This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is Ericka Guitron.

The singer-songwriter delivers a delicious rendition of Bruno Mars‘ latest hit ‘That’s What I Like.’

How does the track sound with a female vocal? Take a listen below…

Bravo!

Ericka served up a quirky yet controlled performance; one that shines bright thanks to its potent polish.

We’re loving what we’re seeing and hearing from Ericka. If you are too, check out her YouTube channel here.

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature launched to celebrate TV and Film’s hilarious past.

Today, we celebrate BET’s tireless efforts to offer its viewers diverse programming by revisiting its hit series ‘Hell Date.’

In it, unsuspecting romantics are taken for the ride of their lives when they are introduced to people they believe are looking for love.

Little do they know that love has nothing to do with it.

Take that journey to the past with us below…

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Start your day off the right way with a packed plate of TGJ!

As earlier announced, That Grape Juice will be serving up a new feature named ‘TGJ For Breakfast.’

Ever-dedicated to bringing you the latest Urban music and entertainment news, we’ll be cooking up a nutritious mix of both.

Dished select mornings across the week, the round-up keeps you in the loop of the new-new and will run alongside our finger-on-the-pulse content.

Tuck in to the latest helping of TGJ For Breakfast below…

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Jennifer Lopez has conquered the charts, the box office, and now she’s making major moves on the small screen.

Just two weeks into its second season, ‘Shades of Blue’ – her NBC cop drama – has received a season 3 renewal.

Full story below…

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Is there a stage Tinashe isn’t booking these days?

The rising star has hit many a notable platform and next month will add the super bowl of wrestling to her list.

Yes, the 24-year-old will performing at WWE Wrestlemania.

Full story below…

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It’s here!

Jason Derulo has unleashed the video for ‘Swalla’ – his infectious collaboration with Nicki Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign.

Burning up radio and club dance floors, the colorful visual arrives right on time.

Do the trio have a spring/summer smash on their hands? Watch below and let us know…

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June’s Diary are making all the right waves.

It’s been a year since the quintet were formed on hit BET series ‘Chasing Destiny’ and now they are striving to impact beyond that platform.

Currently putting the finishing touches on their debut mixtape, the ladies have served up a titillating taste of the project in the form of ‘Stay’ – a cover of the Jodeci classic.

Billed as being part of a broader homage to the male groups before them, the group unveiled the the Derek Blanks directed video for the track yesterday.

Now, That Grape Juice brings you an EXCLUSIVE behind the scenes look at how the visual was pieced together. Check it out above.

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‘Scandal’ is back!

Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many an explosive twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 7, titled ‘A Traitor Amongst Us,’ below…

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With over 20-years in the spotlight, Kelly Rowland has certainly mastered the art of longevity.

And the solo Grammy winner is increasingly keen to share tips with the stars of tomorrow.

Tonight on Lifetime she makes a guest appearance on Jermaine Dupri‘s hit series ‘The Rap Game.’

Together with her trainer (‘Mr Shut Up & Train’), Ms. Kelly drops pearls of wisdom on the young hopefuls.

Ahead of the broadcast (10pm ET on Lifetime), we have an EXCLUSIVE scene which you can check out above.

Be sure to tune in to the episode tonight.

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The envy of many a R&B hopeful Trey Songz is back with a scorching new visual!

What it was shot to support? His new number ‘Animal‘ which is housed by his March 24th release ‘Tremaine The Playboy.’

I’m a boss, I’m a boss, I’m the leader of the pack
Boomerang, boomerang, baby, gon’ and throw it back
Do your thang, do your thang, girl, you dunno how to act
I’m a dog, I’m a dog…

Watch, if you’re 18 or older, below…

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Jussie Smollett is perhaps most notable for his breakout role as Jamal Lyon on FOX‘s soapy drama ‘Empire.’

However, the talented singer finds himself on socially conscious terrain with new release ‘F.U.W.’

An acronym for ‘F**ked Up World,’ the song and its accompanying video sees Smollett reflect on the tense political climate the world is engulfed in.

And while Donald Trump isn’t mentioned explicitly, there are numerous overtones directed his way.

For, Smollett sings:

“Build a wall, it won’t keep us from loving each other. Rewrite the laws… you won’t keep us from loving each other.”

While elsewhere, he belts:

“Why we back in the past? It’s the same script, different cast. All these alternative facts. Catch me outside, how ’bout that?”

The acting singer says the release, which he directed, isn’t a single, but more so a statement.

Check it out below…

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Tinashe has lit the ‘Flame’ for 2017.

This week the young starlet served up the latest taste of her highly anticipated sophomore effort, and now she’s revealed that she’s the newest act to partner with Pepsi.

Details below…

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