Contrary to its title, Pitbull & Ke$ha‘s ‘Timber’ has yet to see a significant fall since its chart debut weeks ago.  In fact, the week brings with it news that the pop/rap duo have landed their third week atop the Billboard Hot 100.

Despite significant gains from the likes of Katy Perry, OneRepublic, and Lorde‘s newest single, Pit and Ke$h continue to cash in on their infectious duet.

But, as their grip on supporting charts (i.e. Steaming Songs and Digital Songs) loosens, will it affect their stance at the top? We will see.  Until then, check out this week’s edition of TGJ Chart Check for singles…

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Justin Bieber‘s dramatic drop from the top continued in unfortunate fashion this morning. The former teen pin-up, 19, was popped by the police for driving under the influence.

Details below…

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After a lengthy spell away from the music scene, Jennifer Hudson blazes back with new single ‘I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel) (ft. T.I)’.

The Pharrell Williams production is the first to be lifted from Hudson’s third studio album, due later this year.

Sonically, the cut signals quite the shift for the ballad-driven diva – a point she hammers home with its sensual new music video.

Meet the new Ms. Hudson after the jump…

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As R&B newcomers go, Sevyn Streeter easily serves as one of the genre’s biggest breakout stars.

Signed to Atlantic Records by way of Chris Brown‘s CBE imprint, the talented singer/songwriter has been building quite the fanbase since blazing onto the scene with hits such as ‘I Like It’ and ‘It Won’t Stop’.

Both tracks are housed on Streeter’s debut EP ‘Call Me Crazy, But’, which was hailed by critics upon its release this Winter.

That Grape Juice caught up with the star recently to chat about her project, working with Chris Brown, her desire to create with Beyonce, and more. Check it out above!

Your thoughts?

Jennifer Lopez is playing no games.

The dynamite diva has unwrapped a blazing new banger titled ‘Girls’.

Premiered via DJ Mustard, who is also co-billed on the track, the cut sees the American Idol judge continue her re-embrace of Urban.

Indeed, gone – so it seems – is the EDM that has dominated much of her recent music and in its place a return of sorts to the sound that birthed the “J.Lo” movement.

So, what are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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Hailing from the Windy City comes the freshest breeze in Urban pop we’ve felt in quite some time – Em Jai.

The buzzing beauty is building quite the name for herself amongst the year’s freshman class and, if we our recent chat with her is any indication, that talk is only set to grow.

Bursting onto the scene with her energetic debut EP ‘Love, Etc’, That Grape Juice recently got to learn more about the budding songstress who shared her story on breaking into the industry, breaking down sonic walls to fuse Urban and Pop music, and breaking hearts along the way.

Meet Em Jai, a name we’re sure will be on your lips in just a few months’ time.  Remember where you saw it first…

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Television legend Bill Cosby sent the family sitcom model into the stratosphere in the 80s with his famed ‘The Cosby Show’.  After a successful run aboard its NBC-platform, the family sitcom genre has struggled to reclaim its ratings’ glory days.

NBC is hoping, via a recently inked deal with Cosby, that a resurgence is on the horizon.

Deadline Reports:

“[NBC] has made a deal for a half-hour family comedy to star Cosby. As he did in the ’80s, Cosby has partnered with producer Tom Werner, whose company with Marcy Carsey produced Cosby Show.  The new comedy will be built around Cosby, who will play the patriarch of a multi-generational family and, like the comedian’s previous family sitcoms – Cosby Show and Cosby on CBS — will channel his take on marriage and parenting.”

In addition to the Cosby reboot, word has it there are talks to revive ‘Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids’.

Your thoughts?

If ever there was to be a “Keep It Real Awards”, we’ll be first to vote for there to be several categories dedicated to and named for legendary songstress Patti Labelle.

Indeed, the very woman who claimed she wanted to “pimp-slap” Diana Ross and later slammed ‘American Idol’ judges for being “unqualified” has now landed herself back atop headlines for weighing in on this generation’s “talent”.

She may have not mentioned the likes of Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus and Rihanna, but it’s clear who these shots were directed to.  Get into Patti slamming today’s alleged divas while praising her strong gay following below:

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After silently slaying charts with her top-selling Christmas album ‘A Mary Christmas’, the Queen of Hip Hop Soul rolls into 2014 armed with even more new music – this time playing assistant to U.K. duo Disclosure.

Their newest EDM/disco-tinged track ‘F For You’, which saw its unveiling via live debut at New York’s Terminal 5, has now seen its official video lifted to the net.

Want to see Blige animated in ways like never before?  Tuck in below for the visual:

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For most musicians, a slot on the Grammy Awards performance bill is “the” ultimate career destination. Indeed, for many, it’s “the” dream.

However, according to new reports, that wasn’t enough to entice Justin Timberlake to perform at this year’s show.

Details after the jump…

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