Jessie J has kicked off the unique roll-out of new album ‘R.O.S.E.’

This week, the vocal wonder is releasing a new EP a day – all four parts of which make up her hotly anticipated LP.

Next up is ‘Obsessions,’ which features the following tracks:

R.O.S.E [Obsessions]

1. Real Deal
2. Petty
3. Not My Ex
4. Four Letter Word

Take a listen to the set below, which – like the project more broadly – is executive produced by DJ Camper.

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Childish Gambino is reportedly in talks to play a super villain in the next chapter of Ryan Coogler‘s ‘Black Panther.’

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Issa Rae is blazing quite the trail in the TV sphere.

The writer, producer, and actress has been earning praise aplenty for her warts and all comedy ‘Insecure.’

A hit both critically commercially and , the series has viewers hooked each week and for many fills the void left by the glaring absence of similar shows in the contemporary small screen landscape.

In a new profile feature for GQ, Rae reveals that this was the very reason she created the HBO smash. And in trademark fashion, she added an quirky twist to the remark by recreating the looks of of her favorite Black shows – including ‘Moesha’ and ‘The Fresh Prince Of Bel Air.’

Quotes and pics below…

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Although the current musical landscape boasts the beauty of seeing some of music’s biggest hitmakers behind the scenes come to be stars in their own rights (see:  Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, etc.), the name “Poo Bear” rings bells for industry insiders in search of their next hit but not so much to the average music consumer.

Bear, born Jason Boyd, has seen his penmanship line the credits of hits from the likes of Justin Bieber (‘What Do You Mean’), Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Sam Smith, DJ Khaled (‘I’m the One’), Jennifer Lopez, and more.  As if that’s not enough, over 20 years into his career the 39-year-old helped mastermind 2017’s megahit, ‘Despacito’ (currently tied for the longest run atop the Hot 100).

With a mounting list of accomplishments in his storied career, Bear had yet to release a project that saw him at the forefront…until now.  Thanks to ‘Poo Bear Presents Bearthday Music’ (in stores now), the star songwriter/producer takes the driver seats in ways like never before.  Acting as curator for the “playlist set” (which features the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Justin Bieber, Zara Larsson, and more), Bear sat down with That Grape Juice to dish exclusively on how the project came to be, his next moves, and even working with pop icon Mariah Carey for her next album.

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As fans await news on its sequel, ‘Black Panther‘s first cinematic chapter continues to churn out original content pulled from its cutting room floor!

Its latest treat? Insight into its visual effects and how they were implemented to turn Ryan Coogler‘s reality into a fantasy and then into reality again.

What you’ll see below will shock, impress and astound you as well give you even more reason to anticipate its sequel.

Ready?

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Thousands have flown to social media to express their delight after catching their first glimpse into The CW’s ‘Charmed’ reboot.

Yet to see the trailer?

Watch below…

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It’s finally time for Jessie J.

The songbird has been touting new album ‘R.O.S.E’ since last year and she’s at long last ready to hatch the LP and she’s doing so in unique fashion.

Starting next week, the 30-year-old will roll out the set in four portions: R.O.S.E. (Realisations) out May 22nd, R.O.S.E (Obsessions) out May 23rd, R.O.S.E. ( Sex) out May 24th, and R.O.S.E. (Empowerment) out May 25th.

Speaking on the project (which is executive produced by DJ Camper), Jessie said in a statement:

“Its crazy that its been 4 years since I released new music. I have done so much growing in the last few years. You can hear it in the music, the songs on R.O.S.E. are simply me singing my diary in a melody. I am so grateful and happy that anyone who has been waiting for this record in full will finally have it.”

Peep the tracklist/s and covers below…

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Jessie J crowns her fellow female royals in the video for new single ‘Queen.’

The empowering anthem is lifted from her upcoming album ‘R.O.S.E’ (which is an acronym for ‘Realizations Obsessions Sex Empowerment’).

It appears it’s all systems go for the songbird who paused the push for the project to participate in Chinese show ‘Singer’ – which she won.

In the clip, Jessie is joined by queens of all creeds as she celebrates their unified strength, worth, and wisdom.

Watch below…

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Ariana Grande is in a new space.

Keen to support fans who survived the terrorism attack she faced at one of her live shows in Manchester, England, the performer now sets her sights on better days with an uplifting brand new album named ‘Sweetener.’

This week, she has spoken to ‘Time’ about it.

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Janet Jackson is back and wasting no time blazing the trail all over again.

The Queen Of Pop is set for another coronation this Sunday at the Billboard Music Awards, where she will be presented with the coveted Icon honor.

Hence, she fittingly covers the latest issue of Billboard Magazine. 

Recent years have seen the diva do away with interviews, but she shatters the silence will a full feature chat with the industry publication.

It’s timely, as the singer (who just turned 52) is gearing up for her BBMAs performance, the reboot of her ‘State Of The World Tour,’ and a string of headlining summer festival slots – including Essence and Panorama.

During the insightful chat, the 52-year-old updates on new music – her first since 2015’s chart-topping ‘Unbreakable,’ motherhood, the support of the LGBTQ community and more.

Peep pics and excerpts below…

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With over 25 years of success under their belt, the Backstreet Boys show no signs of slowing down.

Fresh from wrapping the first leg of their mammoth Vegas residency and inking a new record deal with RCA, the man-band are back with new single ‘Don’t Go Breaking My Heart.’

Boasting the classic BSB sound with a modern twist, the track was penned by Stephen Wrabel (Ellie Goulding) and produced by Stuart Crichton (Kesha) along with Jamie Hartman.

Speaking on the single, member AJ McLean said:

“We’ve been working our ass off for 25 years and with the support of RCA and our contemporaries, we know we’ll be performing for fans, both old and new, for a really long time. It feels like we’re just getting started.”

Check out the newly unleashed video, which was directed by longtime Backstreet collaborators Rich + Tone, below…

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Jussie Smollett may be known to most as Jamal Lyon from hit FOX series ‘Empire,’ but he’s also a musician in his own right.

With the recent release of debut album ‘Sum Of My Music,’ the multi-gifted talent stopped by ‘The Breakfast Club’ to promote the set.

More than a standard press slot, Smollett seized the moment to share his views on a host of topics including the fight to release music and the layered legalities attached to that, the nuances sexuality in the media, and much more.

A great, insightful sit-down. Check it out after the jump…

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