In June, ‘Samsonite Man‘ singer Alicia Keys watched her single ‘No One’ surpass sales of 4 million units, as her US album sales reached the enviable milestone that is the 18.3 million mark.

Now, in September, the singer celebrates her partnership with fashion house ‘Givenchy’ with the release of a commercial named ‘Dahlia Divin‘, in which she stars in in support of its fragrance of the same name.

How it lives up to perfume ads unleashed by the likes of Beyonce, Britney Spears and Rihanna?

Compare and contrast below…

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After conquering US radio with the infectious ‘2 On’, Sony’s Tinashe sails towards global relevance on the ship that is her new single ‘Pretend’, available to purchase now.

Today, thanks to support she’s garnered from British music lovers, the rising star has earned an iTunes UK R&B Top 40 with the new song!

Full story below…

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September 15th 2014.

Supporters of ‘One Wish’ wonder Ray J will be pleased to learn that this date will bring with it the launch of ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘, starring the LA-based entertainer!

Fortunately for said supporters, this month has also welcomed the release of a brand new video from the singer, shot for single ‘ATM‘ featuring the ‘Versace’ sporting force that is Migos.

Ready to give it a spin? Press play and weigh in!

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Guess which Hollywood actress has joined Bravo’s hit Reality TV series ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘?

Hint: Though calling her a “Hollywood actress” was a bit of a reach, her work in entertainment has seen her star in projects alongside the likes of the Backstreet Boys, nab a role in ‘The Bold & the Beautiful’ and compete in the ‘Celebrity Apprentice‘…twice.

Still no clue?

Find out who the show’s leading lady Nene Leakes has welcomed to the group, below!

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The family of 81-year-old legendary comedienne Joan Rivers’ “remain hopeful” despite reported concerns from doctors that her condition will not improve.  As we previously reported, the famed ‘Fashion Police’ hostess was rushed to Mount Sinai hospital after going into cardiac arrest during a throat procedure.  Shortly thereafter she was placed on life support.

Amidst growing rallied support from fellow celebrities and fans, her daughter, Melissa Rivers, took to the net to thank the masses for their encouragement:

“I want to thank everyone for the overwhelming love and support for my mother. She is resting comfortably and is with our family. We ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.”

Newly surfaced reports indicate, however, that the funnywoman’s care team is not as hopeful about recovery as Melissa is:

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Smokie Norful, Vashawn Mitchell, The Walls Group, Fred Hammond, Israel Houghton, JJ Hairston & Youthful Praise, Jessica Reedy, and more:

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When he isn’t enjoying the company of Pop prom queens, Urban Contemporary jock Chris Brown secures another win for his team this month, after receiving eight VEVO certified awards thanks to 100 million views pulled in by each and every one of them!

How he celebrated the news? Find out when you press play on the clip below, seeing him catch up with the outlet to discuss his creative process and thank his fans for helping his clips reach the milestone!

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Life is ‘Sweet’ for Pop siren Jessie J.

Proving her commercial reach is anything but local after watching her new single ‘Bang Bang‘ go Gold in the US, the British singer is now being showered with love on home turf by BBC Radio 1, who have thrown their support behind the single!

Positive news below…

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After winning many a ratings race with hit shows ‘Scandal’ and ‘Revenge‘, ABC continue on in their efforts to offer their viewers diversity with the welcoming of ‘Cold Blood‘, an African-American led medical thriller.

Info on the conspiracy series below…

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As his ‘Super Bowl’ buddy Janet Jackson makes silent steps towards a comeback this year, Justin Timberlake reached a brand new career high recently, when he played the largest concert in Iceland’s history!

Details below…

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Did you know about ‘They Don’t Know’ crooner Rico Love‘s free album ‘I Sin’?

Available for download now,  the album’s lead single ‘He Got Money’ has built quite the buzz across the net on the hem of his debut solo EP ‘Discrete Luxury.’ Now, to capitalize, Love delivers the accompanying visual for ‘Money’ with help from fellow Atlantan hitmaker Future.

The Parris Stewart-directed video leads a free, 12-track mixtape that also features the likes of Kevin Gates, Big K.R.I.T., Troy Ave, Bobby Shmurda, and more.

Get your first taste from ‘I Sin’ below…

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‘Fashion Police‘ front woman Joan Rivers has been placed on life support it has emerged today, now depending on machines to keep her alive.

Rushed to hospital after she stopped breathing during throat surgery on Thursday, Rivers is now completely reliant on life support machines, prompting TMZ to report:

According to our sources, the family will have to decide in the next couple of days whether to keep the 81-year-old on life support. We’re told the family remains hopeful that if they do decide to turn off the machines, she will make a turn for the better and fight through it. 

 

 

Keep it locked on TGJ for updates on the comedienne.