Dark, deep and ugly secrets swim to the surface in ABC’s ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ starring the dramatic force that is Viola Davis.

Now, after last night’s episode shocked its audience we decided to share our thoughts on what it served up..

Press play to catch a little of what the sixth episode of its second season has to offer with our estimation below…

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Whoever said R&B is dead needs to recheck its pulse.  For, this week marks the first time in nearly a decade the entire Billboard 200’s top 5 is made up solely of Urban acts (Hip Hop/R&B).

Indeed, Tamar Braxton, Drake, Future, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, and, of course, pop queen Janet Jackson, are all in control of this week’s tally and waving the flag for Urban music high.  This is particularly the case for the latter who, as reported here, will not only bow at #1 with her long-awaited 11th album ‘Unbreakable,’ but will also break a few records along the way.

As if selling out arenas and topping charts without any traditional promo isn’t enough cause to celebrate, the ‘Escapade’ diva now has a new distinct honor to raise her glass to.  Find out what it is below and get your official chart check:

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Michael and Prince. Janet and Madonna. Beyonce and Rihanna.

Historically, there are certain names that are consistently paired and often pit against each other in music.

One of the most notable groupings is Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears.

Both were beacons of the late 90’s wave of blonde bombshells who would go on to blow all the way up in the early 00’s – carving out success narratives that still resonate today.

In recent years, their paths have taken very different courses – Xtina into TV and Spears to Las Vegas where her ‘Piece of Me’ residency has proven a hit.

Still, the latter surprised many given that Sin City “had-slash-has” a reputation for being the arena ageing acts go post chart relevancy.

Clearly, it’s a sentiment Aguilera’s manager Irving Azoff seems to subscribe to.

During an interview on Pauly Shore‘s podcast, the legendary industry force shot down suggestion that the ‘Your Body’ singer should embark on a Vegas run like Britney’s.

Find out why below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our currentRetro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we press play on ‘Dreamlover’ – a #1 hit for Mariah Carey found on her tertiary release ‘Music Box.’  Giving the five octave diva her 7th reign atop the tally this week in 1993 (and first of two from this album), ‘Dream’ still remains one of the longest runs at #1 by any artist (notching 8 consecutive weeks at the perch).

Elsewhere on the chart, top divas Madonna, Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Toni Braxton, and more make their presences felt.  Click to see what other familiar faces await you below:

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Jay Z should think twice if he thought his TIDAL streaming service had the support of his industry peers.

For, less than a year after its launch a number of music industry executives have stepped forward to reveal that they believe it will sink…this year.

Bad news below….

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Here at That Grape Juice we operate from a standpoint of being fair and unbiased.

As such, while the world lashed Jay Z‘s TIDAL upon its ostentatious arrival back in May, we seemed to be in the minority of those opting to take a “wait and see” approach with the struggling streaming platform.

Yet, months on, the climate remains just as frosty for the service. So much so that a new report is suggesting the mogul is ready to exit the venture.

More after the jump…

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Her run as a Las Vegas showgirl has proved that she’s more than capable of pulling in audiences in today’s world.

So, has the Pop icon that is Britney Spears set her sights on Super Bowl 2016?

Find out below…

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On the heels of the newly instated global album release date, the Billboard 200 and Hot 100 saw some major shakeups this week.

In addition to last week’s ousting of Janet Jackson, Britney Spears, and Madonna from the singles’ chart, Mark Ronson & Bruno Mars’ megahit ‘Uptown Funk’ was kicked out of the top 10 just 2 weeks before it would’ve set the record for the longest run of any song in the tally’s top dectet.

Similarly, this week sees Wiz Khalifa‘s comeback hit ‘See You Again’ finally abdicated from the top spot after a lengthy 12 week run.  In fact, had the rapper stayed put just one more week, he would’ve set the record for the longest run at #1 by any rap song.

But, as fans of Mars and Khalifa cry foul, fans of ‘Love More’ duo Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj are singing a different tune.  For, with the rise of their song ‘All Eyes On You’ with Meek Mill to the top 30, the trio see their names printed on the Hot 100 more than any other artist this week (Mill & Brown with 5 titles and Minaj with 4).

Full chart check below:

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In what has come as a historic move (and the biggest news story of the day), the United States Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality – a feat that will see same sex marriage legal in all 50 states.

As celebrations continue across the world for the decision, celebrities have taken to social media to share their thoughts on the good news.  See responses from everyone from Mariah Carey and Ciara to Lady Gaga, Madonna, and more.

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That Grape Juice extends a warmhearted “Happy Mothers Day” to all of our readers and their moms!

To celebrate the occasion, join us as we stroll down memory’s lane to revisit some of our favorite moments with musical moms and their kids.

From Whitney Houston duetting with daughter Bobbi Kristina to the introduction of Beyonce‘s bundle of joy Blue Ivy, some of music’s most memorable moments have come from shared screen time of divas and their little darlings.

Tuck in below to peep our top picks and share some of your own:

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Alexandra Burke is back. After a lengthy break from releasing music, the soulful singer has unleashed much-anticipated new EP ‘Renegade.’ The 26-year-old’s latest effort, which she bills as an artistic renaissance, sees her experiment with different textures and sounds and exudes confidence in earnest.

Recently, That Grape Juice caught up with the vocal wonder to talk everything ‘Renegade’ and more.

Join us after the jump where we quiz the songstress on the creation of the EP, her upcoming 3rd album and transitioning into the acting world. She also shares her thoughts on X Factor sister Leona Lewis and fellow stage-blazers Ciara and Tinashe.

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From Rihanna‘s massive, jaw-dropping Guo Pei cape to Kim Kardashian‘s white, Roberto Cavalli knock-off of Beyonce’s 2012 Givenchy gown, the head-turners at tonight’s Met Gala were almost too many to count.

Get into the threads donned by Lady Gaga, Madonna, Beyonce, Solange, Rihanna, Kerry Washington, and so many more below and sound off on your favorites:

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