Chart force Ed Sheeran already scored a #1 with current single ‘Shape Of You,’ but isn’t resting on his laurels.

The Brit star turned global superstar stopped by Ellen today to perform the track, which has been a monster hit worldwide.

Sheeran’s promotional push comes ahead of the release of his third album ‘÷ (divide),’ due in stores on March 3rd.

Peep his performance and sit-down chat below…

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Beyonce maybe on a baby break, but she clearly has no plans to vacate the airwaves.

Together with husband Jay Z, the superstar songstress appears on DJ Khaled‘s new single ‘Shining’ – which debuted immediately after the 2017 Grammys.

Despite a TIDAL roll-out, the cut was (thankfully) made available everywhere shortly after.

Already slaying on Rhythmic radio, the track is making mighty strides on iTunes too.

Details below…

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Maroon 5 continue their embrace of Urban with new single ‘Cold.’

Future joins Adam Levine and co on the cut, which follows Billboard smash ‘Don’t Wanna Know’ (which featured Kendrick Lamar). It serves as the second single from the group’s sixth studio album.

A melodic mid-tempo, the track awaits your listening after the jump…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its 9th season. And despite almost a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Phaedra, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 14 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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Camila Cabello‘s solo journey saw her find her way to ‘Seventeen’ magazine’s HQ recently.

There, now far removed from her Fifth Harmony siblings, the Pop princess rocked its cover with snaps and quotes designed to showcase the amiable personality the group’s drama seemed to conceal before her departure.

Check ’em out below…

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Thanks to a jaw-dropping Super Bowl showing and a rocking Grammy performance the week following, Mother Monster Lady Gaga is seeing monster demand for her recently announced ‘Joanne’ tour.

The trek, designed to support her most recent #1 album of the same name, was originally scheduled to kickoff August 1 in Vancouver and touch several North American and European venues before ending in Salt Lake City in December.  Well, thanks to the overwhelming fan response and instant sellouts in multiple locations, Live Nation has announced a shakeup in the tour’s schedule by adding some additional dates.

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The Grammys may be over, but the fall out continues regarding Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade‘ snub for the coveted Album of the Year.

Serving as a forewarning of dramas to come, Frank Ocean composed an insightful open letter that briefly pointed out the ‘cultural biases’ that is filtered during the ceremony of music.

Now, Solange takes a seat at the table to further back Ocean’s claim of the Recording Academy’s perceived racial biases.

Full story below…

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While Adele‘s sweep, Beyonce‘s performance, and Rihanna‘s shut-out are the main topics of discussion post the 2017 Grammy Awards, a little known singer – Joy Villa – garnered her fair share of attention after her stunt on the ceremony’s red carpet.

As we revealed here, the singer/songwriter took to the pre-show affair donning a politically charged, pro-Donald Trump dress that featured the caption “Make America Great Again.”  Earning her an unceremonious slamming from a number of commenters – some of whom even propelled death threats – the move also earned high praise from the sitting president’s supporters.

In fact, so much support Villa woke up to news her 2014 EP, ‘I Make the Static,’ edged out Beyonce for the top spot on iTunes.  This despite Bey having the most talked about performance of the night…

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Ciara certainly knows how to keep busy.

The pregnant performer isn’t letting her expectant status halt her hustle.

Together with husband Russell Wilson, the singer took part in the weekend’s Grammy festivities by stopping by the afterparty of her new label Warner Bros.

We’re super excited about Ci’s new deliveries – namely her baby and upcoming album.

In the here and now though, peep more pics below…

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Last night’s Grammys brought forward an Adele sweep, with the Brit vocalist cementing her titan status with the biggest award of the night – Album of the Year.

And while the songbird’s ‘25‘ era is undoubtedly deserving of accolades, many (including the singer herself) deemed Beyonce most deserving of the AOTY honor.

Details below…

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Lady Gaga has officially snatched herself a hit. A bonafide hit.

And Mother Monster will no doubt be thanking the Super Bowl platform for her latest chart touchdown.

Dive below for details…

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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 each anchor their thoughts on the…

Grammy Awards 2017

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