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Vocal powerhouse Tori Kelly continues her introductory crusade with ‘Hollow’ – the latest single from her debut album ‘Unbreakable Smile.’

The 22-year-old, who is managed by industry force Scooter Braun, has enjoyed breakout success this year thanks to epic performances at both the BET and MTV Video Music Awards.

With more eyes and ears on her than ever before, the gifted singer aims to please with her newest number.

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 7 of season 2. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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

So, just 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.

Now, let’s rewind to 2004’s megahit ‘My Boo’ – a tag teamed effort of R&B superstars Alicia Keys and Usher.  As Keys had a monster year with her sophomore effort ‘Diary’ the year prior (setting the record for highest first week sales for a female artist of color at the time), Ush was experiencing the similar success as his 2004 release ‘Confessions’ set the mark for highest first week sales for a male artist of color at the time. With such booming respective successes, and after the positive response of their remix Keys’ own ‘If I Ain’t Got You,’  it only seemed fitting the two would reunite for a redo.  Enter the Jermaine Dupri-produced ‘My Boo.’

Reigning at #1 for an impressive 6 weeks, the tune helped bring to close Usher’s uber-successful ‘Confessions’ era (which to date stands at 20 million sold worldwide). Get into it below:

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Sporting new hair and promising exciting new music the singer August Alsina made his way to ‘The Breakfast Club’ hours ago to promote his forthcoming album ‘This Thing Called Life.’

Unfortunately, the star’s conversation with the show’s host saw him forced to address the personal drama that threatens to overshadow his musical endeavours after a relative came forward to accuse him of being responsible for his brother’s death.

Eager to rise above the negativity and keen to inspire the entertainer used the interview to share his moving story and offer hope to any who had been pulled through something similar.

A must-see interview below…

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The ‘Artiste’ known as Sanitgold is back…and she’s better than ever!

Following 2012’s ‘Master of My Make Believe’ the ‘I’m a Lady‘ lyricist returns with the new single ‘Can’t Get Enough of Myself‘ which features on the LP ’99 cents’ due out January 22nd 2016 via Atlantic.

‘Enough’ premiered during Zane Lowe‘s Beats 1 radio show hours ago and now awaits your first listen below!

Let us know if you’re feeling ‘Myself’ after the jump…

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Did TLC “creep” away with the money they raised from their Kickstarter program?

Find out below…

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Rita Ora has quite the hustle factor.

Currently juggling the completion of her new album with her role as a judge on The X Factor, the Roc Nation priori has also found time to team up with British Drum N Bass duo Sigma.

The 24-year-old is the feature vocalist on the chart-topper’s new single ‘Coming Home’ – the video for which was unleashed today.

Tipped for major success, check out the visual after the jump…

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Justin Bieber continues to generate excitement around his forthcoming album ‘Purpose’ by taking to the pages of Billboard magazine for a spot of promotion.

Only right that that he rocks it cover first with a shot that sees him sport his brand new physique, tattoos while touting his “rebirth” as an artist.

Fans of the once troubled star will know that the last two years have seen struggle to maintain the All-American image he’d presented to the world after footage of him performing a racist number about African-Americans surfaced online.

Watch that here.

‘Purpose’ hits retailers on November 13th.

Your thoughts?

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Could there be light at the end of the tunnel for Tyra Banks‘America’s Next Top Model’?

According to new reports, the recently axed series may not be ready for a burial just yet.

Details below…

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Jazmine Sullivan made her marvellous way to ‘For Sisters Only‘ recently to honour her discography with a performance made up of her greatest numbers.

Her set came after she learned of the moves her music was making on a streaming front here and following the unveiling of her latest studio album ‘Reality Show.’

Watch the songbird soar  below…

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Queen Latifah and Jermaine Dupri are on the hunt for the latest addition to Hip-Hop’s growing family.

Details below…

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Rising star Pia Mia makes a bold bid for the big time with new single ‘Touch.’

The 19-year-old Interscope signee made a splash earlier this year with the Chris Brown and Tyga assisted ‘Do It Again’ and aims to build on that buzz with its follow-up.

Sassy, stylized, and soaked in swagger, the video for ‘Touch’ arrived today and should garner the Guam born singer new fans.

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Watch Pia work it after the jump. ‘Straight Outta Compton’ star O’Shea Jackson Jr (Ice Cube’s son) stars.

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