First thing’s first; Iggy Azalea has proven time after time that she’s the realest (often to her detriment).  Never really one to mince words, the ‘Team’ rapstress to Twitter to console concerned fans who expected her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Digital Distortion,’ to drop tomorrow (June 30).

As we reported here, Azalea prematurely announced the set’s official release date in late May before retracting the statement a week later. Now, just one day before its previously announced premiere, the ‘Bounce’ beauty dealt fans a crushing blow by not only informing them she’s unsure when (or if) the album will drop, but also revealed its third single – ‘Switch’ (featuring Anitta) – will not receive official video treatment.

This, after the song has been promoted on a number of television and radio outlets as well as its accompanying visual teased on social media.

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Katy Perry may have witnessed her fifth album, ‘Witness,’ debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 last week with 2017’s highest first week figures for a female (to date), but she probably didn’t anticipate seeing it enter record books for a historic tumble in sales just 7 days later.

That’s right, the album – which is her first major label release to hit shelves without a #1 single on the Hot 100 to precede it – was widely disregarded a week after fans got a full taste of what the ‘Bon Appetit’ beauty was serving this course. Despite an onslaught of promotional appearances in its support, refreshed reports have it Perry’s latest LP saw a whopping 89% sales drop its second week (despite enjoying the benefit of ticket bundling).  With this freefall down sales charts, Katy dethrones Queen of Pop Madonna as owner of “the largest second week percentage sales drop for a #1 debuting female album.”  Fans may remember her Madgesty once owned the title when her 2012 release, ‘MDNA,’ dropped a whopping 86.7% in sales its second week despite its numbers being padded with figures from ticket bundling (click here to read more on that).

Before Madge it was Lady Gaga‘s 2011 release ‘Born This Way’ that posted an 84% sales drop its second week.  Like ‘Witness’ and ‘MDNA’ before it, Gaga’s set had an “enhanced premiere week” due to taking an unconventional approach to album sales.  Read more about that by clicking here.

Alas, Katy’s fall didn’t hurt her too much on the chart placement front.  Check below to see where she landed and who joins her in the top 25 of this week’s refreshed Billboard 200:

Billboard 200 This Week

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#Barbz in need of a Nicki fix have gotten more than their fill in 2017.

The rapstress, who not only set but also extended a historic lead among women on the Hot 100 earlier this year, is looking to ensure none of her closest competitors come anywhere near threatening the record.  And, after one listen of ‘Skrt On Me,’ her brand new collabo with Calvin Harris, her mission will most likely be accomplished.

Found on the famed DJ/producer’s star-studded ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1’ (in stores June 30), the sexy Summertime single sees the Trinidadian beauty tap into her island roots over a soca/dancehall-inspired instrumental.

Hear it below:

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K. Michelle has been cooking up her fourth studio album and, as its release nears, she’s pairing it with a brand new look.

Moments ago on Instagram, the R&B singer revealed that she’s ditched the weave and showcased a shaved hair do.

Ever unapologetic, the Southern songbird captioned the pic above: #whatevermakesyoufreakinhappy.

Granted we’re all about the music here at That Grape Juice, we must say that her new cut suits her. She looks stunning!

Peep another snap below…

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Reality stars Kendall and Kylie Jenner felt the furore of…well everyone when their latest line of t-shirts were revealed.

The socialites bizaarely unveiled designs that featured their faces and logos placed over icons such as Tupac and Biggie.

Peep the abominations below…

Naturally, the internet lit up Kim Kardashian‘s younger sisters, as did Biggie’s mother Voletta Wallace. Expressing her shock at their move (permission for which was never given), she wrote on Instagram:

I am not sure who told @kyliejenner and @kendalljenner that they had the right to do this.  The disrespect of these girls to not even reach out to me or anyone connected to the estate baffles me.  I have no idea why they feel they can exploit the deaths of 2pac and my Son Christopher to sell a t-shirt.  This is disrespectful , disgusting, and exploitation at its worst!!!

A post shared by Voletta Wallace (@volettawallace) on Jun 29, 2017 at 9:31am PDT

Sharon Osbourne also chimed in after the sisters did the same to her husband Ozzy:

Girls, you haven’t earned the right to put your face with musical icons. Stick to what you know…lip gloss. pic.twitter.com/BhmuUVrDBn

— Sharon Osbourne (@MrsSOsbourne) June 29, 2017

Unable to take the heat, Kendall – speaking of behalf of her sister and herself – issued the following apology:

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— Kendall (@KendallJenner) June 29, 2017

Trash.

The fact the concept was even considered is almost more disturbing than anything else.

It’s so ludicrous that one has to wonder whether it was done to deliberately court controversy.

After all, very little surprises about this shameless set.

Eww.

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JAY-Z is pulling out all the stops to ensure the release of his new album ‘4:44’ is an event.

At the strike of midnight, the mogul’s latest offering will be made available on his streaming service TIDAL and for all Sprint customers after the phone giant bought into the platform.

However, it’s been revealed that the Rap titan also has an unprecedented radio strategy.

According to Hits Daily Double, all iHeart Pop, Urban and Rhythm radip stations will be playing ‘4:44’ album in its entirety at midnight. And again at numerous points over the weekend. Word on the curb is that, despite the amount of stations involved, secrecy surrounding project means programme directors have yet to hear what they’ll be playing.

