After a lengthy break on the bench, ‘TGJ Replay’ is back!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest retrospective segment – a written quest, if you will, to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.  Today we roll down memory lane to Urban princess Ciara‘s criminally underrated album ‘Fantasy Ride’…

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As Bravo‘s top rated show, The Real Housewives of Atlanta has redefined the possibilities  for not only its cast but for reality stars more broadly.

The latest name hoping to capitalize on the platform is current cast member Porsha Williams.

Newly divorced, it appears the former Mrs Kordell Stewart is looking to put the drama behind her by delving into another of her passions – music.

In a surprising move, the 32-year-old has announced plans for a five-song EP – the lead single from which she says will arrive in a mere matter of weeks.

Details after the jump…

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In yet another chapter of the never-ending story, Ashanti has announced a new release date for her serially delayed ‘Braveheart’ album.

With previous dates – quite literally – spanning two years, it’s anyone’s guess if the latest will be honored. Nonetheless find out when the LP is “scheduled” to hit stores after the jump…

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is L.E.D. and partner in crime G. Curtis, Jr. Watch as the Youtube duo do a cover of Lady Gaga‘s ‘Do What U Want’:

Excuse us while we regain our composure.

This, my friends, is how you do a cover.  What separates covers from karaoke is the singer’s ability to inject his or her personality into the tune without taking away from the original.  Unquestionably, such feat was accomplished by L.E.D. & co.

With jazzy vocals reminiscent of British beauty Duffy, this leading songstress is one we will definitely have our eye on in the future.

For more on L.E.D., visit her Youtube Page.

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Want to be featured on That Grape Juice’s ‘Cover Star’? Drop an email to rashad@thatgrapejuice.net.

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Tune into E-40‘s latest “Episode” – the latest single unveiled from his ‘The Block Brochure: Welcome to the Soil, Pt. 4,5, &6’.

C0-starring Grammy-winning Hip hopsters Chris Brown and T.I., the cinematic clip sees drama galore, an unexpected departure form some of E’s earlier offerings.

If this is a signal of what’s to come from the rapper, we ain’t mad at it.  Do you agree?  See below:

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As Grammy weekend nears, fans of the late pop legend Whitney Houston cannot help but be reminded of this unfortunate time two years ago when the music industry lost one of its most prized possessions.

But, if Clive Davis has anything to do with it, not even death itself will silence The Voice – an instrument many-a-music lover has come to love and cherish since her early 80s debut.

As such, to commemorate the memory of his industry protege, Davis recently shared plans to unveil a live CD filled with Houston’s greatest live recordings.

Learn more below:

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Jason Derulo jam ‘Talk Dirty’ continues to flirt its way up the Billboard Hot 100. Indeed, with mammoth radio play and dominant digital sales, the 2 Chainz assisted cut is almost guaranteed to best its current peak of #15 on the coveted tally.

So as to give the track an added push, the 24-year-old took to the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week, where he rocked the house with an energized showing.

Watch Jason in action below…

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Shakira is wasting no time whipping up buzz for self-titled tenth album.

Fresh from releasing the new single ‘Can’t Remember To Forget You (ft. Rihanna)’, the Latin star unveiled the cover of its parent LP moments ago. Check it out above.

Due March 25th, the project marks Shaki’s first rlease under Jay-Z’s Roc Nation management; a fact which may go some way in explaining the “all-out” approach to its roll-out.

For parallel to the artwork reveal, it was announced that the album will be supported by a major Target campaign – the first musical partnership the retail giant has made this year.

Available for pre-order on January 26th, the Target exclusive deluxe edition of ‘Shakira’ will boast three bonus tracks.

“There were three special songs I recorded for ‘Shakira’ that I decided to save for the version of the album available only at Target,” said the star.

To publicize pre-order availability, a new Target commercial in support of the set will debut during this Sunday’s Grammy Awards.

Peep a still from the TV spot below…

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As per his own admission, Justin Bieber likes to roll up and smoke up. Clearly, then, that’s what he must’ve been doing prior to posting the shot above on his Instagram today.

The 19-year-old is currently in media storm following his arrest for DUI in Miami yesterday, yet until now had maintained silence.

In what undoubtedly comes yet another ill-judged move, the former Pop pin-up shared a side-by-side snap of himself following his release on bail and Michael Jackson enroute to a trial hearing in 2005. The caption attached? “What more can they say” ♛

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Can blood boil? Because if so, ours is at fever-pitch.

This is all flavours of nonsense. Beyond it being an actual sin to even think of his name in the same sentence as the King of Pop, the actual matters at hand are so vastly different it’s a joke.

MJ was found innocent of false and fictitious allegations, while Bieber has publicly been playing himself for a good minute; a game he elevated to dizzyingly dumb levels last night when he smiled in his mug shot.

Trash.

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As far as Pop princes go, very few can say they ‘work the charts’ quite as hard as Chris Brown.

Celebrated for bringing life, Sun and soul to what’s occasionally been a dull party, Brown’s talent continues to push him far beyond the negativity that’s oft threatened to plague his Grammy-winning career.

However, we doubt even he could have anticipated the success of  ‘Love More’, the feel-good jam featuring Rap’s undisputed champ Nicki Minaj.

Good news below…

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In the event you’d decided not to tune in to the the 2014 FIFA World Cup, perhaps news that’s emerged today will go a long way to sway that decision.

For today, in adding even more Latin spice to its Brazilian mix, the sporting event has welcomed Jennifer Lopez to its line-up, enlisting the smouldering siren to wow its audience this summer!

Wonderful news below!

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