Like millions the world over, Mike Epps did not see the funny in comedian Aries Spears‘ disgraceful remarks about Pop star Lizzo.

As reported, the comic claimed the ‘About Damn Time’ performer “looks like the sh*t emoji” before going on to say she was shaped like “mashed potatoes.”

Now, Epps has joined the chorus of those clapping back at Spears.

And he didn’t hold back.

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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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Nicki Minaj sprung a surprise on fans yesterday (August 26) with the release of her new album ‘Queen Radio: Volume 1.’

Unleashed without warning, the set is comprised of 28 of the Rap royal’s biggest hits. From ‘Starships’ to ‘Moment for Life’ to her newest single and first-ever solo #1 ‘Super Freaky Girl.’

Speaking on the release of the project, Minaj told fans:

“Hope you guys enjoy this album. I chose each song & I might have a surprise to add real soon. Love you.”

Now, attention turns to its commercial performance.

The first-week predictions are in and bring with it the answer. Join us after the jump…

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DJ Khaled is back with ‘God Did’ – another all-star album.

Preceded by single ‘Staying Alive (ft. Drake and Lil Baby),’ the LP also features the likes of JAY-Z, Future, Eminem, City Girls, and Latto.

With such heavyweight names in the mix, attention naturally turns to the album’s performance.

Well, the first week predictions are in and bring the answer.

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Comedian Aries Spears has sounded off on Lizzo – and the masses have found approximately nothing funny about his distasteful remarks.

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Lil Nas X has stormed the charts and now he looks set to make a major mark in the cosmetics sphere. For, the ‘Industry Baby’ chart-topper has been unveiled as the new US Brand Ambassador

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Jennifer Hudson is glowing anew!

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Offset continues to pour out new solo material amidst murmurs of Migos splitting and a legal wrangle with the group’s record label.

The talented MC’s latest offering comes in the form of ‘Code’ featuring Moneybagg Yo.

Following on from Offset’s recent effort ‘54321,’ the track sees the rappers trade fire-filled verses.

Both songs are lifted from the 30-year-old’s upcoming sophomore album.

Ahead of its arrival, check out the ‘Code’ visual – which features model Bella Hadid – after the jump…

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Brandy has long been the definition of a multihyphenate – excelling in both music and acting.

And decades after her debut, the GRAMMY winner is continuing to make major moves in both spheres.

For, fresh from nabbing a new record deal, B-Rocka has signed on to star in a brand new psychological thriller movie.

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Spice celebrates her newly acquired freedom on her brand new album ‘Emancipated.’

The LP, which follows 2021’s ‘Ten,’ serves as the first independent offering from the reigning Queen of Dancehall.

Home to new bops such as ‘Clap Clap’ and the highly viral ‘Tape Measure,’ the project re-affirms the GRAMMY-nominated chanteuse as one of music’s most creative and exciting talents.

Speaking on ‘Emancipated,’ Spice said:

“It means absolutely everything to me to be at this place. To now be free and to be emancipated. It’s the most powerful thing any artist could have in their entire career, to be free or independent or to be able to put out what you know. This is me. This is what’s coming from me. This is my art. This is my creativity. This is who I am.”

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Fresh from unwrapping their new collaboration ‘Hold Me Closer,’ Elton John and Britney Spears are accelerating with additional plans for the buzzed-about track.

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Kevin Hart has teamed up with an all-star cast to bring the funny in the new Netflix movie, ‘Me Time.’

Indeed, the streamer’s latest comedy is anchored by Hart, Mark Wahlberg, and Regina Hall.

The film follows a stay-at-home dad, who is gifted with “me time” for the first time in a long time (while his wife and kids are away), he reconnects with his former best friend for a wild weekend that almost uproots his life at large.

That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell was on-hand at the world premiere of ‘Me Time’ and caught up with Kevin Hart, Regina Hall, Mark Wahlberg, and Tahj Mowry.

Watch TGJ’s EXCLUSIVE interviews above.

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‘Me Time’ is out now on Netflix

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