Gwen Stefani is waxing candid about the possibility of new music.

The Pop star first found trailblazing fame as part of No Doubt before dominating the music landscape as a soloist in the mid-2000s with bop after smash hit bop.

And then there was a break. A ten-year break, at that, before her third solo album ‘This Is What the Truth Feels Like’ landed. A project that itself followed an abandoned No Doubt reunion.

Praised in some corners, the project didn’t deliver commercially and silence once again defined Stefani’s musical output – or lack thereof.

Last year, it seemed the multihyphenate had re-started her musical engine with singles ‘Let Me Reintroduce Myself’ and ‘Slow Clap (ft. Saweetie_,’ only for there to be no further acceleration when neither song impacted the Billboard Hot 100.

Now, in a new interview, Stefani provides context as to why, as well as her future as an active artist.

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Janet Jackson continues to accrue accolades. And deservingly so.

Over the course of her legendary career, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has established a firm footprint in music, Pop culture, and fashion.

Last night (September 6) saw Miss Jackson honored for the latter at the 15th Annual Fashion Show & Style Awards in New York City.

Renowned for her countless classic looks, the diva served up a stunning look while receiving the ICON of the Year award.

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Thud.

That was the sound Demi Lovato‘s latest album made on its seismic drop on the Billboard 200.

And, after looking at the height the LP fell from, its title ‘HOLY FVCK’ appears to be oh so apt.

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Nicki Minaj is burning up the charts with her latest hit, ‘Super Freaky Girl.’

To celebrate the success, she is now teasing a new remix to the song that could feature some special guests.

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JoJo is known for serving the vocals every time she graces the microphone, and this time it is no different.

The acclaimed vocalist shared her most recent live performance. This time around, it is a rendition of her song ‘Spiral Szn.’

Anchored by her strong vocal performance, the tune is complete with a guitar and two backup singers.

‘Spiral Szn’ appeared on JoJo’s most recent body of work, an EP entitled ‘Trying Not To Think About It,’ which was released last year. The project featured such songs as the previously mentioned ‘Spiral Szn’ as well as other songs ‘Feel Alright,’ ‘Worst (I Assume),’ and more.

Watch her stun with the live performance of ‘Spiral Szn’ below…

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Rina Sawayama is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, the budding pop superstar has just shared the live video for her latest single, ‘Hold The Girl.’ 

During her performance, she is surrounded by a series of backup dancers and can be seen performing a choreography-heavy routine as her vocals soar over the track.

‘Hold The Girl’ is set to appear on her upcoming album of the same name, which is due out on September 16 via Dirty Hit.

‘Hold The Girl’ is set to serve as the follow-up to her critically-acclaimed ‘Sawayama’ album.

The project featured notable tracks like ‘Tokyo Love Hotel,’ ‘Bad Friend,’ ‘XS,’ ‘Dynasty,’ and more.

Watch Sawayama’s live performance below…

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Embattled R&B legend R. Kelly – already serving a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking and racketeering – may be facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life behind bars due to an ongoing trial for sex crimes against minors, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve a throne.  At least, that’s what veteran singer Tevin Campbell is suggesting.

The ‘Can We Talk’ crooner talked with TMZ recently and gave his two cents on the ongoing debate about who the real King of R&B is – a debate that was incited when Usher took to press recently to announce he felt he deserved the title.

Hop inside to hear what Tevin had to say and let us know if you agree.

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As comedian Aries Spears saw his name soar to trending heights on social media two weeks ago in response to his unprovoked criticism of GRAMMY-winning singer Lizzo and her physique (as we reported here), a number of commenters – celebrity and all – weighed in on the topic.

Among the more headline-grabbing responses was that of actor-comedian Mike Epps, who not only called Spears a ‘b*tch’ for his initial statement but also said he looked ‘sick and dirty.’

During a recent chat with VLAD TV, Aries was quizzed on his thoughts about Epps’ comments.  In his reply, he revealed his beef with Mike goes back much further than the Lizzo quip and suggested ‘The Upshaws’ star’s true motive for speaking out was deeper than the defense of the ‘About Damn Time’ singer.

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Having just wrapped her own Las Vegas residency over the summer, Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker is no stranger to packing venues on the Strip and courting a myriad of guests from all over the country – celebrities included.

Over Labor Day weekend, however, she took to Sin City to find herself among the swooning concertgoers who packed Dolby Live at Park MGM to see Usher bring down the house on the latest date in his recently-extended ‘My Way’ residency.

Once spotted in the VIP section of the theater, Ush put the spotlight on the GRAMMY-winning diva and dedicated his 2004 ‘Confessions’ favorite ‘Superstar’ to her.

A fitting tribute to the legendary songstress, look inside to see her emotional response to the crooner.

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In an attempt to save his vocal cords, ‘Save Your Tears’ hitmaker The Weeknd made headlines over the weekend when he pulled the plug on the Los Angeles stop of his ‘After Hours Til Dawn’ tour because his voice gave out (as we reported here).

Offering apologies and promising to reschedule the show, the GRAMMY winner (born Abel Tesfaye) quickly took to social media shortly after the abrupt concert ending to reiterate his remorse.

“My voice went out during my first song and I’m devastated,” he started the message. “Felt it go and my heart dropped. My deepest apologies to my fans here. I promise I’ll make it up to you with a new date.”

And though he’s yet the confirm when his return to LA’s SoFi Stadium is scheduled for, he did take to Instagram to give an optimistic update about his health.  Giving his resident fans there a glimmer of hope his revisit will be sooner than later, look inside to see exactly what he said.

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With just days to go before the September 9 release of Ari Lennox‘s new album ‘Age / Sex / Location,’ the R&B songbird has hatched the official tracklist for the LP.

Preceded by singles ‘Pressure,’ ‘Hoodie,’ and Summer Walker collaboration ‘Queen Space,’ the project follows the starlet’s 2019 debut ‘Shea Butter Baby.’

Now, folk are invited to see which other tracks and guests will populate Lennox’s sophomore set.

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It’s time to say goodbye to ‘Queen Sugar.’

Since its debut in 2016, the Ava DuVernay-helmed show has proven a sweet treat for fans, who quickly embraced its compelling narrative and were wowed weekly by the stunning performance of its cast.

Anchored by stars Kofi Siriboe, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Bianca Lawson, and Rutina Wesley, ‘Queen Sugar’ chronicles the complicated lives of the Bordelon clan in the deep south.

A consistent ratings performer for OWN, the NAACP Image Award-winning show is considered one of the network’s flagship offerings.

Ahead of the premiere of its seventh and final season tonight (September 6), That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell sat down with Bianca Lawson and Rutina Wesley, as well as Tina Lifford and Omar Dorsey. The stars collectively opened up about the end of ‘Queen Sugar’ and what viewers can expect from its concluding chapter.

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