New music alert!

Robin Thicke delivers the goods on a musical front once again this year, unloading the song that is ‘Morning Sun’ for his fans hours after he attend this year’s BET Awards.

The song will appear on the singer’s eighth studio album which follows his seventh studio album ‘Blurred Lines’ which spawned the hit single of the same name…and arguably the worst era in his career on a personal level.

Will ‘Sun’ throw light on the darkness that’s plagued his brand in recent months?

Listen below…

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Did Britney Spears just mock the status of Iggy Azalea’s career?

Peep her words and weigh in below…

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Enter MIM‘s.

Fluent in English, Spanish, Arabic and French, MIM’s makes her way to Pop’s scene with the jam ‘Beach Party’, a reworked version of the Britney Spears & Iggy Azalea number ‘Pretty Girls.’

Hailed as France’s answer to Tinashe & Natalie La Rose, the 25-year-old performer first tasted success when her debut single ‘Gun Shot‘ topped France’s radio airplay chart for 17 weeks.

Now, after dominating Europe’s Urban music scene and citing Beyonce, Aaliyah,Ciara & Janet Jackson as her biggest idols the entertainer sets her sights on the USA after scoring interest from three major labels in the market.

Ready to press play?

‘Beach Party’ and her cover of Rita Ora’s latest single ‘Poison’ below…

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It’s official.

After countless years of teasing leaving, NeNe Leakes has has announced her departure from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

Full story below…

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With social media still buzzing about last night’s BET Awards, attention has slowly been turning towards the show’s performance commercially.

Hyped in earnest thanks to an all-star Janet Jackson tribute and a Bad Boy reunion, would the excitement translate into commendable numbers for the network?

Per newly published stats, the answer is a resounding yes!

Details below…

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If Ariana Grande‘s career continues on the trajectory it’s on, the songbird could well become one of music’s top divas.

Keen to prove her suitability to such a title, the petite powerhouse paid tribute to two of entertainment’s ultimate divas – Whitney Houston and Madonna – during her set at New York Pride over the weekend.

The 22-year-old tactfully tackled Houston’s rendition of ‘I’m Every Woman,’ blending it with a vivacious take on Madge’s ‘Vogue.’

How did she fare? Fantastically,from where we’re sitting. Still, we want to know what you think. Check out Ms. Grande in action below and let us know your thoughts…

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic is the…

 2015 BET Awards Review

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DJ Prostyle is to thank for the angelic number waiting for Nicki Minaj and Jeremih fans below.

For, after watching them to team up to create the song ‘Favorite’ the DJ called on the pair to reunite to record his new single ‘Angel’ which hit the net to support his forthcoming album under Warner Bros.

Minaj is currently readying the birth of the U.S. launch of her world tour while Jeremih recently celebrated the release of the single ‘Not My Day’, released by his writing partner Keith James.

Meet ‘Angel’ below…

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Good music alert!

Hours removed from their scorching set at the BET Awards comes Diddy and Pharrell Williams baring the gift that is ‘Finna Get Loose.’

The jam sees Diddy return to his Puffy Daddy moniker before the release of his brand new album and the tour that is being constructed to support it.

Its name? The Bad Boy Family Tour, set up to pen another chapter in the rapper’s Bad Boy story and reignite interest in the careers of its banner acts.

Think Faith Evans. Think Mase. Think Lil Kim.

Sound exciting?

Loosen up after the jump…

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Justin Bieber teams up with Diplo and Skrillex to deliver the visual for their rising number ‘Where Are Ü Now’!

The song appears on the latter’s collaborative album and before the unveiling of Bieber’s forthcoming set which will feature music created by Adele collaborator Rick Rubin.

Enjoy ‘U’ below…

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Katy Perry rocks the cover of Forbes magazine this month, striking a pose as the publication celebrates the world’s highest-paid celebrities of 2015 with the Celebrity 100.

Who made the list?

Surprises below..

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Is John Legend readying a duet with British soul singer Nathan Sykes?

That’s yet to be seen. However, fans may have good reason to believe this is the case after the pair enjoyed each other’s company recently.

Yes, Legend reached out to support the singer before he rocks New York’s Grammercy Theatre on July 22nd following his departure from Pop group The Wanted.

Keep it locked on TGJ for more on their “yet-to-be confirmed” collaboration.

Click here for more on Sykes’ solo journey.

Your thoughts?