It was billed as the comeback of a Pop Titan. However, under performing singles, so-so videos, and invisible radio support, confirm that Gwen Stefani‘s return to the Pop sphere is officially in the danger zone.

Let’s peruse the numbers…

Comeback single ‘Baby Don’t Lie’ peaked at a paltry #46 on the Billboard Hot 100, while its follow-up ‘Spark The Fire’ was released to such a frosty reception in December that it’s yet to chart a month on. Neither track is fairing much better on VEVO. The visual for ‘Baby’ has been lodged at the 13 million views mark months after debuting and ‘Fire’ isn’t generating any heat with just 3 million plays worldwide.

Stefani’s current predicament marks the second time in as many years that the singer has found herself on unstable terrain. No Doubt‘s 2012 comeback effort resulted in shocking sales and an axed tour. Hope for another reunion was quelled upon the announcement of Gwen’s new solo venture – which at the time felt like a fair payoff. Yet, with that now a mucky mess of sorts too, it brings the questions of what went wrong and can it be fixed to the surface.

We weigh in below…

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With bills to pay, ‘Glee’ ending and a career in music to chase, ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera is on the promo run.

Her latest trip? To hit talk show ‘The View’, where she surprised its audience when she suggested that ethnic minorities did not shower everyday.

Quack talk below…

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‘Ebro in the Morning‘ welcomed Jordin Sparks to its home hours ago, inviting the ‘Double Tap‘ singer to join them for an interview to promote her forthcoming album, ‘Right Here, Right Now.’

Due out this year, the project will mark her first since she found a mentor and label boss in Salaam Remi, and since her split with ‘Trumpets‘ entertainer Jason Derulo.

What she had to say on all of the above?

Find out below…

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R&B meets Dance on Ne-Yo‘s latest jam, lifted from his forthcoming album ‘Non-Fiction.’

What it’s called? ‘Who’s Taking You Home‘, a radio friendly cut he’s no doubt hoping will generate enough support for its parent album before its release later on this month.

Ready to give it a spin?

Press play to peep its lyric video after the jump…

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R&B songbird Jazmine Sullivan nested on The Breakfast Club this morning.

The Grammy nominee was grilled in the infamous hot seat about her new album ‘Reality Show’, her hiatus from the industry, and more.

Perhaps the most notable segment of the interview came when the songstress opened up about the abusive relationship which almost derailed her dreams.

Check it out after the jump…

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In the mood for a electric performance? If so, step right on up and peep Bruno Mars‘ recent appearance at ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show‘, booked to promote his new Mark Ronson-led bop ‘Uptown Funk.’

Pulled from his latest album ‘Uptown Special’, ‘Funk‘ nabbed the awesome performance as Bruno reportedly continues work on his own studio album, the follow-up to the critically acclaimed ‘Unorthodox Jukebox.’

Pop brilliance below…

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Brandy is continuing to bake her new album and has enlisted a potent new ingredient.

This morning the Vocal Bible shared a snap of herself in the studio with producer Hit-Boy.

The aptly named hitmaker boasts a discography which includes smashes such as Beyonce’s ‘Flawless’ and Kanye West & Jay-Z’s ‘N*ggas In Paris’.

Can he cook up an equally engaging cut for B-Rocka?! Time will tell.

In the meanwhile, check out our recent interview with the singer below. She opens up to us about the process of recording what she deems one of her most heartfelt efforts yet…

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Ciara is back!

The R&B chanteuse unwrapped new single ‘I Bet’ and less than 24-hours later has followed through with the title of her hotly anticipated sixth studio album.

Find out what the follow-up to 2013’s self-titled has been christened below…

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It’s here!

Ciara‘s brand new single ‘I Bet’ was premiered moments ago.

Lifted from the diva’s sixth studio album, the Harmony Samuels produced number sees the songbird sound off about a lot!

Take a listen below…

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Ciara is coming and sooner than one might think!

These were the sentiments relayed by hit-making producer Harmony, who we can EXCLUSIVELY reveal has landed the lead single from the diva’s new album.

That Grape Juice caught up with the music maestro recently and chatted it up about his meteoric rise and the many releases he has on the horizon for 2015 – including songs on new LP’s from Fifth Harmony, Tamar Braxton, and JoJo.

Top of the list, it seems though, was CiCi’s project which he gushed about in earnest.

Hit ‘PLAY’ above to hear about what he’s cooked up with the R&B songbird and be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice for more from our interview with Harmony!

Your thoughts?

For those who were worried, R&B singer/songwriter Keri Hilson is still all smiles despite a weekend of disparaging headlines.

By now, we’re sure you’ve heard the rumor or seen the visuals of the ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ performer rocking out her hits to what seemed to be an empty house.  On hand at AT&T Playoff Playlist Live!, opening for Lenny Kravitz at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, several videos of the diva at work swarmed the net with less than flattering captions.

Well, it looks like Miss Keri Baby has finally had enough of the detractors.  Did you miss her clap back?  If so, you know we’ve got you covered:

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We bet the C-squad collectively got all their lives when stageblazer Ciara took to Instagram tonight to unveil the cover art to her new single ‘I Bet.’  Due later this month, the single will kick off the singer’s 6th LP and follow her critically acclaimed 2013 self-titled set.

As we get excited for the next “Ci”-era, see your way down below to peep the cover art for her forthcoming single:

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