Xscape and SWV are renowned for delivering high notes. But on their new joint reality show, they’re bringing high tension too.

The Bravo series chronicles the iconic ensembles as they prepare for an epic joint show comprised of their biggest hits

Beyond celebrating the music that has been the soundtrack to so many lives, the core of the chaos thus far has been Xscape’s internal issues and bubbling beef with SWV over whether their concert will be jointly billed or headlined by the ‘Understanding’ belters.

On episode 5 (which airs this coming Sunday), folk will see Kandi Burruss and Coko‘s clash over the show’s setlist.

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Wendy Williams‘ much-anticipated podcast is reportedly kaput.

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Ahead of the arrival of the newest addition to Ed Sheeran‘s wildly popular mathematically-titled albums, ‘-‘ (Subtract), the singer-songwriter is giving his dedicated fans (affectionately called #Sheerios) their first taste of what the project is set to serve.

“This song is about losing someone, feeling like every time you go out and you expect to just bump into them, and every thing just reminds you of them and things you did together. You sorta have to take yourself out of reality sometimes to numb the pain of loss, but certain things just bring you right back into it,” Sheeran shared about the song before its March 24 arrival.

Hear the Shellback & Max Martin-produced tune in full inside.

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While Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey may no longer be together, it appears that there is nothing but love between these two.

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Having already secured the first Hot 100 top 5 placement of his career with The Weeknd and 21 Savage-assisted track, ‘Creepin,’ producer extraordinaire Metro Boomin is hoping the hit song will creep to #1 with its official remix.

Calling on music mogul Diddy (born Sean Combs) to contribute his unmistakable flair to the ‘Heroes & Villains’ track, the addition comes as an apt one as ‘Creepin’ samples Mario Winans‘ 2004 signature hit ‘I Don’t Wanna Know’ (which was released on Combs’ Bad Boy label and features his vocals).

“They ain’t real and they ain’t Puff / Ain’t a place in this world that my feet ain’t touch,” the 53-year-old spits on the ‘Creepin’ revamp. “I got visions that cost millions and make billions / Baby girl, we can make love and make trillions.”

See the cut’s official accompanying music video inside.

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Drake may be well over a decade into his gargantuan career, but demand for the rapper is only intensifying with time.

The Canadian titan thrilled fans last week when he announced the ‘It Was All A Blur Tour’ – the name of which captures the sentiment of how he feels about his seismic career thus far.

Already a mammoth trek, the MC has expanded the North American leg of the tour – which sees him hit the road with his ‘Her Loss’ collaborator 21 Savage. 

Indeed, he’s added a whopping 14 new shows to the jaunt (which is powered by Cash App, Visa, and Sprite).

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Phaedra Parks made headlines earlier this month when it was revealed that she has joined ‘Married to Medicine.’

The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum is said to be dating a doctor and also have authentic links to many of the current cast of the hit Bravo show.

Her onboarding comes in tandem with the exit of Contessa Metcalfe and Anila Sajja.

With filming for season 10 underway, Parks has been spotted shooting alongside Dr. Heavenly Kimes and Dr. Jackie Walters.

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Xscape are making all sorts of headlines of late thanks to their drama-drenched reality series with SWV. 

But make no mistake, the group’s pedigree and premium emanate from their stellar music catalog.

This week From The Vault toasts one of the quartet’s most revered anthems – ‘Who Can I Run To.’

Housed on the ladies’ sophomore album ‘Off The Hook,’ the track was released in 1995 as the LP’s second single.

Historically, members Kandi Burruss and LaTocha Scott tagged-teamed as the group’s lead vocalists. Yet, with this stunning cover of The Jones Girls’ 1979 hit of the same name, Tamika Scott took center stage with powerful finesse.

For many, the magic of the track exists within both its frank lyrical narrative and astute vocal delivery. This potent pairing helped lift the release to #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs tally.

Its simple yet effective video, which sees the ensemble performing the song in Club So So Def, also serves as one of the most memorable offerings from the mid-90s R&B scene.

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As the compelling storylines play out on ‘SWV & Xscape,’ here’s hoping the magic of this oft-underrated group is celebrated in equal measure.

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Since its arrival on Netflix, ‘The Strays’ has had the masses in deep dialogue.

Led by Ashley Madekwe, the layered psychological thriller spotlights the life of an upper-middle-class woman named Neve whose meticulously crafted reality unravels with the arrival of two mysterious figures in her town. When help fails to materialize, she’s left with more questions than answers and wonders whether she’s coming undone.

Helmed by Nathaniel Martello-White, the film also stars BAFTA winner Bukky Bakray – who delivers a stunning performance as Abigail.

That Grape Juice‘s Maya Egbo sat down with Bakray, who opened up about the compelling film, “that” ending, and much more.

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After watching her new album, ‘Endless Summer Vacation,’ make a major splash on the United Kingdom’s side of the pond, Pop diva Miley Cyrus is seeing the critically acclaimed LP repeat the feat in the United States.

Over 16 years into her career, Miley’s global takeover is nothing short of astounding – especially on American charts where her epic comeback single, ‘Flowers,’ was planted in history books for its explosive opening sales and streaming numbers.

The tune’s March 10-released parent project nabbed headlines for flying to the top of real-time Apple Music sales tallies of over 70 countries in less than 24 hours after its unveiling – a victory lap that led industry analysts to predict the 12-song set’s Stateside faring would boast up to 130,000 units shifted by the end of its inaugural tracking week.

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Tamar Braxton is engaged!

The R&B belle/media maven shared the news this week in tandem with the launch of her new show ‘Queens Court’ on Peacock.

Interestingly, the ‘Love & War’ belter met her new fiancé Jeremy “JR” Robinson on the show – which aptly saw her looking for love alongside Nivea and Evelyn Lozada.

With ample intrigue about her union with the New Orleans-bred attorney, the star is now sharing her love story.

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Spice made headlines this week when she seemingly announced her pregnancy.

Now, the Queen of Dancehall is set to make headlines anew after she revealed that isn’t actually with child.

Instead, the baby bump signifies rebirth and forms part of a scene in the video for her brand new single ‘God A Bless Me.’

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