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Mariah Carey’s ‘Sweet Sweet Fantasy Tour’ continues to rock and roll across Europe to support what many will hope her first commercially successful album since 2005’s ‘The Emancipation of Mimi.’

How she’s faring?Very well, flaunting a new physique, clean and well-produced vocals and a hit-kissed set list.

Watch her in action below…

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Fans of ‘New Agenda’ performer Janet Jackson will be elated to learn that her ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ has been just as successful on a commercial front as it has been critically.

How so? The star recouped the amount she spent on the live show long before its European leg was due to start.

Now, the entertainer has released a new message which hints that she may also have good reason to celebrate on a personal front.

Pop open the oven door to peep Jackson’s new bun below…

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Janet Jackson – Damnn Baby (Video Edit)

2) Zayn Malik – Like I Would

3) JoJo – Save My Soul

4) Gwen Stefani – Misery

5) All Saints – One Strike

 

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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Tonight marked the return of BET’s highly anticipated ode to women of color ‘Black Girls Rock.’

Much like its ‘BET Honors’ counterpart, the event enlists some of music’s best and brightest performers to serenade and shine light on women of color who have made impacts on and in their respective personal and professional communities.

Airing moments ago, the Tracee Ellis Ross hosted showing honored R&B legend Gladys Knight, Grammy-winning hitmaker Rihanna, and so many more.

Tuck in below to see the highlights from one of entertainment’s biggest nights:

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Remember that whole “swearing off Twitter forever” thing Azealia Banks promised just weeks ago?  Well, apparently she doesn’t.

For, in typical A.B. form, the ‘ATM Jam’ diva is dispensing some controversy-causing shade on social media and, in turn, has tongues wagging.  Unlike many of her former victims on the site, her newest target – Sarah Palin – is planning her clapback in the courtroom.

Did you miss any of the action?  Tuck in below to find out what ensued after Banks suggested Palin ‘get a train run on her’ and film the venture for WorldStar…

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Beyonce is building more than a new album, she’s moulding an empire.

As reported, the diva extraordinaire is morphing her Parkwood Entertainment imprint into a label that houses artists beyond herself. One of said signees are sister duo Chloe x Halle.

YouTube sensations with over half a million subscribers, the teen sensations (aged 18 and 16 respectively) are now being shepherded by the ‘Formation’ maven.

Naturally, then, all eyes and ears are on their collective output.

The first taste arrived today in the form of ‘Drop’ – the group’s new video.

Watch below…

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Tonight is “the” night for Kelly Rowland.

The Grammy winner’s new talent search ‘Chasing Destiny’ airs tonight at 10.30pm ET on BET.

Rowland, who has sold over 90 million records in her career, has been pounding the promotional pavement hard in support of the show – which she fronts with renown creative director Frank Gatson.

Stopping by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 on her latest stop, Ms. Kelly spilled on the show (which certainly seems to have its host network very excited). She also spoke on motherhood, marriage, and new music.

Watch below…

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Drake invites the Nigerian force that is Wizkid and Kyla (see ‘Do You Mind’) to join him on his latest creative journey?

Where said journey took him? The dance floor, where he hopes their cut ‘One Dance’ will receive many a spin before the release of his new album ‘Views from the 6.’

Ready to press play?

Do it below…

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It’s here!

JoJo kicks off The Splash season 3 in spectacular fashion.

Shot in London before an audience of her biggest fans, the EXCLUSIVE session saw her soar with spirited renditions of hits such as ‘Save My Soul’ and ‘When Love Hurts,’ as well as a few surprise gems.

There’s also a “moment” that left jaws on the floor.

Peep a performance above and watch the full session here:

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Beyonce‘s ‘Formation‘ left many a Racist Rhonda stressed and under duress when its visual took aim at white supremacy and self-hatred within the African-American community.

How she feels about the backlash?

She couldn’t care less.

Her thoughts, via ‘Elle’, below…

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Iggy Azalea‘s world has been rocked by fresh drama.

What’s gone wrong this time?

An alleged tax lien.

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Much like his ‘FourFiveSeconds’ co-star Rihanna, the campaign surrounding Kanye West‘s latest opus, ‘The Life Of Pablo,’ has been a rollercoaster to say the least.

Despite being greeted by critical acclaim from music industry insiders to fans alike, the album’s sales have been…umm…interesting considering it’s only been available for stream via Tidal and for purchase via his own official web site.

Well, that was, until last week.

Now with spins being earned on Spotify, Apple Music, and more, West may very well be ready to see that “rollercoaster” ride him right to the top of the Billboard 200.  Challenging next week’s top contenders for the spot – Zayn Malik, Jhene Aiko/Big Sean, and Rih, ‘Pablo’ is set to see new life breathed into it.  The feat, if accomplished, will be accompanied by some history-making news:

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