Critics of the rapper Remy Ma have questioned how magic she thinks her melanin really is after she stunned them by revealing that she believes people of all races should feel happy and free to use the N-word.

Those who had hoped she would take the word’s dark history into consideration in the hours after her remark’s surfacing were left even more disappointed when she used her Instagram account to defend her statement.

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Toni Braxton has offered fresh thoughts in the weeks following her family’s ratings-rocking intervention with the revered life coach Iyanla Vanzant.

Split by business deals, unhealed wounds and unspoken trauma, the family called on Vanzant’s help and received just that…and then some.

Toni, whose willingness to grow through the process was praised by viewers, has now offered a fresh take on the matter.

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Cardi B was one of many big names in Hip Hop that took to The Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater stage in Miami for the 2018 BET Awards.

Airing tonight, the outing – which was taped earlier this month – saw names like Lil Pump, YG, T.I., and more line its performance roster.

Did you miss any of the action? Of course you know That Grape Juice has you covered.  See them all under the hood:

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Keke Palmer continues to flex her acting chops by taking on diverse and challenging roles, a feat most certainly demonstrated by her new film, ‘Pimp.’

Executive produced by ‘Empire’ creator Lee Daniels, Palmer plays a lesbian pimp named “Wednesday” struggling to escape the prostitution game.  Taking to Entertainment Weekly recently, the singer/actress/dancer shared:

“The movie is really a coming-of-age love story with a backdrop of the pimp industry.

…I really was looking for some cool, interesting projects that could give me the opportunity to show different female characters. I wanted to do something different and give a voice to a character that really doesn’t often get a voice.”

Directed by Christine Crokos, the film also stars rapper DMX.  Ahead of its November 9th premiere, see the trailer inside:

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As one of Hollywood’s most sought-after talents, Idris Elba is always booked n’ busy.

His latest engagement is one of his most notable. For, her has been cast in the movie adaptation of ‘CATS.’

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Cop a gander of Mariah Carey!

The legendary songbird has hatched the official cover for her 15th studio album ‘Caution.’ Check it out above.

Due November 16th via Epic Records, the set marks Mimi’s first LP release since 2014’s ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse.’

Proceeded by buzz single ‘GTFO’ and launch effort ‘With You,’ the project boasts production from the likes of DJ Mustard, Ninteen85 (Drake), and longtime collaborator Jermaine Dupri. 

And while details surrounding the project (as a body of work) have largely been kept under wraps, its title certainly piques our interest. For, it suggests MC may be spicing it up lyrically.

Ahead of an answer, check out what’s been unwrapped from the album thus far…

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Zoe Thompson, the disgraced woman who falsely accused a black man of sexual assault on a busy train, will have plenty of time to make full use of the public transport system now that she has been fired from her job.

A sorry development for a very sorry lady below…

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Remy Ma has been criticised for saying that she feels it is alright for white people to use the N-word.

Her shocking statement below…

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With new album ‘Caution’ confirmed for release next month, Mariah Carey is giving the masses a closer look at the making of the video for its lead single – ‘With You.’

Produced by DJ Mustard, the track’s visual was helmed by Sarah McColgan and presents Mimi in a much more demure mode of diva.

Head below for a behind the scenes feature on the clip, which follows the vid for buzz cut ‘GTFO.’

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Daniel Caesar‘s time at a strip club is to thank for the birth of his new song ‘Who Hurt You?’.

In it, the soulful singer/songwriter lifts the lid on his short but sweet time with a lady of the pole who rocked his world when she complimented the gap in his teeth.

Enamoured by her moves, the star then placed an ad on Craiglist asking fans to point her in his direction after he realised that he’d lost her number and now, in honour of their time together, has penned a track all about it.

Listen below…

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Lady Gaga‘s star is burning brighter than ever of late, so it was only fitting that last night she lit up ELLE‘s Women In Hollywood gala.

Mother Monster, who is riding high on the success of ‘A Star Is Born’ with Bradley Cooper, was one of a number of notable names honored at the ceremony in Los Angeles.

Introduced by Jennifer Lopez, the 32-year-old was hailed for being a trail-blazer before hitting the stage and tearfully praising J.Lo for being an inspiration too.

Watching on were fellow honorees Angela Bassett, Mia Farrow, and Keira Knightly, as well as music industry legend Quincy Jones and Gaga’s agent fiancé Christian Carino.

Pics and clips after the jump…

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Jamie Foxx has revealed that the performer was considered for the lead role in a proposed ‘A Star is Born‘ remake.

His surprising story below…

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