For the ladies at VH1’s ‘Basketball Wives‘, the last year has been ‘intense’ to say the least.

Coming under fire for what many saw as gratuitous violence, bullying and a general lack of decorum, today saw the ‘wives’ face even more drama.

For, in what will shock many of its viewers, VH1 has reportedly given Jennifer Williams, Kesha Nicols and Royce Reed their marching orders in a bid to rid the show of ‘dead weight’.

Reports indicate that Royce‘s dismissal stems from her inability to address her ‘off screen’ drama on camera due to a gagging order placed on her the father of her son.

This, coupled with her cast mates refusal to film with  led to producers coming to this decision.

Williams, who like  Reed has starred in the show since its genesis, was allegedly given the boot after being seen as a liability by producers, after threatening to sue recurring cast mate Nia Crooks for slapping her on camera and openly criticizing the show during press rounds.

Until they are replaced, the show’s current line up consists of attempted mogul Shaunie O’ Neal, one time homey hopper Evelyn Lozada, the cantankerous Tami Roman and failed television host Suzie Ketcham.

VH1 are yet to release a statement confirming the dismissals.

Until they do, peep the middle aged bullies  ladies in action below…

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Beyonce‘s heading to animation!

Yes, months before she is believed to begin production on the musical ‘A Star Is Born’,the singer/songwriter is reported to have a landed a role in the animated flick ‘Epic’.

Details below…

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Despite being one the UK’s premier female acts by way of ‘looks and promo’, Cheryl Cole’s voice-albeit unique- has never been anything to write home about.

Plagued by her inability to prove herself as a vocalist since departing ‘Girls Aloud’, Saturday night saw her wow British viewers with a performance of her new single ‘Call My Name’ on The Voice UK.

A performance, which though saw her stock as a live act soar, has been overshadowed by criticisms that she did not perform the cut with a live vocal- spitting in the face of the show’s premise.

However, her team have hit back with claims she did sing live.

Details below…

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Chris Brown gets wet and wild in the video for  ‘Sweet Love’ – the latest single from his ‘Fortune’ (due July 3rd)LP.

Debuting moments ago, the clip for the Polow Da Don produced cut boasts CGI in abundance, with levitating ladies and ghosts to boot. Who said the sensual had to be literal?

Watch Breezy wake the dead below…

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As the First Lady of the free world, Michelle Obama‘s time in the White House has been fruitful to say the very least.

From launching the ‘Let’s Move’ health initiative to her ongoing but oft overlooked support of military families, Mrs. Obama is undoubtedly one of the world’s greatest role models.

Now, in an interview with People Magazine, she has expressed her admiration for fellow opinion leader Beyonce.

Details below…

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In news that can only be characterised as shocking, disco diva Donna Summer has passed away.

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The news we’ve all been waiting is finally here.

Yes, after months of speculation, Britney Spears has confirmed that she is to judge alongside Simon Cowell, LA Reid and Demi Lovato on X Factor USA, season 2.

Official release below…

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Legendary. Iconic. Diva.

These are but a few of the terms oft employed to describe the incomparable Janet Jackson.

Alas, it was little surprise then to see the dizzy decibels a small New York crowd whipped up when the Pop royal made her first public appearance since the debut of her new svelte physique last Thursday (May 10^th 2012). The youngest of the Jackson clan came to see friend and fashion photographer Marco Glaviano’s Supermodels gallery.

That Grape Juice was on hand and fortunate enough to briefly catch up with the megastar. Ever keen to ask the questions you really want answers to, we probed Janet about her upcoming music and film work, reuniting with Jimmy Jam, her Nutrisystem diet, and even some of her geeky-tendencies.

Check out our EXCLUSIVE interview with icon Janet Jackson after the jump!

Janet Jackson Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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Azealia Banks has had quite enough.

Indeed, despite putting her feud Iggy Azalea to one side to focus on her debut LP, she remains on the lips of Azalea’s boss T.I, who re-lit the fight’s fire during an interview this morning.

Now Banks has struck back.

Her comments below…

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In a world where many believe R&B to be a dead and buried genre, Monica remains an exciting exception.

After taking a four year hiatus from music to raise her children, the performer returned to the scene in 2010 with the Gold album ‘Still Standing’.

Showcasing her powers to pull in impressive numbers, the LP welcomed its follow up ‘New Life’ last week and now, in an interview with CBS Atlanta, she opens up like never before.

Her moving interview below…

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When aspiring singer/rapper Sabi nabbed the gig of a lifetime as a featured vocalist on Britney Spears‘ ‘Femme Fatale’ album the California native must’ve thought she was on the fast-track to superstardom.

Sadly, however, that was not the case.

While ‘Drop Dead (Beautiful)’ will forever go down as a bossy Britney-fan favorite with a silly verse from Sabi about a “pot full of vegetables,” it did little to nothing to jumpstart the MC’s budding career.

Hoping to create some waves of her own–here’s the new single ‘Where They Do That At’ featuring DMV rapper Wale. Listen to the track after the jump and sound-off below.

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Following her passing in 2001, the question of what Aaliyah could have been was she alive today is a question many still find themselves asking today.

To some, she was on her way to becoming the biggest crossover act of the noughties, rising above her R&B princess status to enjoy the global acclaim the likes of Beyonce & Rihanna enjoy today.

Now, long time friend Timbaland has weighed in on the matter.

His thoughts below…

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