Since winning the ‘X Factor UK‘ in 2008, Alexandra Burke has launched an impactful and inspiring run as a star of stage and song.

However, as many of her fans know, her journey has not been an easy one.

For, the years following her win saw a number of forces within the British media and music industry set out to derail her Beyoncé-approved career via disparaging stories planted in the press (and minds of the general public) and moves designed to stop her music from receiving radio airplay.

Today she is telling her story with hopes it will put an end to the injustice she faced and inspire the generation to create the change the business is in dire need of.

Alexandra, in her own words, below…

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The City Girls are turning pain into pleasure.

For, they’ve rush released their sophomore album ‘City On Lock’ after the set unfortunately leaked in its entirety earlier today.

Wasting no time, the Florida femcees serviced the 15-song LP to streaming and digital retail platforms with the swiftness.

It’s the first body of work from the pair since JT‘s release from prison and Yung Miami‘s baby birth.

We’re sure there were plans in place for the roll-out, this primary example of how to flip a situation into one’s favor.

With that, take a listen to ‘City On Lock’ – which features guest spots from Doja Cat, Yo Yotti, Lil Baby, and more – below…

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Beyonce is marking Juneteenth in a major way!

For, the superstar singer just unleashed hot new song ‘Black Parade.’

What are you waiting for? Listen below…

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Travis Scott just made an enormous purchase.

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K. Michelle dropped jaws and had tongues wagging when she launched into a fiery rant to slam longtime nemesis Tamar Braxton earlier this week.

Alleging the ‘Love & War’ singer had engaged in a war with Jermaine Dupri‘s mother for having an affair with his father (Michael T. Mauldin), Michelle also suggested that war led to physical altercation between the ladies that resulted in Braxton getting beatdown in an elevator.

Friday (June 19), Dupri’s longtime friend and musical collaborator Da Brat (born Shawntae Harris) took to her radio platform – ‘The Rickey Smiley Morning Show’ – to weigh in on the drama.  Although she confirmed the woman who Braxton was confronted by was the wife of Mauldin, the rapstress-turned-radio host assured listeners the woman was NOT Jermaine’s mother.

In fact, Harris says she was there when the smackdown went down.  Hear her recount below:

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Beyonce began this year with a bang after the successful launch of her Adidas x IVY PARK collection.

And it appears Queen Bey and the sportswear giant are planning to end the year on a similar high.

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Tinashe is getting candid about the race and genre politics she feels are rife in the music industry.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective segments, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

This week, we’ll make our way to ‘My Way’ – the title track from Usher‘s breakthrough sophomore album.  Join us inside:

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As we reported here, earlier this week ‘Can’t Raise a Man’ singer K. Michelle raised eyebrows and a few #Tamartians’ blood pressure when she launched into a rant about on-and-off-again nemesis Tamar Braxton.

Among a number of jaw-dropping quotes from the clip was the allegation the ‘Love and War’ songstress had an affair with Jermaine Dupri‘s father, which – according to Michelle – led to Braxton getting beatdown by his mom after it was discovered.

Reigniting their nearly decade-long duel, the video quickly went viral and landed on the desk of David Adefeso – Braxton’s Nigerian-born businessman beau who took a moment during the couple’s YouTube show, ‘Quarantined & Coupled with Tamar Braxton and David Adefeso,’ to discuss how the accusations made him feel.

Hear it from his lips inside:

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With a mullet-inspired mane in tow, Teyana Taylor is high fashion personified aboard the latest issue of ‘i-D’ magazine, due on stands later this month.

In a scorching black-and-white session lensed by Mario Sorrenti alongside Carlos Nazario as fashion director, the singer-actress – who is celebrating the long-awaited release of her junior LP ‘The Album’ (click here to stream) – took to the mag to discuss everything from music to motherhood and more.

Speaking to ‘i-D’ about her new star-studded LP, Taylor said:

“I went from a girl to a woman, to a mom, to a wife. I literally just recorded that journey. I always wanted to be an artist that really felt what I was singing, which is the reason why I work off of emotion,” she stated. “If it’s not something I’m going through at the time, then it has to be something that I went through before.”

Look inside to see some of the sizzling snaps and read more excerpts from the associated interview.

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Despite being plagued with mishaps, the widely viewed “#VERZUZ group battle” featuring R&B veterans Jagged Edge served as a reminder of just how impactful the quartet has been in the genre for over 20 years.

Still managing to amplify fan excitement for new music to come, the group – ahead of preparing the main course courtesy of their long-awaited new album ‘A Jagged Love Story’ – is finally serving a musical appetizer in the form of new song, ‘Decided.’

Their first body of work since 2017’s ‘Layover,‘ ‘Love Story’ has not seen its official release date disclosed as of time reported.  However, it is expected to contain the previously released singles ‘Genie’ and ‘Closest Thing to Perfect.’

Ahead of official news on its release, see the video for ‘Decided’ inside:

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Louisville Metro policeman Brett Hankison, one of three officers involved in the shooting death of healthcare worker Breonna Taylor, is set to be terminated from the force.

Details inside:

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