Since blazing onto the mainstream scene with ‘2 On,’ Tinashe has not looked back.

Navigating the oft-complex industry can be a tall task for the even most seasoned of musical titans, yet the 30-year-old has established a revered presence by way of unfettered creativity and boundless exploration.

In doing so, Tinashe has consistently rendered herself one of the most exciting talents in the game.

That Grape Juice caught up with the starlet following her showstopping performance at BST Hyde Park 2023 in London.

During our EXCLUSIVE interview, the multihyphenate spilled on her electro-inspired new music and being influenced by the likes of Janet Jackson and Beyonce. She also opened up about how she sees success today.

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FLO have sprung a surprise on fans with the release of their brand new EP ‘3 of Us.’ 

Executive produced by MNEK, the set toasts the significance of the number three in the group’s trajectory: 3 members, 3 songs, and 3 matching tattoos from their first trip to NYC together. The project also arrives ahead of FLO’s performance at the Wireless Festival on July 3.

Speaking on the songs ‘Control Freak’ and ‘Change,’ Stella, Jorja, and Renee said:

“We wrote these two songs last year and thought they would be a great addition to our set list for our debut shows! We were overjoyed with the reception they received throughout our North American tour and thought it’s only right we give the fans what they deserve!”

On the EP’s title track, the ladies added:

“Also written last year, this was our take on The Boy Is Mine by icons, Brandy and Monica. It was so fun to write with MNEK again as he always understands our vision. We got to live our 90s love triangle fantasy!”

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Cruel Summer’ is looking to scorch the charts 4 years after it was initially released.

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Shakira is continuing her impressive run of singles with yet another droplet.

Entitled ‘Copa Vacia,’ the song is a back-and-forth discussion about not giving enough love and affection to the other person.

You’re always busy with so many businesses/ […] Drop your phone, use your hands with me/I know you’re hot but I’m hotter,” Shakira sings across the song.

As for the video, it was co-directed by Shakira and Jaume de Laiguana and it imagines Shakira as a mermaid that has been forgotten while her  co-star comes to save her.

Watch the stunning clip for ‘Copa Vacia’ below:

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Olivia Rodrigo has a hit on her hands, because her new song ‘Vampire’ is set to blaze the charts.

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Macy Gray is putting the drama 0f 2022 behind her and marching forward with the promotion of her latest album ‘The Reset’ – her first studio effort in 5 years.

Joined by her band The California Jet Club, the GRAMMY-winning songstress is set to jet on a Stateside trek that kicks off in New York on September 29 and touches down in Virginia, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania, Florida, Georgia, and more before wrapping up in Maryland on October 15.

Curious to know if she’ll be bringing her unmistakable vocal stylings to a stage near you this Fall? Hop inside to see the current list of dates.

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Despite being royally bummed by news Queen of Pop Madonna has postponed her 2023 ‘Celebration World Tour‘ after falling ill, the diva’s fans have new reason for a celebration: her speedy recovery.

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Kelly Clarkson‘s latest LP, the June 23-released ‘Chemistry,’ didn’t divorce her from the longstanding top 10 streak she’s collected on the Billboard 200 since opening at #1 with her 2003 debut album ‘Thankful.’

Her first traditional studio effort since 2017’s ‘Meaning of Life,’ ‘Chemistry’ mixes themes of love, loss, and was conceptually inspired by her 2022 split from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock as evidenced by its lead singles ‘Me/Mine,’ ‘I Hate Love,’ ‘Red Flag Collector,’ and ‘Favorite Kind of High.’

Uniquely her first non-holiday studio project to go to chart battle without a Hot 100-charting single to precede it, the 14-track opus – which features high-profile guest appearances or contributions from music legend Sheila E., award-winning actor Steve Martin, and famed songwriter/producers Erick Serna, Jane Black, Jesse Shatkin, and Jason Halbert – was forecast by industry analysts to shift 40,000-50,000 units sold by the end of its inaugural sales tracking week.

Look inside to see how it fared compared to that prediction.

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Drake is getting tour ready.

With the MC’s ‘It Was All A Blur’ trek set to launch on July 5, the superstar is making sure he’s looking the part.

Particularly in the nail department.

For, the rapper has unveiled electric pink nails.

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Shania Twain took quite the tumble last night in Chicago.

The Country-Pop icon was in town for the latest stop of her ‘Queen of Me Tour.’

During a performance of ‘Don’t Be Stupid,‘ the star lost her step and fell to the floor.

As the old adage goes: the show must go on. And go on it did.

Resting on her decades of professionalism, Twain navigated the literal misstep with seasoned resolve.

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Kylie Minogue continues to enjoy colossal success with her smash ‘Padam Padam.’

The viral hit is pulsating on a global scale – most especially in the UK where it has extended its residence in the top 10 of the Official UK Singles Chart.

As reported, its initial strut into the upper echelon of the coveted count saw the dancefloor anthem help Minogue make history on a multitude of fronts.

With the “Padamic” (as fans have affectionately deemed it) still in full effect, the diva keeps the party going with a new remix helmed by hitmaker Jax Jones. 

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With summer upon us, singer-songwriter Kamille has unleashed a colossal contender for song of the season.

Christened ‘Options,’ the track features fellow UK R&B belles Tamera and Bellah. 

Together, the trio trade verses about a lover that ought to remember to do right by them as they have plentiful options.

Laced with infectious hooks and lush Synth-Pop production (courtesy of Kamille herself), the funky cut already has us addicted.

‘Options’ is lifted from Kamille’s forthcoming album ‘K1’ (due in September).

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