Frank Ocean‘s father is to sue the founder of Def Jam records Russell Simmons for “defaming” him in an article published on his website ‘Global Grind.‘

How much he thinks said defamation is worth?

$142 million.

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“Mustard on the beat!”

Unless one has been living under a rock for the past year, the chances of having jammed to a song with that tag are sky high.

Indeed, beyond being infectious club hits, tracks such as ‘2 On’ by Tinashe, T-Pain’s ‘Up Down’ and ‘No Mediocre’ courtesy of T.I. and Iggy Azalea all have a common denominator: DJ Mustard.

Recently, That Grape Juice caught up with the super-producer whose first album ’10 Summers’ was released exclusively through Google Play and is now also available in-stores.

Join us after the jump where we quiz the hitmaker on his album and the reasoning behind its roll-out as well as his rise to the top of the charts, he also spills the beans on his work Jay-Z and Rita Ora and of course he updates us on his work with superstar Rihanna.

Interview by: Joe Kams (That Grape Juice, Paris)

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September 20th brings with it the televised debut of Beyonce and Jay Z‘s blockbuster Summer trek, the ‘On The Run Tour.

With the date swiftly approaching, we can expect to see many-a-new teaser dropping in preparation for its unveiling – the latest coming from NOWNESS. After kicking off the summer with their ‘On the Run’ mini-movie featuring Don Cheadle, Sean Penn, Guillermo Diaz, and more, now we await news of how they’ll bring summer to a close and what this trailer is set to be in full.

All will be revealed tomorrow.  Until then…

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Danity Kane‘s demise continues to leave a sour taste in the mouths of the masses. However, it’s a reality their loyal supporters are having to make peace with.

Naturally, given the drama that was drummed up surrounding the lack of D. Woods in the group’s initial return line-up, it’s no surprise that attention has now turned to what the founding member thinks of the latest implosion.

During a new interview on Madame Noire’s ‘Where Are They Now’ segment, Woods offers her response.

Check it out below..

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In honour of a career cut short by death in 2011, the family of the late Amy Winehouse has welcomed the unveiling of a brass statue built in her honour this week, placed in the neighbourhood in which she lived before her passing.

Designed by Scott Eaton, the veil on statue was lifted on what would have been her 31st birthday, erected at Stables Market and captured in the snap now available to peep above.

More on the masterpiece below…

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With a client list which includes Miguel, John Mayer, John Legend and K.Michelle, it’d be safe to say business is booming for Troy Carter‘s ‘Atom Factory.’

However, it wasn’t too long ago that some looked on to see just how the management company would fare following Carter’s split from long-time friend/client Lady GaGa, bidding him adieu during the campaign launched to promote her latest album ‘ARTPOP.’

How he feels about her now?

Find out the answer to that question by tuning into his recent interview with NBC’s Maria Shriver after the jump!

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Two unanimous decisions came from tonight’s Mayweather/Maidana fight:  1) the winner and 2) that R&B diva Monica killed the U.S. national anthem.  Taking to the ring before the highly anticipated fight, see Mo belt out her most memorable rendition of the tune yet below:

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Ever keen on keeping the masses abreast of fresh and/or often underrated talent, That Grape Juice presents ‘The Spill’ – a renewed look at not-so-new, yet active, acts.

Much like its ‘Freshly Squeezed’ sister segment, this revived assay aims to put the magnifying glass on talents who may not appeal to the buying public on a broad scale yet are still serving material that could easily spin side-by-side with some of today’s top hits.

Covering a kaleidoscope of genres, ‘The Spill’ is set to feature some names you probably know and love as well as some you’ll (soon) be glad to know.  Click below to find out the spill on Estelle, Jennifer Hudson, Teyana Taylor, Luke James, and Traci Braxton…

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Having starred in a bevy of Hollywood blockbusters in recent years, it’s no surprise that Jamie Foxx‘s musical ambitions have taken a backseat.

However, the do-it-all talent is back with new song ‘Party Ain’t A Party’ – the first single to be lifted from the follow-up to his 2008 album ‘Intuition’.

Produced by DJ Mustard, the club destined cut features rapper 2 Chainz.

Take a listen below…

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There is no stopping the promo train that is Nicki Minaj.

When not banging out speakers as co-star of Jessie J‘s latest hit ‘Bang Bang,’ she’s taking a bite out of the Hot 100 with her new hit ‘Anaconda.’ As if that’s not enough, now it seems the Harajuku Barbie is looking to accompany R&B sensation August Alsina on his latest stroll up the charts with the fan favorite ‘No Love.’

Lifted from his critically acclaimed debut ‘Testimony,’ the Onika-assisted remix will see its official music video premiere Monday at 6pm EST on VEVO. Directed by Benny Boom, fans looking to catch the visual on television can tune into ‘106 & Park’ where Alsina will premiere it live. Get into the preview below:

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Two fans of rapper Kanye West were asked to perform a miracle on themselves yesterday evening, when the performer ordered them to get up and dance at his most recent show in Melbourne, Australia.

What miracles have anything to do with this? They were in wheelchairs.

Full story below…

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Jennifer Lopez has been drumming up ample buzz for the video for her new single ‘Booty’.

The dance-floor anthem, which celebrates derrieres of the voluptuous variety, features on the diva’s latest album ‘A.K.A’. However, it’s been remixed for its visual release – booting original guest Pitbull in favour of Billboard belle Iggy Azalea.

With the premiere of the clip expected imminently, Access Hollywood have given folk a behind the scenes look at how it was pieced together.

Check it out below…

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