In today’s industry, artists, actors, and anyone making a claim to the “entertainer” title must embrace being a brand if success is the name of their game.

One needn’t look further than this year’s Forbes ‘Top Earning Celebrities Under 30’ list for the most potent proof of this.

Sitting atop of the tally is Lady GaGa, who does so despite having not released new music since 2011. It is the ‘ARTPOP’ purveyor’s gargantuan tour gross (see: ‘Born This Way Ball’) and success in the fragrance arena that cements her name above the other on the list. Which begs the question…who are the other honorees? Find out after the jump!

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Consider yourself a 2 Chainz fan, and in need of new material from the Rapper?

If so, you’ll be pleased to learn that September 10th will birth the release of his brand new album, ‘Me Time‘, featuring contributions from ‘Get Lucky’ maestro Pharrell Williams.

Only right then, that he head to Ebro Darden’s ‘Hot 97’ for an hour long conversation which saw him speak freely on a number of sensitive topics.

These, being the reports that Lil Wayne had penned lyrics for him as a ghostwriter before rising to his current notoriety, his reasons for not  weighing on the Trayvon Martin case, and his ‘Turnt‘ collaboration with Beyonce.

Must see footage below!

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Finally.

After the lengthiest of waits, Kelly Rowland has at last unwrapped the video for her dramatic new single ‘Dirty Laundry’.

Filled to the brim with many a haunting lyric, the testimony of a track can now be paired with an equally as engaging visual.

Check it out after the jump…

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As reported, last night saw Lil Kim at the centre of yet another scandal, after her highly publicized set at London’s Lovebox Festival was abruptly cancelled following the star’s late arrival.

Often polar opposites, fans and critics united in anger to tongue-lash her, with many deeming the whole episode “the last straw”.

After a lengthy silence, the pint-sized femcee declared the drama “out of her control”, yet (smartly) embarked on spell of damage control by announcing an impromptu Meet & Greet with her London fans.

Having taken place moments ago, That Grape Juice has your first look at what went down after the jump…

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It’s here!

Chris Brown keeps his ‘X’ campaign charging ahead with the release of its third single ‘Love More’. The Nicki Minaj assisted cut has drummed up buzz aplenty. Does it live up to the hype, though?

Having been unwrapped moments ago, you can be the judge after the jump…

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Believe the hype. Ariana Grande has officially “arrived”.

After ample teasing, the vocal sensation unwrapped her official second single ‘Baby I’ today amidst much fanfare.

Find out just how much after the jump…

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The Lifetime network is heating up this Summer…thanks to ‘Devious Maids’. 

Created Marc Cherry (the brain behind Desperate Housewives), and executive produced by Eva Longoria, the show follows five Latina maids who work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills. Each lady has ambitions and dreams of her own, while one of them has a much darker reason for working the circuit.

Having debuted in June, the show’s first season boasts 13 episodes. Check out a preview for episode 6 of the first series below…

Your thoughts?

1 million units sold in the market made Robin Thicke‘s singles ‘Blurred Lines’ one of the highest selling singles in the country of all time.

Last night, in extending his winning streak, British audiences took its supporting album of the same name to #1 on the Official UK Albums Chart!

Full story below…

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Ariana Grande delivers her brand new single ‘Baby I’ to the world today, watching it soar straight into the digital Top 20 upon release!

Released by Lucien Grainge‘s Universal Republic records,  ‘Baby’ follows the release of her smash hit debut single, ‘The Way‘- featuring Mac Miller, but- if our take on it is anything to go by- will no doubt surpass ‘Way’ in every way.

Check it out!

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Rapper Kanye West continues to turn heads with his controversial new single ‘Black Skinhead’ – the latest offering from his #1 album ‘Yeezus’.

As many-a-fan know, West went on a Twitter tirade last week blasting the unofficial leak of the song’s accompanying visual – promising that the official version would hit the net a week later.

Keeping his word, Kanye shares the interactive dark Nick Knight-directed clip aboard his website.  Take a peek below and share your thoughts:

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No stranger to reality talent shows nor gospel music, ‘Bittersweet’ songstress Fantasia brought her soulful offerings to the BET ‘Sunday Best’ stage tonight as talented judges Cece Winans, Donnie McClurkin, and Yolanda Adams watched approvingly.

Starting off with the uptempo number ‘To The Heavens’ (one of many gems aboard her latest #1 R&B album ‘Side Effects Of You’), the fiery Grammy winner took the audience to task with a heartfelt rendition of gospel hymn ‘Pass Me Not’ in dedication to the late great Whitney Houston.

Giving hopefuls something to aspire to, see Fannie do what she does best below:

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After coming under intense criticism for a lyric spewed in the Drake driven jam ‘Jodeci’, J.Cole has issued a heartfelt and truly genuine apology to any he may have offended.

Full story below…

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