‘Problem’ performer Ariana Grande has exactly that on her hands as she continues to be embroiled in flames of controversy surrounding a video of her diva-esque behavior in a donut shop where she not only licked a donut she didn’t pay for, but also went on to express her hatred for Americans.

Since the video made its rounds, the songstress issued a written apology and cited her disappointment in the American food industry and the country’s obesity rates as the center of her anger.

Now, as a recently uploaded apology video suggests, she’s singing a different tune.  See it below:

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Beyonce is baking new music.

The superstar set tongues a’wagging today after new snaps of her in the recording studio surfaced online.

Queen Bey poses next to rapper D.R.A.M in the shot above; perhaps an unknown name o some, he scored a viral hit of sorts with ‘Cha Cha’ earlier this year – a track which heavily samples music from Super Mario.

It does beg the question of what exactly the 33-year-old is cooking up. Could it be for the heavily speculated joint album with Jay Z? Or something else?

Either way, exciting times.

Peep another pic below…

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Jordin Sparks is all grown up and keen to showcase her fierce femininity.

The video for the singer’s new single ‘Right Here Right Now’ has just been rolled out and features the American Idol winner bringing the heat in the desert.

Preceded by ‘Double Tap,’ ‘Right Here’ serves as the title track to the 25-year-old’s first studio album since 2009’s ‘Battlefield.’

With a new label home and new sound, can Jordin’s new jam enjoy success?

Peep the video below and let us know…

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After a brief break abroad with her new billionaire boyfriend, Mariah Carey is back in Las Vegas to resume her ‘#1 To Infinity’ residency at The Colosseum.

Motherhood still comes first for the 45-year-old diva, who took to social media to share her twins Monroe and Moroccan‘s first day at Summer School.

The ‘We Belong Together’ belter posted the snap above with the caption:

Adorable.

Your thoughts?

New video alert!

Tamar Braxton has unboxed the visual for her latest single ‘If I Don’t Have You’ – which is lifted from her third studio album ‘Calling All Lovers.’

Rolled out on VEVO moments ago, the release follows buzz cut ‘Let Me Know,’ which impacted last Fall.

The ambitious clip for ‘If I’ is the songbird’s most measured attempt at a theme-driven video with its showgirl theme.

Does it deliver, though? You be the judge after the jump where the NeNe Leakes featured visual awaits.

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With streams, radio adds, and hype in tow, Pop queen Janet Jackson‘s comeback single made a royal entry onto singles’ charts last week – not only gifting her 40th entry on the tally, but also her first mention in almost a decade. But, as this week’s refreshed tally suggests, the general public has pressed the “snooze button” on the singer’s latest R&B blazer ‘No Sleeep’ as it has taken a dive right out of the Hot 100 (an ousting also handed to fellow pop divas’ Madonna‘s ‘B*tch I’m Madonna’ and Britney Spears’ ‘Pretty Girls’ this week).

But, while pop fans sleep on the delectable groove, Urban fans can’t get enough as the track moves up to #8 on Adult R&B Songs chart and retains top 15 placement on the R&B Songs chart with gratitude due in great part to radio.

Now, as #JanFans await a chart boost from its highly anticipated official music video, fans of other artists – namely Rihanna – can already celebrate good tidings courtesy of that very medium.  For, as her ‘B*tch Better Have My Money’ tune was slowly sliding down charts, the debut of its much-talked about music video last week helped hoist it right back into the top 20.

Find out where it landed on this week’s edition of TGJ Chart Check:

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Nathan Sykes is on a roll!

As he prepares to impact the U.K. Top 40 with his debut single ‘Kiss Me Quick‘ the star has learned that he has been handpicked by ABC to perform on ‘Good Morning America.‘

Yes…’Good Morning America.’

More below…

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Ariana Grande‘s donut licking drama has taken a turn for the worst today.

What has happened?

Find out after the jump…

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Welcome back to TGJ Replay!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest reflective segment to act as a written quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday. Unlike its TGJ retrospective predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.

Now, as her faithful #Navy await official news on the release of “R8” – the eighth full length studio album from music’s leading bad gal Rihanna, we pon de replay with an ode to her sophomore effort ‘A Girl Like Me.’

“Everything on this album is from a female’s perspective.  This album is very personal to me and everything’s coming from my point of view…” – Rihanna, 2006

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Cop a gander of the new panel for ‘The X Factor UK.’

Roc Nation’s Rita Ora leads the refreshed judge’s table, which is comprised of fellow newcomer Nick Grimshaw, along with returning panelists Cheryl Fernandez-Versini and the show’s creator Simon Cowell.

The quad kicked off filming this week in Manchester and the first snap of the 2015 panel has been unveiled. Check it out above.

Stars who’ve been discovered on the UK incarnation of the show (the original) include Leona Lewis, One Direction, Little Mix, and Alexandra Burke.

Peep our recent chat with Ms. Ora below…

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The Fox News network has blasted Pop princess Ariana Grande after she apologised for swearing at a donut shop worker, saying that she hated America and licking unsuspecting donuts in said shop.

Bad news below..

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As the music industry continues its shape-shift into full-on 360 territory, artists are tasked with finding new ways to intensify their spotlight.

Kelly Rowland appears to have clocked game, because beyond cooking up a new “uptempo” album, the 34-year-old is also broadening her TV portfolio.

Fresh from being confirmed for a stint on FOX  hit ‘Empire,’ the songstress has also been snapped up by BET to front her own talent search, aptly titled ‘Chasing Destiny.’

Prior to now, little has been known about the show’s specifics beyond the fact that Rowland would be piecing together a girl-group.

However, during a recent sit-down at the 2015 Essence Music Festival, Ms. Kelly spilled all on ‘Destiny’s’ exciting concept.

Per the video below, she revealed to host Adrienne Bailon that filming is already underway and that she’s teamed with Frank Gatson – one of the major creative forces behind Destiny’s Child and the solo careers of its members.

Check it out after the jump…

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