Nicki Minaj has long had a penchant for saying her mind – and this time Wendy Williams in the firing line.

The latest episode of Queen Radio saw the femcee unleash a scorching tirade aimed at the talkshow host, who branded the rapper’s new husband Kenneth Petty a “killer” and “sex offender” – in reference to his prior convictions.

According to Nicki, Williams’ comments are rooted in “evil” and “viciousness.” She even branded the media maven “demonic.”

Her words in full below…

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Jessie J is back in the lab and she’s tapped one of Pop’s most notable producers to bake her next batch of bops.

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Malaysia Pargo rose to fame when she became one of the ladies enlisted to lead the ‘Basketball Wives’ spinoff ‘Basketball Wives LA’ for VH1 in 2011.

During her time on the show, the entrepreneurial Wife‘ became a revered and respected Reality TV staple after her series eclipsed its Shaunie O’Neal and Evelyn Lozada-fronted predecessor with help from Draya Michele and Jackie Christie.

Unfortunately, when O’Neal’s version of the show was cancelled because of ratings fears, a number of its Wives emigrated to Malaysia’s territory and colonised ‘LA’ by forcing Brandi Maxielle, a bold and beloved fan favourite, out of the series to make way for themselves.

The final result? A crossover series led by members of the ‘Miami’ franchise and the ‘LA’ wives who fell in line with O’Neal’s vision for the platform.

This week Pargo has responded to the criticism she is facing for the part she played in the show’s bullying and colorism horror.

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Remy Ma has revealed that it was more hurt feelings, and not anger, that lie at the heart of her feud with Nicki Minaj.

Minaj emerged on the scene shortly after Ma was imprisoned and the ladies used interviews to declare their love and admiration for each other during the latter’s time away.

In the months following her release the ladies exchanged more kind words and even planned to collaborate on music for Minaj’s album ‘The Pinkprint.’

Alas, their flourishing friendship morphed into a garden of churlishness when Ma was led to believe that Minaj was working with media outlets to derail her comeback train.

Though untrue, it was enough to ruin their sisterhood and give Remy good reason to believe Minaj had break a promise they made to each other during a telephone conversation.

Remy tells all below…

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Welcome to Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate TV and Film’s colourful past.

Today, we’re honouring Baz Lurhmann‘s visual feast ‘Romeo + Juliet‘, a movie based on Shakespeare and Arthur Brooke‘s ‘Romeo & Juliet’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, Quindon TarverHarold Perrineau and Christina Pickles.

In it, Lurhmann offered audiences a stylised version of the story powered by a universe which, in many ways, has helped to shape Pop culture in the years following its release.

Ready to step back in time?

1996 awaits below…

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Frank Ocean is pouring out more new music.

Fresh from dropping ‘DHL,’ the reclusive singer has released ‘In My Room.’

Arriving via Apple Music, the track sees the star flaunt his rap abilities over the gritty-meets-whimsical beat.

It’s not immediately clear what Ocean’s plans are as relates to a body of work (his first since 2016’s ‘blonde’). But it’s been unwrapped amidst the launch of his new club night ‘PrEP+.’

A possible tie-in?

Pending a definitive answer, take a listen after the jump…

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Mariah Carey is ringing in the holiday season with a festive new commercial for Walkers Crisps. 

The hilarious TV spot features Mimi’s classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ – which is celebrating its 25th Anniversary this year.

Word on the curb is that the songbird has been paid a multi-million dollar sum for the campaign, which spans television, digital, print, and product packets.

What’s more, with Walkers ads being renown for their widespread rotation, it looks as though Mariah will have a pronounced presence this Christmas in the UK.

Check out the commercial below…

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

So, as our retrospective features ‘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 – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

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Mark those calendars, because next Valentine’s Day brings with it the release of ‘The Photograph’ – starring Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield.

The film unpacks a multi-layered love story, one which centers on forgiveness and finding the courage to seek the truth, regardless of where it leads.

It takes its title from a mysterious photograph Mae Morton (played by Rae) finds in her deceased mother’s belongings. That discovery uniquely aligns her path with rising journalist Michael Block (Stanfield) and ignites quite the narrative.

Ahead of its February 14th arrival, check out the first look trailer for the flick (which Rae is co-producing with Will Packer) below…

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After much speculation, Solange has confirmed she has split with longtime partner Alan Ferguson. 

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Deborah Cox is ending the year on a high note (or two).

The brilliant singer treated her fans to a brand new song named ‘Easy Way’ following the success she has enjoyed in a number of stage plays and musicals.

How her time in ‘AIDA’, ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ and ‘The Bodyguard’ have influenced her new sound?

Find out with ‘Easy’ below…

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