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Her latest EP ‘Lipstick & Pistols’ may have dropped in 2013, but Lola Monroe extends the project’s life cycle this year with the release of a brand new video shot in its aid!

Lacking the pop of colour that usually accompanies the Rapper’s videos, the clip for “Band Up” hit the world via “Worldstar Hip Hop”, taking aim at a number of her genre-mates with lyrics that may or may not ruffle a few feathers.

Enjoy below…

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The 2014 BET Honors aired moments ago and tributed the achievements of Aretha Franklin, Berry Gordy, Ice Cube, among others. The Wayne Brady-hosted affair, shot February 6th, saw acts Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, Tamar Braxton, Smokie Robinson, Karen Clark Sheard, Janelle Monae and many more hit the stage to salute the hour’s honorees.

See their moving performances below:

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Teedra Moses is back.

After a lengthy spell on the road, the R&B songbird has nested in the studio and laid this gem of a comeback track.

Christened ‘All I Ever Wanted’,  the soulful groove reminds why Ms. Moses remains one of R&B’s most consistent starlets – despite being so criminally underrated.

Take a listen below…

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Following plethora of push-backs, it appears Iggy Azalea is finally ready to unleash ‘The New Classic’.

The set, which has been earmarked for release since 2012, saw its accompanying cover unveiled moments ago.

Due on April 15th, the long-awaited set is preceded by buzz cut ‘Murda Bizness’, and official singles ‘Work’, ‘Change Your Life’, and ‘Fancy’.

Available for pre-order next week (March 4th), fans of the femcee who pre-purchase will receive “instant grat” track ‘Impossible Is Nothing’.

Your thoughts?

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With the release of Shakira‘s new self-titled album drawing nearer, the Colombian beauty builds heightened buzz with the roll-out of new promo song ‘Empire’.

The anthemic cut follows official single ‘Can’t Remember To Forget You (ft. Rihanna)’, which folk ironically forget quite quickly.

Can this new number re-rev up interest ahead of the LP’s March 25th release? You decide after the jump…

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When one”s star shines as bright as Rihanna“s, one would be right to expect the general public to “turn up” a little upon spotting the singer in public.

However,we doubt the charitable chart chaser anticipated the reaction she scored in Paris hours ago, when she attempted to return to Jardine Matheson“s “Mandarin Oriental Paris”, only to be mobbed by a pack of En plus, vous avez la possibilite de vous essayer a tous les autres jeux de machine a sous gratuite Midasfr. ravenous fans eager to touch the entertainer.

Peep the scene below…

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That Grape Juice is saddened to report that Grammy-nominated R&B singer Robin Thicke has bid adieu to marriage to actress Paula Patton.

The couple, who met nearly 20 years ago and are bringing to close nearly 10 years of marriage, have one son, Julian, 3.

Read their official statement below:

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Even for seasoned singers, being compared to the likes of supreme vocalists Whitney Houston and Kim Burrell can be a dangerous pressure.  But, for ‘Sunday Best’ season 2 finalist Latice Crawford, the pressure was not only expected, it was welcomed.

With magnetic melisma, spirited growls, and a spirit-stirring message in tow, this beauty is a pressing reminder that big things do come in small packages.  Chatting exclusively to That Grape Juice, Crawford dished on her debut album (in stores now), its energetic lead single ‘There’, and so much more.

We were so excited to finally sit down with the budding gospel diva.  And, after one look and listen, you’ll see why:

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Less than a fortnight after its February 12th release, Mariah Carey‘s latest single ‘You’re Mine‘ has told quite the tale on the current status of the icon’s career.

Indeed, while very little can take away from her classic-smothered discography and the vocal stylings the likes of Beyonce, Christina Aguilera and Ariana Grande have pulled from many a time, ‘Mine’s unfortunate chart run has unearthed a fact the powers that be over at Def Jam now find themselves faced with.

Nobody cares.

How many are sure that they’ve come to this unfortunate conclusion?

Bad news below…

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Is Christina Aguilera on her way to the top of the UK’s ‘Official Charts‘? Yes!

Well…that is this week is just as fruitful as last week was, seeing her ‘A Great Big World’– driven song ‘Say Something’ soar to #4 on the nation’s singles chart!

Details on her latest win below!

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After seeing her latest album snubbed by the 56th annual Grammy awards, February 14th welcomed the launch of Miley Cyrus’ ‘Bangerz’ tour, kicking off in Vancouver.

Controversial to say the very least, the show packs opening performances by Icona Pop and ‘Red Lips’ belle Sky Ferreira, the stage show touched down in LA hours ago, wowing any impressed by the star’s shock-inducing antics.

Missed out on the action?

Watch below…

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Mariah Carey‘s music may not be rocking the singles charts of late, however the premium diva is still banking on her album pulling power.

The 43-year-old’s fourteenth studio LP heads to stores on May 6th, and though preceded by a slew of singles – little had been divulged about the project as a body of work. That is until now.

Ms. Carey-Cannon stopped by New York’s 95.5 WPLJ, where she lifted the lid on interesting details about the newly untitled LP.

(Sidenote: According to Mimi, the album is no longer named ‘The Art Of Letting Go’ due to the leak of the title to the press. Of course, it’s nothing to do with the single of the same name tanking. We digress…)  

Revealed during the singer’s candid chat with host Ralphie Aversa was info on collaborators, the project’s recording process, newly recorded songs, and much more.

The tea awaits after the jump…

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