Though celebrated for her classic contributions to music, Lauryn Hill has been a hot topic for all the wrong reasons in the time since her solo breakthrough ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill’ etched itself in the history books back in 1998. Indeed, so-so performances, personal drama, and erratic rants about “the system” have plagued the former Fugees singer.

The latest, as widely reported, is the criminal charges filed against the 37-year-old for not paying federal taxes on $1.8 million earned between 2005 -2007.

Having earlier plead guilty, today saw mother-of-six Hill arrive at court for sentencing. Find out what happened after the jump…

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Alicia Keys may not be setting the charts ablaze with new album ‘Girl On Fire’, yet the soulful diva is set to heat up the scene with new single ‘Fire We Make’.

The Maxwell assisted cut is one of the few we enjoyed from the LP, as such we’re elated that it’s receiving the single treatment.

Watch the sizzling teaser for its accompanying video (directed by Chris Robinson) after the jump…

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It’s a collaboration that has had us amped since it was announced; Janelle Monae has teamed up with soulful songstress Erykah Badu for new single ‘Q.U.E.E.N’.

The pair’s hotly anticipated duet is the first release to be lifted from Monae’s sophomore set ‘The Electric Lady’ (due later this year).

Speaking on the song, the dynamo performer wrote on Twitter:

Q.U.E.E.N. was inspired by private discussions between Erykah and me. It is meant to make you JAM. DANCE. FUNK OUT. and dialogue later…

— Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) April 22, 2013

“Every album is a book. Every song is a chapter. The next book is called The Electric Lady. The first chapter is called Q.U.E.E.N.”- JM

— Janelle Monae (@JanelleMonae) April 22, 2013

Flip the page to listen…

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‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ is back!

The hit VH1 show returns to the small screen tonight and so as to whip up buzz, controversial couple Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 this morning.

Watch below as the pair wax honest about the show, their sex life, and a whole lot more! Charlamagne and Joseline’s back-and-forth’s are a must-see!

Your thoughts?

It’s finally here!

The official VEVO premiere of Ciara‘s new video ‘Body Party‘ took place literally second ago. As ever, That Grape Juice has your first online look!

What are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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With a reported two new albums on the way, Kelis treats fans to a brand new single today- courtesy of both she and Dave Sitek’s Federal Prism.

Named ‘Call On Me’, the cool cut sees the ‘Bossy’ belle abandon her aggressive vibe of old and opt for a sun kissed sound, three years after topping the charts with the dance single ‘Acapella’.

Fall in love with her new sound below…

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The BET Awards 2013 wants YOU!

With Urban entertainment’s biggest calendar night fast approaching, organizers are giving fans the chance to join the BET Awards Voting Academy – the panel who decide the evening’s winners.

The competition gives avid pop culturalists and online users the opportunity to take a pop culture quiz and those with the highest marks vie for a chance to become a part of a distinguished group of 100 fans who’ll help vote for the winners of the BET Awards 2013 (which takes place at L.A. Live! on Sunday June 30th).

Interested? We thought you’d be!

Click here to enter!

Flip the hood to see some our favorite BET Awards moments…

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Brandy may have racked up acclaim aplenty for her latest album ‘Two Eleven’, but her fans aren’t satisfied. And to a degree, we agree.

Flip the hood for the full story…

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Last week saw Mariah Carey confirm that her new single is nigh. Now, it’s increasingly seeming that the premium diva may have nabbed rising R&B star Miguel for the as-yet-untiled track.

Details after the jump…

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After an intense Season 4 reunion which saw Teresa marked as public enemy #1, the ‘Real Housewives Of New Jersey’ are set to return our screens on June 2nd, via Bravo.

While we’re surprised Jacequline Laurita and Cousin Kathy were called back after their antics during the aforementioned reunion, we can’t wait to see how the forthcoming season pans out…and how the arrival of new cast mates alters the already explosive dynamic.

Watch above!

After axing a number of tour dates amidst rumours of poor ticket sales, things haven’t been looking so swell for Rihanna recently. Until now.

Moments ago, the nominations for the Billboard Music Awards 2013 were unwrapped and the model has multiple reasons to smile. More specifically, ten.

Full story…

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Save for ‘Off To The Races’ and a few select others, Lana Del Rey songs have always struggled on a melodic tips, serving sweet hooks but dull verses.

Fortunately for the producers of new movie ‘The Great Gatsby’, the cut she recorded for their soundtrack stands as one of the ‘select few’, perfect from start to finish.

Named ‘Young & Beautiful‘, the Rick Nowels assisted jam becomes available to purchase with the rest of the flick’s soundtrack on May 7th.

However, if you’re the kind who tries before you buy, enjoy the romantic number for free below…

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