Missy Elliott isn’t just back. She’s blazing.

The iconic rapper broke the internet when the video for her comeback track ‘WTF (Where They From)’ landed last week.

Indeed, in what is becoming a real rarity in today’s age, the Dave Meyer‘s directed visual very much felt like an event and was greeted as such (the clip has racked up over 13 million views and counting).

In an interview with Hattie Collins for i-D magazine, Elliott waxed honest about her return; how she’d adjusted to the “normal life,” the apprehension she felt (she literally messed up her weave with nerves), and how Pharrell Williams and Katy Perry were central to her resurgence.

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Adele is setting the record straight.

Earlier this month, erroneous rumors begun doing the rounds; rumors which suggested that the ‘Hello’ hitmaker had turned down a collaboration from her label-mate Beyonce.

During an interview with Beats 1 radio to promote new album ’25’ (due Nov. 20th) the British superstar shot down the claims and asserted her allegiance to Queen Bey – declaring that she’d never disrespect her.

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There are only a handful of artists in the history of ever whose careers can even be mentioned in the same sentence with diva supreme Whitney Houston.  Her illustrious Hot 100 and Billboard 200 resume read of almost untouchable heights and more records set than can be adequately mentioned in one article (“first female to debut at #1 on Billboard 200,” “first artist to sell 1 million albums in one week,” “first and only artist to have 7 consecutive #1 hits on the Billboard Hot 100” merely touch the tip the iceberg).

But, as the age old adage goes:  ‘records are made to be broken.’

For, just two weeks ago, Adele said ‘Hello’ to the Hot 100 and history books as her long-awaited return brought with it a massive 1.1 million sold in just one week.  Seeing her name penciled atop the list of ‘most singles sold in one week’ tally, the song’s performance was nearly double that of former record-holder Flo-Rida‘s 636,000 sold for his 2009 single ‘Right Round.’  The impressive chart triumph was widely celebrated, that is, until some outlets began pitting its success against Houston’s signature hit ‘I Will Always Love You’ – which held the overall record for most singles sold in one week at 632,000.

Then, Nippy fans cried foul.  The premise of their argument is simple:  Billboard records should have context…

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Much to the dismay of its supporters the movie ‘Chocolate City‘ received a sour reception when it tanked at the box office earlier this year.

Indeed, after generating just over $200,000 the movie was considered a “flop” by fans when it tried its best to turn moviegoers on in the March of this year.

However, all isn’t lost. For, ‘America’s Next Top Model‘ star Keith Carlos has announced that he has been enlisted to ensure its sequel fares much better.

How he did it?

Via a NSFW selfie below…

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Where is Usher‘s new album?

It’s a question we’ve increasingly asked ourselves since he abruptly stopped promoting the “era” after the slew of singles he released last year. [See: ‘Good Kisser,’ ‘She Came To Give It To You,’ and ‘I Don’t Mind.’]

And granted we’re not sure he even knows what’s going on yet, it hasn’t stopped the R&B icon from keeping his visibility up.

Last month saw the 37-year-old team with TIDAL to roll-out the socially-conscious ‘Chains’ and today brings with it the arrival of another new track – ‘Miracles.’

Uniquely, the song premiered in full within a new PEPSI short film. Titled ‘Black Knight Decoded,’ the video project features footage shot from outer space with the UrtheCast camera on the International Space Station.

Get into new Usher below…

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Justin Bieber visited ‘The Tonight Show’ this week and had ample reason to smile.

The pin-up’s new album ‘Purpose’ is on-course for a definitive chart win over rival act One Direction and by a (relative) landslide.

Led by ‘What Do You Mean?,’ the comeback project is set to sell 470k-490k Stateside (to 1D’s 420k) – which, if achieved, will mark the largest first-week debut this year.[Editor’s note: Of course, until the Adele avalanche hits next week].

Not resting his laurels, Bieber took to the stage on the Jimmy Fallon hosted show to perform current single ‘Sorry’ – which has, thus far, peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Call it a comeback.!

Watch JB do his thing after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Rita Ora!

The Roc Nation star continues her media flood, this time on the cover of SELF magazine.

Looking lush, the 24-year-old’s appearance arrives as she earns rave reviews for her role as a judge on The X Factor UK and finalises work on her hotly anticipated new album.

Peep the video for its latest single ‘Body On Me’ below…

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New music alert!

Before it rocks retailers on Friday (November 20th) Adele‘s ’25‘ has found its way to the world via snippets now available to spin right here on TGJ!

The project marks her first since the release of 2011’s ’21’ which has sold over 25 million units worldwide fronted by the singles ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and ‘Someone Like You.‘

Press play to hear Ms. Adkins – as you’ve never heard her before- below…

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Photo courtesy:  People

Excitement is brimming for the holiday event of the season – NBC’s star-studded live rework of the legendary ‘The Wiz.’

Starring Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, rapper Common, Amber Riley, Uzo Aduba, and more, the 3 hour special is blasting onto televisions

But, before you can see if the reimagined, 2015 adaptation does justice to its Diana Ross/Michael Jackson-led 70’s counterparts, check out the trailer and hot photos from the forthcoming flick below:

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Though a week away from release, ‘Creed’ is already the focus of ample Oscar buzz.

The Michael B. Jordan boxing flick is the latest from the Rocky franchise and sees the rising star play Adonis Johnson, the son of the late Apollo Creed.

Sylvester Stallone reprises his role of the former World Heavyweight Champion Rocky Balboa, who – in this movie – serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis.

This Thursday (Nov. 19th) brings with it the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Creed’ and That Grape Juice are elated to give TWO readers the chance to win a pair of tickets to attend!

Want to be in with a chance of attending the star-studded event? Simply visit iFight4.com, create your custom ‘Creed’ graphic and send to:

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

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

All entries must be received by 11.59pm on Wednesday, November 18th 2015.

Tinashe was playing approximately no games as she set ‘The Tonight Show’ alight with a scorching performance of her Chris Brown-assisted new single ‘Player.’

The first single from her forthcoming sophomore project ‘Joyride,’ the tune is enjoying quite the warm welcome from radio and streaming alike.  Now, in a bid to shift that warm welcome to a boil, the burgeoning diva brought her stage-blazing antics to America’s living room in what comes as her ‘Fallon’ debut.

Wonder how she fared?  Find out below:

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Media maven Mariah Carey will make her return to the small screen this December on the Hallmark channel.

Multi-tasking Mimi both stars in and directs ‘A Christmas Melody’ – an original movie for the cable network.

The 45-year-old is starring as a teacher who helps a special student piece together the ultimate Holiday song – her own real-life classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

Set to air December 19th, Hallmark have unveiled a first look trailer for the film – which also stars Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, Kathy Najimy and 10-year-old Broadway sensation Fina Strazza. Watch below…

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