Jordin Sparks is strutting towards the release of her new studio album ‘No Restrictions.’

Set to arrive on September 13, the LP serves as the songbird’s first traditional offering in almost a decade.

Preceded by the single ‘Remember,’ Sparks has lifted the lid on the album tracklist – revealing in the process the songs and guests featured.

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This week’s From The Vault sees That Grape Juice toast one of music’s most legendary voices, Mariah Carey, and pay homage to Fatman Scoop, who sadly died this weekend.

Their showing of ‘It’s Like That’ at VH1‘s Save The Music 2005 (together with Jermaine Dupri) serves as today’s pick.

While the modern music climate sees many artists shun the promotional trail in favor of scarcity marketing, the 00s saw in-person “promotion” function as an essential component of any and every album rollout. Forget the current embrace of “less is more,” back then more was more.

With that, Team Mariah embarked on a stellar campaign in support of the diva’s blockbuster comeback album ‘The Emancipation of Mimi.’

A day before the LP hit stores (and went on to become one of Carey’s most iconic offerings), the songbird rocked the April 11, 2005 taping of Save The Music with ‘It’s Like That.’

The showing was notable in that it’s one of few to feature Mimi, Fatman Scoop, and Dupri (who produced the song) together on stage.

Electrifying, the energy from the performers and the adoring crowd was pulsatingly palpable and etched this showing in history as the most resonating rendition of ‘It’s Like That’ to date.

An eternal salute to Carey, JD, and the late Fatman Scoop.

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Rihanna glistens and glows in the dazzling new commercial film for Dior‘s iconic J’ADORE fragrance.

As reported, the Bajan belle was unveiled as the new face of the line and she clearly has the golden touch when it comes to relaying its regality.

Stunning in the visual, RiRi’s ‘ANTI’ hit ‘Love on the Brain’ serves as the theme for the luxe spot.

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Megan Thee Stallion is keeping the pedal to the metal and driving ahead to her next collaboration, which she has revealed is with BTS star RM.

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Jennifer Lopez is moving on.

The superstar made headlines last week when she filed for divorce from Ben Affleck – officially ending their two-year marriage and ending months of speculation around the status of their union.

“Bennifer,” as the pair came to be known, sensationally reunited in 2022 – 20 years after their previous engagement imploded. They would marry in an elaborate ceremony in Atlanta that same year.

However, rumors of rockiness in the relationship were a constant and ultimately proved to have credence to them.

Now, J.Lo has symbolically broken her silence on the matter…it seems.

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Sabrina Carpenter is enjoying sweet success with her new album ‘Short n’ Sweet’ – especially in the UK.

For, the Pop starlet has made an almighty splash on the Official UK Singles Chart with tracks from the mega-selling LP.

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Adele‘s music has served as the soundtrack to millions of lives.

But now, the songbird is keen to simply live her own.

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Lil Nas X has long flexed his funny bone, often blurring the lines between the factual and theatrical.

And the Hip-Pop provocateur continues along said trajectory with a post that has many wondering about potential developments in his professional life.

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The sudden death of Fatman Scoop has brought with it an outpouring of emotion from millions worldwide.

As reported, the Hip-Hop hype-man collapsed onstage in Hamden, Connecticut last night (August 30), was rushed to hospital, yet tragically did not make it. He was just 53 years old.

In the wake of the unfortunate news, his collaborators such as Missy Elliott and Ciara (who he teamed up with on ‘Lose Control’), Ludacris, and more.

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NLE Choppa has been vocal about his desire to perform at an LGBTQ Pride event and now he’s got his wish.

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In tragic news, musician Fatman Scoop has died.

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FLO are wasting no time turning up the volume on their newest song ‘Bending My Rules.’

Lifted from their debut album ‘Access All Areas’ (due November 15), the track has been ignited the more with a potent performance on VEVO Live.

Flying high in vocal unison, Stella, Jorja, and Renée stun with the harmonious showing.

The performance arrives as the R&B gear up to join Kehlani as special guests on her ‘Crash Tour,’ which launches its North American leg on September 4.

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