Burying their almost two-decade long feud? Jada Pinkett-Smith and Gabrielle Union.

Unbeknownst to their respective fan bases, the actresses had been locked in a toxic spat which caused them to slice their ties with one another personally and professionally.

What caused?

The ladies are unwilling to spill the beans but were more than happy to share how they came to a place of peace, love and harmony after “tap dancing” on each other’s misery.

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An LGBT music industry brunch organised by ‘Variety‘ has raised questions surrounding LGBT’s community’s exclusion of its black brothers and sisters and the privileges white men within the community are said to use to erase their contributions to the arts.

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Taylor Swift has been praised by fans after she reportedly made the decision to fire one of her dancers after uncovering some of their worryingly vulgar and disturbing social media messages.

Under 18?

This one isn’t for you.

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As we previously reported, it looks like Cardi B‘s keeping her word about dropping two music videos this month (click here to read more).  Just two days after unveiling the cinematic accompanying clip to ‘Be Careful,’ the J. Balvin-assisted ‘I Like It’ began being teased in Youtube commercials.

Now, after much fan anticipation, we are just a day away from the latter’s premiere.  Ahead of its release in full, Cardi took to Instagram to amp that anticipation to even higher heights.

Will a video help the ‘Invasion of Privacy’ cut surpass its #8 peak on the Hot 100?  Take a look at another preview and let us know what you think:

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Janet Jackson may have been bestowed with the Icon honor at the Billboard Music Awards recently, but the ever humble legend was still welcoming of all backstage.

Moments ago, the diva shared snaps of herself with rising star Normani, who around the time of the show revealed that she was lucky enough to have met Jackson.

Also enjoying time with the 52-year-old were Ciara, Tyra Banks, Jenna Dewan, and her sister Rebbie Jackson (who, at 67, looks sensational).

Speaking of her catch-ups (and introductions), Jackson saod:

Thank u to my beautiful sister Rebbie and my girls for your support ? #girlpower

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This week brings with it the season 3 premiere of ‘Queen Sugar.’

The OWN drama has proven a ratings draw thanks to its compelling story and potent performances.

Set for a two-night return commencing May 29th, viewers will no doubt be glued to screens to see what creator Ava DuVernay has cooked up for the Bordelon’s third outing.

That Grape Juice‘s Shar recently caught up with some of the show’s anchoring stars – Bianca Lawson, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, and Timon Kyle Durrett – at the 2018 ABFF Honors and probed them for details.

And while it’s clear Ms. DuVernay is running a tight-lipped ship, the cast did hint at both a “powerful” and “juicy” season ahead. Hit ‘PLAY’ above to watch.

 ‘Queen Sugar’ returns May 29th & 30th at 10/9c on OWN TV.

Your thoughts?

Did Letitia Wright, the stellar Guyanese actress who played Shuri in ‘Black Panther‘, just drop major details on the project’s sequel?

It seems so.

An exciting report below…

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Azealia Banks is tired of being overlooked by the BET Awards and has revealed that she is after a performance slot at this year’s show!

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Rita Ora may be in the midst of a European tour, but she made sure to jet into BBC Radio 1‘s ‘Biggest Weekend’ for a hyper hot set.

The singer, who performed and hopped straight back onto a plane to resume the trek (on the same night), rocked out to a many of her hits including her 5 UK #1’s.

Also on her set was newest single ‘Girls,’ which features Cardi B, Bebe Rexha, and Charli XCX. 

And while the ladies weren’t there to join her on-stage to perform the cut (which has attracted controversy of late), it didn’t stop the singer from turning up with her crew.

All the action awaits after the jump…

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Will Smith‘s return to music finds itself bolstered by an epic union with the organisers of this year’s World Cup!

Soaring into the Popverse this week? ‘Live it Up‘, the original jam he penned to stand as the official World Cup 2018 tune with help from Nicky Jam and Era Istrefi!

Ready to give it a spin?

New Willy after the bounce…

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Leona Lewis took front stage centre at the 29th Annual National Memorial Day Concert last night.

Together with a gospel choir, the songbird nested on the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol and belted out a stirring rendition of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge over Troubled Water.’

Watch the soaring performance after the jump…

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‘Dance Again’ diva Jennifer Lopez is going to do just that as reports have it she – alongside fellow judges Ne-Yo, Derek Hough, and hostess Jenna Dewan – will be coming back to NBC for yet another season of the hit reality dance competition, ‘World of Dance.’

The critical and commercial response to the show’s first season (which captured audiences by the millions) was so favorable the network has granted it a season 3 return…ahead of its season 2 premiere!

Details inside:

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