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As at writing, that is the number Mariah Carey‘s new single, ‘The Art Of Letting Go’, sits at on iTunes. Respectable, yet not remarkable. And, above all, definitely not the desired performance  of a song tasked with reviving interest in an album marred by serial delays.

Beyond the track’s slow start, though, it has become apparent that Mimi has concerns of another sort — the version of the song that premiered on Facebook.

In an open letter to fans today, the diva revealed that the wrong incarnation of the song was uploaded to her page by a new sound engineer, much to her dismay.

Read Carey’s words after the jump, where the “legitimate” version of ‘The Art’ also awaits…

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Tomorrow brings with it the premiere of Rihanna‘s video for latest single ‘What Now’.

The cut, which is the fourth to be lifted from the model’s moderately successful LP ‘Unapologetic’ LP, follow’s the putrid ‘Pour It Up’ clip, which polluted the airwaves upon roll-out last month.

Will ‘What Now’ right the wrongs of its predecessor? Peep the fresly released preview after the jump…

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As her partner in fictional crime  Lady GaGa celebrates the arrival of her new LP ‘ARTPOP’, Beyonce welcomes news that can only add to the joy she would have shared upon learning of this feat this morning.

An exciting chart tale below…

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In an industry that sees movies released week in and week out, it takes a special story to not only resonate with an audience, but to last the test of time.

For many, Urban classic ‘The Best Man’ has achieved this in earnest. Released 14 years ago, the rom-com went on to become one of the most successful Black films of all time.

Needless to say, That Grape Juice TV were elated to sit down with the entire cast of the the hotly anticipated sequel – ‘The Best Man Holiday’. 

And by “entire”, we mean entire (Nia Long, Morris Chestnut, Terrence Howard Taye Diggs, Harold Perrineau, Regina Hall, Sanaa Lathan, Melissa De Sousa, and Monica Calhoun).

The latest instalment (which hits theaters November 15th) sees the college friends reunite over the Christmas holidays after 15 years apart. As audiences will learn, the crew quickly discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be ignited.

So, sit back, relax, and enjoy our fun-filled chat with Black Hollywood royalty! Patrick B hosts.

‘The Best Man Holiday’ begins playing in US theaters on November 15th!

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The good people of Abu Dhabi were treated to a musical extravaganza earlier this month, when the multi-Platinum R&B Queen Ciara touched down to rock ‘Yasalam 2013.’

Usually, this’d be part the part where we’d sell you the performance- hailing it as one of her ‘best of all time’, urging you to hit the play button and find out why it is.

This time however, we’ll let the performer’s flawless stage presence speak for itself…below!

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Nine years after his debut album ‘Trouble’ saw him become one of the world’s most celebrated performers, Akon has welcomed a brand new hit in the jam that is ‘So Blue‘, penned by seasoned chart topper Claude Kelly.

Why the ‘Lonely’ lyricist is on course to rocking the ‘Hot 100’?

Full story below…

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In an era where artists are making fast food music just to jump from point “A” to “B”, there’s increasing premium attached to songs and albums with long-lasting impact.

Just ask Beyonce.

For, the ‘Single Ladies’ siren is enjoying renewed success with ‘B’Day’ anthem – ‘Get Me Bodied’.

It’s been seven years since the Swizz Beatz cut had the clubs snapping for the kidz and Naomi Campbell Walking. However, the track has staged a remarkable rebound on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 – acheiving a new peak on the tally in the process.

All a bit random, right? Well, find out why after the jump…

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Two weeks after the December 3rd release of her new album, Britney Spears will welcome the birth of her very own E! documentary, set to give fans a fly on the wall experience into the LP’s conception and the creation of her forthcoming Vegas.

Good news below!

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After seeing her alleged mistreatment of the ladies tarnish her legacy irreparably, Pop singer turned music manager Pebbles took to ‘The Wendy Williams Show‘ yesterday, doing so to explain her side of her TLC fuelled drama.

Perhaps, with her tarnished image in mind, her appearance on the show saw her flip the script and unearth/explain a number of issues conveniently left out of the group’s VH1 biopic.

One of these issues?

The root cause of her supposed problem with Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas, whom she says engaged in an affair with her husband while she managed the group.

Watch below…

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At just 32 years old, Jennifer Hudson‘s career boasts a Golden Globe, a Grammy, an Oscar, and now a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

The singer-actress, who is currently hard at work on her third studio album, was honored with the coveted spot today in Los Angeles.

While some contest that the homage is too soon (after all it’s just 9 years since her American Idol intro and even less since her award-winning turn in Dreamgirls in 2006), we’re just glad to see a great talent being recognized in such a pronounced manner.

With new material on the horizon, what better way to kick off her new “era” than this? More power to her.

Peep another snap below…

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One week before its November 24th arrival, the 2013 ‘American Music Awards’ have announced TLC and Jennifer Lopez as two of the latest acts to join its promising line up.

This, shortly before confirming the attendance of Pop princess Katy Perry, enlisted to open the show with her brand new single ‘Unconditionally.’

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