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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BET has its eye on the streaming prize.

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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.

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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.

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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.’

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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.

Austin Mahone is one of the most unproblematic, humble, and caring artists ever pic.twitter.com/6BLvaHdpoq

— sara (@ameezyshook) May 29, 2019

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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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As we celebrate the 21st anniversary of Brandy’s sophomore effort ‘Never Say Never,’ this week’s From The Vault salutes one of its most notable numbers – ‘Top Of The World.’

Released on June 9th 1998, ‘Never’ was a gargantuan record, spurning colossal classic ‘The Boy Is Mine’ featuring Monica and putting R&B on the map like never before.

Amongst the many Darkchild produced gems housed on the album, ‘World’ was selected as the second international single. With its #2 placing in the UK – and #1 in the R&B charts – it proved that there was more to Ms. Norwood than that fire duet that dominated the airwaves earlier in the LP’s trajectory.

Lyrically, the track saw the singer staying true to her roots and who she was before fame, it had a guest rap verse courtesy of Diddy’s then-partner in crime Mase.

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Paul Hunter directed the single’s accompanying video. It featured Brandy levitating in New York City and cranking out 90s flavored choreography on a rooftop with a group of dancers… and Mase.

The pair briefly reunited a few years back and busted out the same moves during the Soul Train Awards where Brandy was fittingly honored with the Lady Of Soul Award.

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Here at That Grape Juice, we’ve long admired B-Rocka’s talent and output, and we can’t wait to see what she has been cooking up for her first album since since ‘Two Eleven.’ Also, it will be interesting to see how she approaches the project as her first independent release.

Though it’s impossible to predict the fate of an LP, musically there’s little room for debate – Brandy always delivers.

So, ready when you are, B!

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Usher has unveiled a drastic new look!

The singer, who recently turned 40, enlisted Dillon Forte to ink a vast tattoo his head. Peep the finished piece above.

Word is that it’s inspired by sacred geometry and an ancient Berber stone that marks the cardinal points in the sky; one which allows travellers to find their way across vast distances.

The image refreshing comes as Ush aims to put his legal woes behind him and rev up buzz for new album – which is believed to be titled ‘Confessions 2.’

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