As the age old adage goes, it takes years to be an overnight success. And, after grinding for almost a decade, newcomer H.E.R is reaping the fruits of her labour – on a global scale.

The soulful R&B maverick has been named Apple Music‘s latest #UpNext star and celebrated the honour with a live concert presentation in London.

That Grape Juice was in attendance and observed brilliance in motion.

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Danity Kane are back and blazing with their ‘Universe Is Undefeated Tour.’

But this reunion packs much more significance than a quick trip down nostalgia avenue. It’s seen the ladies reflect on their journey in the frankest of ways – in a bid, perhaps, to genuinely repair old wounds and also to establish fertile ground for future ventures.

In a candid new interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, remaining members Dawn Richard, Aubrey O’Day, and Shannon Bex open all the way up about their collective and individual experiences in showbiz.

Refreshingly, they zero in on the corners of their story that many don’t know and lift the lid on the behind the scenes sexism, colorism, and outright racism they say is rife. They also don’t hold back when talking about former boss Diddy. 

This incarnation of DK aren’t just independent label-ly speaking, they are independent in thought. And they make no apologies for sharing their truth in this must-read interview.

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Cheryl has officially gifted fans a date for her comeback.

The Brit-Pop darling will be unleashing new single ‘Love Made Me Do It’ next week and to whet appetites has unwrapped a teaser of its Sophie Muller directed video.

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The Nigerian singer/songwriter Ray BLK has much to celebrate this year.

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Nicki Minaj‘s name was already etched in history books for leaving her nearest female competitors – Taylor Swift and Aretha Franklin – in the dust as she was crowned the woman with the most Hot 100 appearances.

Now, ahead of reports she’ll be kicking off this year’s People’s Choice Awards with a live performance (November 11), the people have reminded Billboard that they are still very much in love with the Harajuku Barbie.  Proof is found in the the rapstress’s latest Hot 100 entry as co-star of Tyga‘s new hit, ‘Dip.’ 

The feature brings with it news that Minaj is the first and only female artist in history to see her name on the Hot 100 at least 100 times. Details inside…

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Justin Bieber‘s manager Scooter Braun has revealed that he no longer manages the K-Pop megastar CL.

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Cardi B is delivering on her claim of being an endorsement magnet.

Having nabbed major deals with the likes of Amazon Music and Fashionova, the rap royal has added Reebok to the growing list of brand partners.

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September saw the music world mourn the sudden death of rapper Mac Miller.

As reported, the Hip-Hop star was found unresponsive at his home and was declared deceased shortly after. He was just 26.

Now, with toxicology reports completed, his definitive cause of death has been revealed.

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Normani‘s ascend has just been gifted a helping hand courtesy of Ariana Grande.

The Pop starlet is gearing up for her hotly anticipated ‘Sweetener Tour’ and it’s now been confirmed that the Fifth Harmony flamethrower will be serving as one of the trek’s special guests.

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The Spice Girls are back! Officially.

This time, the Pop ensemble have reunited as a quad – without Victoria Beckham, who has decided to sit out their newly announced stadium tour.

Head below, however, to find out why all five members of the group stand to make millions from the mega-venture.

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Rihanna is tired of Donald J. Trump‘s foolery!

How she intends to put a stop to his games?

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For the first time since the dawn of her career Nicki Minaj has hit a commercial snag. Perhaps worsened by her affiliation with the polarising Tekashi 69 and absence of an ‘Anaconda‘-sized hit, the rapper’s ‘Queen‘ era has been slow burning…to say the least.

Last night, the British paper ‘The Sun’ accurately reported that the tour she launched to support the album was struggling to move tickets.

This morning, following her appearance at the European Music Awards, a light has appeared at the end of the tunnel.

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