Eve continues on in her bid to push her new LP ‘Lip Lock’ this week, rocking TBS’ ‘Conan’ with a scorching performance of her self titled jam ‘Eve‘.

Serving sass, packing energy and showcasing the best of her live voice, the Grammy winning MC most certainly proved her worth as an entertainer during the set, and has us hoping a tour of any scale is launched in the next year.

Check her out!

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‘I need to know! If the world says it’s time to go.’

Say hey to Janelle Monae‘s infectious new number, ‘Dance Apocalyptic‘, shimmying it ways to listeners via her new album ‘The Electric Lady‘.

Released in full before its video drops on July 2nd, the cut is nowhere near as good as ‘Q.U.E.E.N’ but boasts a far more experimental sound. Well, as far as today’s standards go.

Listen after the jump…

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The icon that is Mariah Carey stepped out in Jersey City last night, recording her performance for Macy’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular at Liberty State Park.

Joined by ‘Use Me‘ sensation Miguel, the star reportedly impressed her audience with a number of her strongest releases, including a rousing rendition of Katharine Lee Bates‘ ‘America The Beautiful’.

Peep fan footage from the show below…

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Set to debut with 25,000 units next week, India Arie‘s stunning new album ‘Songversation‘ welcomed the release of a new lyric video yesterday.

This time, for the last song on the album- ‘I Am Light’. Moving and inspirational without ever feeling cliche, make this the one song you listen to if you don’t decide to pick up the album.

However, if you’re anything like us, you may find that a little hard to do once you hear what’s waiting for you below.

Enjoy…

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If you’re not tuned into VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta‘ every Monday night, let us be the ones to tell you that you are seriously missing out.

If are tuned in, you’ll know that lady pictured above is none other than Che Mack–  the aspiring Rapper under the pupilage of producer Stevie J…much to the dismay of his girlfriend/protege Joseline Hernandez.

Now, despite apologising to Mack for punching her during an altercation over Stevie, Hernandez has found herself on the receiving end of a diss track from the MC….named ‘Sl*t A** B*tch‘.

Listen below….

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As our celebration of ‘Dangerously In Love‘s 10th birthday comes to an end, TGJ HQ got to thinking.

It may not always feel like it, but the last ten years have given the world no shortage of groundbreaking Pop classics.

From GaGa‘s ‘Pokerface‘ to Usher’s ‘Confessions’, Janet‘s ‘All For U’ to Drake‘s ‘The Motto‘, many an act has seen their cuts rise from potential hits to the soundtrack of many a summer-or in some cases- a lifetime.

So, putting genres lines aside, we’re asking you to name the one song you feel’s had the most impact on Popular culture and the world at large- released between January 1st 2000…and today!

After a week, we’ll pick the 20 cuts that are named the most in the comment section below and send those songs straight to the final, where you’ll be able to vote for your winner on That Grape Juice ‘Greatest Song of The Noughties’ poll.

More below!

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She may not have gone anywhere to her fans….but to the rest of the world, Ciara is well and truly back!

That’s right, by way of her seductive new number ‘Body Party‘, the Southern Belle has topped Urban radio this week- scoring more spins than any other act- kicking dust in the face of Rihanna‘s ‘Pour It Up‘.

Details below…

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‘And now my summers….feel like winters‘.

Meet ‘Cold Piece‘, the brand new single from the vocal wonder that is Melanie Fiona.

Produced by Alan Nglish and featured on the Grammy winner’s hotly anticipated new release, you’ll understand why we’re already billing this our track of the week, giving us no choice but to look forward to whatever she serves up next.

It’s that good.

Mid tempo funk below…

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She’s one of our favorite artists, and thanks to footage we’ve got waiting for you below, you’ll understand why just can’t get enough of Keri Hilson.

Hard at work on her third album, the ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ performer took the time out to continue her fight against the AIDS virus, catching up with The Source to discuss the matter recently.

Watch her in action below…

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Ariana Grande burns bright on the latest edition ‘Seventeen’, rocking the mag for a tell all piece centered around her brand new single ‘The Way‘.

Celebrating the song’s success with the teen publication, Ariana’s time with them also saw her open up on the difficulties she faced, when confronted with a fellow actor who bullied her throughout their time together.

Full story below…

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After watching its UK version sink faster than Lil Kim can say Restylane, Rihanna is now gearing up for the US launch of her ‘Styled To Rock’ fashion show!

So eager is she to ensure this version of the format works, today has seen her launch the campaign built to make it pop- starting off with the short but sweet promo clip below!

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‘Bow down b*tches’.

Peep this snap of Blue Ivy Carter, released by her mother Beyonce on Tumblr yesterday!

Sporting a crown and looking the spitting image of both her parents, the 1 year old was pictured as Bey gears up to kick off the BET Experience in a few hours time, rocking LA with her sold out ‘Mrs.Carter Show’.

One more adorable snap of Bey and Blue below!

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