Despite rising to fame on the wings of one of the summer’s biggest Urban smashes ‘2 On,’ a recent interview sees high octane performer Tinashe warn fans not to expect too many more numbers reminiscent of the DJ Mustard-produced hit on her next project. 

As reported here, she’s already announced that she’s entrusting her sophomore album, the follow-up to 2014’s ‘Aquarius,’ to the hands of heavyweights Dr. Luke & Max Martin.  The pop purveyors, who have crafted hits for the likes of Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, and more, are taking the lead on her long-awaited second release (due before the year’s end).

And, while they sift through some 30+ tracks already recorded, T took to Billboard to give fans even more clues around what to expect for her forthcoming release.

Get the details below:

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R&B heartthrob August Alsina may be giving fans a taste of what to expect from his highly anticipated sophomore release with the newly unveiled tune ‘Why I Do It.’

Tapping fellow New Orleans native Lil Wayne to co-star, the new new follows the Lousiana duo’s remake of Alsina’s ‘Kissin On My Tattoos.’  But, before official word drops on the singer’s second outing (reportedly due later this year), tuck in below for your first listen of ‘Why I Do It’ and weigh in:

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Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez are spreading their Reality TV wings to soar up, up and away from their cast mates on ‘Love Hip Hop Atlanta.’

Good news below…

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Miley Cyrus is unimpressed with Nicki Minaj.

Why?

Details below…

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Is a different kind of drama drumming up behind the scenes at ‘Empire’?

According to new reports, not only is the answer “yes,” but it’s also set to have implications for the show’s lead actor Terrence Howard.

Details below…

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After proving that they’re ‘Worth It’ on the charts, Fifth Harmony continue their ascend with ‘I’m In Love With A Monster.’

The roaring track features on the OST for the ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’ movie and saw its accompanying video unleashed a few short moments ago.

Watch Dinah, Normani, Camila, Lauren, and Ally in action 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.

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Well that didn’t take long.

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis debuted new single ‘Downtown’ earlier today and have followed-up moments ago with its official video.

An all-out affair, the colorful clip draws on the group’s trademark quirkiness and should earn the Grammy winner’s ample streams – an ever important aspect of song roll-outs in today’s digital age.

Find out why below. Guest features Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, and singer Eric Nally all appear. 

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Miley Cyrus & Nicki Minaj have been named two of the worst role models in Pop music by British parents this year.

How and why they made the list?

Full story below…

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Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are back and aiming to make a point.

The duo have unleashed new single ‘Downtown’ – the lead single from their sophomore album.

Set to perform the song this Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards, the Hip-Pop outfit smartly enlist Hip-Hop legends Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, and singer Eric Nally for the cut, which they’ve been working on for a year and a half.

It’s a clever tactic given all the flack the group received from rap supporters following their clean sweep at last year’s Grammy Awards.

Politics aside, it certainly helps that the track is a banger rich in multi-format appeal.

Take a listen below. Get familiar too, as we envision this being a hit once it goes to radio on September 1st.

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‘Body On Me’ belter Rita Ora is currently wowing audiences across the US with her stateside tour

Beyond her vivacious voice, the songstress is ensuring folk will have her name on the tip of their lips – thanks to her jaw-dropping outfits.

Last night’s LA ensemble is doing the trick.

The 24-year-old set pulses racing with this edgy get-up, which can be viewed in all its…err…raciness after the jump. A live rendition of ‘Us’ – an Ed Sheeran penned song from her new album – also awaits…

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If the Hot 100 is any indication, the future is looking very bright for rapper Fetty Wap.

After reigning over charts with his introductory hit ‘Trap Queen,’ the autotune assailant made his way to the top with its follow-up ‘My Way.’  Now, as tune ‘679’ gets cozy in the Hot 100’s top 10, he’s being greeted with history making news:

Via Billboard:

Fetty Wap is the first rapper to send his first three Hot 100 entries to the top 10 in more than a decade. In 2003-04, Chingy reached the region with his first three charted titles: “Right Thurr” (No. 2); “Holidae In” (featuring Ludacris and Snoop Dogg, No. 3); and “One Call Away” (featuring J. Weav, No. 2). The first rapper to go three-for-three in the top 10 from the start? M.C. Hammer, in 1990.

It’s certainly interesting to note the brevity of Chingy and Hammer’s careers, but will Fetty break the mold?  Time will tell.  Until then, get into this week’s chart check:
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