Leona Lewis is on the comeback trail and aims to blaze with scorching new single ‘Fire.’

The Toby Gadd production is the lead release from the vocalist’s new album ‘I Am.’

As reported, the fiercely anticipated set marks Lewis’ first studio effort for new label Island/Def Jam – her recording home since departing Simon Cowell’s Syco last summer.

With ‘Fire’ believed to be due imminently, Camp Leona are igniting the flames with a newly released promo video.

The digital short sees the powerhouse open up about her refreshed perspective and includes a brand new snippet of the song we’re all waiting for.

Without further ado…

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J. Cole continues to  his flaunt his flair for the unconventional.

Last December saw the rapper announce his third album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ with minimal notice and no preceding songs.

In the time since, he’s followed with left-field singles and videos – the latest being ‘Wet Dreamz.’

We won’t pre-empt too much. But, let’s just say the dogs will make sense after the jump…

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With Rihanna‘s new album still nowhere to be found, impatient fans have been flocking to other artists.

Hoping to reel them back in, the 27-year-old has employed her tried and tested means of courting attention – stripping.

The Bajan sensation showcases her particulars a-front of V Magazine‘s Summer 2015 issue. Ms. Fenty’s latest distraction tactic even came with an obligatory new wig.

Offering a morsel of info on her (thus far) poorly received new music, the model mused:

“My eighth studio album was a place for me to completely express myself creatively with no boundaries and try anything I wanted.”

Is it us or is someone slowly deviating from her initial claim of aiming to create “timeless music” this go round? To be fair, we would too after ‘Bitch Better Have My Money.’

Anyway, peep more below…

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Kelly Rowland may be gearing up to front her very own BET show, but that hasn’t halted the recording of her fifth studio album.

The ‘Motivation’ maven was snapped in the studio with hitmaker Polow Da Don this week, presumably working on material for the follow-up to 2013’s ‘Talk A Good Game.’

Rowland’s sophomore effort, ‘Ms. Kelly,’ was the last time the pair teamed up; Polow produced its lead single ‘Like This.’

With the singer angling for a more “uptempo” sound this go round and Polow renowned for his versatility, we’re eager to hear what they’ve been cooking up.

Your thoughts?

The artist currently known as Prince has expunged his Facebook account after it was hacked recently, pulling his page on the social media platform down after learning it had been infiltrated and used to mock and berate his personality.

Why the star will never look at pancakes the same way again?

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Music lovers looking forward to the first Beyonce & Nicki Minaj visual have seen their prayers answered today.

For, their time together as this year’s Coachella festival saw them confirm that they are shooting scenes for a visual when they enlisted their respective camera crews to join them at the event.

Exciting news below…

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 Olivia is back!

After her old rival Ashanti was linked to a role on ‘R&B Divas: New York’  the singer has returned to the scene with a brand new cut named ‘Posing.’

The sassy bop touches down following her departure from ‘Love & Hip Hop New York’, released to reignite interest in the singer’s career.

Will it work?

Find out below…

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Wiz Khalifa‘s ‘See You Again’ has done far more than top the UK and US singles chart this month.

For, as it blocks Mark Ronson‘s and  Bruno Mars‘ ‘Uptown Funk‘ from spending another week atop the Billboard Hot 100, the song has earned the record for scoring the most plays in one day on the music streaming service Spotify.

Brilliant news below…

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Rihanna loves her some ‘7/11.’

The music model continues to show affection for Beyonce‘s Billboard hit one month after professing her love for the cut on the dance-floor.

This time she shared a clip of herself turning all the way up to the track on Snapchat.

Check it out below…

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Breathtaking beauty Ciara beams in a gorgeous new promotional snap for for upcoming album ‘Jackie.’

The hotly anticipated project arrives in stores on May 4th via Epic Records and is preceded by single ‘I Bet.’
Its retail date comes one day after the 29-year-old hits the road on the first leg of her US ‘Jackie Tour.’

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From the music to the visuals to the roll out, Team Ci have been handing this era awesomely; serving enough to rouse interest, yet holding on some fronts to ensure a lengthy campaign.

Indeed,  the squeezing of ‘I Bet’ for all its worth more than likely means its follow-up will arrive to coincide with the album. It’s a move which will almost certainly see her able to pair the promo for the song with that of the LP and create more room for longevity.

Your thoughts?

Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks…

Rihanna’s 8th Album Campaign – Calculated or Catastrophe?

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The Queen of Pop Janet Jackson has assumed an incognito M-O in recent years.

Indeed, public appearances have become increasingly rare, ultimately rendering any sighting a media “moment.”

The latest took place in Paris today when the superstar singer was filmed arriving at an airport.

Ms. Jackson’s appearance comes as mounting evidence suggests she’s working on new material and a potential tour.

Peep the vid below…

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