With the world still processing the passing of music icon Prince, the musical tributes have begun to rain down for the Purple One.

One of the first came courtesy of Jennifer Hudson, and the cast of Broadway’s The Color Purple.

At the end of last night’s performance, J.Hud along with lead Cynthia Erivo and the show’s ensemble actors joined together for a spirited performance of ‘Purple Rain.’

Watch their incredibly emotional showing below…

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Few will take Prince‘s passing harder than his dear friend and mentor Stevie Wonder.

One of the icon’s musical inspirations, Wonder learned the news shortly after it was confirmed by several news outlets and, in honour of his friend, made his way to CNN for a deeply emotional interview.

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Beyonce is the latest name to pay homage to legendary Prince following his sudden passing earlier today.

Over the last 15 years, the pair have expressed mutual respect for one another and even teamed up to perform ‘Purple Rain’ at the 2004 Grammy’s.

See what the 34-year-old had to say of the late great icon below…

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Like the flood of great music the late great Prince blessed the world with, tributes continue to pour in for the ‘Purple Rain’ singer who passed away today aged just 57.

Read on for statements from the likes of President Barack Obama, Mariah Carey, and more…

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Fantasia has officially announced her fifth studio album.

The set which follows 2013’s ‘Side Effects Of You,’ has been christened ‘The Definition Of…’

RCA Records will release the set on June 10th.

Preceded by promotional tracks ‘No Time For It’ and ‘Ugly,’ the soul-filled songbird hatched another new song from the set in the form of ‘So Blue.’

Take a listen below…

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For years, the “M” in MTV proudly and powerfully represented “music.”

A potent pioneer in shaping the music industry as it’s come to be, the cable network birthed and popularised the music video format. More broadly, it ushered in what many christened the “MTV Generation.”

In recent years the channel has been dealt a number of devastating blows – some of which were self-inflicted.

Indeed, the endless influx of inane reality shows (with no focus on music) paired with the rapid rise of online music consumption cast a bleak outlook on the network’s future.

Now under new leadership, MTV has today revealed a major image overhaul designed to re-affix their focus on music.

Exciting details on their colossal comeback campaign below…

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

So, 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.

This week we will show a little love to ‘Because You Loved Me,’ Celine Dion‘s megahit from 1996.  Originally pitched to Toni Braxton by songwriting legend Diane Warren, the song would land in the hands of Dion after L.A. Reid decided ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ another tune penned by Warren, was a better fit for the ‘Another Sad Love Song’ singer.  The “switcheroo” would prove a lucrative decision as both divas earned career-defining hits out of the deal…

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The music industry and the world at large are mourning the sudden death of the legendary Prince, who passed away today aged just 57.

With fans in a state of shock, so too are his peers and the countless artists he inspired in his short but impactful time on earth.

Here’s what they are saying…

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In breaking news, it has been confirmed that iconic entertainer Prince has passed away today.

Full story below…

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As if excitement for Beyonce‘s return isn’t already reaching a feverish pitch, the diva – courtesy of a partnership with HBO – just made her  ‘Lemonade’ deal even sweeter for beloved #Beyhive.

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Though already reigning over the Hot 100 with her hit ‘Work,’ ‘Kiss It Better’ beauty Rihanna could be kissing the top spot of the Billboard 200 ‘hello’ yet again next week with its parent ‘Anti.’

Clocking what would be its third non-consecutive week atop the tally, the album – once predicted as doomed by critics and even some fans – is seeing new life breathed into it courtesy of the singer’s supporting tour of the same name and recently released singles ‘Kiss’ and ‘Needed Me.’

But, before her faithful #Navy toast to their leader’s pending “Rih-turn” to #1 there, the accomplishment may be accompanied by troubling news.  Find out what we mean below:

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Lee Daniels‘ foray into television is, should his latest project be a success, turn Diddy’s step-son Quincy Brown into a household name in his own right.

Find out how Lee’s new series is already moving mountains for the socialite and a major player in Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

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