Tamar Braxton and Kandi may have kept things cordial at the Essence Festival, but it looks like the Xscape star still has her eye on their long-running feud.
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Zara Larsson is stepping into a new chapter.
The Pop darling has signed with RCA Records after more than a decade with Epic Records.
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Lil Wayne is opening up about his recent tour struggles. The rapper revealed that health issues, not negligence, caused his absence from the Bangor, Maine, show last week.
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Big Tigger is stepping away from the mic. The radio host announced he is leaving ‘The Big Tigger Morning Show‘ on Atlanta’s V-103 indefinitely following his recent arrest for alleged domestic violence.
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Lil Wayne has set the record straight about his relationship with Madi Cannon.
After weeks of speculation that the pair were engaged, the rap icon revealed the rumors were not true and that the couple have go their separate ways.
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Nicki Minaj‘s increasingly high-profile relationship with President Donald Trump continues to make headlines.
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The music world is mourning the loss of singer Lauren Bennett, who has died at the age of 37.
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Aaliyah received a seismic tribute at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture
Curated by the late icon’s longtime collaborator Missy Elliott, the showcase saw an eclectic array of names show up and show out with anthems from the beloved R&B singer.
Housed at the Super Dome in New Orleans, the ESSENCE special brought with it performances from the likes of Normani, Chloé Bailey, Ryan Destiny, and Mya.
Individually and collaboratively, the group powered through classics such as ‘Rock The Boat,’ ‘One In A Million,’ ‘More Than A Woman,’ ‘We Need a Resolution,’ and ‘4 Page Latter.’
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Ciara salutes a decade of marriage with new music.
CiCi and Russell Wilson tied the knot exactly 10 years ago today, on July 6, 2016.
In the time since, their family has grown to comprise four children – Future, Sienna, Win, and Amora – and a whole lot of love.
On the freshly unwrapped track, the GRAMMY winner celebrates their union (which many deem “couple goals”), making clear that she would say “yes” every time.
The mid-tempo groove was produced by Thom Bridges, who co–penned the cut wuth Ciara, Rachel West, and Courtlin Jabrae.
Speaking on the track, the stage blazer gushed:
“’Yes’ is a fun, flirty, feel-good anthem of commitment and choosing love every single day. When you find the right person, saying yes isn’t just one moment, it’s something you continue to choose through every season of life. Releasing this song on our anniversary is a declaration that I would say yes again and again.”
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Candiace Dillard Bassett continues to look forward and is strutting toward the music with renewed vigor.
After announcing her exit from the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ after six seasons, the multihyphenate star has welcomed wins in both her personal and professional life – giving birth to son Jet and shining in earnest on ‘The Traitors.’
Now, she principally has music on the mind.
That Grape Juice caught up with Candiace at the BET Awards 2026, where she opened up in earnest about what’s coming next – including new single ‘Pretty Ain’t Perfect.’
Set for release on July 17, the track – according to the performer – sees her talk “about me and my man,” With this offering, she promises that listeners will be “getting all up in my business.”
Check out Candiace’s exclusive interview with TGJ’s Eric Devontae above.
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Brandy is the gift that keeps giving.
For, in a bid to treat fans, the Vocal Bible has even gone against her own word, chapter, and verse.
In a recent interview with True Exclusives, the GRAMMY winner was quizzed about performing fan favorite ‘When You Touch Me.’ Responding, she fessed that the song and its housing album, ‘Full Moon,’ challenged her in terms of range and left her uncertain about how to present such tracks in the here and now.
Well, that changed last night (July 4) at the 2026 ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans.
Because not only did B-Rocka perform ‘When You Touch Me’ as part of her headlining set with Monica, she smashed it.
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