Despite a vehement denial via an attorney released statement on behalf of Academy Award-winning actor Russell Crowe indicating no racially charged interaction took place between himself and controversial femcee Azealia Banks at a party recently (click here to read more if you missed it), she is still forging on a media blitz to contend otherwise.

In fact, as recently as last week, RZA – the famed rapper who invited Banks to the soiree – has corroborated Crowe’s claims and ultimately said the rapstress not only caused the commotion, but was never accosted verbally or physically.

Now, taking to Access Hollywood, an emotional Banks is clapping back at RZA and Crowe for denying what she says was a “humiliating experience.”  Recounting the incident to the point where she was moved to tears, watch her gripping testimony below and give us your thoughts:

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She may have seen her latest album, ‘Glory,’ slip completely out of the Billboard 200 this week (after only 2 months), but, as we reported here, pop icon Britney Spears is looking to give interest in her 9th era a much-needed awakening courtesy of the Tinashe-assisted ‘Slumber Party.’

Putting to rest rumors of the ‘Super Love’ singer’s inclusion on the track earlier this week when she took to social media to lift a photo of the them together, the RCA labelmates apparently have something “very big” in store for their respective fan bases.

An epic dance off maybe?  We can only hope.  Until we get the finished product, however, you can tuck in below to hear from Spears’ mouth what can be expected from the reportedly cinematic visual:

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As reported, Mariah Carey hosted a star-studded Halloween party over the weekend; yet there was one name noticeably missing – her fiancé James Packer.

Well, if new reports prove true, the reason for his absence isn’t as surprising in hindsight.

The two have apparently split.

Full story below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’ allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we’ll take it back to Destiny’s Child mega comeback hit ‘Lose My Breath,’ the inaugural release from their last studio album ‘Destiny Fulfilled’ (2004).  With thunderous drums, slick horns, and an overdose of sass – the song, penned by Destiny’s Child, Rodney Jerkins, Jay Z, Sean Garrett, and Lashawn Daniels –  came as a booming announcement that music’s top group had returned with a vengeance.  Its video, as noted by critics, was exact in its purpose of demonstrating that a new “Destiny’s Child” had arrived. Long gone were the days of tacky matching outfits with girlish design and in its place were three learned women whose destiny had led them full circle. Whatever the message, it worked.

Anticipation of ‘Breath’ saw it debut in the top 30 of the Hot 100 before its physical release.  Shortly thereafter, the song skyrocketed to the #3 spot where it peaked this week 12 years ago.  Check below to see who joined them in the top 25 that week:

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The endearing yet occasionally controversial Raven-Symone has been let go by ABC’s ‘The View’ 

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Ciara made headlines this week when it she announced that she was expecting her second child – her first with footballer husband Russell Wilson.

Now, Revlon’s new face is back to turning heads with her impeccable style.

CiCi was snapped looking all sorts of stunning at the CDFA/Vogue Fashion Fund Show in Los Angeles.

It marks the R&B maven’s first public appearance since sharing news of her growing family.

Also at the event were supermodel Jourdan Dunn and Katy Perry, who posted a fun video with Mrs Wilson.

Peep pics and clips after the jump….

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The 2016 American Music Awards just added a two slices of sass to its smokin’ line-up.

For, Fifth Harmony and Shakira are among the latest names to join the November 20th spectacle.

Details below…

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Sevyn Streeter was set to perform the national anthem at Wednesday night’s Philadelphia 76ers’ season opener, but that showing did not happen.

Find out why below…

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Katy Perry has made no secret of it…she isn’t a fan of Taylor Swift‘s.

Allegedly on the receiving end of a number of the ‘Bad Blood’ singer’s infamous take-down schemes, Perry seemed to add fresh wood to their feud’s fire by recording herself dancing to Kanye West’s ‘Famous.’

Why this means anything?

Said song was penned to diss Swift and, much to her horror, used by West’s wife Kim Kardashian to expose a side of her personality her fans are often shielded from.

Click here to learn more about it.

Watch Perry in petty action after the jump…

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All roads lead to November 11th for critically acclaimed songstress Emeli Sande.

The Scottish singer will unleash her long-awaited sophomore album ‘Long Live The Angels’ on said date and is finally hitting the TV circuit ahead of its arrival. 

Taking to the stage on BBC’s ‘Later With Jools Holland,’ Sande – along with her band – belted out lead single ‘Hurts.’

Dramatic, emotive, explosive, her  rendition of the haunting hymn awaits below… 

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Talent and timing.

Lady Gaga is benefiting from both this week.

New album ‘Joanne’ is on-course to top the Billboard 200 with relatively impressive sales; a feat that surprised some given that it’s yet to yield a huge hit. [Lead offering ‘Perfect Illusion’ debuted and peaked at #15, quickly falling thereafter.]

That all looks set to change – and Mother Monster has Carpool Karaoke to thank for it.

Dive below for details…

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If Billboard was looking to reignite the streaming vs. sales debate, they succeeded with a recent announcement.

Indeed, just two years after announcing the inclusion of streaming data for Billboard 200 placements and 8 months after RIAA made a similar move, now the music Bible is adding new scriptures to its evolving process.

Via Billboard:

“…as of charts dated Nov. 5 [the current week’s chart], SoundCloud plays now contribute to the streaming data that informs the Hot 100 and other genre hybrid songs charts, in addition to the consumption-based Billboard 200 albums chart. Additionally, Amazon Music Unlimited Streams now count toward Amazon’s overall chart contributions, along with streams from the Amazon Prime service, which has long been part of the chart panel.”

Granted, the move isn’t that major of a feat in the grand scheme, but it’s certainly enough to get tongues wagging – especially on the Billboard 200 front.  Luckily for the week’s current chart champions, however, the involvement of numbers from the two new digital services hasn’t shaken up things too much.

See the latest Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 below:

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