The social media smackdown between Nicki Minaj and Latto continues hours after its kick off Thursday night (October 13).

As we reported here, the virtual fisticuffs began when the former took to Twitter to vent about her #1 hit, the Rick James-sampling Rap song ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ being moved to Pop categories in the GRAMMYs’ initial voting process for its 2023 ceremony.

After suggesting that Latto‘s breakout hit, ‘Big Energy,’ be given the same treatment by the Recording Academy, the two engaged in a fiery exchange that led to the rising rapstress refer to Nicki as an old bully.

The 39-year-old didn’t let the ageist quip go so easily, however.  Look inside to see how she clapped back.

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From “Havana ooh na na” to “Havana ooh la la,” Camila Cabello‘s breakout #1 hit, ‘Havana,’ got a supercharged, superstar revamp recently thanks to her fellow judges on NBC’s ‘The Voice.’

Showing the reality singing competition’s hopefuls how it’s done, Cabello called on John Legend, Blake Shelton, and Gwen Stefani to add their distinctive styles to the Diamond-certified Latin smash.

“They’re such incredible artists I feel almost embarrassed that they sang my song,” Cabello said in a recent behind the scenes clip showing the quartet’s rehearsal of the tune. “But it was really cool.”

Later referring to the once-in-a-lifetime cover as a “huge honor,” look inside to see all the Cabello-led action that led to the live performance.

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Ridden with jealousy, scandal, and betrayal, multi-platinum singer-songwriter and former ‘World of Dance’ judge Ne-Yo is set to show viewers the real world of dance with the season 3 return of the STARZ’s drama ‘Step Up.’

Ahead of its October 16 launch, the lid’s been lifted on the show’s high octane trailer – full of jaw-dropping moments and clues about what the future holds for the talented cast after season 2’s cliffhanger ending.

Beyond Ne-Yo’s reprisal of the role of “Sage Odom,” fans of the series will get to see GRAMMY-nominated singer-actress Christina Milian assume the role of “Collette Jones” for the first time – a character first brought to screen by the late Naya Rivera.

Filling out a cast that also features familiar names like Faizon Love, Eric Graise, Terayle Hill, and more, look inside for your first peek at season 3 of ‘Step Up.’

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It’s Klapback season.

And this time the fireworks are flying between Khloe Kardashian and Kanye West.

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The real-life VERZUZ between the team of Swizz Beats and Timbaland and Triller has concluded.

And it appears it’s once again a case of kumbaya.

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Yvonne Orji has re-teamed with HBO stand-up special.

Christened ‘Yvonne Orji: A Whole Me,’ the comedy event follows 2020’s well-received ‘Momma, I Made It.’

On her latest outing, the star – who rose to prominence as Molly on the Emmy Award-winning series ‘Insecure’ – waxes candid about a whole host of subjects. Indeed, true to form, her Nigerian upbringing is explored, as is romance, and the realities of her growing profile. Interwoven in her stand-up performance are scripted skits.

Ahead of its premiere on October 1, check out the first look trailer for ‘A Whole Me’ after the jump…

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Embattled R&B legend R. Kelly – already serving a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking and racketeering – may be facing the possibility of spending the rest of his life behind bars due to an ongoing trial for sex crimes against minors, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve a throne.  At least, that’s what veteran singer Tevin Campbell is suggesting.

The ‘Can We Talk’ crooner talked with TMZ recently and gave his two cents on the ongoing debate about who the real King of R&B is – a debate that was incited when Usher took to press recently to announce he felt he deserved the title.

Hop inside to hear what Tevin had to say and let us know if you agree.

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With just days to go before the September 9 release of Ari Lennox‘s new album ‘Age / Sex / Location,’ the R&B songbird has hatched the official tracklist for the LP.

Preceded by singles ‘Pressure,’ ‘Hoodie,’ and Summer Walker collaboration ‘Queen Space,’ the project follows the starlet’s 2019 debut ‘Shea Butter Baby.’

Now, folk are invited to see which other tracks and guests will populate Lennox’s sophomore set.

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Britney Spears is speaking up and out after her 15-year-old son Jayden James addressed his strained relationship with his singer mom.

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Chris Rock is not returning to the Oscars as a host, and now he is revealing the real reason behind his decision.

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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 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, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

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

2022 MTV VMAs 

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Adrienne Bailon and Israel Houghton made headlines earlier this month after the surprise announcement that they had welcomed their first child together – a baby boy named Ever James – via surrogate.

Now, the former host of The Real and the Gospel singer are giving the world its first glimpse of the youngster via PEOPLE. Bailon also spoke about her journey to motherhood,

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