After a rollercoaster 2018, Ariana Grande looks set to end the year on a sweet note. For, the songbird has officially been named Billboard’s Woman Of The Year. 

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Lauren Jauregui set sail on her solo journey late last month with the arrival of debut single ‘Expectations.’

The Fifth Harmony star earned praise aplenty for the haunting hymn and its compelling video, which she served as creative director for.

As the release continues to gather steam, the 22-year-old has given fans a behind the scenes look at the Lauren Dunn helmed clip.

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As the age old adage goes, it takes years to be an overnight success. And, after grinding for almost a decade, newcomer H.E.R is reaping the fruits of her labour – on a global scale.

The soulful R&B maverick has been named Apple Music‘s latest #UpNext star and celebrated the honour with a live concert presentation in London.

That Grape Juice was in attendance and observed brilliance in motion.

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Rebel Wilson has issued an apology to those she blocked on Twitter after they quizzed her on comments she made about being a plus-sized woman in Hollywood.

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Reginae Carter, Jackee Harry, Tiffany Hines, Reginald VelJohnson & Raney Branch are to star in a retelling of the ‘Pride & Prejudice‘ story.

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Danity Kane are back and blazing with their ‘Universe Is Undefeated Tour.’

But this reunion packs much more significance than a quick trip down nostalgia avenue. It’s seen the ladies reflect on their journey in the frankest of ways – in a bid, perhaps, to genuinely repair old wounds and also to establish fertile ground for future ventures.

In a candid new interview with Cosmopolitan magazine, remaining members Dawn Richard, Aubrey O’Day, and Shannon Bex open all the way up about their collective and individual experiences in showbiz.

Refreshingly, they zero in on the corners of their story that many don’t know and lift the lid on the behind the scenes sexism, colorism, and outright racism they say is rife. They also don’t hold back when talking about former boss Diddy. 

This incarnation of DK aren’t just independent label-ly speaking, they are independent in thought. And they make no apologies for sharing their truth in this must-read interview.

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Forget Man Crush Wednesday, Idris Elba is a man crush everyday for millions around the world. A status which PEOPLE magazine has cemented by naming him 2018’s “Sexiest Man Alive.”

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Cheryl has officially gifted fans a date for her comeback.

The Brit-Pop darling will be unleashing new single ‘Love Made Me Do It’ next week and to whet appetites has unwrapped a teaser of its Sophie Muller directed video.

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The Nigerian singer/songwriter Ray BLK has much to celebrate this year.

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Nicki Minaj‘s name was already etched in history books for leaving her nearest female competitors – Taylor Swift and Aretha Franklin – in the dust as she was crowned the woman with the most Hot 100 appearances.

Now, ahead of reports she’ll be kicking off this year’s People’s Choice Awards with a live performance (November 11), the people have reminded Billboard that they are still very much in love with the Harajuku Barbie.  Proof is found in the the rapstress’s latest Hot 100 entry as co-star of Tyga‘s new hit, ‘Dip.’ 

The feature brings with it news that Minaj is the first and only female artist in history to see her name on the Hot 100 at least 100 times. Details inside…

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18 years after first bringing the role of ‘Eve’ to life in the modern Disney classic film, ‘Life Size,’ model/actress Tyra Banks reprises her role as the Barbie come to life in its long-awaited sequel.

Strutting to television via the Freeform channel on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, ‘Life Size 2’ may be hitting the screen sans its first star Lindsay Lohan, but ‘Grown-ish’ actress Francia Raisa has already won rave reviews for stepping in those big shoes and taking the lead.

Now, less than a month away from the flick’s premiere its teasing trailer has been unveiled.  See it inside:

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Justin Bieber‘s manager Scooter Braun has revealed that he no longer manages the K-Pop megastar CL.

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