Jesy Nelson is stepping away from the spotlight.

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Rita Ora is wasting no time lighting a match under her new single ‘Don’t Think Twice.’

Because, just hours after releasing the song, the Pop chart-topper took to the stage on BBC‘s The One Show to perform the track.

‘Don’t Think Twice’ serves as the latest taste of Ora’s incoming third album ‘You & I’ (due on July 14 via BMG). It follows singles ‘You Only Love Me’ and ‘Praising You (ft. Fatboy Slim)’.

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Another day, another record broken by Beyonce.

Music’s reigning queen teamed up with Amazon Music for an exclusive merchandise partnership.

Launched in line with the upcoming North American leg of the blockbuster trek, the pact will see tour-themed merchandise arrive by way of Amazon-only drops.

And, after landing this week, it’s already made history.

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Rihanna is celebrating herself after achieving a huge career milestone.

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H.E.R. has announced the return of her very own Lights On Festival.

Since its launch in 2019, the annual spectacle has shone a light on the vibrance of R&B and the diverse array of stars championing the genre.

Having evolved into a two-day extravaganza, the event will take residence at the Shoreline Festival Grounds in Mountain View, CA.

Head below to find out who’ll be playing across September 16-17…

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Pride is more than a month. It’s a mantra. A time to not only celebrate the LGBTQ+ community but also to remember how we have come.

When thinking of LGBTQ+ anthems, one may think of the grandiose divas that still fill nightclubs today. However, while those songs do deserve their place in history, in our minds, and in our hearts, we’ve compiled a list that represents various eras of music. From the likes of Beyonce to Whitney Houston to Janelle Monae to Sam Smith, and more.

So, join us below to see what R&B jams and sugar-Pop bops made the list this year.

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In celebration of Pride Month and spotlighting powerful narratives, That Grape Juice has teamed up with Signature Entertainment to give you the chance to win a copy of ‘The Inspection.’

Led by Jeremy Pope and co-starring Gabrielle Union, the moving film is inspired by a true story and serves as a potent tale of overcoming and embracing one’s truest self in the face of adversity.

A force during award season, Pope was nominated for a Golden Globe for his compelling performance as Ellis French.

To toast the home theatrical release of ‘The Inspection,’ That Grape Juice is giving away five digital copies of the movie.

Want to be in with a chance of winning? We thought so! Simply answer the following question correctly:

Whose True Story Is The Inspection Based On?

a) Elegance Bratton

b) Billy Porter

c) RuPaul

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Please be sure to title the email subject  ‘The Inspection – TGJ’:

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

Rita Ora has debuted ‘Don’t Think Twice’ – the latest piece of her forthcoming studio album ‘You & I.’

The Pop chart-topper co-penned the track, which was produced by hitmaker Oak Felder.

Arriving on the heels of ‘You Only Love Me’ and ‘Praising You (ft. Fatboy Slim)’, the pulsating production has been paired with a compelling video shot by Academy Award winner (and Ora’s husband) – Taika Waititi.

A stunning continuation of Ora’s visual evolution, the clip (which was shot in New Zealand) sees the singer channel Katherine from Wuthering Heights while trapped in a ghostly forest. It explores the layered navigation of dreams and nightmares.

Speaking on the release, Ora said:

“Don’t Think Twice is about not thinking twice and just jumping in, romantically. You only live once, so it’s really about seizing the moment, and not being held back by thoughts of what might or might not happen.”

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Monica dropped jaws Friday (June 30) by releasing her new single, ‘Letters,’ with little warning.

Co-penned by fellow GRAMMY winner Ciara, the tune – reportedly among the gems set to line her long-awaited ninth studio album ‘Trenches‘ – tells the tale of missing the love of a man serving a prison sentence – a tale many know is close to Mo’s personal story.

“Тhеу ѕее уоu аnd ѕее а thug / І ѕее уоu аnd ѕее mу lоvе / Yоu rоll uр thеу runnіng ѕсаrеd / Вut mе І’m runnіng tо уоu wіth mу fеаrѕ / Аіn’t fоund nо оnе thаt саn mеаѕurе uр tо уоu,” she croons on the Tasha Catour-produced cut.

Just hours after she began raking in critical acclaim for the new cut, the songstress lifted the lid on its official accompanying music video starring Rap superstar The Game.

Conceptually reminiscent of her 2004 smash hit ‘U Should’ve Known Better’ (starring rapper Young Buck), see the cinematic ‘Letters’ visual inside.

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Shortly after delivering a June 24 ratings winner for Lifetime courtesy of her official biopic, ‘Keyshia Cole: This Is My Story,’ the songstress is looking for a similar response aboard Billboard charts with the new song ‘Forever Is a Thing.’

Produced by S1 and Sir Tim, the touching tune serves as a tribute to her late mother Frankie Lons and sees Cole reflect on the lingering pain of the loss.

“Shoulda known the day would come when you would go away / But I was too wrapped up in your love to ever know, how would I know?” she sings on tune’s heart-tugging chorus. “You were ready to leave / Am I just a fool / To ever think forever is a thing.”

And while it’s not immediately clear if the song will be included on Keyshia’s forthcoming “final album,” what is for sure is that it awaits inside for your listening pleasure.

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Cop a gander at Monica!

The veteran R&B diva, in full promotion mode in celebration of the June 24 premiere of her long-awaited Apple Music Radio show ‘Mo Talk,’ is expecting to hear even mo talk about the happenings of her career thanks to a stunning spread in ‘Essence‘ and the premiere of a brand spankin’ new single, ‘Letters.’

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Two years after breaking multiple GRAMMY, Billboard, and Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) records with her debut album, ‘Sour,’ singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo recently turned heads with sweet news she’s ready to repeat the feat.

Returning with the new single, ‘Vampire,’ the song is set to take a bite out music charts as the leading release from her highly anticipated sophomore album, ‘Guts‘ (due September 8).

“The way you sold me for parts / As you sunk your teeth into me, oh / Bloodsucker, famef-cker / Bleedin’ me dry like a Godd-mn vampire,” she sings on the Daniel Nigro-produced cut.

Unveiled Friday (June 30) alongside a Petra Collins-directed music video, look inside to take a peek at ‘Vampire.’

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