Back in January 2015, TLC‘s T-Boz and Chilli launched a much discussed Kickstarter campaign in hopes of getting fans to fund the group’s fifth and final studio album.

The plan worked, with supporters – including Katy Perry – helping the ladies raise $430,255 – a number that surpasses their goal of $150,000.

Now, two years removed from the campaign, the ladies have come from the shadows to reveal an anticipated June release.

Days after the 25th anniversary of the trio’s debut album ‘Ooooooohhh… On the TLC Tip,’ the group’s current manager Bill Diggins released the following statement via their Kickstarter page…

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Success tastes sweet, especially when one has hustled for it in a very personal way.

Just ask Beyonce.

Last year’s ‘Lemonade’ was almost unanimously christened “the” definitive music moment of the year, thanks to its compelling lyrics, imagery, and artistry.

Now, it’s emerged that – beyond being the creative force behind the visual LP – Queen Bey was also the financier for the project too.

Details below…

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100 million streams on Spotify makes Era Istrefi‘s ‘Bon Bon’ one of the biggest digital hits to drop within the last decade.

So, there’s no doubt that she intends to turn her streaming seeds into fruitful sales with the unveiling of her new number ‘Red Rum.’

Felix Snow stands tall as its producer and assists the Albanian musician as she seeks to strike gold (and platinum) with new music in 2017.

Ready to give ‘Rum’ a ride?

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After thrilling fans with her comeback single, ‘You,’ R&B songstress Keyshia Cole has finally unveiled its accompanying music video.

Using tonight’s “Love & Hip Hop: New York” reunion special as its launching pad, the Benny Boom-directed video sees appearances from ‘Haves & Have Nots’ star Tyler Lepley, producer Harmony Samuels, and, of course, the song’s co-stars – Remy Ma and French Montana – for a cinematic take on Keysh getting revenge on her boyfriend.

Will it be enough to help the singer return to her former chart glory? Tuck in to see the fun clip and tell us:

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The world is waiting on Nicki Minaj‘s answer to Remy Ma‘s ‘Shether,’ but it appears the chief Barb in command is operating on her own wavelength.

Onika has maintained a notable silence on the matter, which still has the net in a tizzy.

Instead, she’s been teasing the visuals to a number of her collaborations.

The latest is with rapper Future.

See what we mean below…

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Hip-Hop fireworks are set to erupt if Lil Kim has her way this year.

For, she’s revealed that she hopes to recreate her smash hit single ‘Ladies Night‘ with her foe turned friend Remy Ma and newbie Cardi B.

Good news below…

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And the award for best headliners goes to the V Festival 2017.

The annual extravaganza has scored quite the coup for its latest line-up.

For, both Jay Z and Pink have signed on to top the bill for the August spectacle.

Full story below…

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As is annually the case, stars assembled at Vanity Fair‘s elaborate gala following the 2017 Oscars ceremony.

A who’s who of Hollywood, including Ciara, Katy Perry, and winners such as Viola Davis and Mahershala Ali, aligned at the Wallis Annenberg Center for this year’s gathering.

All made a point to show up and show out on the arrivals carpet.

That Grape Juice
has you covered. Head below to see all the fashion action after the jump…

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Much to the surprise of her supporters, sales of Remy Ma’s new LP picked up one of the lowest-numbers for a female rapper in chart history when it dropped last week.

Fortunately, the rapper continues to win where it counts most…her craft.

However, after she struggled to remember the lyrics to the song she penned to scold her nemesis Nicki Minaj during her most recent live show, thousands have taken to social media to offer a theory or two.

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Beyonce‘s departure from this year’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has spelled trouble with a capital T for its organisers.

Why now would be a good time to buy tickets if you haven’t already?

TGJ has the scoop below…

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As her Nicki Minaj-enlisted tune, ‘Side To Side,’ refuses to step outside of the Billboard Hot 100’s top 30, Ariana Grande‘s called on Future to assist with helping her return to the chart’s perch with ‘Everyday.’

Much like ‘Side,’ Everyday – a highly sexualized tune – sees Grande coo some seriously R-rated lyrics over a bass driven beat (see:  mention of orgasms and more).

The fourth official release from her latest album, ‘Dangerous Woman,’ tuck in below to weigh in on the Chris Marrs Piliero visual:

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With an introduction from ‘La La Land’ co-stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, Grammy award winning crooner John Legend took the stage to perform an awe-inspiring rendition of the Oscar-nominated tune ‘City of Stars’ (which went on to win ‘Best Song’ at the ceremony).

As scenes from the heavily nominated film flashed behind him, Legend delivered a medley of songs from the movie – ‘Audition’ and ‘Stars’ – in front of a starry backdrop as dancers elegantly traipsed the stage.

Easily coming as the best performance of the night, tuck in below to see John at work:

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