In tragic news, Kanya King, the trailblazing founder of the MOBO Awards, has died after a courageous battle with colon cancer.

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Lizzo has unleashed the ‘B*tch.’

The multihyphenate premiered her fourth studio album moments ago.

Serving as the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Special,’ the set also arrives on the heels of 2025’s mixtape ‘My Face Hurts From Smiling.’

Preceded by the single ‘Don’t Make Me Love U’ and its title track, the 12-track LP finds Lizzo at her boldest, her rawest, and her most sonically fearless.

Speaking on the project, the performer said:

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Madonna continues to share morsels of her new album, ‘Confessions II, ‘ ahead of its July 3 arrival.

And this time it’s in the form of ‘Love Sensation.’

Produced by Stuart Price, the pulsating track follows on from lead single ‘Bring Your Love’ with Sabrina Carpenter, as well as buzz cut ‘I Feel So Free.’

As reported, Madge’s new project serves as a thematic sequel to her 2005 comeback album ‘Confessions on a Dance Floor,’ which is home to hits such as ‘Hung Up’ and ‘Sorry.’ 

Long in the making, the set sees the diva once again anchor her sound in the sounds of colossal club-kissed production. Aptly, it makes no apologies for its dancefloor agenda.

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Chris Brown is dealing with repeated security breaches. Another person was arrested after trying to enter his Tarzana property on June 2.

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Ariana Grande is keeping the ‘Petal’ era in full bloom.

Fresh from the release of her new single ‘hate that i made you love me,’ the pop superstar has unveiled the song’s official music video, and it’s every bit as cinematic as fans hoped.

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Celine Dion‘s comeback shows no signs of slowing down.

The global icon has announced ten additional dates for her residency at Paris’s La Défense Arena, extending her return run into 2027 due to overwhelming demand.

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BET is looking to the past and the future as it charts its next chapter.

The network has announced the formation of its first-ever advisory board, bringing together a powerhouse group of cultural leaders, executives, and entertainment icons tasked with helping guide the brand’s evolution.

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Cardi B has wasted no time responding to Latto following her The Breakfast Club interview, addressing the ‘Gimme Dat’ diss.

In her response, Cardi expressed nothing but love for the ‘GOMF’ rapper and detailed the multiple attempts she says she made to reach out and make amends.

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Lauryn Hill is adding another major accolade to her legendary career.

BET has announced that the multi-hyphenate icon will receive the Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards 2026, cementing her status as one of the most influential artists of her generation.

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SXSW London has officially kicked off, transforming Shoreditch into a buzzing hub of music, culture, innovation, and creativity.

At the heart of the festival’s expansive music offering is Adem Holness, Head of Music at SXSW London, who has helped shape a programme designed to spotlight emerging talent, global scenes, and the real-world communities driving music forward.

With this year’s lineup spotlighting acts such as Tiwa Savage, ODUMODUBLVCK, and DJ AG, it’s proving to be a magnetic destination for music and culture.

That Grape Juice caught up with Holness amid the festival’s launch to discuss the vision behind this year’s event, the thrill of discovery, and why SXSW London is offering an experience that no playlist or algorithm can replicate.

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Latto is finally speaking candidly about the fallout with Cardi B that fueled months of fan speculation.

The Atlanta rapper had largely remained tight-lipped after tensions appeared to surface publicly last year.

However, while discussing lyrics on the track ‘Gimme Dat’ on her latest album ‘Big Mama’ on The Breakfast Club today (June 4), she confirmed that the situation with Cardi was very much on her mind at the time.

And while she made clear there is no active feud, she admitted the experience left a lasting impression. One more sour than sweet.

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Chris Brown is not letting ‘Brown‘ go without a fight.

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