‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ will return for its ninth spin in the television cycle and, if murmurs spinning from its “set” are anything to go by, will offer some of its zaniest storylines to date.
For, as fans look forward to learning more about Phaedra Parks’ bomb scare drama, they are to learn of a storyline not even Mystic Meg could have foreseen.
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Rita Ora is rebuilding.
The media maven has been a mainstay thanks to her activity in the realm of fashion, film, and TV.
And while her much talked about stint as host of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ draws nearer, the singer asserts that music is at the forefront of her focus.
As widely reported, the 25-year-old was locked in a legal wrangle with Roc Nation – a spar which stifled the release of her debut long-awaited new album.
With that drama behind her and the ink dry on her deal with Atlantic Records, Ora is opening up about what folk can expect from the LP.
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From The Vault salutes the criminally underrated Mya this week; our pick is her colorful tune ‘Free.’
In late 2000, following the success of ‘Case Of The Ex’, the singer seized the moment to re-release her sophomore album ‘Fear Of Flying’ with two new tracks. ‘Free’ comprised half of the double helping and was serviced as the album’s third single. It was also part of the soundtrack for Jamie Foxx’s ‘Bait’ movie.
Upon its arrival, the track drew many comparisons to Janet Jackson’s early work; understandable as it was produced by Jackson’s partners in rhyme Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
Sadly, it never lit up the charts like Janet’s early hits. Nor was it in reaching distance of ‘Case’s success. Instead, the funky cut had to settle for a #42 peak on the Billboard Hot 100 and #52 on the Hip-Hop/R&B tally.
Internationally it fared better, reaching #11 on the UK Singles Charts and the 4th position in Australia.
The ever dynamic Dave Meyers was tapped to direct the song’s video resulting in a vivaciously glossy affair.
Mya is seen transporting through different eras, which is accentuated by the fashion displayed but also the dynamite dancing throughout the visual. Special salute to the “locking” segment; the artist and her dancers went all the way off.
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Nothing irks us more than witnessing artists with the “full-package” struggle to garner recognition from record labels or radio executives. Though not a powerhouse vocalist, Mya is a more than capable singer, a skilled and versatile dancer, and a passionate performer. To this day we still ask ourselves when and where did it go wrong. Sure, she’s achieved commendable success on the indie circuit, but the reality is that her talent almost demands to be seen by the largest audience.
Anyway, we’ll keep hoping for a chart resurgence of some sort for this incredible act. She’s way overdue for another hit.
Mya, we’re ready when you are!
Having run through seven record deals before hitting it big, Tamar Braxton is renown for her perseverance.
It’s a trait she’s holding onto firmly following her dramatic departure from ‘The Real’ earlier this summer.
As reported, in the immediate aftermath of her axing from the FOX talker, the 39-year-old signed a production deal with Steve Harvey to front her own talkshow.
Now she’s opening up about the series.
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The drama knows no end on VH1’s ‘Basketball Wives LA‘, the series which follows the lives of women with romantic ties to the lucrative sport.
This season delivers a storyline in which Jackie Christie finds herself in a precarious situation when she attends a party thrown to celebrate a friend’s clothing line.
Insanity ensues once the Reality TV star meets the dress she has been asked to wear on the night and learns that her brand of alcohol, which sponsors the event, has been slighted by its organisers.
Ready to see what happened next before the show’s new episode hits VH1 this Sunday?
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Monica has continued reason to smile (all the way to the bank) after the net was swept by the #SoGoneChallenge – a viral challenge ignited by Chance the Rapper that saw hundreds of social media users spitting their best rhymes over the singer’s 2003 R&B hit ‘So Gone.’
The feat not only reignited interest in the tune, helping its recent sales increase over 400 percent, but also saw some of that interest spill over into increased sales of the tune’s parent album, ‘After the Storm.’ But, as many celebrated renewed interest in the Missy Elliott-produced, one – namely Mo’s longtime reported “frienemy”/‘Boy is Mine’ co-star Brandy – was allegedly not aboard the celebratory train.
Bran did little to cool the rumors when she quickly dismissed a fan’s invitation to record her own freestyle over the ‘So Gone’ beat. When quizzed on her thought’s about Brandy’s seemingly salty response, Monica took to ‘The Real’ to say:
Could Beyonce be heading to the 2016 Emmy Awards?
If producers for the show get their way, the answer could be a favourable one for fans of the superstar singer.
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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.
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Despite being two decades into the game, Beyonce‘s brand continues to grow from strength to strength.
Just ask Fortune’s, who’ve named the entrepreneurial singer as one of the Most Powerful Women In The World.
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Kelly Rowland may be cooking up a new album, but in the interim she’s volumizing her presence in the realm of TV and film.
For her next role, she’s combing the two for Lifetime.
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‘Pillow Talk’ may have topped the charts, but Zayn Malik has been all sorts of mute ever since.
The former One Direction member looked to have the music world at his feet upon the release of his #1 debut. However, his promising prospects look to be crumbling under the pressure of performing live.
For much of the year, the 23-year-old has been absent from stage – after cancelling a number of dates due to anxiety.
The latest episode has left fans in Dubai disappointed.
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With each new year comes a sea of fresh faces hoping to make waves. In the Urban arena, few have made more of a mark in 2016 than Toronto’s Tory Lanez.
Indeed, his unique rap-sung style has earned him fans in the realms of both Hip-Hop and R&B, as well as high chartings with hits such as ‘LUV’ and ‘Say It.’
This summer saw the 24-year-old bring the heat with his debut album ‘I Told You,’ which impressively opened at #4 on the Billboard 200.
That Grape Juice caught up with the star to discuss a multitude of topics, including his newfound fame, collaborating with rival Drake, being his own influence, critics, and a whole lot more.
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