As the 20th anniversary of Aaliyah‘s untimely passing approaches (August 25), the singer’s estate continues to battle her Blackground Records label – helmed by her uncle Barry Hankerson – for control of her music and legacy.

Early Wednesday (August 4), Hankerson sent the late singer’s fans into a frenzy when he launched the cryptic website AaliyahisComing.com – a reported tease that suggests previously unheard Aaliyah music (as well as her entire prized discography) will finally be lifted to streaming services courtesy of his new label, Blackground 2.0.

The move to use the ‘Rock the Boat’ beauty’s catalog to launch his newest business venture has rocked many the wrong way, including her estate.  Look inside to see how they responded to the news.

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Miley Cyrus is the latest star to speak up and out after DaBaby‘s shocking homophobic and anti-HIV remarks made on-stage at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the backlash has been a seismic snowball and seen the rapper axed from several festivals, dropped from campaigns, and condemned by legends such as Madonna and Elton John.

Cyrus, however, taking a different approach than most. For, she’s denouncing cancel culture and encouraging “education, conversation, communication, and connection.” 

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The Weeknd is making quite an event out of the launch of his new single ‘Take My Breath.’

As covered here on That Grape Juice, the Pop force lifted the lid on the release via a primetime commercial that aired during the US coverage of the Tokyo Olympics.

Now, ahead of the debut of the track, it’s been revealed that the performer had also lined up an IMAX theater roll-out of the ‘Breath’ music video. However, the news was preemptively shared because technical concerns mean said plans cannot proceed.

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Justin Bieber has walked back his endorsement for Country music star Morgan Wallen.

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Normani is hot on the promotional trail for her new single ‘Wild Side.’

The Cardi B assisted cut opened strong on the Billboard Hot 100 and became the singer’s highest-charting debut on the coveted count.

Still, the 25-year-old is hard at work on a radio tour in support of the track and Z100 New York was her latest stop.

Sitting down with Josh Martinez, the star opened up about her hotly anticipated album debut, incoming live performances of ‘Wild Side,’ her plans for the rest of the year, and much more.

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Usher is bringing the electricity to the Sin City strip. Because, as reported, the star’s new Las Vegas residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace is off to a blazing start.

To celebrate this latest chapter in his career, the icon covers the newest issue of Billboard Magazine.

Lighting up the publication’s inner pages with a eye-catching shoot lensed by Alexandra Gavillet, Usher’s accompanying interview saw him open up in earnest about a variety of hot topics.

Indeed, he discussed his reason for embarking on the Vegas venture, his forthcoming studio album, and headline-grabbing comments about him by both The Weeknd and T-Pain.

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Rihanna is making it rain. And, per new reports, it’s to the tune of over $1 Billion.

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Billie Eilish is set to make a big splash on the Billboard 200 with her sophomore album ‘Happier Than Ever.’

As reported, the LP is on course to premiere at #1 on the coveted count.

And now it appears its sales footprint is even larger than initially forecast.

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Out with ‘Puffy,’ ‘Puff Daddy’ and ‘Diddy’; in with ‘Love.’

Sean Combs, no stranger to changing the game in music, is one of Urban music’s most highly regarded visionaries.  Now, as revealed via the September issue of ‘Vanity Fair,’ he’s looking to change the game again – this time by launching an ‘all R&B label.’

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After a promising top 20 opening last week (as we reported here), the refreshed Hot 100 reveals Normani‘s ‘Wild Side’ has landed on its lower side.

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Cop a gander of Lil Nas X!

The Pop provocateur covers the latest issue of OUT Magazine as he ramps up the push for his incoming album ‘Montero.’

2021 has seen the performer enjoy omnipresence on the charts thanks to smashes such as Hot 100 #1 ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ and ‘Industry Baby.’

Within the inner pages of the publication, the 22-year-old opens up about his tough upbringing, navigating as a Black gay man,  his overall mission, his album, his BET Awards performance, and much more.

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It’s all systems go for ‘Don’t Go Yet’ – the first single from Camila Cabello‘s third solo studio album, ‘Familia.’

Produced by Mike Sabath and Scott Harris, the July 23 arrival of the Latin-laced cut was accompanied by a sizzling Philippa Price and Pilar Zeta-directed music video reportedly inspired by Cuban-Mexican family parties from the singer’s childhood.

Her diehard fans, affectionately known as #Camilizers, have apparently accepted the invitation to be part of Cabello’s familia as the refreshed Hot 100 suggests ‘Go’ is off to a running start.

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