Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.  So in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced a new retrospective segment – ‘TGJ Replay’.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits.  While the masses rock out to R&B soulstress Fantasia‘s fourth album ‘Side Effects Of You’ (in stores now), let’s take a stroll down memory lane to her 2006 sophomore self-titled effort…

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With his new album ‘Love In The Future‘ hitting sonic shores in the coming months, John Legend has embarked on a venture that will see him branch outside of music…in partnership with Time Warner‘s ‘HBO‘.

Joining forces with ‘24′ producer Tony Krantz, Legend has signed on to craft the brand new TV series ‘Down Lo’, set in Miami’s South Beach – ‘exploring the intersection of three worlds — the party town’s popular music scene and sports and fashion circles. It deals with fame and secrets, with the stories told from multiple points of view’.

One of these view points- Vulture explains- will come courtesy of a closeted gay Rapper battling with his sexuality, a theme previously tackled on The CW‘s short lived ‘The LA Complex‘.

While its launch date is yet to be announced, we do know the series will be produced by John’s ‘Get Lifted’ film company, which has enlisted ‘How To Make It In America‘s Seth Zvi Rosenfeld to serve as one of its writers.

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Peep these pics of ‘Dessert’ quartet JLS, making their first public appearance since announcing their untimely split this morning.

Arriving at the London Studios to tape an interview with Channel 4‘s Alan Carr, the group met with and consoled fans perched outside the studio, as the sales of tickets purchased for their forthcoming shows have trebled in the last few hours.

Bitter sweet snaps below…

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Kelly Rowland‘s solo stock keeps rising!

The R&B star was named by PEOPLE as one of 2013’s ‘Most Beautiful Women’ today and to celebrate the feat posed without make-up for the mainstream mag.

Proving that she’s a natural stunner, the ‘Kisses Down Low’ singer beams in the feature which arrives as she begins heavy promo for her new album ‘Talk A Good Game’. Due on June 18th, the set boasts collaborations with Beyonce, Michelle Williams, Wiz Khalifa and more, while production credits include Pharrell Williams, The Dream, Mike Will, and T-Minus.

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Ciara and Bow Wow aren’t the only former couple who reunited on camera this week.

R&B belle Ashanti sat down with ex Nelly, interviewing the St Louis native as part of her new hosting gig at FUSE.

Expected territory was covered (see: new music, career tales, and the like), however the interview was dosed added  pepper and spice when the ‘Baby’ singer quizzed her former flame on what he looks for in a lover, as well as his turn on’s and turn off’s.

Watch what went down after the jump…

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For most folk, the best remedy for “sickness” is rest. However, for Rihanna it appears more partying is the way forward.

The Noise has received backlash aplenty after cancelling a multitude of dates on her ‘Diamonds World Tour’. And while disappointed fans await news on re-scheduled shows, the 25-year-old rubbed salt in the proverbial wound by being video’ed having a blast at a Miami strip club.

TMZ, who at this point must have sources on the moon too, caught the ‘Pour It Up’ performer throwing money on a scantily clad dancer — together with a horde of men.

Watch the classy showing below…

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She’s the Pop icon boasting one of the greatest voices to grace the world of entertainment.

Unfortunately, by way of a personality that only seems to function when her accomplishments are being relayed to her by doting fans, Mariah Carey‘s arrival on FOX‘s ‘American Idol’ has been anything but triumphant.

So fruitless, that reports allegedly pulled from ‘knowledgeable’ sources reveal the show’s producers put plans in place to ax her and replace her with former judge Jennifer Lopez.

Full story below…

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With his new album ‘Love In The Future‘ hitting sonic shores in the coming months, John Legend has embarked on a venture that will see him branch outside of music…in partnership with Time Warner‘s ‘HBO‘.

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 ‘Loud’ Princess Rihanna touched down in NYC hours ago, hitting the city in Givenchy before she arrives in Baltimore to continue her ‘Diamonds World Tour‘.

Joined by friends days after cancelling a number of dates on the outing, the singer’s arrival in the city comes after she scored her 10th Mainstream Top 40 number one with the single ‘Stay’ and one day after welcoming ‘Work‘ Rapper Iggy Azalea to Island Def Jam, the label at which she’s currently housed.

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‘Party Up’ performer DMX was not in a festive mood after viewing his highly anticipated episode of ‘Iyanla: Fix My Life’ last week on Oprah Winfrey‘s network OWN.

In fact, the former hit rapper was so displeased that he is threatening legal action against Winfrey and co., claiming he was deliberately shown in a negative light.  Yes, X (as he is affectionately known) has had his fair share of run-ins with the law and a number of drug rehabilitation centers over the past decade.  But, according to sources, the rapper was due to chat with Vanzant about his addiction to sex, not drugs (as the episode displays).

He reportedly told TMZ:

“Iyanla set the whole thing up to make me look bad for ratings.” “That lady is toxic … My last words to her were that she can suck my d**k and she still can.”

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See the episode in its entirety here.

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Check out Christina Aguilera!

The superstar diva looked like a bag of money and good living as she arrived at the TIME 100 Gala in Los Angeles moments ago. As reported, the 32-year-old was named as one of the world’s Most Influential People by the respected publication.

Dazzling in a floor-length black gown, the ‘Your Body’ singer’s noticeably slimmer frame was the hot topic on the carpet and beyond. And while we’re primarily here for the music, it’s great to see Xtina looking BOTH happy and healthy. She’s literally beaming beauty.

Here’s hoping there’s new music being cooked up to pair with her rejuvenated image.

Peep more pics below…

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And another group bites the dust.

After five years together, British Pop group JLS have announced that they are to go their separate ways.

Full story after the jump…

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