Monday (June 10) saw R&B veteran Monica slam dunk a live performance of the U.S. national anthem at Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Taking to the court ahead of the Toronto Raptors & the Golden State Warriors’ epic face off, look inside to see Mo show ’em how it’s really done:

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Ahead of the release of his own 37-track album, ‘Indigo’ (click here to read), that’s lined with a star-studded tracklist featuring the likes of Drake, Nicki Minaj, Justin Bieber, and many more, Chris Brown continues his collaboration spree with famed R&B singer-songwriter Eric Bellinger.

Tapping the Grammy winner for his song, ‘Type a Way’ (found aboard the ‘The Rebirth 2’ album), Bellinger’s boosting interest in the song by unveiling its virtual reality-driven music video which features cameos from from the likes of fellow singer-songwriter Ne-Yo and viral dance sensation DanRue.

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Oftentimes the entertainment industry sees the names who create, inspire, and execute the spectacle go unsung. However, with a talent and personality as tall as Laurieann Gibson‘s, that couldn’t be further from the case.

First introduced to the millennial masses on MTV’s ‘Making The Band,’ the dynamic, Emmy-nominated choreographer has been a fixture on screens for over 15 years and behind them for even longer.  Now, the “Boom Kack” advocate is bringing her seasoned expertise to the judging table of FOX’s ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ 16th season.

Ahead of the premiere of tonight’s episode, That Grape Juice caught up with Gibson, who waxed honest about her storied career, the state of dance today, the YouTube takeover, and, of course, what viewers can expect from this season of the hit show.

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Chris Brown is hitting the road and he’s bringing a number of notable names with him.

June 28th ushers the release of C. Breezy’s latest album ‘Indigo’ and he’s wasting no time mounting a live concert series in support of the set.

Moments ago saw the stage blazer formally announce the ‘INDIGOAT Tour,’ which will also boast performances from Tory Lanez, Ty Dolla $ign, Joyner Lucus, and Yella Beezy.

Wisely, each pair of tickets sold will come with a copy of the 37-track album (which features the likes of Drake, Justin Bieber, Nicki Minaj, and Trey Songz); a move no doubt designed to maximize Brown’s first week performance.

Additional details and dates below…

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DJ Khaled is said to be enraged that his new album didn’t outsell Tyler the Creator‘s new album in the United States and, according to Page Six, is planning to teach Billboard a lesson it will never forget!

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New artists are finding innovative ways to reverberate and H.E.R is fast emerging as the leader of the pack.

For, fresh from winning two Grammy Awards, the 21-year-old has teamed with Live Nation Urban to launch her very own live extravaganza.

Details below…

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Check out Rihanna!

Ever the provocateur, RiRi covers the summer 2019 issue of Interview Magazine in a striking mask.

Make no mistake, though. There’s no hiding from Ms. Fenty these days.

She’s making a splash in many an arena, from beauty to music to fashion – most recently launching her Fenty fashion house under the luxury umbrella of LVMH.

Still, it goes without saying that new music is what fans are thirsting for most. And in her sit-down chat with actress  Sarah Paulson, the Bajan belle opens up about where she is in the process of piecing together the follow-up to 2016’s ‘ANTI.’

Peep pics and quotes below…

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Cop a gander of Frank Ocean!

The super elusive chanteur covers the summer Futuretopias issue of Dazed magazine and looks rather dapper if we must say so ourselves.

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Austin Mahone makes moves for ‘Wonderland’ magazine this month.

Now signed to Elektra Records (once home to Anita Baker) the Pop prince is currently creating an R&B-flavoured album with help from a team of creatives handpicked to turn the set into a chart magnet once it is released.

Only right then, that he promotes the project and its singles by rocking the pages of ‘Wonderland’ with a spread shot by Paul Scala  and stand styled by Ian NXO.


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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Chris Brown & Drake – No Guidance

2) Lizzo – Truth Hurts

3) Ciara & Kelly Rowland – Girl Gang

4) Cardi B – Press

5) Beyonce – Party [Homecoming]

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Seen the video of the proud dad and his talking baby circulating online?

Of course you have.

Now find out how the fun-filled home video was made by DJ Pryor via his interview with CNN’s Chris Cuomo below…

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