The good people of New York were treated to quite the spectacle last night, when Hip Hop icons Salt N Pepa rocked the city with their latest live outing.

It was there, much to the delight of their audience, did the ladies perform their Hurby Azor-produced ‘Push It’ and Beyonce‘s 2011 release ‘Run the World (Girls).’

Were they any good?

You tell us…below!

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Following the dismal debut sales of Mariah Carey‘s new album ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’, many of the singer’s loyal fans clung to hope that the set would enjoy a slow yet steady ascend.

However, hope was sadly dashed today following the release of sales forecasts for next week’s Billboard 200.

See what we mean below…

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Hot 97 crank up the temperature today with their 21st Annual Summer Jam.

Headlined by many a major name, including Nicki Minaj, Nas, Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Sevyn Streeter, and more, the 2014 instalment of the extravaganza is taking place now from New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium.

As ever, That Grape Juice has you covered. So what are you waiting for? Watch LIVE below…

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After announcing the addition of Tyson Beckford and Michael Jai White to its cast, forthcoming flick ‘Chocolate City‘ has welcomed rapper Romeo Miller to its lineup today, handing the performer the movie’s lead role.

Details below…

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Production duo Stargate have showered praise on long time collaborator Rihanna this month, revealing that her fans can expect to hear “growth” on her eighth studio album, set for release later on this year.

Why the star’s Navy have ample reason to look forward to the body of work?

Exciting new details on its sound below…

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As to celebrate the work of Pop visionary Beyonce, the 20th ‘LA Film Festival’ has announced that they are to screen the star’s record-shattering visual album  at this year’s event.

Details on the appearance below…

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While one pushes the envelope with energetic stage shows, the other pushes her zipper with energetic p-patting on stage.  Be that as it may, that didn’t stop film directors from thinking the dynamic diva duo would make good cast mates for a new Dreamworks animated feature film.

Fans were delighted to hear reports that pop divas Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez were set to join forces with comedy legend Steve Martin for the new film ‘Home,’ originally set for a November 2014 release.

Now, however, if reports to are to be believed, JLovers and #Navy enlistees will have to wait a while longer for that ship to sail into theaters:

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Billed the “Undercover King of Pop” by Billboard, Ryan Tedder sits atop Pop’s throne sporting a crown decorated with hits released by the likes of Beyonce, Adele, Leona Lewis.

So, it is any wonder Lewin’s ‘Notion‘ was eager to catch up with the ‘One Republic’ frontman this month, meeting with him to discuss the band’s new single ‘Love Runs Out‘ and his work with ‘Cold Shoulder’ chanteuse Adele, whose third studio album is reportedly set for release this year!

His words below…

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After her drama-starting antics on ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ saw her become its most celebrated villain, Kenya Moore sought out to expand her brand by joining the cast of NBC’s ‘Celebrity Apprentice.‘

Unfortunately, in echoing sentiments held by many who have encountered the aspiring actress, her time on that show saw her billed “evil” by its star, Donald Trump.

How Trump learned that she and Omarosa Maginault are cut from the same poisonous cloth?

A damning report below…

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If you’re yet to have caught the season 3 finale of ABC’s ‘Revenge’, we’d urge you not to continue reading this spoiler-stained article.

If you did catch it, you’ll know that the episode will undoubtedly go down as one of the best to have ever emerged from the series, boasting stellar performances from leading lady Emily VanCamp, Barry Sloane and  Madeleine Stowe, who portrays Victoria Grayson.

Now meet us below to read the interview given to ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ by show runner Sunil Nayar, who spills explosive details on its shocking twist, brand new villain and its forthcoming fourth season!

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Page-Lockhart, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for jam-packed news on JJ Hairston,  Ricky Dillard, Micah Stampley, Kierra Sheard, Ted Winn, GI, and more:

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Injecting a healthy dose of wit, colour and humour into the traditionally straight laced genre, Nicki Minaj‘s arrival on Hip Hop’s scene now over a decade ago stands as one of the more interesting chapters in the field’s story.

Now, months after it was filmed, ‘Hot 97′ has released a ‘97 Second‘ long interview with the performer, seeing her acknowledge how her unashamed individuality has helped redefine what it means to be a Hip Hop personality, commending the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Jay Z and Lil Wayne for helping her do just that.

Watch below…

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