Welcome to The Sip episode 11 on That Grape Juice!

In our new podcast series, hosts PatricklySpeakn and StephYoungMC run down the latest entertainment news from TGJ and beyond.

This week Cardi B gives birth to baby Kulture, Beyonce and Jay-Z announce a major new gig, Kenya Moore has been given the boot from ‘Real Housewives,’ while word emerges of a possible Nicki Minaj and Ariana Grande joint project. All this and much more.

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Mark those calendars because Ciara is on the comeback trail!

The stage blazer will be aiming to scorch the music scene this summer with her new single – which now has has official title, ‘Level Up.’

Announced formally by the star moments ago, the track’s release date was also revealed.

Head below to find out when new CiCi drops…

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SZA made her way to London’s ‘Love Box Festival‘ hours ago and rocked her fans’ worlds by honouring her discography with an electric performance of some of her biggest hits.

Hard at work on her next studio album, the brown-eyed superstar took to the stage following her contributions to the ‘Black Panther‘ soundtrack, Rihanna’s ‘ANTI’, Nicki Minaj‘s and Beyonce’s ‘Feeling Myself’ and Maroon 5′ s ‘Like Lovers Do’!

Watch below…

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Danai Gurira in ‘Star Trek 4′?

An exciting possibility below…

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An insatiable appetite for Kardashian-level fame is said to have driven The Clermont twins into a web of prostitution, a potential murder and- according to some reports- the arms of men and women who abuse animals.

Full story below…

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While some artists are reliant on the prescribed promo trail, Toronto titan Drake is plugging his new album ‘Scorpion’ on his own terms.

And it appears much of that process is taking place in the UK.

In recent years, Aubrey has adopted London as his home away from home and cements said status with a fiery freestyle on Charlie Sloth‘s ‘Fire In The Booth’ on BBC 1Xtra radio.

The hyper hot showing comes just one week after Drizzy performed on Brit platform Link-Up TV.

What are you waiting for? Watch Drake get dragon on and spit flames after the jump…

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It can be hard to imagine a world without the likes of Instagram and Twitter and how both established platforms can be used to propel new artists into superstardom.

So, in a world powered by streams, viral content and fleeting moments, we revisit Nicki Minaj‘s formative years and how she, with help from Safaree Samuels and a strategy many labels have tried (and failed) to emulate, became the icon she is today.

..and how, even in the face of adversity, became the highest-selling female rapper of all time on the wings of pure sales, a charismatic act and an unstoppable fan base.

The formative years below…

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Tami Roman is rising above and beyond ‘Basketball Wives’ and fulfilling her dream of becoming a bonafide actress.

Fantastic news for the entertainer below…

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Estelle back and ‘Better.’

The Brit songstress has spent much of the last few years adding to her acting resumé, with high-profile appearances on ‘Empire’ and a lead role on Cartoon Network’s ‘Steven Universe.’

Still, the star – who now resides in the US – has music as her main focus and is pressing ahead with the release of new album ‘Lover’s Rock.’ Due to arrive later this year, the project boasts production from the likes of Jerry Wonda, Supa Dups, and Harmony Samuels who helmed the set’s lead offering.

Take a listen to ‘Better’ below…

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Tinashe wants the world to know that contrary to claims made by TMZ and her ex-boyfriend Ben Simmons, she is neither a stalker or a liar.

Her official statement regarding talk that she was lying when she told TMZ she was still in contact with Ben below…

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It’s been a decade since ‘Girlfriends’ aired its last episode and fans are still eager for closure on the big-screen.

Anchored by Tracee Ellis Ross (Joan), Golden Brooks (Maya), Jill Marie Jones (Toni), and Persia White (Lynn), the much-loved sitcom shared the lives, loves, and losses of four women.

Its somewhat abrupt end after 8 seasons in 2008 left many hoping for a movie to tie-up all the loose ends.

Over the years, key cast members have expressed interest – as has creator Mara Brock Akil, who was quizzed on the subject by Wendy Williams.

On the host’s pink coach to discuss new show ‘Love Is__,’ Akil offered an update on the potential ‘Girlfriends’ flick.

Head below for details…

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Teyana Taylor finally released her sophomore album ‘K.T.S.E,’ yet she wasn’t able to dodge the bullets of drama that have plagued each of the summer releases helmed by Kanye West.

Indeed, the G.O.O.D Music general’s “eye for detail” saw each of the projects (Taylor’s, Pusha T‘s, Nas’, and even and his own) delayed and changes made even after arrival at retail.

While Ye’s fellow rappers have been somewhat diplomatic, Taylor has been vocal about her frustrations – and turned the volume up on them during an interview on The Breakfast Club. 

Joined by NBA playing husband Iman Shumpert, the 27-year-old explained how certain songs with personal importance were released without key verses (i.e. about her mom and daughter).

Elsewhere, during more playful corners of the conversation, the couple got all sorts of real about their embrace of threesomes (as evidenced on aptly titled album cut ‘3Way’).

Taylor also discussed hanging with her idol Janet Jackson at the Essence Music Festival and more.

Check out the interview below…

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