Mary J. Blige is to honour the legendary creative Laurieann Gibson with a TV show she is to produce.

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K. Michelle is strutting ahead full steam to the release of her fourth studio album ‘KIMBERLY: The People I Used To Know.’

Due on December 8th via Atlantic, the set has been previewed by way of dual singles ‘Either Way (ft. Chris Brown)’ and ‘Birthday’ – with the video for the latter arriving moments ago.

A colorful affair, the visual awaits below…

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It’s here!

Remy Ma has unleashed her solo comeback single, ‘Wake Me Up.’

The New Yorker teams up with legend Lil Kim, who takes on hook duties on the hard-hitting cut.

It serves as the first taste of her long-awaited sophomore album ‘Seven Winters & Six Summers’ – which is now due via Remy’s new label Columbia Records. 

The cut follows the gargantuan success of Platinum jam ‘All The Way Up’ with Fat Joe and the Nicki Minaj diss heard around the world – ‘Shether.’

Take a listen below…

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Despite being on a musical hiatus of sorts, Rihanna has made quite the mark this year by way of her entrepreneurial efforts and guest features.

Now, she her 2018 looks set to shine bright like a diamond too. Because, beyond a much anticipated feature in ‘Oceans Eight,’ RiRI has officially been announced as one of the hosts of the MET Gala. 

Details below…

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Taylor Swift‘s fans have vowed to torpedo the British music retailer after learning that it may have played her new LP ‘Reputation’ in stores before its official release date.

Details below…

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Drake has dominated the charts and is now making a beeline for TV and film.

For, it has officially announced that the rapper has snapped up the rights to critically acclaimed Brit drama ‘Top Boy’ and will be re-imagining the series on Netflix.

Details below…

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In the time since news hit that Tamar Braxton and Vince Herbert had split, many have weighed in – including the singer‘s family.

However, the 40-year-old belter has been notable in her silence.

Until now.

Taking to social media, the star opened up about her imminent divorce – insisting that, contrary to suggestion from some, the break-up is not a promotional move. It’s legit.

Head below where Ms. Braxton does candid like never before…

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Reunited R&B veterans Xscape are hot on the promotional trail.

The ladies have set sail on a comeback tour and are also broadcasting their regrouping on Bravo series ‘Xscape: Still Kicking It.’

Highlighting why their reunion means so much to so many, Kandi, Tiny, Tamika, and LaTocha took to the stage on ‘The Steve Harvey Show’ to perform one of their biggest hits – ‘Who Can I Run To.’

Vocal slayage awaits after the jump…

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Just three days remain until Taylor Swift unleashes new album ‘Reputation.’

Unlike prior efforts, the project has not been supported by an onslaught of promotion (at least not yet) and has instead been plugged by way of video and song premieres. A move that has, for now, proven fruitful (see: #1 charting of lead single ‘Look What You Made Me Do’). 

Additional details have been scarce, but that all looks set to change in lieu of its imminent arrival.

Case in point the LP’s tracklist, which Swift unveiled today.

Guests aren’t present in abundance, but Future and Ed Sheeran do make an appearance – together.

Find out which other songs populate the year’s biggest release after the jump…

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Mariah Carey‘s decision to pull the plug on her working relationship with Stella Bulochnivok seems to have opened a number of floodgates.

First, was a potentially baseless claim that she underwent weight loss surgery to beat the bulge.

The second? Allegations that she attempted to bed one of her security guards…after calling him a Nazi.

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) SZA – The Weekend

2) N*E*R*D & Rihanna – Lemon

3) Xscape – Who Can I Run To

4) G-Eazy, Cardi B, & A$AP Rocky – No Limit

5) Fifth Harmony & Pitbull – Por Favor

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

2017 has been a rocky year for rapstress Iggy Azalea.

The saucy Aussie – who saw her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Digital Distortion,’ shelved due to multiple non-performing singles and battles with her label home, Def Jam [click here to read more] –  took to Twitter in late August to confirm she was making “major changes” in all areas of business.

Fast forward to now, in a string of tweets lifted in the wee hours of the morning from the Grammy nominee’s account, she confirms the changes have not only been finalized but that she’s well on the way to releasing new music.  Read them all inside:

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