Fresh from surprising fans with the title and release date for his third studio album ‘Forest Hills Drive’, J. Cole has followed through with the tracklist for the hotly anticipated set.

Named after the street where the Roc Nation MC’s childhood home is situated (a property he has since purchased), the project isn’t being preceded by any singles and will instead be promoted as a body of work when it arrives on December 9th.

Which tracks will populate the LP? Find out below…

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As the thirst for her new music continues among her fan base, Pop superstar Rihanna was seemingly hungry in NYC last night, when she stepped out to dine with pals.

After chowing down, the entertainer was caught by fans and members of the paparazzi with whom she stopped to pose for pictures with.

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Steven Spielberg‘s hospital drama ‘Red Band Society‘ is to come to an end this year, booted from Fox‘s favour despite pulling in 4.1o million viewers in its opening episode.

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Cop a gander of Rita Ora and Tinashe!

The rising stars, who many have pegged two of tomorrow’s biggest names, were snapped posing together in Abu Dhabi earlier this week.

Both ladies were in town for a private event before heading back to the US and UK respectively.

A collabo would be awesome, right? Even if not a duet. Tinashe has proven herself a sound songwriter, hence would be a great addition to the roster of names assembled to concoct hits for Ora’s new LP.

Your thoughts?

The latest series of The X Factor UK continued in fine form tonight. With the Live Show segment of the season in full swing, the hopefuls are tasked on week 8 with pulling out all the stops to progress onto the next week. Judging the contestants are Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Mel B, and  Louis Walsh.

The man who inspired the views magnet that is Beyonce‘s ‘7/11‘ visual has showered praise on the performer today, thanking her for introducing his work to the masses.

Indeed, after seeing his “Super Selfies” on YouTube, the ‘Single Ladies’ chanteuse had her management team contact Mr. Gab Valenciano in a bid to help them create her visual for ‘7/11.‘

The result? An experience he’s unlikely to ever forget!

His story below…

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In the September of 2000, Christina Aguilera made her way to the hearts of Spanish music lovers with her second studio album ‘Mi Reflejo‘, a Spanish speaking effort that was certified Platinum in Mexico and Argentina.

In the August of 2007, her Sony sister Beyonce stepped into the same territory with the launch of ‘Irreemplazable’, an EP which served up Spanish remixes of the smash hit singles ‘Listen’, ‘Beautiful Liar’ and the original song ‘Amor Gitano.‘

This year, R&B singer Elijah Blake has teased something similar, revealing that he intends to honour his Creole roots by recording and releasing a French bop!

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Tasked with reclaiming his R&B loving audience this year is ‘Time of Our Lives‘ singer Ne-Yo, the hit making mastermind behind the new LP ‘Non-Fiction.‘

Today, after his last studio album ‘R.E.D‘ struggled to capture audiences in the way he would have hoped, he has given himself two months to convince them to support its follow-up.

When its set for release?

Find out below…

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Is Pop superstar Rihanna gearing up for a major Christmas Day release?

Yes would be the answer to that question if ‘Play.com’ is anything to go by, now that they have launched a pre-order page for her eighth studio album!

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UK solo stardom may have evaded her, but former Girls Aloud lead singer Nadine Coyle has revealed that she wouldn’t rule out pursuing chart success with the group more.

Speaking after the demise of her friendship  with ex-bandmate Cheryl Cole, Coyle told ‘The Daily Mail‘ when asked if she’d ever return to the group:

Why not! Ten years down the line. I would never rule reuniting out.

Since their arrival in 2002, the Pop band has sold over 4 million albums in the UK alone, regrouping after a three year hiatus in 2012 and announcing that they were to split in the March of 2013.

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Say hello to TGJ Replay!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest retrospective segment – a written quest, if you will, to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.  Our latest reflective piece will ode birthday boy Trey Songz!

Today, as he hits the big 3-0, learn more about the album that made the Virginia-born beau a household name.  Are you ready?….

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Making his way back to “the scene” today is ‘Channel Orange‘ singer Frank Ocean, surprising his fans with a brand new song ‘Memrise.’

Will it be enough to reignite interest in his hotly anticipated sophomore album?

Press play and weigh in below…

Your thoughts?