Michael Jackson‘s family are mounting an all-out war against a disparaging documentary aimed at defaming the King of Pop.

‘Leaving Neverland’ airs over the weekend and sees two men – both of whom swore under oath that the singer did not abuse them – recant and claim the opposite.

Clearly jarred, the superstar’s nephew Taj Jackson is leading the charge against the HBO production – which is now at the center of a $100 million lawsuit filed by the Michael Jackson Estate. 

Speaking with Charlamagne and Angela Yee, Taj – alongside MJ’s brother and Jackson 5 member Marlon – makes a number of notable points about the doc and his uncle’s life. Many of which highlight why he may have been a target.

Check out the insightful interview below…

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Remy Ma and Papoose have at last given the world the first glimpse of their daughter.

Affectionally referred to as the Golden Child – even prior to birth, the youngster was given her grand reveal on today episode of The Real.

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Solange is drumming up quite the buzz as she struts towards the release of new music.

This week has seen the songstress unleash new visuals via a multitude of mediums and now she’s upping the ante.

For, Solo has fed fans the most exciting morsel yet – a teaser of a brand new music video.

What are you waiting for? Check it out 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.

This week we’ll unlock the sweet sounds of Sade‘s 1985 hit, ‘Sweetest Taboo.’  

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New music from Anderson. Paak is on the way!

Details on his new set below…

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Azealia Banks believes she is held to an unfair standard by white men in the gay community and would like to know why.

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The Pop prince MNEK is sticking up for the Italian superstar Ariana Grande.

Find out why below…

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Will Smith has parted ways with ‘Suicide Squad‘…for now.

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Mariah Carey may have one of the most prolific music catalogues of all time, but she’s not resting on her laurels.

Instead, she’s amplifying her work rate. Because just days after wrapping the latest instalment of her Las Vegas residency, she officially set sail on the ‘Caution World Tour’ in Irving, Texas last night.

Mounted in support of her recently released album of the same name, the trek will first play to US audiences before expanding to Europe in the coming months.

As for what folk can expect? Mimi has revamped her tried and true format in favor of a setlist that touched on smashes a la ‘We Belong Together,’ long-benched bops such as ‘Anytime You Need A Friend,’ and boasted a lengthy section dedicated to her cult classic ‘Glitter.’

Peep clips and more after the jump…

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Lady Gaga is basking in the after-glow of her Oscars glory.

The superstar took home the Best Original Song honor for ‘A Star Is Born’ smash ‘Shallow’ and rocked the stage with Bradley Cooper for a historic performance of the track.

Still on cloud 9, Mother Monster stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to discuss her win and the upcoming encore theater run of ‘Star’ – which boasts 12 additional minutes of footage and new song ‘Clover.’

She also took a moment to address the rampant rumors of a romance with Cooper following their chemistry-heavy showing on Sunday night.

Peep the fun-filled interview below…

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Essence Fest fans rejoice!

Easily one of the year’s most anticipated festivals, our good friends at Essence have finally lifted the lid on long-awaited news on this year’s lineup.

As ever, the bill of high profile Urban acts – alongside reports comedienne Loni Love‘s been tapped to M.C. the July 4th-hosted extravaganza – you can expect this year’s edition (the 25th anniversary) to be the event’s most exciting yet!

See who’s set to take over the Essence stage in New Orleans this summer:

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Sweet 16!

After finessing their way to #3 on the Hot 100 thanks to their first 90’s-inspired collaboration – 2018’s ‘Finesse (Remix)’ – Cardi B & Bruno Mars are looking for a redo with the slow jam, ‘Please Me.’  The latter, which sees Cardi take the leading role, shot to the top of sales tallies just moments after its official arrival.  Now, with its inaugural tracking week in its rearview, The Stereotypes-produced cut has made an impressive debut on this week’s Billboard Hot 100 at #5.

All the more noteworthy is news the placement notches Mars’ 16th run in the tally’s top 10, a feat that extends his reign among male vocalists this decade.  Details below:

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