VH1’s ‘I Love New York’ – a spinoff of the network’s wildly popular reality dating series ‘Flavor of Love’ – launched Tiffany “New York” Pollard into an enduring love affair with TV viewers over its two-season run across 2007-2008.

Boosting her to not only become one of the most popular reality stars of the 2000’s, the series’ success made it the parent project to a few spinoffs of its own.

Her status in the reality TV show halls of history may have been the catalyst behind network execs wanting to lift the starlet to a new generation of viewers via the November 23-aired ‘I Love New York: Reunited.’

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Via the highly anticipated film ‘One Night in Miami,’ viewers will get an adapted recount of a real-life night in 1964 shared by four of Black history’s most prominent figures – Malcolm X, Sam Cooke, Jim Brown, and Muhammad Ali.

Directed by Academy and EMMY Award-winning actress Regina King, the movie stars Eli Goree (Ali), Aldis Hodge (Brown), Ben Adir (X), and GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Leslie Odom Jr.

Launched at the year’s Venice Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival to rave reviews, now Amazon Studios has unveiled a first look at the project’s official trailer.

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From horses and now to sleighs, Lil Nas X is no stranger to riding his way to the top of charts.  And, with new single, ‘Holiday’ – the first release from his forthcoming debut studio album – he looks poised to keep the trips coming.

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Doja Cat continues to claw to new personal bests thanks to strides made on the Billboard charts as well as with the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

In November alone, Cat not only learned she’d earned her second top 40 hit and highest Hot 100 debut courtesy of her Ariana Grande duet, ‘Motive’ (click here to read more), but also that her breakthrough, sophomore album – ‘Hot Pink’ – had spent an entire year on the Billboard 200 (click here to read more).

As if that’s not enough to celebrate, now the RIAA’s unveiled a slew of new certifications with the rising rapstress’ name affixed a-front them.

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‘Hitman’ hitmaker Kelly Rowland is hitting many-a-major TV and talk outlet in support of her forthcoming EP, ‘K’ (due December 4), and new movie, ‘Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding’ (premiering November 28).

In addition to virtually visiting the likes of ‘Access Hollywood,’ ‘Tamron Hall Show’ (click here to watch), ‘Good Morning America’ (click here to watch), and more, the GRAMMY winner also took to ‘The Drew Barrymore Show’ to dish on her latest endeavors.

Fans of Rowland know she and Drew not only have an ongoing relationship due to their involvement with the charitable organization BABY2BABY, but are also famously linked because of their roles in the blockbuster 2000 movie adaptation of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (starring Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, and Lucy Liu).

Look inside to hear them stroll down memory lane and revisit how Rowland’s group, Destiny’s Child, birthed the chart-topping megahit, ‘Independent Women.’

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Jazmine Sullivan is back and will be blazing the stage this Sunday (November 29) at the Soul Train Awards 2020. 

Highly anticipated, the performance serves as the star’s first major televised showing ahead of the upcoming release of her new project. A set that is preceded by critically-acclaimed comeback jams ‘Lost Ones’ and ‘Pick Up Your Feelings.’

That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell caught up with the revered vocalist, who opened up about the process of preparing for her big moment and what the masses can expect.

Check out the chat above.

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Hosted by Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell, the Soul Train Awards 2020 will simulcast on BET, BET Her, VH1 and MTV2 at 8 PM ET this Sunday.

Performers include Brandy, Babyface, CeeLo Green, Charlie Wilson, Ella Mai, Jazmine Sullivan, Lucky Daye, and Smokey Robinson. Lady of Soul honoree, Monica, will also be taking to the stage.

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It’s been over two years since Mya dropped the critical knockout ‘T.K.O.’ – her eighth studio album – but that hasn’t stopped the R&B treasure from uncovering gems from her growing discography.

Easily one of the genre’s most consistent deliverers, the singer-songwriter has not only kept consumers fed with a steady stream of singles and accompanying music videos for songs from that project but also a couple of standalone releases as well.

The latter’s distribution has only increased calls for the follow-up to ‘T.K.O.,’ which may very well be on its way as indicated by new single – ‘I’ma Do It.’

“If I wan’ twerk… I’ma do it / Go to work… I’ma do it / Get myself a couple hours on the low… I’ma do it / Wanna lean… I’ma do it, be a freak… I’ma do it / Keep the money and the mug on mean… I’ma do it,” she sings on the MyGuyMars and Mike & Keys-produced track.

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With Diamond certified hit ‘Stay With Me,’ 7x Platinum hit ‘I’m Not the Only One,’ and more, ‘Dancing with a Stranger’ singer Sam Smith is no stranger to clocking Hot 100 hits by their lonesome.

Yet, that hasn’t stopped the hitmaker from keeping a collaboration hit list.

Still hot on the promo trail for their latest Billboard 200 top 5 album, ‘Love Goes,’ Smith was recently spotted on Canadian news dishing about the project, its singles, and so much more.

When quizzed on what fellow performers they’d love to duet with, the GRAMMY winner gave a couple of surprising answers including Beyoncé and Canadian Pop icon Celine Dion.

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Miley Cyrus has unleashed ‘Plastic Hearts’ – her seventh studio album.

Led by ‘Midnight Sky’ and the burgeoning smash ‘Prisoner’ featuring Dua Lipa, the set marks her foray into ’80’s inspired pop-rock that the star only previously alluded to on albums before.

That Grape Juice has had the LP on repeat since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘Plastic Hearts’…

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The countdown is on to the wrapping of Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas.

Set to premiere December 4 on Apple TV+, the actioned-packed special sees the diva supreme re-cement her status as the Queen of the season.

And she’s doing so with a little from a number of notable names.

As reported, Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson join Mimi for a brand new collaborative take on ‘Oh Santa’ – which is being released a single from the special’s companion soundtrack.

Also appearing are the likes of Tiffany Haddish, Snoop Dogg, Billie Eichner, and Carey’s kids Roc & Roe.

Ahead of its premiere, check out a brand new trailer – showcasing many of the guests – below…

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The Dr. Dre and Nicole Young continues to unwind in the court system.

However, this time Young has taken another loss as their divorce proceeds despite her attempts to sanction the legendary producer.

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SAINt JHN is back with “the missing Kanye record.”

He and Kanye West have teamed up for a new song called ‘Smack DVD.’ The two previously worked together on ‘Pray 4 Me,’ which appeared on JHN’s album ‘World Was Burning.’ 

The producer recently revealed to revealed that West even offered to executive produce the album alongside Rick Rubin. The pair created many songs from that session.

SAINt JHN was recently nominated for a GRAMMY earlier this week for Best Remixed Recording for ‘Roses (Imanbek Remix).’ 

What are you waiting for? Listen to SAINt JHN and West’s latest collaboration below…

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