Still buzzing from the Platinum ascent scored by ‘Started From The Bottom’, Drake whips fans into a frenzy today with the unveiling of the track list pulled from his new LP, ‘Nothing Was The Same‘.

Released two weeks before the album’s September 24th due date, the lists below showcase the best of what the standard and deluxe versions of the project have to offer, both of which…include a collaboration with none other than Jay Z.

Pop open the lid for ‘Nothing’ , below…

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That Grape Juice was one of select outlets on hand for a private screening of one of the season‘s most anticipated sci-fi thrillers ‘Riddick’ starring Vin Diesel, Kari Urban, and TGJ-favorite Keri Hilson.

Making its debut in theatres tomorrow, TGJ caught up with the cast of the film to gain insight on their inspiration for taking the parts, expectations for the film, and so much more. Read that below:

Now that you have completed this trilogy, do you feel ready to move on from the character of Riddick or are you hungry to make more Riddick/sci-fi movies?

Vin Diesel: I would love to do more science fiction. We have another project at Universal called Soldiers of the Sun that’s very interesting and an opportunity to go into that genre. The reality is I always envisioned the Riddick franchise as a continuing mythology, so I always imagined that there would be many other films to follow.

It was one of the three promises that I either made or people assumed that I made on the social media network. One of them obviously was the return of Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) to the Fast & Furious franchise, something everybody was so vocal about 4 ½ years ago. The second was the resurrection of Riddick and reawakening that mythology, and then of course the third one you all know which is Hannibal the Conqueror, which is the one promise I haven’t delivered on yet. But I will!

Vin Diesel (cont.): For this version for where Riddick is now in this movie, I went to the woods for four months and prepared by basically being a recluse. Preparing the inner core of the character, and specifically because I was also producing it, it was so important to get that core character correct so that I could easily tap into it while maintaining some kind of circumspect view of what was going on with the production as a producer.

Because you are a producer on this, how difficult is it for you to be the boss of your castmates and how do you switch out from moment to moment of being an actor to being a producer?

Vin Diesel: I try to create an environment where, when we step onto the set, we are all in character. When we played Dungeons & Dragons as kids, there would be all of us around the table and someone might say something like, “I’m tired. I just might take a nap or something.” Then the Dungeon Master would say, “Everything you say is in game.”

Vin Diesel (cont): “It is a similar approach to the way we approached making this movie. When you come on set, everything should be focused around your character and you should stay in the pocket as much as possible. Every actor has their own process, but for me I really have to stay in the pocket. So if I’m on set and I’m in character, I am not thinking like a producer. If I’m on set and I’m not in character and I’m just coming in during the moments that I’m not shooting, then I’m able to be the producer.”

Your thoughts?

R&B doesn’t sell.

Thanks to the likes of Tamar Braxton and Robin Thicke, the above has recently been proved to be nothing short of a lie. For, when armed with enough financial and creative backing, R&B albums have no reason not to fare just as well as their Pop counterparts.

Now, in what will hopefully encourage more Urban acts to push for more when releasing LPs, Tamar‘s ‘Love & War’ is on course to bring in sales that will see her elevated to the higher ranks of her genre.

Fed up of being teased by us?

Her numbers below…

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She’s finally done it!

After seeing her attempts to new single ‘Roar’ to #1 thwarted by Robin Thicke‘s Hot 100 domination with ‘Blurred Lines’, Katy Perry has seen her hard work pay off this week.

Yes, that’s right.

It’s #1!

Full story below…

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Yesterday brought with it a behind the scenes look at Christina Aguilera‘s jaw-dropping new shoot for Maxim magazine. Fast forward 24 hours and the full feature has been rolled out in all its figure flaunting glory.

So what are you waiting for? Xtina’s re-introduction awaits after the jump…

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Ever the innovators, this month has seen Google use the fruits of their cause to help those of others with the launch of ‘The Hangout’, a brand new online show seeking to showcase fresh and exciting talent!

Full story below…

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Celebrated as more of an entertainer than a vocalist, the world has long made peace with Jennifer Lopez‘s “ability” as a singer. However, it appears such acceptance wasn’t as easy for the 44-year-old herself.

Speaking in the latest issue of Cosmopolitan, the premium diva revealed that – even at the height of her success – she was insecure about her vocal chops and often questioned “why” she has become so revered.

Her words on the matter and how she overcame it await after the jump…

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Christina Aguilera‘s voice has long been established as otherworldly. As such, it’s no surprise that it’s exactly this that’s honed in on in a new commercial for The Voice.

The hit NBC smash is back for its fifth outing later this month, and so as to whet appetites the show’s original judges – Xtina, Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, and Blake Shelton, star in a hilarious new TV spot.

Flip the hood to see the quad in action. In the words of Peaches And Berb…”reunited and it feels so good”.

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Eight years removed from her Sugababes fuelled chart debut, Amelle Berrabah continues on in her bid for solo success this year, kicking off with her brand new single ‘Love Is All We Need‘.

Only right then, that as long time supporters of the Sugababes belle, that we catch up with her for an interview in the city of London last week, dishing on everything from the new single, her plans to reunite with the group and ‘Flatline‘, the new single from her would be rivals, MKS.

Check it out below…

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Guess which natural beauty was snapped posing alongside R&B trendsetter Keri Hilson recently, joining the multi-Platinum chart topper in celebrating all ATL Pride had to offer over the weekend.

Hint: Last year saw her wow fans across the USA with her hotly anticipated come back tour, kicking off in Connecticut on May 17th and ending on September 21st.

Still lost? You still don’t recognize the face?

Our mystery lady’s identity below!

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Gwen Stefani is with child!

Indeed, one year after the release of No Doubt’s sixth studio album ‘Push and Shove‘, Bauer‘s ‘In Touch Weekly‘ has reported that the ‘Hella Good’ star is expecting her third child with husband Gavin Rossdale.

Their report below…

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 With 9 Grammy awards to his name, it’d be silly to say John Legend is any stranger to critical success.

However, there’s no doubt he’ll be humbled by the commercial support he’s been afford this week, following the September 3rd unlocking of his new LP ‘Love in the Future’.

Good news for the maestro below…

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