These days a six week industry hiatus runs risk of folk forgetting you; hence a six year break is arguably asking for it.

Case, point Nelly Furtado, who’ll need to channel the title of her new album ‘The Spirit Indestructible’ to get over its shocking chart performance this week.

Preceded by singles ‘Big Hoops’, ‘Parking Lot’, and its title track, the LP (which is Furtado’s first traditional release since 2006’s super-seller ‘Loose’) is on course to debut with shocking numbers.

Details after the jump…

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When opportunities come a’knocking, it’s important to embrace them. Such is the case for R&B crooner Usher, who after inking a deal to join The Voice last week, has now been forced to reschedule his upcoming European ‘Euphoria Tour’ with Rita Ora.

Press release after the jump…

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Looking for lovely, loud, and loads of laughs?  Then, that would mean you’re looking for Tasha Smith.

The New Jersey born beauty has seen her resume filled with a number of memorable roles like Ronnie Boice (HBO’s ‘The Corner’) and Jennifer (‘Daddy’s Little Girls’), but it’s her portrayal of Angela (Tyler Perry‘s  ‘Why Did I Get Married’) that has catapulted her to the spotlight.

Fit, fierce, and fiery, Angela has taken that spotlight from the big screen to TV – captivating new viewers weekly on the top rated TBS series ‘For Better Or Worse’.

As the series nears its season 2 finale,  Tasha talks exclusively to That Grape Juice about what viewers can expect from the show, her latest happenings, and dishes on her dream of playing late disco diva Donna Summer in a biopic.  You definitely won’t want to miss this…

Click here to read the interview!

Click here to read the interview!

Click here to read the interview!

Believe us when we say Dawn Richard is fast becoming our favorite act.

Serving the vocals and creativity today’s chart are running low on, Ms.Richard constant supply of fresh music and visuals has made supporting her cause all too easy for Pop lovers.

So now, get into ‘86′, the heartfelt jam produced by Drew, drawing on her colorful childhood and varied influences.

We love it!

Find out if you do too below…

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Frank Ocean dedicates his latest cut ‘Blue Whale’ to his unborn daughter, released on his Tumblr page earlier on today.

Featuring some of his cleanest vocals to date, the number arrives weeks after he performed ‘Thinking Of You’ at the 2012 VMAs, and months before he’s set to enjoy the 2013 Grammy Awards, by way of his debut album ‘Channel Orange’.

Greatness below…

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Solange is back!

Here to save us from the talent deficient mess that are the Rihanna‘s of the world, the Creole belle readies the launch of her third studio album with the release of ‘Losing You‘-out October 2nd.

Now ahead of its release via Terrible Records, she took MTV behind the scenes of its video.

Watch below…

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 Though it wasn’t widely publicized until it actually happened, yesterday marked Chris Brown‘s latest court appearance in relation to his 2009 altercation with Pop singer Rihanna.

Unfortunately for the Pop Prince, his hearing took an unsuspected turn when it emerged he had tested positive for a marijuana test on June 18th, despite being on probation at the time.

Want all the details?

We’ll leave this one to our sisters at She Is Diva.

Your thoughts?

Lyrica Anderson comes baring gifts today, releasing the hotly anticipated ‘King Me’ online minutes ago.

Featuring the budding R&B hit ‘I Might Like It‘ and the infectious ‘Surrender’, we’d say the release is a ‘Must Listen’, telling of the talent Timbaland is hoping will dominate the charts in the near future.

Enjoy below…

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Mercedes is back!

After having her world turn upside down by betrayals in both her professional and personal life in Episode 1 and 2, viewers can now find out what happens next in the third installment of her story.

We’re already glued to it, so get into Episode 3 and let us know what you think about it below…

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Mercedes is back!

After having her world turn upside down by betrayals in both her professional and personal life in Episode 1 and 2, viewers can now find out what happens next in the third installment of her story.

We’re already glued to it, so get into Episode 3 and let us know what you think about it below…

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Whoah lover!

Get into these snaps of ‘Broken Heels‘ starlet Alexandra Burke, a sight to behold in a photo shoot for the ‘Tickled Pink‘ campaign.

The campaign, which is run by UK’s ASDA in aid of cancer research and care, sees Alex up the ante in a Grease themed photo shoot, where she puts her own spin on the infamous girl gang- the ‘Pink Ladies‘.

Joined by a number of British celebs, Burke’s pics come one week after she lent herself to another charitable effort named ‘POP Goes The Musical’, where she starred in ‘Les Miserables’ to raise money for the UK’s ‘Children In Need‘.

More below…

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Today marks the global release of No Doubt‘s eagerly awaited comeback LP ‘Push And Shove’.

The 10 track set serves as the Pop quad’s first studio album in over 10 years; hence so as to ensure it launches with palpable bang, Gwen and co have premiered the video for the LP’s title cut.

What are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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