As we reported here, Grammy-nominated rapstress Nicki Minaj is showing off an assemblage of her fiercest poses a-front and inside the newest edition of ‘Marie Claire,’ set to hit newsstands October 18th.

While we’ve already given you a peek at the cover for the highly anticipated issue, the mag’s content and quotes are proving themselves to be just as view-worthy as the ‘Va Va Voom’ vixen’s must-see photo spread.  Dishing on her love for Beyonce and Jay Z, the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement and racial inequality, female empowerment, and so much more.

Keen to find out what’s on Onika’s mind?  It awaits below and is accompanied by some kick-ass photos from the shoot:

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BET’s ‘Being Mary Jane’ just added a piercing pair of blue eyes to its talented cast of actors. For, Michael Ealy has signed up to the hit drama.

Full story below…

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Little Mix sent their millions of Mixers into a frenzy over the weekend when they announced their new single ‘Shout Out To My Ex.’

Perhaps in a bid to pique interest, little has been divulged about the track beyond the fact that it’ll debut synchronously with their performance on The X Factor UK this Sunday.

Still, a tiny teaser won’t spoil the fun.

And that’s exactly what Jade, Jesy, Perrie, and Leigh-Anne have served up.

Want to know what the lead release from the quad’s fourth album is set to sound like? Listen to an official preview after the jump…

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Oxygen has announced its plans to breathe fresh life into its long-running series ‘The Bad Girls Club.’

Details below…

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Fresh from Beanie Sigel‘s much-publisized beat-down, the rapper has hit the promo rounds to massage his masculinity and salvage his dented reputation.

However, he looks to have caused even more damage following disparaging remarks he made about the LGBT community.

Sigel’s venomous words were spewed during an interview on The Breakfast Club this morning.

See what he said, on National Coming Out Day,  below…

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Gabrielle Union cuts a striking figure on the cover of ESSENCE magazine’s November 2016 issue.

The gorgeous actress appears in support of her upcoming projects, which include the 4th season of ‘Being Mary Jane’ and new movie ‘Almost Christmas.’

Union also stars in ‘The Birth Of A Nation,’ which has occupied headlines after archived allegations of sexual assault levelled against lead Nate Parker were spotlighted.

With the star open about her own experience overcoming rape, many looked to her for her take on the matter.

She offerers an insightful response within her interview feature.

Here’s what she had to say…

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While the critical and relative commercial failure of 2013’s ‘Artpop’ (and its singles) signaled to some a significant fall from grace for Grammy winning songbird Lady Gaga, the three years that followed proved quite the opposite.  Redemption arrived in several packages including a highly praised, Grammy-winning chart-topper with jazz legend Tony Bennett, two stunning Academy Awards performances, and a Golden Globe win for her role in the ‘American Horror Story’ franchise.

As the feats above collectively seemed to spell great anticipation for a “proper” comeback of the eccentric songstress, many-a-diehard fan was sure the singer/songwriter’s reignited star would see her new music greeted with similar fanfare – a notion only solidified by word she’d reconnected with serial hitmaker RedOne for production contributions to the new project.

The setup would ironically prove to be a perfect illusion:

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Kesha has been given reason to believe that her alleged attacker Dr. Luke is planning to her medical records after he gained access to them in May.

An unsettling development in their ongoing legal battle below…

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Jury’s out on when Tinashe‘s sophomore album ‘Joyride’ will land in stores.

Still, that isn’t halting her hustle.

The stage blazer is currently in Taiwan on a promotional trip and is aiming to make a mark.

During a performance at a Hennessy event last night, the 23-year-old teamed up with Taiwanese Pop star A-Lin to collaboratively tackle Alicia Keys‘ ‘If I Ain’t Got You.’

How did they fare? Find out below…

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Making a ripple in today’s female rap arena can be the tallest of tasks. But Def Loaf  isn’t just making ripples, she’s making waves.

And it’s carried her across the pond to London town where the femcee will headline her own show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire this Friday (Oct. 14th).

That Grape Juice are giving away A PAIR of tickets to the show, which’ll feature performances of hits such as ‘Back Up’ and ‘Try Me.’ But’s that’s not all, the lucky winner will also nab a meet and greet with the star too!

Want to be in with a chance of winning? We thought as much! To enter, simply answer the question below…

How many times has Dej Loaf performed in London before?

a) 3

b) 1

c) None!

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Dej – TGJ’ :

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 08.59am GMT on Thursday October 13th 2016.

Entrants MUST also be following That Grape Juice on Instagram and/or Twitter (with proof included in email):

Instagram.com/ThatGrapeJuice
Twitter.com/ThatGrapeJuice

Elle Magazine celebrates diva diversity in their November 2016 issue.

Billed as the ‘Women In Hollywood’ edition, the issue salutes eight successful females in the industry with their own covers.

Two of those names include Lupita Nyong’o and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ actress Aja Naomi King. 

The feature comes at an apt time for both ladies; Nyong’o’s new movie ‘Queen of Katwe’ hit theaters recently, while – beyond ”Murder’ – King is receiving praise aplenty for her performance in ‘The Birth Of A Nation.’

Peep Aja’s cover and quotes from both below…

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New Nicki Minaj is nigh.

After spending the last two years flaunting her skills on Hip-Hop heavy releases, the rapper taps in to her often underused “mainstream” appeal by securing the cover of Marie Claire’s November 2016 edition.

This, after starring in a brand new T-Mobile commercial and before the unveiling of her new ABC series.

Above is the shot used for the publication’s cover?

Below?

Nicki Minaj shooting…Nicki Minaj.

Watch…

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