Do pretty girls like trap music?  2 Chainz seems to think so.

So much so, in fact, the rapper/producer actually named his forthcoming album ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music.’

Ahead of its scheduled April 7th release, Chainz called on the help of friends Jhené Aiko, Trey Songz, and Ty Dolla $ign for the single ‘It’s a Vibe,’ one of many gems found aboard ‘Girls.’

Curious to hear what the star-studded combo sounds like?  It awaits inside:

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As we reported here, Grammy winning singer/songwriter Ciara has been trading in stages for pages of many-a-publication since the announcement she was pregnant with her second child (first with footballer/husband Russell Wilson).

Striking no shortage of seriously fierce poses inside the most recent edition of ‘Harper’s Bazaar,’ the 31-year-old may have dropped jaws with the final products from the maternity shoot but its “behind the scenes/making of” video is equally as stunning.

See what we mean inside:

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After shattering records for OWN as it not only debuted with the network’s highest series premiere ratings, but was also 2016’s #1 new cable series for women (averaging over three million viewers in Live+3 in its first season), ‘Greenleaf’ is readying its season 2 kick off in less than a week.

With its seasoned cast featuring Lynn Whitfield, Keith David, Merle Dandridge, Lamman Rucker, and Oprah Winfrey, the Memphis-set show – which explores the deeply-rooted secrets of a Southern family that owns and operates a megachurch – is scheduled to make its highly anticipated return March 15th at 9/8c.

After the first season’s jaw-dropping cliffhanger, fans have now been invited to peek at an extended trailer of its successor courtesy of OWN.  See it inside:

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Much to the delight of his faithful #Sheerios, ‘Shape of You’ singer Ed Sheeran‘s 2017 is shaping up to be a hectic year.

The singer-songwriter, whose media onslaught has seen him dominate the talk show, radio, and awards circuit in promotion of his new album, ‘Divide’ (in stores now), is now looking to expand that support for the project to a city near you.

Announcing a 48-city North American arena tour, Sheeran’s outing is set for a summer kick off at the Sprint Center in Kansas City on June 29th and run all the way through the fall to an October 6th close at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.

Curious to know if he’ll make a stop in your town?  See the tour schedule below to find out:

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’ allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature “Chart Rewind” – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

Next, it’s all about ‘What About Us’ – the lead single from R&B veteran Brandy‘s 3rd album ‘Full Moon.’  Written by Lashawn Daniels, Rodney Jerkins, and Brandy, the 2002-released bop – produced by Jerkins – was a surprising foray into alternative R&B by Bran (who up to that point was better known for her more standard R&B leaning numbers).  Released at the top of the year, ‘What’ – with the assistance of a kickass futuristic Dave Meyers music video – eventually moseyed its way up to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 where it peaked at #7 this week 15 years ago.

Tuck in below to relive her last top 10 hit on the pop chart and see who joined her in the top 25 this week in 2002:

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Justin Timberlake‘s efforts to support Frank Ocean‘s latest album ‘Blonde’ have seen him score a slamming from fans of his Sony sisters Beyonce and Adele.

Why?

Find out below…

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Tevin Campbell has something to say about Usher’s claim that the hit single ‘Can We Talk’ was originally penned for him.

Released in 1993, the number peaked at #9 on the Billboard Hot 100 and pushed sales of Campbell’s ‘I’m Ready’ album far over the 2 million copies sold milestone.

How he feels about Usher’s claim that the song wasn’t really his?

Find out below…

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New video alert!

Tory Lanez’ ‘The New Toronto II’ births the release of a brand new visual for the song ‘Dopeman Go.’

Woah, I’m in Givenchy baby, movin’ the kitchen baby
Doublin’, adding up all of this money I’m doin’ addition baby
Glock 40, like the top 40 when the shit get to mixing baby
A **** done mention me and I get to fixin’ it

Still keen to rival Drake, the Canadian star dropped the visual before he launches his European tour in Amsterdam on March 9th and hopes to see it soar high enough to turn his streaming water into sales wine.

Does he have what it takes to take on Aubrey and his ‘OVO’ machine?

Find out below…

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Ebro Darden‘s Hot 97 recently caught up with the seasoned star Samuel L. Jackson recently to engage what we’re calling a must-see conversation.

In it, the actor delved deep into a number of scorching hot topics surrounding the entertainment industry which may, or may not, offend proponents of Hollywood’s welcoming of Black British stars.

There’s more.

For, he also had a thing or two to say about Kerry Washington and her hit show ‘Scandal’.

Press play below…

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Days after learning he entered history books for nabbing two consecutive chart-toppers in successive weeks on the Billboard 200, ‘HNDRXX’ hitmaker Future has unveiled yet another music video in support of the project.

Titled ‘Use Me,’ the cinematic clip sees the rapper travel in time to meet his younger self.  Reflecting on the issues of his youth – addressing everything from poverty to drugs and everything between – the piece makes not only makes for a compelling watch, but a welcomed departure from his visual standard fare (see: booty shaking heauxs, materialism, etc.).

Tuck in below to tell us if you agree:

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With photographer/directors Luigi & Lango in tow, Queen of Pop Madonna teamed with ‘Vogue Germany’ for ‘Her-Story’: a short film in celebration of ‘International Women’s Day.’

A self-proclaimed ‘revolution of love’ and ‘refusal to accept this new age of tyranny,’ a suspected dig at President Donald Trump, the glossy black-and-white affair see the controversial hitmaker reference everything from Nazi Germany to her usual stomping ground – religion.

Coming as one of many female artists lifting a nod to the day (including Kylie Minogue, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and many more), tuck in below for your first peek at the film:

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In the wake of advances from the likes of Chainsmoker‘s ‘Something Just Like This,’ Bruno Mars’ ‘That’s What I Like,’ Rihanna‘s ‘Love on the Brain,’ and even impressive staying power by former #1 ‘Bad & Boujee’ by Migos, singer/songwriter Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Shape of You’ has managed to pencil its name atop the Hot 100 yet again.

Thanks to some handsome digital sales, undoubtedly boosted by a whirlwind promotional schedule that’s seen him hit the Grammys, ‘SNL,’ ‘iHeart Radio Music Awards,’ Brit Awards, and the American talk show circuit in less than three weeks, Sheeran’s ‘Shape’ signs on to the tally’s perch for a sixth non-consecutive week.  And, as we reported here, the set’s highly anticipated parent album – ‘Divide’– is set to follow suit with a rule over next week’s Billboard 200 (click here to read more about that).

Interestingly, though hitting many of the same outlets and award shows to promote her latest number, ‘Chained to the Rhythm,’ pop star Katy Perry‘s most recent Hot 100 run is not singing a similar tune.  Even with its notable #4 premiere on the tally two weeks ago (to some of her lowest recent debut figures), Perry’s Sia-penned socially conscious hit has been on the decline despite the release of its supporting visual.

Falling out of the top 10 in just its third week, tuck in below to see who joins Sheeran and the ‘Roar’ singer on this week’s updated Chart Check:

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