The Weeknd’s relationship with the socialite Bella Hadid has come to an end.

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Blac Chyna‘s career title may be ambiguous, but her feelings for Wendy Williams aren’t.

The reality staple has taken offence at some of the comments the former shock-jock made about her relationship with Rob Kardashian.

Since the onset of their “romance,” Williams has shadily cheered Chyna on for playing the Kardashian clan at their own game. Namely, getting pregnant, cashing in, and upping her profile.

Well, it appears Wendy’s latest comments were the last straw.

Because Chyna just went…in!

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The popularity of the reality television format hasn’t always translated into the best of sales outcomes for its tenants (see:  Gwen Stefani, Jennifer Lopez, Christina Aguilera, Shakira, etc.), but that doesn’t – nor should it – stop them from trying.

The latest to try her hand at the table?  Alicia Keys.

Four years after dividing critics and fans alike with her #1 album, ‘Girl on Fire,’ the Grammy-winning diva’s new album is finally ‘Here.’  Birthing gems like ‘Holy War’ and ‘Blended Family,’ the RCA reared set arrived on the shoulders of an unconventional campaign – one that’s seen the singer/songwriter reintroduce herself to the buying public via an “anti-makeup” movement and stint as a judge on NBC’s reality singing competition ‘The Voice.’

If the tactics will translate into sales is yet to be seen.

Yes, the move’s kept her in conversation and even helped fuel interest in “Keys – the celebrity,” but it hasn’t done the same commercially.  In fact, what the ‘In Common’-led opus does not have in common with its five predecessors is the ability to boast a Hot 100-charting single prior to release.  Some will argue this fact many attributes to the lack of hype around the album…

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The publishing rights to music by the late, great Prince have a new home.

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Texts allegedly sent from the Reality TV star Rob Kardashian to a male model feuding with his girlfriend Blac Chyna have surfaced online.

Why they’re making headlines?

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Hollywood’s biggest and brightest celebrated Halloween 2016 in fun-filled fashion over its preceding weekend.

Taking to the streets of their cities to flaunt their “festive” garms, many a notable was sure to capture moments from their wild nights out at various parties thrown in honour of the event. Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, Teyana Taylor, and Kylie Jenner are but a few of the stars who showed up and out.

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As reported, Mariah Carey hosted a star-studded Halloween party over the weekend; yet there was one name noticeably missing – her fiancé James Packer.

Well, if new reports prove true, the reason for his absence isn’t as surprising in hindsight.

The two have apparently split.

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While the dropping or outright dismissal of most of her civil and sexual assault complaints against producer Dr. Luke could be looked at as setbacks, fans of Kesha can rejoice at news the ‘Warrior’ singer is still fighting to have her new music heard, she reveals in a new interview with New York Times.

The NYT piece, her first since all of her legal drama began, sees the singer/songwriter pour fresh details on music she’s been working on, including over 20 songs she turned in to Sony for review over summer 2016.  However, the issues – as the NYT article asserts – are the following:

• In having to remain ‘reasonably consistent in concept and style to the artistic concept and style’ of her original recordings (or the persona already built for her), if the songs submitted do not fall in line with the prescribed she may not be able to release them
• She is funding her small touring and recording efforts out of pocket, which is increasingly difficult given her limited income and inability to create and promote new music.  The money she is making is funding her legal efforts.
• Sony has permitted her to work with other producers (though her camp vehemently denies this)

Shortly after the story hit the presses, Luke’s lawyer offered a fiery clapback that not only branded the singer’s claims as “inaccurate”, but also suggested the NYT piece was simply another means to “mislead the public” and “gain unwarranted sympathy.”  More details inside:

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

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

Today’s roundtable topic sees us review…

Lady Gaga’s ‘Joanne’

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Over the course of John Legend’s illustrious career, the soulful chanteur has amassed 10 Grammy Awards. And, having listened to his new album ‘Darkness & Light,’ he may have to make room for more.

Ahead of his performance on The X Factor UK, the 37-year-old star assembled select members of the press – who he played a generous portion of the project to.

That Grape Juice was in attendance and bring you an EXCLUSIVE preview of the LP, which is led by single ‘Love Me Now’ and is due in stores this December.

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Scripted content fronted by African-American actors continues to work wonders for the ever-changing world of television.

For, as ‘How To Get Away with Murder’ sweeps up gargantuan numbers for ABC as ‘Empire‘ does the same for Fox, Netflix‘s ‘Luke Cage’ has spelled success for the platform less than a month after its unveiling.

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Despite being one of VH1’s lowest-performing shows, ‘Basketball Wives LA‘ remains a staple in its Reality TV roster.

Alas, as if viewing figures pulled in by its latest season wasn’t enough to give Viacom good reason to give it the boot, a storyline that has emerged off-screen has seen it a new reach low.

Why?

A tale of child abuse, cruelty and colorism below…

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