With the formulaic structure of the music industry being broken down and remoulded, what has emerged has been a trailblazing set of acts earning their stripes on their own accord.

And for many, H.E.R. stands at the forefront.

Signed since age 14, the rising star had been quietly honing her craft – landing career breakthrough in 2017 with hits such as ‘Best Part’ and ‘Focus.’ Critical acclaim would follow for EPs like ‘H.E.R. Vol 1’ and ‘I Used To Know Her.’

Now a two-time GRAMMY Award winner, the 22-year-old’s atypical path has her on the cusp of releasing her first full length studio album.

That Grape Juice caught up with H.E.R. at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards, where she opened up to about the project and more.

Check out her interview with TGJ’s Shar Jossell above.

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In breaking news, embattled media mogul Harvey Weinstein has been found guilty of rape and sexual assault.

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Megan Thee Stallion is making silent, but serious, commercial moves.

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Camila Cabello recently unleashed the video for ‘My Oh My’ – which she’s no doubt will be hoping morphs into her next big hit.

The DaBaby assisted jingle is the latest in a long line of releases to be lifted from sophomore album ‘Romance.’

Directed by Dave Meyers, the clip saw the former Fifth Harmony star continue her embrace of the cinematic.

Now, she’s inviting the masses to see how the visual was pieced together.

Check out the behind the scenes of ‘My Oh My’ below…

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For three decades Nia Long has been at the forefront of Black Hollywood, shining as one of its most talented and enduring actresses.

And she’s still going strong.

The veteran stars as Eunice Garrett in upcoming movie ‘The Banker’ opposite Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie. 

Ahead of the film’s arrival on Apple TV+, she stopped by The Breakfast Club to dish on the film and a whole lot more.

During her engaging sit-down with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, Long opened up about motherhood, creating generational wealth in the black community, and today’s ordination of Insta-Celebrities.

She also addressed the lingering rumors of being “difficult.”

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Could ‘America’s Next Top Model’ be on its way back to screens?

Tyra Banks guested on the latest episode of Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live and offered an interesting update.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 12th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its scorching steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest instalment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Nene, Kandi, Porsha Cynthia, Eva and the returning Kenya will be serving up on episode 16 / season 12?

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Drake is working on new music and, while most of the details have been kept under wraps, the Canadian titan is pouring info in morsels.

The latest of which came during his appearance at the Raptors vs. Suns NBA game.

Taking a brief break from speaking on the match, Aubrey updated on his incoming project and its direction.

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In 2019, the R&B supergroup B2K regenerated to launch a North American comeback show named ‘The Millennium Tour.’

This year, its lead singer Omarion has teamed up with Bow Wow and a few familiar faces to deliver a British date…without his band members.

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It’s been over two years since music lovers have added a new body of Jhené Aiko work to their collections, but a recent announcement reveals that will soon change.

Taking to social media, the Grammy-nominated songstress not only unveiled the first look at her new album’s artwork (seen above) but also its accompanying release date (March 6).

Titled ‘Chilombo’ (her last name), the project – to be released courtesy of Def Jam – is preceded by the Platinum hit ‘,Triggered,’ as well as the Big Sean-assisted ‘None of Your Concern’ and the sexually charged ‘P*$$Y Fairy (OTW).’ In a bid to push the latter higher than its current #55 peak on the Billboard Hot 100, Aiko’s released a ‘clean version’ of its music video (a month after dropping the original).

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While Nene Leakes‘ future on the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ remains an uncertainty, the reality original is pressing on with her other endeavours. Namely her comedy career.

And during her latest show, she was snapped cosied up with a surprising guest – none other than Apollo Nida, ex-husband of former RHOA foe Phaedra Parks. 

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Justin Bieber reigns atop of this week’s Billboard 200 and he does so for the seventh time in his career.

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