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‘Underground’s second season has welcomed Aisha Hinds to its cast.

Who she is to portray?

The African-America hero Harriett Tubman.

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Britney Spears and Alicia Keys are taking ‘all-out’ approach to their respective comebacks.

The RCA label-mates lead an all-star line-up at the 2016 Apple Music Festival, which takes place across 10-nights next month at London’s Roundhouse.

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Much to ABC’s delight, ‘The View’ continues to break ground on the network with help from its current group of politically-aware ladies.

Joining them to celebrate its 20th anniversary is Mary J. Blige who recorded the Diane Warren-penned song ‘World’s Gone Crazy’ before the launch of its 20th season!

She’ll perform it live on the show on September 6th!

Before then?

Catch her in music video action with Whoopi, Joy, Jedediah, Sunny and the gang below…

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After a career of fielding attacks from Mariah Carey fans for allegedly copying the legendary diva’s vocal stylings, Ariana Grande is headed from the charts to the courtroom according to recent documents indicating the pint sized powerhouse has been sued for her song ‘One Last Time’ (featured on her second chart-topping album ‘My Everything’).

Written by David GuettaRami Yacoub, and Carl Falk and released on Republic Records (part of the Universal Music Group family), the suit – brought forth by songwriter Alex Greggs – names Grande, Guetta, Yacoub, Falk, and the labels as the perpetrators who intentionally plagiarized a song he wrote for Boston-bred pop artist Skye Stevens called ‘Takes All Night.’

He’s seeking a whopping $150,000 per infringement in damages.  More details below:

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Since the summer ain’t over yet, Mississippi-born brothers Rae Sremmurd are still trying to get the party started via their latest single aptly titled ‘Start A Party.’

Toasting to the good life with some Hennessy and heauxs, the tune comes as the latest visual from their sophomore project ‘SremmLife 2’ (which debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200 this week).

Looking to hoist the album up a few rungs on the album chart ladder, tuck in below to see Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi party it up like only they know how:

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As the days whittle down, the line-up for the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards has been beefing up.

Seconds ago, organisers for the event confirmed Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj as the latest names to take to the stage.

Details below…

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Lifetime‘s love affair with music biopics continues. And this time, it’s Britney Spears forming the focus of their latest TV movie.

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Ciara may be in-between albums, but she’s not letting that pause her media momentum.

For, the sassy singer has just signed on for a central role on 2017 Miss America.

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All roads lead to August 26th for pop diva Britney Spears.

Then, fans will be introduced to the singer’s forthcoming 9th full length LP ‘Glory’ – kicked off by the top 20 hit ‘Make Me’ (featuring G-Eazy) and follow-up buzz tracks ‘Private Show’ and ‘Clumsy.’  Coming as the latest inclusions to her history-making 18 year career and 100 million records sold (which includes some of recent pop history’s most memorable music videos, performances, and chart-toppers),  there is undoubted high expectation for the set despite the moderate buzz for its release.

But, if you are a member of Brit’s fiercely loyal fan base, the #BritneyArmy,  and can barely contain your excitement for ‘Glory’s unveiling, That Grape Juice invites you to your first listen to the album via our latest competition. That’s right;  we’re giving not one, but two lucky winners the opportunities to get their hands and ears on the album the whole world will be talking about (for one reason or the other) over the next week.

Interested?  We thought you’d be.  To enter, all you have to do is answer the question below:

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The Weeknd has mastered the art of the quiet slay and looks set to do it all over again.

Up until now secrecy has encased the recording of the Canadian’s fourth studio album, which serves as the follow-up to ‘Beauty Behind The Madness.’

Wildly successful, the 2015 set hit 1 million in US sales and was certified 3x Platinum by the RIAA upon the inclusion of streaming.

It’s no surprise, then, that buzz for his next step is all sorts of legitimate.

In a bid to volumize the excitement, the 26-year-old took to Instagram to preview a new song.

Listen below…

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Here at That Grape Juice, we’re not fond of wallowing in hearsay. As such, when the rumor mill begun churning out tales of an altercation between Tamar Braxton and husband Vince Herbert, we sought to wait for factual details.

Well, the matter has become all sorts of official. Because the 911 tape has surfaced.

Head below where the full story and audio await…

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Jidenna‘s ascend shows no signs of slowing.

The self-declared ‘Classic Man’ will bring his refreshing brand of suave to the stage at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards. And he’s not alone.

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