has long sung the ‘Single Ladies’ singer’s praises and, in a recent interview in promo of the show’s 5th season, revealed she’d love to have the diva show off her acting chops on the suspenseful drama.

Get into her statements below and find out who else #Gladiators should expect to appear on this season of ‘Scandal’:

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After drumming up buzz for her long-awaited return with a #tringle (trio of singles), pint-sized powerhouse Jojo is making big moves toward a screen near you courtesy of new music video for ‘When Love Hurts.’

Dropping Monday, September 28th, the singer/songwriter took to Instagram to share her excitement:

“#WHENLOVEHURTS VIDEO premieres on @MTV & will be playing on #MTVHits Monday 9/28 Every Hour On The Muthaf*ckin Hour!!!”

Needless to say, we share the sentiment.  Tuck in below to see the clip’s sneak peek:

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The release of one surprise Beyonce album.

The Weeknd’s unexpected meteoric rise to “mainstream.”

Janet Jackson’s comeback.

Nene Leakes‘ departure from The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

Two Drake mixtapes. 

Three seasons of ‘Scandal.’

Empire.

What all of the above have in common? They all occurred between the time that is now and the release of Rihanna‘s last studio album ‘Unapologetic.’

Indeed, a lot has happened since the Westbury CEO released the Urban Contemporary effort in the November of 2012 and watched it become her first #1 offering on the Billboard 200.

Since then, anticipation for its follow-up has risen and fallen as fans found themselves teased with unconfirmed release dates, three buzz singles and the big budget videos that accompanied two of them.

For any other artist the album’s delay would spell trouble. For Rihanna? It won’t.

Find out why below…

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If the numbers are anything to go by, #Gladiators could not wait to get their eyes and ears on the season 5 opener of the hit ABC number ‘Scandal.’

Coming as the central showing of the long-awaited return of #TGIT, the Kerry Washington-led series – chock-full of its delectable suspense, twists, and turns – turned up as the most watched scripted series on TV last night.

Landing yet another touchdown for ABC, the only other broadcast to best its numbers were, of course, Thursday night football.  Tuck in below for the official report:

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Symbolyc 1 teams up with the seven-time Grammy winner that is Gladys Knight to create the jam that is ‘Just a Little’ this year!

Yes…new music…from Gladys Knight!

The number appears on her forthcoming LP which hits stores next year and sees her fuse the classic with the contemporary with an upbeat feel-good sound destined to sizzle and soar on Adult R&B radio formats should her camp play their radio cards right.

Enjoy below…

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The Weeknd is on a Pop roll!

After rising to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with two smash hits this week The Weeknd has joined Disclosure to unleash the beast that is ‘Nocturnal.’ *Cue praise dance.

The number appears on the latter’s new album ‘Caracal’ and will no doubt see Weeknd extend his reach in the Popverse as he continues to push and promote his new album ‘Beauty Behind the Madness.’

Are you ready for your listen?

Hop in after the jump…

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In his first full-length interview in two years the rapper Drake has made a surprising confession about claims he uses ghostwriters to create his Grammy-winning material.

Where he did it? In a conversation with ‘The Fader’ which was arranged to promote his latest body of work ‘What A Time To Be Alive’ which he reportedly released to ease himself out of his contract with the Cash Money music group.

Read surprising excerpts from his time with the publication below…

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Sam Smith‘s hotly anticipated theme for the James Bond Spectre movie has fired off at radio. But will it hit like a bullet?

Premiered moments ago on BBC Radio 1, ‘Writing’s On The Wall’ was penned by Smith and Jimmy Napes – who also co-produced the cut with subtle assistance from Disclosure.

Take a listen below…

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All roads lead to October 2nd for Tamar Braxton.

Said date brings with it the release of the R&B belle’s new album ‘Calling All Lovers.’

Following the roll-out of singles ‘If I Don’t Have You’, ‘Angels & Demons,’ and buzz cut ‘Catfish,’ the singer serves a plate of soulful with promo track ‘Circles.’

With just one week to go before ”Lovers’ lands in stores, can Tamar ramp up buzz?

Take a listen below and let us know!

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