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Given the tough musical climate, the once-frequent practice of re-releasing albums has become a thing of the past. However, it’s set to be revived for Billboard belle Iggy Azalea next month when her debut album ‘The New Classic’ is re-issued.

Officially christened ‘Reclassified’, the set will add a selection of new tracks to the original LP, with a fresh single from the new set of songs also a strong likelihood.

It’s widely expected that the re-release will add to the 376,681 US sales of the original, which has been in stores since April 23rd and has thus far been supported by singles including ‘Work’, ‘Fancy’, and ‘Black Widow’.

Building buzz, the Australian-bred beauty revealed the LP’s cover. Check it out above.

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As earlier reported, Raven Symone set the social media arena ablaze following her controversial interview on Oprah Winfrey‘s Where Are They Now special.

Indeed, many took to Twitter, Facebook, and a multitude of other platforms to voice their views on the ‘That’s So Raven’ and ‘Cosby Show’ actress’ claim that she is “not Afro-American…but American”.

And with the debate still blazing, the star has released a statement clarifying her words.

Read what she had to say below…

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It appears the sales of Robin Thicke‘s latest album aren’t the only thing that are non-existent. For, sadly, his marriage to actress Paula Patton is too.

The crooner’s partner of over 12 years has officially filed for divorce; a move which comes after the couple announced their separation in February.

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‘She‘ chanteuse may have poured her heart and soul into her new album ‘Point of No Return’, but it would seem the general public have decided not throw their hearts and wallets in its support today, now that it’s first week sales prediction has been announced.

Unfortunately, after the critically acclaimed ‘Woman to Woman‘ opened with 96,000 units in 2012, ‘Return’ is set to touch down on the ‘Billboard 200‘ with anywhere between 22 to 25,000 units next week, marking her lowest opening week number to date.

On lower ground, Urban Pop sensation Tinashe isn’t set to fare any better. For despite owning the summer with the smash hit single ‘2 On’, the entertainer proves there’s more work to be done now that her debut LP ‘Aquarius’ is set to sell between 17 to 20,000 copies.

Via ‘Hits Daily Double’:

Jason Aldean (Broken Bow) 290-310k
Hozier (Columbia) 50-55k
Weezer (Republic) 30-35k
Alex & Sierra (SYCO/Columbia) 28-32k
Stevie Nicks (Reprise) 25-28k
Keyshia Cole (Geffen) 22-25k
Jackson Browne (Inside) 17-20k
Tinashe (RCA) 17-20k
New Found Glory (Hopeless) 17-20k
Sixx:A.M. (Eleven Seven) 15-18k
The Piano Guys (Sony Masterworks) 14-17k
Yellowcard (Razor & Tie) 12-15k

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After shining a positive light on her heritage through fashion, music and film, Pop star Jennifer Lopez may soon find her achievements etched into the hearts and minds of her fellow New Yorkers.

Who, what, where and why?

An epic plan, below…

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October 27th is a date fans of Jagged Edge look forward to with anticipation, as it marks the release of their new album ‘JE Heartbreak II.

Today, the quartet unveil the latest piece of the project’s puzzle with the release of ‘Getting Over You‘, a track that features lyrics, harmonies and arrangements that make their comeback one worth paying serious attention to.

Though its verses fail to impress on a melodic tip (a little all over the place) the number makes for an enjoyable listen, sure to impress those old enough to appreciate R&B as it used to be.

Check it out below…

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Ne-Yo is hot on the comeback trail with new single ‘She Knows’.

The Juicy J assisted jam is the lead release from the crooner’s sixth studio album ‘Non-Fiction’, which hits stores on November 12th via Compound/Motown.

So as to give the track a boost, the singer-songwriter has debuted its accompanying video. Check it out below. It’s an…edgy…watch.

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As widely reported, Mariah Carey‘s new tour ‘The Elusive Chanteuse Show’ kicked off in Japan last week.

This Monday saw the trek continue in Yokohama.

Watch below as the diva with five-octaves performs classic ‘I’ll Be There’ with longtime friend Trey Lorenz

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One has to give it to Nick Jonas.

After observing fellow entertainers Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber make a number of desperate (and at times offensive) moves towards “Urban” music, the former Disney star finds his transition from PG-friendly Pop prince to grown’n’sexy Rhythm & Pop newbie welcomed by the very audience Cyrus and Bieber are still yet to win over completely.

Now listen to his latest effort ‘Numb‘, featuring rapper Angel Haze and packing a sound that’ll no doubt give a number of his contemporaries good reason to consider him serious competition.

Check it out below…

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Her career may be missing a US #1 single, but this week has seen Nicki Minaj bathe in Platinum showers delivered to her by her latest single ‘Anaconda.

Released on August 14th 2014, the infectious Rap single has now crossed sales of 1 million units, doing so with the help of no less than 100,000 units sold each week since the release of its music video!

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After a lengthy break on the bench, ‘TGJ Replay’ is back!

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.  As this week saw the release of ‘Point of No Return,’ the 6th album of R&B chanteuse Keyshia Cole, we thought it would be the perfect time to reminisce over her catalog and revisit our favorite album of hers –  ‘Just Like You.’

We’ll meet you on the other side:

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Check out Jennifer Lopez!

The dynamo diva serves up multiple flavours of fierce on the cover of Variety Magazine‘s Power Of Women issue.

J.Lo is among several major names to receive their own cover for the celebratory feature, which spotlights the leading ladies in Hollywood using their stardom to advocate for women around the world. Some of the other divas honored include Reese Witherspoon and Viola Davis

The spot arrives on the heels of the success of La Lopez’s latest hit single ‘Booty’ and precedes the debut of the star’s next feature film ‘The Boy Next Door’ – which debuts in January. On the said month, the 45-year-old’s return to American Idol as a judge will begin airing. Busy times!

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