The response to ‘Never Really Over’ and ‘Small Talk’ – the first two singles from Katy Perry‘s forthcoming, yet-titled sixth studio album – may be signals her career is on the up-and-up after the dismal ‘Witness’ era,  but with peaks of #15 and #81 respectively on the Hot 100 their respective streaming and digital sales performances remain modest at best.

Yet, while she is reportedly hard-at-work on ‘Talk’s follow-up, the Charlie Puth-penned ‘Harleys in Hawaii,’ fans are the ones doing the most surfing – namely of the collage of hits from her heyday.

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Chance The Rapper recently announced the birth of his second child Marli, and is now seizing the moment to put family first.

As reported, the MC has been gearing up to embark on ‘The Big Day’ tour in support of his debut album of the same name.

However, he’s revealed that he’s postponing the trek to focus on daddy time.

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Ashanti turned heads and dropped jaws when she hit a New York Fashion Week stage in a barely there outfit for the PrettyLittleThing x Saweetie runway show.

The Grammy-winner, on hand to promote her new single (a collaborative effort with the clothing brand that can be heard by clicking here), was among a number of big names showing off their performance prowess for the event.  In addition to Ashanti, up-and-coming Rap diva Saweetie (the night’s star) and boyfriend Quavo filled out a roster that also included Rap legend Lil Kim.

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Months after B2K reunited to hit the road with Lloyd, Chingy, Mario, and more of some of the early 2000’s most successful Urban acts on the ‘Millennium’ tour, Marques Houston took to Instagram to unveil news he would follow suit and join another assembly of like performers for the ‘TBTour.’

The Stateside outing – which features Houston alongside his former band Immature, Ray J, Day 26, B5, J. Holiday, and other special guests – was announced in August with no official info to accompany it.  That’s now changed as the group has announced the first string of dates via their official IG handle.

Tuck in below to find out if they’ll be coming to a city near you.

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As reported, Ariana Grande has joined forces with fellow Pop starlets Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey in the name of ‘Charlie’s Angels.’

Beyond Ari’s role as executive producer of the film’s soundtrack, the trio will helm its theme ‘Don’t Call Me Angel.’

As for when the song will be unleashed? Head below for details…

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For years, fans have been eager to see Jennifer Lopez grace the stage at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. And now the singer’s latest promotional venture has some wondering whether that dream is about to come to fruition.

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Wendy Williams has built a colossal career on being candid and she’s not backtracking now that her own personal life is in the spotlight.

Currently on the cusp of the 11th season of her hit talkshow, the media maven stopped by Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live to chop it up with host Andy Cohen.

With both being straight shooters, the show made for great TV.

Williams was quizzed on a laundry list of topics including her divorce, the woman ex husband cheated with, her new life on the singles market, her upcoming biopic, repairing damaged relationships, and more. All of which she addressed head-on.

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RAY BLK has cracked the case and ends up cracking more than that in the video for new single ‘In My Bed.’

Newly unleashed, the fire-filled release is the latest taste of what the rising Londoner has on offer.

Armed with the momentum of an opener spot on Nicki Minaj’s ‘Nicki WRLD Tour,’ the Toddla T production also serves as the first of music from the BBC Sound Of winner since last year’s ‘Empress’ project.

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Ava DuVernay‘s ‘When They See Us’ took viewers on an emotional roller coaster upon its release back in May.

The four-part Netflix production told the true story of the Central Park Five, a group of young Black and Latino youth wrong accused, convicted, and imprisoned for a sexual assault crime they did not commit.

And while they were eventually vindicated, it’s been projects such as ‘When They See Us’ that is giving their innocence the volume it so very much deserves.

The Emmy committee clearly agree, for they rewarded the special with 11 nominations.

Ahead of the September 22nd ceremony, Jharrel Jerome (whose portrayal of Korey Wise earned him a nom for Outstanding Lead Actor), stopped by Hot 97 to discuss the impact of the series.

Check out his interview with Ebro, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez below…

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That Grape Juice had the pleasure and honor of being among attendees wowed by show-stopping performances as they were rendered live at this year’s BET ‘Black Girls Rock!’ event.

Taped on Sunday, August 25, the annual event – recorded at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ – premiered on BET tonight (Sunday, September 8th) and continued its tradition of celebrating the remarkable achievements of Black women who have made outstanding contributions to their respective communities and disciplines.

When not honoring the likes of Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett, Grammy winners Ciara and H.E.R., and more, the Niecy Nash-hosted ceremony was seeing its stage blessed by the likes of Erykah Badu, Monica, India.Arie, and many more.  Watch them below if you missed the action:

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Melanin magic was celebrated in a major way at BET Black Girls Rock 2019!

This year’s ceremony took place at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark and saw the likes of Angela Bassett, Ciara, and Regina King honored for their incredible achievements.

That Grape Juice was in the house and caught up with Bassett ahead of her roof raising acceptance speech, as well as Brandy, Remy Ma, ‘Greenleaf‘s Merle Dandridge, and more.

Watch above as they open up about what being a Black girl who rocks means to them.

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That Grape Juice was on-hand at the 2019 instalment of Black Girls Rock and so too was Brandy!

The Grammy-winning songstress is riding the wave of success with Daniel Caesar collaboration ‘Love Again,’ which has been making moves on the Billboard R&B tally.

We caught up with her and discussed the track and her hotly anticipated new album.

The set will serve as The Vocal Bible’s first LP in seven years and, according to the star herself, will be landing sooner than you might think.

Speaking to TGJ on the red carpet, the veteran  revealed “I have a date and it’s here in 2019. I am so excited.” She also teased special collaborations and explained why she’s adamant about continuing the legacy of her idol Whitney Houston. 

Watch above and let us know if you’re as buzzed as we are for new B-Rocka!

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*Black Girls Rock 2019 airs tonight 8PM ET on BET*