Cardi B and political commentator/media personality Candace Owens have publicly slammed each other for over a year because of their respective political views on everything from women’s rights to the COVID vaccine.

While some thought their beef had cooled, the Fox News contributor stirred the pot again recently when she called Cardi and basketball star LeBron James ‘incredibly uneducated’ during her visit to the Full Send Podcast with The Nelk Boys.

Though James kept mum on the diss, Cardi wasn’t having it.  Look inside to see how her response fueled a Nicki Minaj-inspired clap back from Owens.

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The Game is setting the record straight about rumors he told JAY-Z to ‘suck his d**k’ for excluding him from last Sunday’s Super Bowl Halftime Show.

A historic, Hip Hop-heavy affair led by Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar, and Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige, the halftime event was crowned one of the most memorable showings at the big game yet.

After making headlines earlier this week for reposting a fan’s message that he should’ve been on the legendary lineup, reports surfaced the rapper (born Jayceon Taylor) had some fiery words for JAY-Z (leader of the halftime show’s producer Roc Nation) for his exclusion.

Now, he’s cleaning and clearing up the messiness.  Look inside to see what he said.

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Megan Thee Stallion is headed to the big screen.

For, the ‘Savage’ rapper is now poised to make her acting debut.

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Harry Styles has another reason to celebrate.

For, his album ‘Fine Line’ has just reached a major achievement in his discography.

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Halle Bailey has enlisted an R&B dream team for her foray onto solo terrain.

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Not even a week after her historic Super Bowl Halftime Show headlining performance, Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige has taken her reign from the football field to the basketball court as part of an all-star lineup for the State Farm NBA All-Star Saturday Night event.

Acting as the musical showcase’s headliner, Blige led a jam-packed performance roster that included her ‘Amazing’ co-star DJ Khaled as well as Lil Wayne, Migos, Gunna, Lil Baby, and more.

Aired Saturday night (February 19) on TNT, look inside to see how MJB and co. hit a critical slam dunk ahead AT&T’s highly anticipated Slam Dunk contest.

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

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

This week, we’ve got a thing for ‘Love Don’t Cost a Thing’ – the first single from Jennifer Lopez‘s sophomore album, ‘J. Lo.’

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As one of the most revered triple threats of her generation, KeKe Palmer – though mostly known for her acting – is no stranger to receiving applause for her dancing and singing as well.

But, if anyone wanted to doubt her prowess in the latter arena, the 28-year-old took to Cleveland’s Wolstein Center Arena during NBA All-Star weekend (February 19) to offer a stunning showcas.

On hand at the inaugural NBA HBCU Classic to perform the U.S. national anthem and the Black National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” look inside to hear how the award-winning actress lifted her voice to wow the audience with the accompaniment of the Howard University Showtime Marching Band.

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Over a year-and-a-half after the masses first became acquainted with Dua Lipa‘s ‘Levitating,’ the song has levitated to Billboard history books in ways many couldn’t have imagined.

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Over the last few years, headlines about Nick Cannon‘s career moves (see:  movies, music, talk show, radio and podcasts, etc.) are rivaled only by news of his paternity.

Just last month the 41-year-old star confirmed he is expecting his eighth child, bringing his baby mama total to 5.

Despite mounting criticism for his fertility, Cannon doesn’t shy away from addressing the subject aboard his many platforms.

Look inside to see what he said this week got that lips moving.

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After collecting a GRAMMY for the 2019 hit single ‘Say So,’ singer-songwriter PJ Morton reunites with powerhouse songstress JoJo with hopes of scoring a redo.

The new song, titled ‘My Peace,’ was released Friday (February 18) and features Mr. Talkbox.

Featuring an instrumental arrangement reminiscent of Outkast’s ‘SpottieOttieDopaliscious,’ ‘Peace’ talks about the importance of self-care in romantic relationships.  Speaking on the heart-tugging tune, Morton said:

“I wanted to write a song that was a duet and gave two perspectives, but wasn’t necessarily about a relationship. I think after going through so much these last couple of years, many people really got down to what’s truly important. And most realized that nothing is worth their peace.”

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Following the end of a sold out, 20-date Vegas residency at Caesar’s Palace, Usher sent his fans into a frenzy earlier this week when he formally announced intent to return to Sin City for a 23-date run at Dolby Live at Park MGM.

Ahead of its July 15 kick off, the 43-year-old has already hit the ground running in its promotion – doing a number of interviews to drum up buzz for the summer concert series.

Among said press appearances was a virtual visit to Los Angeles’ Power 106 FM’s ‘Power Mornings‘ Thursday (February 17). Chatting it up with resident hosts Letty and Teddy, the singer not only detailed how his next Vegas jaunt will differ from his previous but also confirmed his interest in headlining a future Super Bowl Halftime show.

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