Following Azealia Banks‘ headline-making remarks on the matter it seems racism is no longer a no-go area for today’s Pop star.

Once considered a taboo topic for record labels hoping to keep their artists as PC as possible the subject is now one many artists are now expected to address as stories of police brutality against minorities continues to dominate the news cycle.

Now, ‘Man Down‘ chanteuse Rihanna is baring all on her race-related experiences within the supposedly post-racial entertainment industry.

What she said will surprise many.

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Beyonce’s discography has just been kissed by another hit single.

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With new album ‘ANTI’ finally announced, the Rihanna promo machine has cranked into overdrive. And it seems the reaching has too.

The New York Times Style Magazine is the model’s latest cover and brings with it an interesting assertion.

The publication christens the 27-year old as one of “the greats.”

Of course the term is open to interpretation, but we’re left wondering what exactly she is great at? Certainly not singing. Or dancing. Or much else.

But, ay, confusion pretty much defines Rihanna’s career, so there’s nothing new there.

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Love ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’?

Admire the late singer Celia Cruz?

If so you’l be pleased to lear that stories about these two have been shaken (or stirred) to create the latest edition of That Grape Juice‘s ‘Screen Juice.’

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Janet Jackson has ample cause to jubilate after comeback album ‘Unbreakable’ opened atop of the Billboard 200 this week.

The good news doesn’t stop there for the singer’s supporters, because BMG (the home of Jackson’s newly launched label Rhythm Nation) have revealed that they have a long-term, multi-tier commitment to the project.

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Last year Jessie J reached supersonic highs with ‘Bang Bang,’ however its parent album ‘Sweet Talker’ didn’t take over the charts as planned.

Still, the belter blazed on, playing over 100 shows and multiple festivals

With the era having recently wrapped, so too has J’s partnership with her management company.

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She’s the globally recognised triple threat with a fan base that includes the likes of Beyonce, Madonna and President Obama.

We’re talking about Rita Ora of course, the Pop princess whose ideas have seen her become a formidable force in music, fashion and now television.

Unfortunately, the chart-topper may leave many of her fans dazed, distressed and confused this morning after she revealed that she hopes to remake the Crewe and Nolan classic ‘Lady Marmalade’….with Iggy Azalea and Miley Cyrus.

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Sony ATV, the major music publishing giant Michael Jackson purchased in 1985, may now be preparing to pull itself away from the late singer’s estate.

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Friday saw Raven Symone add yet another controversial statement to her yearlong list of “smh-worthy” moments when she informed ‘The View’ viewers that she would not hire someone if they had a “ghetto name.”  The statement set off a firestorm of articles, video responses, and other commentary on social media, even to the point the singer/actress/talk show host’s very own father got in on the action.

Weary of the criticism, Symone finally took to Facebook tonight to break her silence on the hot topic and clarify her stance.

Some say it’s too late and the damage has been done.  What say ye? Read her words below and tell us:

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Whoever said R&B is dead needs to recheck its pulse.  For, this week marks the first time in nearly a decade the entire Billboard 200’s top 5 is made up solely of Urban acts (Hip Hop/R&B).

Indeed, Tamar Braxton, Drake, Future, The Weeknd, Fetty Wap, and, of course, pop queen Janet Jackson, are all in control of this week’s tally and waving the flag for Urban music high.  This is particularly the case for the latter who, as reported here, will not only bow at #1 with her long-awaited 11th album ‘Unbreakable,’ but will also break a few records along the way.

As if selling out arenas and topping charts without any traditional promo isn’t enough cause to celebrate, the ‘Escapade’ diva now has a new distinct honor to raise her glass to.  Find out what it is below and get your official chart check:

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Raven Symone‘s stint on ABC’s ‘The View‘ has seen her become well-acquainted with controversy for her ‘view’…a ‘view,’ mind you, that has often seen her viewed on the dragging end of Black Twitter. Her most recent infraction, as reported here, has yielded no different result.

Indeed, after stating she would not hire a person based on his or her name, she was unceremoniously criticized on social media – with the most recent weigh in coming from the actress/singer/talk show host’s father Christopher Pearman.

Get into his interesting take on the topic below:

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The forthcoming season of ‘American Idol’ will feature an audition from none other than…Kanye West.

Confused? Don’t be.

For, keen to see what it current judging panel have to say about his chances of “making it” the entertainer made his way to its latest audition round to deliver a new rendition of his single ‘Gold Digger.’

How he fared?
Find out when the show’s fifteenth season spins into action on FOX.

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