Teddy Riley found himself at the center of worldwide trends and chatter last night when a planned Verzuz battle with Babyface collapsed into chaos.

The hitmaker’s overly robust setup stalled the duel early into the spar, when issue after technical issue arose.

And while his team lobbied for a 30 minute break, Babyface announced that he wouldn’t be returning, suggesting that they stage do-over when the circumstances were better.

Still, the disappointment was palpable and the memes were relentless.

After a brief silence, Riley has spoken out.

His words below…

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Lady Gaga assembled some of the world’s biggest musical names for ‘One World: Together at Home.’

The superstar, in partnership with the Global Citizen and World Health Organization (WHO), served as the curator of the event – a benefit concert to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. Over 50 million tuned in, while $127 million was raised in commitments to the fight against coronavirus.

Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert, the star-studded spectacle featured the likes of Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Usher, Jennifer Lopez Lizzo, Billie Eilish, John Legend, Sam Smith, Burna Boy, Stevie Wonder, and more.

Watch performances below…

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The VERZUZ clash between Teddy Riley and Babyface was easily one of the platform’s most anticipated.

Yet, what was billed as a fun-filled battle of bops ended in an embarrassing melee.

Details below…

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Beyonce made a surprise appearance on the ‘One World: Together At Home’ special moments ago.

In an unannounced feature, Queen Bey used the moment to celebrate those at the front lines of the coronavirus relief effort, while also spotlighting the affect of Covid-19 on the Black community.

She also offered words of encouragement to the world at large.

Her powerful words below…

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DaBaby is set to do big business with new album ‘Blame It On Baby.’

The LP is his third in the space of a year. Yes, a year.

Yet, the rising rapper clearly has momentum on his side.

Find out how much below, where the first week sales forecasts await.

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Dua Lipa’s ‘Future Nostalgia’ era will not be blocked or stopped by the Coronavirus.

The set joins The Weeknd’s ‘After Hours’ album to usher in a new wave of Pop music and was recently supported by a stellar performance of its latest single ‘Break My Heart.’

Hit the play button below to watch Dua deliver the track to the good people of Germany…

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Cyntoia Brown has revealed that she is not supporting Netflix’s documentary about her life because she is readying her own.

Full story below…

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Kelly Rowland stirred fans into a frenzy with the scintillating video for new single ‘Coffee.’

Directed by Steven Gormillion, the lush visual has been showered with praise from Rowland loyalists who’ve been thirsting for fresh material from the GRAMMY winner.

And she’s keeping the content a’coming.

In partnership with TIDAL, Ms. Kelly has shared a behind the scenes look at the making of the vid – which was filmed in Miami earlier this year.

Check it out below…

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Keyshia Cole‘s siblings think it’s time ‘Cut It’ rapper O.T. Genasis cut out the ridicule of their family, chiefly of their mother Frankie Lons.

A week after making headlines for claiming Cole smelled like ‘fish sticks,’ the emcee got into a heated exchange with her sister, Neffeteria Pugh (who referred to him as a ‘messy bottom’ as we reported here).  During said rhubarb, Genasis suggested he’d sold drugs to their mother (who recently re-entered rehab for her longtime battle with drug addiction).

Once his comment alerted some of the singer’s other siblings, they entered the chat in a big way.  See what we mean inside:

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a sixth and final season. And there are just a few more episode before its colossal climax.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy-winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

For six years, viewers have been engrossed with the seemingly endless array of twists and titillating turns. And for its penultimate run, it looks as though they’ll be tied up in equally exciting fashion.

See what we mean below, where a sneak peek preview of ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ season 6/episode 13 titled ‘What If Sam Wasn’t the Bad Guy This Whole Time?’ awaits…

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Lady Gaga has assembled the world’s biggest musical talents for ‘One World: Together at Home’  – an extravaganza poised to be one of the most memorable concert experiences in history.

Mother Monster, in partnership with the Global Citizen and World Health Organization (WHO), has been delegated as the curator of the event – a benefit concert to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert, the star-studded lineup features the likes of Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, Usher, Jennifer Lopez Lizzo, Billie Eilish, John Legend, Stevie Wonder, and more.

Watch LIVE here on That Grape Juice below…

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Shortly after dropping his third album, ‘Blame It On Baby,’ with little warning (click here to listen), DaBaby‘s unveiled the newest single from the project – ‘Jump.’

Tapping fellow hit rapper NBA YoungBoy to assist, the tune’s Reel Goats-directed music video – which was recently shot – sees the duo hilariously teaching viewers the right way to quarantine.

While DaBaby spends most of the video showing off a two-step and his cleaning skills (while donning a hazmat suit), YoungBoy flexes his skills outside.

See the action below:

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