Congratulations are in order for ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ stars Ray J and Princess Love. 

For, the couple have announced that they are expecting their first child together.

Details below…

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Pitbull and Fifth Harmony aim to heat up the holidays with their new collaboration ‘Por Favor.’

The track, which – at present – doesn’t seem to be attached to an album from either act, has been gaining steady traction digitally. A trend which should continue with the arrival of its accompanying video.

Check out the slick clip after the jump…

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There’s no doubt about it…Taylor Swift‘s sales are astronomical.

Unfortunately, the last week has seen her fans clash with Beyonce loyalists and, to some extent, taunt Chris Brown supporters after his latest LP ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’ moved a modest 5,000 units in pure sales in the last chart week.

Why in the bloody hell is there a Beyoncé and Taylor Swift war happening on Twitter?

— a subtle power. (@iamdryx) November 27, 2017

Brace yourself…

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It’s official! US actress Meghan Markle is engaged to British royal Prince Harry.

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Miguel recruits not one but two music titans for new song ‘Come Through And Chill.’

Previewed in solo form last year, J. Cole and Salaam Remi join the version of the jam set to appear on the crooner’s fourth album ‘War & Leisure.’

With the LP due in stores this Friday (December 1st), Miguel has unwrapped the collaboration.

Take a listen below…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its milestone 10th season. And despite a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

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

Want to know what Nene, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 5 / season 10?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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Adam Venit, the man accused of viciously groping the beloved actor Terry Crews, has been welcomed back by WME.

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The 2017 Soul Train Awards, taped earlier this month at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, saw some of music’s finest go head-to-head for the show’s coveted trophies.

With the likes of Urban’s top names, including Bruno Mars and Solange leading the nominations tally, the competition was steep.  Now that the show is over, find out who picked up which awards in which categories at the high profile outing below…

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The Soul Train Awards 2017 aired moments ago.

Like previous years, this installment of the annual extravaganza paid homage to the achievements of the industry’s brightest R&B and Hip-Hop stars.

Hosted by Erykah Badu, the event (which was shot earlier this month at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas ) saw performances from the likes of Toni Braxton, Tamar Braxton, SWV, Jessie J, Luke James, and many more.

All the action after the jump…

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Kehlani kicked off this year with the release of her critically acclaimed debut ‘SweetSexySavage’ and now readying more newness for 2018.

That Grape Juice caught up with the ‘Distraction’ singer at the 2017 Soul Train Awards, where she EXCLUSIVELY revealed she has fresh material a’cooking.

The evening also saw Toni Braxton receive the Lady Of Soul honor, a salute Kehlani feels is entirely deserved.

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Tonight brings with it the finale of Xscape‘s Bravo reality series ‘Still Kickin’ It.’

But last night, the ladies were showing up and out in Norfolk on the latest stop of ‘The Great Xscape Tour.’

The recalibrated quad delivered dynamite renditions of their biggest hits and even featured some of their own solo material.

Head below where live offerings of ‘Who Can I Run To’ and Kandi‘s 2000 gem ‘Don’t Think I’m Not’ await…

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This week From The Vault salutes the legendary Lil Kim.

We journey back to 2000, a year in which music’s first Queen B released a raunchy classic in the form of ‘How Many Licks?’ featuring Sisqo.

‘Licks’ was served up as the second and final single from the rapper’s sophomore effort ‘The Notorious K.I.M.’ The suggestive cut was produced by Diddy and Mario Winans.

An ode to the joy of cunnilingus, the tune wasn’t the chart success Kimberly and team hope it would become only reaching the lower region of the US Hot 100 at #75 and #36 on the Hip-Hop/R&B tally.

Still, Ms. Jones and director Francis Lawrence went all out when it came to translating the lyrics into a visual.

Candy Kim, Pin-Up Kim and Knight-Rider Kim are just few of the different incarnations the femcee took on in the video.

Released during the “bubblegum-Pop” era, ‘Licks’ and its predecessor ‘No Matter What They Say’ positioned Kim as an Urban act with plenty crossover appeal – despite her rambunctious raunch. No wonder she was featured on ‘Lady Marmalade’ a year later.

Like most acts with decades under their belt, the chart moments have become fewer and further between for Kim. Still, though, she remains the definitive blueprint for most femcees on the scene and it’s great to see her status as the originator being celebrated more and more.

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