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Should Ashanti be on the hunt for a TV gig she may be pleased to learn the mastermind behind the R&B Divas empire has set his sights on her for the show’s New York arm.

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New video alert!

Madonna has unleashed the official visual for ‘Ghosttown,’ the second single from her latest album ‘Rebel Heart.’

With the LP in much need of a sales spark, does ”Ghost’ (which co-stars Terrence Howard) pack enough of a punch to revive its housing album?

Peep the post-apocalyptic vid, directed by Jonas Akerlund, below and let us know…

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Destiny’s Child‘s surprise performance at the 2015 Stellar Awards continues to garner buzz a week on. So much so that there are mounting rumours that a more robust reunion of Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland, and Beyonce is in the pipeline.

As at writing, it remains to be seen whether the speculation will be proven true. What is certain, though, is that Williams has given folk a behind the scenes look at the events running up to the spirited showing.

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FOX musical drama ‘Empire’ is UK bound.

Already popular online thanks to its groundbreaking run in the US, the Lee Daniels series looks set for an international breakthrough now that it’s found a home on one of the UK’s biggest channels.

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Tidal titans Beyonce and Jay Z have ample cause to celebrate. For, beyond being at the top of their game musically, the power couple recently hit the seven years of marriage mark.

The stars honored the milestone by jetting off to Hawaii.

A snap from the trip has surfaced and is oh so caption ready.

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‘There You Go’ performer Pink is to receive the BMI President’s Award for Songwriting for her chart-topping run as a singer/songwriter, set to be honoured for her success in the fields of Pop, Rock and R&B.

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New Line Cinema has signed on to release a Christmas movie starring ‘Honey’ singer Mariah Carey this year, joining forces with the star to take her latest big screen dream to life.

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A quiet departure from Roc Nation seems to have done little to stop Elijah Blake‘s journey towards his debut album’s release date.

For, its lead single ‘I Just Wanna’ is making major moves at Urban radio this week, receiving 25 new commitments from stations on the platform.

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Jazmine Sullivan – Brand New

2) Beyonce – Die For You

3) Ciara – I Bet

4)  Madonna – Dance 2Night

5) Destiny’s Child – Say Yes (Live At Stellars)

 

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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The Los Angeles Dodgers clearly have a fan in Tinashe.

Hitting the field for Monday’s game against the San Diego Padres, the ‘2 On’ singer took to the Dodger Stadium for the third time in less than a year to render a rousing rendition of the U.S. National Anthem.

While you were busy celebrating the release of her new high octane video ‘All Hands On Deck,’ did you miss the triple threat flexing her vocal abilities?  If so, we’ve got you covered:

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Jennifer Hudson may have put 2014’s ‘JHUD’ album out to pasture, but that certainly hasn’t shorted the diva of any flavor of “busy.”

Courtesy of a stint on FOX’s breakout hit ‘Empire,’ Hudson has a new buzzing single on her hands in the Juicy J-assisted “Whatever Makes You Happy.”  As such, we’re sure fans will be happy to know they can catch her performing the tune live soon in addition to a few other high profile TV appearances.

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Jason Derulo isn’t the only Hot 100 staple dropping new music this week.

For, Jeremih joins him in throwing a new bop into the chart mix today, teaming up with Flo Rida to release ‘Tonight Belongs To U’ pulled from his brand new album which is still yet to receive a release date.

Press play and weigh in on the singer’s latest effort below…

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