Time indeed flies.

Leona Lewis may feel like a relative newcomer to some, but it’s actually been 10 years since the soaring songbird won the third season of The X Factor UK.

The time since has brought blazing success with releases such as ‘Bleeding Love’ and 2007’s ‘Spirit’ album. There have also been challenging windows, including a departure from Simon Cowell and a comeback campaign that didn’t quite connect.

Still, as the narratives of the most seasoned careers highlight, every journey is filled with peaks and troughs.

Lewis celebrates all in touching new performance of ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow.’

Dedicated to her legions of loyal fans, the song’s selection gives a nod to her X Factor audition song.

Watch her in action below…

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Lady Gaga has a ‘Million Reasons’ to be elated this week, following the chart-topping success of new album ‘Joanne.’

The potent performance of the LP at retail has been bolstered by the popularity of “promotional” song ”Reasons.’ Indeed, as reported, the track  topped iTunes after a spirited performance on ‘Carpool Karaoke’ – an appearance which gave a lift to every song performed.

Now, its success has seen Team Gaga seize on the moment and make an interesting switch.

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It looks like Chris Brown is taking a break on ‘Heartbreak (On a Full Moon)’ – his eight official solo LP – by inviting fans to press play on a new mixtape to tide them over in the mean time.

‘Attack the Block,’ which dropped today to the delight of #TeamBreezy, follows Brown and OHB’s ‘Before Da Trap:  Nights in Tarzana’ mixtape effort released earlier this year.  Featuring the likes of Young Blacc, French Montana, Ray J, and more,  ‘Attack’ is available in full for your streaming pleasure before.

Been needing a Chris Brown fix?  You’re in luck:

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Man this Kid Cudi vs. Drake beef is turning into the royal rumble!

In case you’ve been under a rock, the whole issue was reignited earlier this week when Drizzy dropped four new tunes – one of which, titled ‘Two Birds, One Stone,’ housed a diss aimed at Cudi’s current mental condition due to previously perceived shade from the ‘Day & Night’ hitmaker. After social media and news outlets went all the way in on Drake for his insensitivity, Cudi, currently undergoing treatment at a rehab facility for his highly publicized bout with depression, took to Twitter to clap back:

After his response got the internet stirring, rapper Lupe Fiasco added his two cents by slamming Cudi for clapping back to Drake’s clap back.  Confused?  Yeah, we kinda are too.

Anwyho, tuck in below to see his addition to this ever-evolving drama:

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Lady Gaga has done it.

The superstar singer will officially open atop of the Billboard 200 this week.

With initial estimates rising over the course of the week, all eyes are on where the diva’s fifth studio effort bowed.

Well wonder no more because the numbers await below…

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Hard to believe, but we are only one week away from ‘Here’ – the long-awaited new album from 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys (due November 4).

The songstress, who’s been building ample buzz for the project via releases ‘In Common,’ ‘Hallelujah,’ and ‘Blended Family (ft ASAP Rocky),’ is now looking to put the icing on top via her newest single ‘Holy War’ (unveiled today via Apple Music).

An acoustic affair, Keys shows off her oft-praised pipes yet again in this simple, yet stunning arrangement.  Hear what we mean below:

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After the false alarm that was 2015’s ‘LA Love,’ Fergie finally rang the alarm on news surrounding her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Double Dutchess.’  Rumored to have been completed as early as March 2016, social media-lifted photos and unconfirmed reports started to get wheels spinning that some official release from the set was nigh.

Though the rumors began to cool by the end of spring, they were given a fresh douse of heat when the singer’s husband, actor Josh Duhamel, went on record stating the project would arrive by Mid-June.  With refreshed excitement over the album – 10 years in the making – Fergie Ferg finally took to Instagram to began teasing it herself via snippets for songs ‘Hungry’ and ‘M.I.L.F. $.’

The latter – a critical polarizer – would be gifted a full fledge roll-out with star-studded video to boot.  Initial response signaled that maybe, just maybe, the world really was ready for a new Fergie album:

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Little Mix have seen their latest single ‘Shout Out To My Ex’ race out of the gate to gargantuan success – debuting in the UK at #1.

Still, the ladies are keen to show the varying tones and textures of its housing album ‘Glory Days.’

Due in stores on November 18th, the group have debuted a fresh cut from the LP titled ‘You Gotta Not.’

Penned by Meghan Trainor, the track prescribes a similar sass as ‘Ex’ but embraces production that is much more Island spiced.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Emeli Sande is ‘Breathing Underwater’ on the latest taste new album ‘Long Live The Angels.’

With the the November 11th release of the songbird’s sophomore LP flying ever near, the timing of the cut’s premiere is apt.

Joining the rousing sound established by the haunting lead single ‘Hurts,’ ‘Breathing’ takes on a gospel-like flair – complete with a choir.

Take a listen below..

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Here at That Grape Juice, we’re equally enamoured with the superstars of today as well as the rising talent of tomorrow.

As such, Soul-filled singer Leké is one name that’s been on our radar – and that of many others.

Not one to be boxed sonically, the London bred belter has earned praise aplenty for his skilful and wilful blend of the contemporary, the inspirational, and the socially reflective. All of which comes packaged in a manner palatable to the masses.

After hitting the touring circuit, Leké is back with the aptly titled ‘Unstoppable’ EP.

Unleashed today, the five-track FREE EP showcases his unique sound and message.

Take a listen to the title track below where a link to download the project also awaits…

Click here to download the ‘Unstoppable’ EP!

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Jennifer Lopez‘ acting career is to welcome a new gig at NBC.

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Lady Gaga is #1. Not just on the iTunes album tally, but on the single count too.

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