Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.  So in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced a new retrospective segment – ‘TGJ Replay’.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits.  Next up?  We ode birthday girl Janet Jackson’s (who turns 47 today) classic breakthrough album ‘Control‘.

More Miss Jackson (if ya nasty) below:

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Streaming has become such an integral aspect of the music industry these days. Indeed, from deciding chart positions to more recently being awarded its own Gold and Platinum certifications, online play of music is redefining the market at a rapid rate.

Naturally, then, more and more corporations are eager to make their presence felt in the streaming arena. The latest? Google.

The internet juggernaut this week drew the curtain back on their new streaming service – Google Music Play All Access. A direct rival to similar-themed services such as Spotify and Pandora, read more about what the platform will have on offer after the jump…

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Like rival Madonna, Mariah Carey‘s ability to “comeback” is uncanny.

Indeed, despite a number of commercial missteps, the diva always manages to get back in the good graces of the masses; case, point, her new single ‘#Beautiful’.

Thanks largely to a coordinated Clear Channel radio deal (which saw the track played every-hour-on-the-hour on FIVE formats upon launch), the cut has not only rocketed into the Billboard charts, it has -in the process-become Carey’s biggest hit in four years.

Details after the jump…

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Kelly Rowland is the hottest of topics following the debut of her new single ‘Dirty Laundry’ yesterday.

The truth-baring cut, which sees the singer wax honest about an abusive relationship and her friendship with Beyonce, has trended three times on Twitter and ignited mass debate.

Not limited to fans and critics, Rowland’s industry contemporaries are also raving about The-Dream penned number – which serves as the second single to be lifted from her aptly titled album ‘Talk A Good Game’ (due June 18th).

Their words after the jump…

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Life has definitely been sweet for Internet sensation Sweet Brown.

Brown, who rose to fame on the hems of a viral Youtube video depicting her reaction to an apartment fire, has since earned endorsement deals, a role on Tyler Perry‘s forthcoming ‘A Madea Christmas’ (starring Gabrielle Union), a cookbook, and now a reality show.

Dishing with TheGrio, Brown talks exclusively about her forthcoming television venture and lends details about its premise.  Also, the burgeoning starlet was quizzed on newest news-born Internet sensation Charles Ramsey.

Click Play to hear her thoughts above:

Your thoughts?

Frank Ocean stands as one of the many acts set to join Drake‘s ‘OVO Festival’ this year, named as one of the event’s performers today.

Taking place between August 4 and 5 at the Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, the Live Nation offering whipped fans of both stars into a frenzy when they joined Drake in releasing an ad confirming Ocean’s attendance, now available to peep below…

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Currently in NYC on business, yesterday saw Rihanna make her way down to Manhattan to work on a commercial….joined by best friend Melissa Forde.

Snapped days after she reportedly shot an in ad of her latest MAC venture, the entertainer’s Manhattan sighting yesterday also comes after she continued work on her Autumn/Winter campaign for Lewis’ River Island.

More below…

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As soon as the clock struck 12, R&B stageblazer Ciara took to her official Facebook page to drop the remix to her latest Urban hit ‘Body Party’.

An up-tempo take on the sexy slow jam (directly sampling the 90s Ghost Town DJ hit ‘My Boo’), the songstress enlists boyfriend/video love interest Future and rapper B.O.B. to help get the party started in a new way!.

Get into it below:

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Hot on the promo trail, rapstress Eve is undoubtedly hoping to lock in big numbers with ‘Lip Lock’ – her long-awaited return to music.

Boasting bangers like lead single ‘She Bad Bad’ and its eponymous follow-up, the Grammy winner shows viewers how bad bad she is with her recent shoot with NY Post.

Taking flight in a colorful collection of photos, tuck in below to see the ‘Love Is Blind’ beauty’s head turning, fierce shoot:

Thanks to our buds at NecoleBitchie:

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As has been swarming the net since earlier today, ‘Va Va Voom’ vixen Nicki Minaj is reportedly the next judge aboard ‘American Idol’s judging panel to bid the show adieu – following the lead of veteran judge Randy Jackson.

What started off as a testament to the diva’s growing star power quickly turned sour as she fended herself from blame by a number of the show’s devoted fans for its decline in viewership since news of her inclusion.

Indeed, from the very start her tenure on the reality singing competition has been rocked with criticisms, beginning with that epic diva showdown with fellow judge/pop icon Mariah Carey…

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Celebs Tyrese, Jaleel White, J.Valentine are just a few of the faces you can expect to see making cameos in the forthcoming clip for ‘Shots Fired’ – the banging collabo between R&B heartthrobs Tank & Chris Brown.

Both singers, hard-at-work on their sixth albums, took to LA yesterday to shoot the song’s accompanying video much to fan delight.

 Get into the behind the scenes action below and keep it locked to That Grape Juice for your first look at the finished product:

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Despite earning his latest moderate hit with subliminal Kim Kardashian jab ‘I Hit It First’, singer/rapper Ray J has been hit by a number of critics who have panned the song since its debut.

The latest to add his name to a growing list of detractors is Grammy winning singer/songwriter Ne-Yo.

As a recent stop at Philly’s 107.9 saw the ‘Mad’ maestro quizzed on his thoughts on the diss track to which he offered a very forthcoming response.  Keeping it real like he does so often, tuck in below to hear Ne-Yo’s thoughts…

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