Lauryn Hill has had enough!

Despite developing quite the reputation for being extremely tardy to her own shows over the years (or canceling at the last minute), Hill continues to be a touring force thanks to her Diamond-certified debut solo album, 1998’s ‘Miseducation,’ and hits she collected prior to that with Fugees.

In celebration of the timeless LP’s 25th anniversary, Lauryn took to press earlier this year to announce she would be going on a global tour in 2023.

Buzz for the September-launched jaunt quickly went south as reports flooded in the R&B/Hip-Hop diva – when not axing appearances all together – was habitually late for performances, citing health issues as the main reason.

As the negative attention continues to plague the outing, she finally addressed the hoopla in a stinging reprimand to critics.

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BravoCon 2023 is underway in Las Vegas and has brought out many of Bravo’s heaviest hitters.

And while Sin City is hyper-hot, the only thing hotter was the chatter around the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ – specifically murmurs around a possible cast shakeup (which may even manifest as a total reboot).

RHOA favorites Kandi Burruss and Kenya Moore were on hand in Sin City and responded frankly when quizzed about changes on the show.

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‘Married to Medicine’ is back and, per our latest temperature check, it’s coming in hot. 

The hit Bravo reality series returns to screens on November 5 and brings with it the debut of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ favorite, Phaedra Parks – who is joining the ladies on the main cast for the show’s milestone 10th season.

Ahead of its debut this Sunday, That Grape Juice say down with fan favorite Dr. Heavenly Kimes – who dished all.

Chopping it up with TGJ’s Chet Kincaid, the multihphenate waxed candid about Parks joining the show and shared her take on whether she brings “it.”

True to form, Dr. Heavenly didn’t hold back when it comes to her castmates past and present, her own story arc this season, and the controversial including of Quad Webb‘s ex-husband…and his new wife.

Check out our EXCLUSIVE interview above and be sure to tune into ‘Married to Medicine’ season 10 when it premieres on Bravo on November 5 at 9/8c.

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Alicia Keys is toasting the 20th anniversary of ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys’ in fine form.

Serving as the 15-time GRAMMY winner’s sophomore album, the revered multi-platinum LP is home to hits such as ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘You Don’t Know My Name.’

In celebration of its milestone anniversary, Keys has unlocked a previously unreleased vault track – ‘Golden Child’ – alongside news of a special commemorative show on home soil in New York City.

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As previously reported, harsh criticism over the City Girls‘ ill-fated latest album, ‘RAW,’ turned into an all-out war between Yung Miami and Web personality DJ Akademiks.

And while the two are no strangers to having online beef with each other, the latest incident took a dark turn when Miami’s bestie – fellow rapper Saucy Santana – entered the chat in her defense.

Sparking a slew of homophobic remarks from Akademiks (born Livingston Allen) including threats of physical violence and dismemberment, those comments were not met with the vitriol of Santana’s who reacted to the DJ’s intimidation tactics with threats to sexually assault him.

The ‘Booty‘ hitmaker’s commentary left Allen butthurt, so much so he later took to social media in tears.

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The beat goes on in more way than one for Cher.

58 years after watching her debut solo album, ‘All I Really Want to Do,’ peak at #16 on the Billboard 200, the 77-year-old Pop icon is still enjoying top 40 success on the tally thanks to her latest release.

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‘Basketball Wives’ is back for season 11 on VH1 and Jackie Christie is at the center of the mix – as ever!

The long-running reality hit has delivered many a slam dunk moment over the years – and it’s latest instalment promises to add that tally in earnest as the group navigate sisterhood, conflict, and boss moves.

Christie is joined on the cast by a returning Evelyn Lozada, Jennifer Williams, and Brooke Bailey.

Also on board are newcomers Brittany Renner, Vanessa Rider, Jac’Eil Duckworth, and Clayanna Warthen.

Executive producer Shaunie O’Neal (Henderson) makes a guest appearance.

That Grape Juice’s Shar Jossell caught up with the candid reality TV veteran Christie, who dished on the hit VH1 series, plotting her own spin-off show, Brittish Williams‘ prison sentence, and more.

Check out the interview above an be sure to let us know what you think.

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‘Basketball Wives’ airs Mondays on VH1 at 9/8c.

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The sudden death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry shocked the world and has brought with it an outpouring of emotion from fans and his peers alike.

As reported, the star – who played Chandler Bing on the game-changing series – was found drowned in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home on October 28. He was 54.

Though Perry enjoyed great success across TV and film after ‘Friends,’ the show – which is still a firm fixture on screens worldwide – remains his most celebrated work. A reality that is the case for the entire cast.

That unique bond is one that co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer collectively reflect on in their first statement addressing Perry’s passing.

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City Girls got the ‘RAW’ end of the stick with the sales of their new album.

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‘Married to Medicine’ season 10 is coming in hot!

As reported, ‘Real Housewives of ‘Atlanta’ favorite Phaedra Parks has boarded the hit Bravo show as a full-time member of the cast.

And she’s set to stir things up alongside returning stars Dr. Heavenly Kimes, Dr. Jackie Walters, Dr. Simone Whitmore, Quad Webb, and Toya Bush-Harris.

Ahead of the show’s November 5 premiere, a sneak peek preview has been unwrapped.

Chopping it up with Heavenly and Jackie, Phaedra reveals that while she isn’t yet “married to medicine,” she’s dating medicine. Specifically, a Nigerian cardiologist.

Head below to see the RHOA alum in action below…

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The City Girls unlocked their third studio album ‘RAW’ last week.

And while fans of the Hip-Hop duo are rejoicing, select corners of the culture haven’t been as endorsing with their comments. Especially when it comes to the early sales projections for the project.

As reported, the group briefly addressed the somewhat mute rollout of the project – citing “bad management.”

Now, after being chastised about her specific efforts pushing the LP, member Yung Miami has clapped back at the critique.

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It’s still award season and the Billboard Music Awards 2023 is up next.

Taking place on November 19, the event will honor some of the most commercially impactful releases over the last year.

And, for the first time ever, the BBMAs will unwrap performances and awards across BBMAs and Billboard social channels.

Today (October 26) has seen the much-anticipated nominations unveiled. And it brings with it good news for the likes of Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, SZA, The Weeknd, Drake, and Zach Bryan.

Pop titan Swift leads with 20 nods, while Wallen and SZA follow with 16 a piece.

Elsewhere, Drake is up for 14 awards and The Weeknd contending for 13.

In a first-of-its-kind ‘Fans First’ collaboration with Spotify, this year’s show brings audiences up close and personal with their favorite acts.

The BBMAs and Spotify have teamed up to identify fans who have consumed the most hours of music over the past year and ultimately helped lift their favorite artists to the top spots on the Billboard charts. These super fans will receive a “golden ticket” – which rewards them with access to attend a once-in-a-lifetime performance curated by their favorite artists for the BBMAs.

Speaking on the unique activation, Maddy Mesevage, SVP, Marketing at dick clark productions said:

“We’ve heard the fans loud and clear, and we’re excited to meet them where they are, and everywhere they want to consume music and content. This year’s show is an epic celebration of the fans who propelled their favorite artists to the top of the Billboard charts. To thank them, we are thrilled to work with Spotify and the artists themselves to offer their most loyal fans an experience they’ll never forget.”

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