Nearly three years separated fans of Omarion from his last body of work, 2020’s ‘The Kinection’ but the GRAMMY nominee closed the wait  by lifting the lid on his new project, ‘Full Circle: Sonic Book 1,‘ on May 5.

Kicked off by singles ‘Big Vibez,’ the eclectic set also features the warmly-received cuts ‘Serious,’ ‘Girls,’ ‘Company,’ ‘Alkaline Drip,’ and ‘Waiting‘ (which features singer-actress Amber Riley).

Like ‘Vibez,’ O gave the latter four cuts the visualizer treatment to amplify awareness.

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The highly anticipated ‘Barbie‘ movie may boast a star-studded cast (Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, Will Ferrell, Issa Rae, etc.), but its accompanying soundtrack is set to be just as jam-packed.

Featuring contributions from Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice, Lizzo, Charli XCX, and more, the film’s companion album looks to be just as eagerly awaited as flick itself – a stance particularly taken by Dua Lipa fans as the GRAMMY winner not only stars in ‘Barbie’ but also owns its soundtrack’s first single.

Titled ‘Dance the Night,’ the disco-flavored, Mark Ronson-produced bop comes as Lipa’s first solo track since she released the deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed sophomore album ‘Future Nostalgia’ in 2021.

Ahead of the ‘Barbie’ movie’s premiere in theaters on July 21, hop inside to dance the night away with Dua.

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Taylor Swift sprung quite the surprise earlier this week when she announced to her dedicated fans (affectionately called #Swifties) she would be lifting the lid on yet another deluxe edition to her blockbuster tenth studio album, ‘Midnights.’

While her inaugural revamp of the 2022 set included exclusive all-new songs, this version – titled the ‘Til Dawn Edition’ – is updates existing ‘Midnights’ tracks.

The first taste of the project’s offerings come courtesy of the Ice Spice-assisted ‘Karma.’

“Karma is your chеcks by the bounce (Damn) / Karma is the fire in your house (Grrah) / And she ’bout to pop up unannounced (Like) / And she never leavin’ you alone (Damn),” Ice and Tay spit on the Sounwave-produced remix.

Having already peaked at #9 on the Hot 100 with its original incarnation, is the Spice addition just what’s needed to get it to the top of charts? Listen inside and let us know.

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DaBaby may be enjoying his first solo run on the Hot 100 since being effectively “canceled” two years ago for controversial remarks deemed homophobic, but the GRAMMY nominee isn’t resting on his laurels.

Already moving on to the follow-up of his current hit, ‘Shake Sumn,‘ the rapper (born Jonathan Kirk) is hoping to shake up the charts even more with the Offset-assisted ‘Sellin Crack.‘

“Please don’t tell me that you lacking / You gon’ f*ck ’round, get your a** caught out of bounds,” he raps on the Charlie Heat-produced cut found on the ‘Call Da Fireman‘ EP.

Accompanied by a cinematic music video inspired by the 1991 Wesley Snipes movie ‘New Jack City,’ look inside to see how DaBaby and Offset paid homage to the cult classic.

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Concerns are growing for B2K singer Raz B.

After a wave of worrying social media videos, the performer was hospitalized in Kansas. Yet, moments ago, he reportedly broke the window at said facility and began to scale the roof.

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Tributes to the legendary Tina Turner continue to flood following the icon’s death on May 24.

As reported, the pioneering superstar passed away aged 83 after a prolonged illness.

Since the news broke, emotion has run high on a global scale, with fans and notable names alike racing to social media to pay homage to the ‘The Best’ belter.

The salutes continue, with the likes of Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Patti LaBelle, U2, and more honoring Turner. Yet more proof of the diva’s unprecedented impact across multiple mediums, genres, and generations.

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With the release of the ‘Barbie’ movie rapidly approaching, an extended look at the hotly anticipated production has been unleashed.

Margot Robbie takes on the titular role and stars opposite Ryan Gosling who plays Ken.

The potent pair are joined by a stacked cast that includes Issa Rae, Will Ferrell, Ncuti Gatwa, Dua Lipa, America Ferrera, and Kingsley Ben-Adir.

Greta Gerwig takes the directorial helm of the Warner Bros Rom-Com, which is the first live-action incarnation of a narrative centered around the famed doll.

Ahead of its July 21 theatrical debut, watch the freshly unboxed extended trailer below…

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Miley Cyrus is ruling the airwaves with everything she has released this year, because her most recent single is no different.

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Miguel has a reason to celebrate, because one of his singles is cleaning up on pop radio.

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‘The Little Mermaid’ is here!

Disney‘s reimagining of the beloved tale makes history with Halle Bailey in the lead role of Ariel – signifying the first time the character has been portrayed by a Black woman.

The film at large, which easily serves as one of the year’s most eagerly anticipated offerings, celebrates diversity in all its forms and is already being hailed a game-changing ahead of its global release on May 26.

That Grape Juice was on-hand at the London premiere of ‘The Little Mermaid’ and caught up with Bailey, as well as the film’s cast such as Jonah Hauer-King, Daveed Diggs, and more. All of whom spoke about the seismic impact of this version of the classic narrative.

Check out TGJ’s Maya Egbo speaking with the stars of the movie and be sure to watch ‘The Little Mermaid.’

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The Weeknd is hitting the press trail for his hotly anticipated new HBO series, ‘The Idol.’

During his latest interview, the star – who is going by his birth name Abel Tesfaye for his non-musical endeavors – is revealing how seriously he took the role.

For, the 33-year-old says that he was so immersed in his character that he “forgot how to sing’ – resulting in problems for his main hustle.

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Having already sat on radio and chart thrones with her bevy of dancefloor-ready hits, ‘Queen of Bounce’ Big Freedia is looking to extend that reign to TV ratings with ‘Big Freedia Means Business.’

Delivered by ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ producer World of Wonder, the eight-part docuseries follows Freedia as she navigates the ups-and-downs of success, new business ventures, and trying to balance fame with personal relationships.

“World of Wonder has been so graciously involved in the telling of my life, I am beyond thrilled that the series will air on WOW Presents Plus in the U.K. I’m excited to tell my story, share my hard work and for this documentary series to showcase a side of me that many won’t have had the chance to see yet,” Freedia shared in an official statement.

Ahead of the show’s premiere on FUSE and FUSE+ in the U.S. on June 7, hop inside to see its official trailer.

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