As for digital strategy, sources close to the roll-out claim the TIDAL exclusive is slated to last one week and thereafter the LP will be made available on all platforms.

Exciting times.

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Kanye West is back and feeling better than ever.

After taking time away to raise his sons and regain his peace, the visionary is currently planning to put comeback plans in epic motion.

How?

By teaming up with ‘Live Nation‘ to put a new live show together!

TMZ reports: 

Various sources tell us Kanye is physically and mentally back … in fact, better than they’ve ever seen him. They say he’s focused, engaged, and has overcome the issues that landed him in the hospital last year. We’re told when Kanye decides to go back on stage, it will not be a replica of last year’s ‘Saint Pablo’ tour. Although the floating stage was pretty awesome, we’re told Kanye will almost certainly improve on it or replace it, as well as other various effects.

We’re also told he will update the set list.

Exciting times!

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Anyone that remembers Wendy Williams‘ days as a radio shock jock will recall her feud with Diddy.

The talk show queen never held back when it come to the Bad Boy mogul and sent the rumor mill into overdrive when she made suggestions about his sexuality.

Those were wilder days and, despite a very public fall out, it appears it’s all water under the bridge. Something the pair made clear during Diddy’s visit to Williams’ show today.

The Hip-Hop maestro sat down with his former foe to plug his new Apple Music documentary ‘Can’t Stop Won’t Stop’ – which chronicles the rise of his Bad Boy empire.

Naturally, the conversation was not limited that.

Williams quizzed Diddy, real name Sean Combs, about his family, girlfriend Cassie, his recent tour, and much more.

Check out the interview…

Diddy was definitely operating with much trepidation initially, but relaxed as it went on.

Growth is great, so it’s cool to see that fences have been mended. Right?

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The 14-year-old viral sensation Danielle Bregoli has found herself swimming into dangerous legal waters after pleading guilty to several charges in a South County Courthouse in Delray Beach on Wednesday.

Rising to fame via her appearance on Oprah Winfrey‘s Dr. Phil show, Bregoli (who is also known as the Cash Me Outside girl) is said to have stolen a car, smoked marijuana, and filed a false police report.

Fortunately for her, the judge overseeing the case dismissed other charges she faced and learned of her father’s attempts to rescue her from her mother and the management team he says are encouraging the minor to behave inappropriately for money.

He had this to say about them all outside of the court hearing…

I am the only parent in this relationship with Danielle that is trying to see the best thing for this child. To have her be an asset to the community, to understand what love is and to understand what family is about.

He is currently seeking custody.

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Dwayne Johnson leads the journey back to Jumanji!

Officially christened ‘Jumanji: Welcome The Jungle,’ the sequel to Robin Williams’ 1995 classic sees the box office titan star as Dr. Braveheart.

Johnson appears alongside comic Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillian, and Nick Jonas in the action flick, which hits US theaters on December 20th.

Peep the first theatrical trailer below…

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Halle Berry is disappointed that her Oscar win did little to remove the barriers Hollywood places in front of actors of color.

I sat there and I really thought, ‘Wow, that moment really meant nothing. It meant nothing. I thought it meant something, but I think it meant nothing.’

She shared the thoughts above during an interview set up to promote her new movie ‘Kidnap’ and discuss the importance of racial diversity within entertainment. There, she revealed that she was saddened by the fact that she remains the only black actress to earn a Best Actress award since her win fifteen years ago.

It’s troubling, to say the least.

Watch below…

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Lady Gaga has always marched to the beat of her own drum and she’ll be doing exactly that this summer.

For, despite being weeks away from setting sail on the ‘Joanne World Tour’ in a mix of arenas and stadiums, Mother Monster has announced that she’ll be staging another Dive Bar trek in partnership with Bud Light.

The 31-year-old originally launched her chart-topping ‘Joanne’ LP with the unique venture last October.

Billed as ‘Bud Light’s Dive Bar Tour 2.0,’ the mini-tour will feature Gaga as headliner— with two soon-to-be-announced guests. Their names are under wraps, but she tells E!:

“[they’re ] very different from me. It’s really going to diversify the tour.”

As for her motivations for the three-date excursion, she says:

“I just really love to play in bars and I miss it all the time, which is why we’ve created this amazing tour that I’m so happy other artists will be doing now.

There is something that is very hard in a way about sitting up so close to everyone and singing, but that’s sort of the joy of it—that’s really why we’re doing it, because it’s taking it back and it’s not so separated and it’s not so ‘cellphones.’ It’s just people close together, some beer and some music.

The first two shows proceed her ‘Joanne World Tour,’ while the last takes place at the same time:

Las Vegas – July 13th
July 26 – Los Angeles
August 30th – New Orleans

Like before, all of the performances will be live streamed on Facebook.

She also hinted that – while this is a ‘Joanne’ focal undertaking – new music may randomly be premiered; much like how she hatched ‘The Cure’ at Coachella. She said:

“You just might get some more music. I love making music. I don’t know exactly when. I’m sort of feeling like I’m making songs and doing all sorts of things with music, but I don’t know exactly when or how I will release them. I’m working on that.”

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While we’re still side-eyeing Gaga re the whereabouts of ‘The Cure’ video, we continue to admire her desire to veer left-field.

It’s very “new rules / no rules” and keeps her narrative exciting.

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