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‘Take a Bow’ performer Madonna has enlisted the help of the gay dating app Grindr to promote her new album this week, teaming up with its creators to push the project to their users.

Details on her interesting new move below…

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While the majority of her Grammy night went to plan, a few tweets found on India Arie‘s Twitter page reveal that not everything went smoothly for the ‘Cocoa Butter’ beauty, especially as it relates to industry gal pal Lady Gaga.

For, while headlines were dominated with news of rants related to Beyonce (see: Beck, Kanye West, Ledisi, and more), rumblings were happening elsewhere between Arie’s #Soulbirds and Gaga’s #LittleMonsters after the former took to Twitter to slam the ‘Artpop’ performer’s bodyguard for literally slapping her hand to prevent her from touching.

The result of which saw both fanbases erupt into a Twitter tussle that is still ongoing…

Did you miss it?  See the video below:

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New video alert!

R&B songbird Seven Streeter  has unwrapped the visual for new single ‘Don’t Kill The Fun’.

Directed by head of her label Chris Brown (who also features), the clip is the first to be released from Streeter’s debut album – which follows her 2013 EP ‘Call Me Crazy, But…’

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Check it out below…

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Longing for Beyonce and Azealia Banks to team up and release sweet music together? Well stop, for it’ll never happen.

That’s right, after rumours linked the pair to a collaboration with Rihanna and Lady GaGa  before the release of her debut album, Banks has revealed that she wouldn’t work with Beyonce if given the chance, revealing that she’d rather collaborate with the aforementioned Riri.

Listen below…

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In July 2012, Azealia Banks delivered the ‘Fantasea‘ mixtape, the Diplo backed mixtape responsible for the Pop fan favourite ‘Luxury.‘

Now, months after the surprise release of her debut album, Banks has revealed that it is to be followed by a double disk project that will serve as the second part to the aforementioned mixtape.

Details below…

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With Epic records now tasked with revitalising her ageing brand, Mariah Carey has found herself on the receiving end of remarks sent her way by her ‘One Sweet Day’ collaborator Nathan Morris.

A member of R&B group Boyz II Men, the entertainer recently shared his thoughts on the state of Mariah’s singing voice and general approach to her artistry on Facebook.

His debate-sparking assessment below…

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Billboard belles Beyonce and Katy Perry were two of the top names in the house at the 2015 Grammy Awards last night.

No word on whether the ladies had ever met previously, however Bey seemed keen to share a snap of herself hanging out with the ‘Roar’ belter and posted the pic on her official site.

Prior to performing at this year’s Super Bowl, Perry revealed that she studied the diva’s 2013 showing for inspiration and deemed King B “five levels above her.” Sweet.

Your thoughts?

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The US public has spoken and the only name on their lips is…Rihanna.

For, after performing the single at the 57th annual Grammy awards, the star has watched ‘FourFiveSeconds’ claim the #1 spot on iTunes USA’s singles tally, recently standing tall as the highest selling single on the competitve chart.

Fantastic news below…

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Kendrick Lamar sprung a surprise on the masses moments ago with the debut of new song ‘The Blacker The Berry’.

The Boi-1da produced track arrives one day after the rapper bagged two Grammys for single last year’s ‘i’.

Make no mistake, though. ”Berry’ is quite the contrasting cut and sees Lamar sound off on race issues.

Take a listen below…

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The ladies of G.R.L. have unveiled a brand new look this year, crafting a new image for themselves following the passing of group member Simone Battle.

Snapped with members of ‘Liquid Dream‘ makers O-Town, the girls debuted their understated new styles as they continue on as a four piece, striking a pose after their single ‘Ugly Heart’ was certified 4x Platinum in Australia.

What do you make of their reinvention?

 

Share your thoughts below!

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After mesmerising at the 2015 Grammy Awards last night, Beyonce is giving the masses a window-peek into the prep that went into her roof raising performance of ‘Take My Hand (Precious Lord)’.

Peep how the moving moment was pieced together below…

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks…

What were your Grammy Awards 2015 Hits & Misses?

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