Bow Wow has never been one to hold back.

And the state of the current music market appears to be jarring the rapper-turned-media multihyphenate.

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Madonna reminded in earnest why she is the Queen of Pop at the electrifying launch of ‘The Celebration World Tour.’

The slick production set sail at London’s O2 Arena and served as the first of six sold-out shows at the iconic venue.

Already one of the year’s most eagerly awaited spectacles, the global trek was dramatically postponed early this summer after the singer battled sudden health issues.

As has been the reality of her near five-decade spell in the spotlight, Madge bounced back and delivered a seismic show that left fans in awe.

True to form, the diva dazzled with state-of-the-art staging and illuminated the O2 with her colossal catalog of classics including ‘Holiday,’ ‘Open Your Heart to Me,’ ‘Ray of Light,’ and ‘Vogue.’ The latter of which morphed into a ballroom extravaganza – helmed by the tour’s MC, Bob the Drag Queen.

The megastar also incorporated rare gems and seldom performed numbers such as ‘Die Another Day’ and cuts from ‘Erotica.’

Amidst the army of dancers and creatives aboard the must-see show were Madonna’s children – Lourdes, David, Mercy James, and Estere.

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Jeannie Mai has made her first televised appearance since Jeezy, her husband of two years, filed for divorce.

Stopping by the Sherri show, the former host of ‘The Real’ was on hand to plug her new gameshow ‘Raid The Cage.’

Naturally, though, the topic of her wellbeing came up and she offered an emotional update.

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‘Break Free‘ hitmaker Ariana Grande may have gotten her wish granted to do just that when she filed for divorce from Dalton Gomez less than two years after tying the knot with the real estate agent.

Now, she’s finding out there’s a hefty price to pay for the move.

Details inside.

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Once a verbal deal has gone south, a funeral homeowner (portrayed by Academy Award winner Tommy Lee Jones) calls on a slick attorney (portrayed by Jamie Lee Foxx) to save his family business from a half-billion-dollar corporation attempting a takeover in the new Amazon Studios’ film ‘The Burial.’

A gripping tale of corporate corruption, racial injustice, and greed, the Maggie Betts-directed flick – based on Jonathan Harr‘s unforgettable 1999 ‘New Yorker‘ article of the same name – is based on the real life story of Doug Wright.

With a limited theatrical run starting Friday (October 6), ‘Burial’ – also starring Jurnee Smollett, Mamoudou Athie, Pamela Reed,  Alan Ruck, and Bill Camp – premieres on Amazon Prime Video for streaming October 13.

Ahead of its arrival on the latter platform, hop inside to see the film’s official trailer.

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Tems has unlocked her brand new single ‘Me & U.’

After magnetizing global acclaim thanks to projects such as ‘If Orange Was A Place’ and collaborations with Wizkid (‘Essence’), Beyonce (‘Move’), and Future on the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper ‘Wait For U,’ the Nigerian songbird takes soulful flight on her latest effort.

Speaking on the release (which serves as her first solo offering since ‘If Orange Was A Place’), the GRAMMY winner said:

“Me & U’ is about discovering the real me, building a genuine relationship with the Creator, and gaining a true perception of self.”

Watch the video for the ‘Me & U,’ which was produced by Tems herself alongside GuiltyBeatz, below…

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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 to 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,’ TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

2023 MTV VMAs 

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Drew Sidora bares her soul on her emotional new single ‘Throw Us Away.’

Viewers of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ have seen the star’s relationship unravel and she doesn’t shy away from the realities of her predicament on the stirring track.

Produced by Donald ‘haZEL” Sales’ and penned by Sidora alongside Nye the Songwrita, Ross Ramzey, Alesia Miller, the song sees the multihyphenate maven ruminate on the circumstances that led to the end of “a” union.

And its lyrics are sure to raise questions about the specifics of her split from her husband Ralph Pittman.

‘Throw Us Away’ is lifted from Sidora’s debut project, due in 2024.

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Erica Mena left many all sorts of salty after the broadcast of a shocking scene on ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ saw the reality staple brand Spice a “monkey.”

Now, in the wake of the seismic showdown, producers of the hit MTV series have announced Mena’s axing.

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After much ado, Prime Video has finally taken the long-awaited ‘Sitting in Bars with Cake‘ trailer out of the oven.

Based on the real-life events chronicled in the Audrey Shulman book of the same name, ‘Cake’ stars Yara Shahidi, Odessa A’zion, Martha Kelly, Ron Livingston, and EMMY, TONY, and GRAMMY-winning diva Bette Midler.

Directed by Trish Sie and executive produced by Shahidi, the exclusive Prime Video venture follows a pair of 20-something-year-old besties in Los Angeles as they navigate the ups-and-downs of dating by baking cakes and taking them to local bars with the goal of meeting new people and spurring conversations with strangers.

A moving tale about finding oneself and the beauty of friendship, see the flick’s official trailer inside ahead of its September 8 premiere.

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Joseline Hernandez may have tried to establish a humorous side of her recent arrest by selling merchandise with her mug shot, however, that smile was wiped away today when she was hit with two new charges.

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‘Love & Hip Hop:  Miami’ returns for its fifth season on August 14 – and it’ll be bringing with it a host of familiar faces – and a few new ones too.

Since its arrival, the Magic City branch of the reality franchise has delivered dynamite drama and it’s set to dial it up a notch upon its kick-off on VH1.

Anchored by the likes of Trina & Trick Daddy, the show’s fifth outing will also star the likes favorites Amara La Negra, Bobby Lytes, Shay Johnson, Safaree, Ray J, Princess, and Sukihana.

Newcomers include rising talent Zoey Brinxx, Florence El Luche, and the Hollywood Twins.

Before it’s back, peep the newly unleashed supertrailer below…

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