‘Cobra’ hitmaker Megan Thee Stallion is biting back at the critics who are weighing in on her personal life.

Just as her ex, Pardison Fontaine, continues to grab headlines for hitting ‘The Breakfast Club’ and Angela Yee‘s ‘Lip Service’ podcast to discuss the GRAMMY-winning rapstress (and his tell-all diss track ‘Thee Person‘), she’s doing the same – adding in her beef with Tory Lanez to the slew of topics she addressed in a recent Instagram live session.

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From print to Web, radio, television, and beyond, ‘The Color Purple’ stars Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia, and Danielle Brooks have seemingly hit every high-profile outlet in America to trumpet the December 25 theater arrival of the highly anticipated film.

Arguably, none of their promotional appearances to date could have more meaning than their visit to ‘The View’ on Wednesday (December 13) where they sat down with Whoopi Goldberg and co. to dish about the movie’s enduring legacy and impact.

Nearly 40 years after Goldberg earned her first Academy Award nomination for her portrayal of “Celie” in the original motion picture adaptation of ‘Purple’ (1985), the 2023 cast – joined by director Blitz Bazawule – led the studio audience of the morning talk show in an emotional standing ovation for her performance.

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Tiffany Haddish has officially been charged in her second DUI case.

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GRAMMY-nominated R&B superstars Keyshia Cole, Trey Songz, and Jaheim are joining forces to rock stages across North America on the newly announced ‘Love Hard Tour.’

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Jonathan Majors‘ assault case took a dramatic turn today (December 13) when the presiding judge unsealed ample evidence.

And one of the key pieces that have left jaws ajar is surveillance footage of accuser Grace Jabbari chasing the actor down the street after the alleged incident.

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Chrismas has come early for Beyonce fans.

As reported, today marks the 10th anniversary of the superstar’s surprise self-titled visual album.

With fans and critics alike reflecting on the impact of the monumental release, Queen Bey herself acknowledged its importance to her career as the day kicked off.

Now, she’s gone the extra mile to gift her BeyHive a wide streaming release for the elusive fan-favorite ‘Grown Woman.

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As Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice proclaimed in their 2023 hit, it’s a “Barbie world” – at least it is according to the good folks at the Critics Choice Awards.

Just two days after dominating the Golden Globe nominations, the CCAs took to press Wednesday (December 13) to unveil the nods for their show’s 29th annual ceremony and the Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling-led film ‘Barbie‘ racked up a whopping 18 mentions including in Best Picture, Director, and Screenplay categories (easily making them the year’s most nominated).

Elsewhere, favorites like ‘The Color Purple,’ Danielle Brooks, Sterling K. Brown, and Colman Domingo saw their names listed in competition for some of the event’s top prizes.

Ahead of the Chelsea Handler-hosted CCAs airing live on Sunday (January 14, 2024) on The CW, look inside to see the full list of nominations.

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The term “game-changing” is often used hyperbolically. Yet, when it comes to Beyonce’s 2013 self-titled visual album, few terms if any better define this blockbuster project and the impact it continues to have on the industry at large.

Arriving like a thief in the night sans any warning or announcement, the LP’s unleashing served as an epic crescendo to a year that had taken The BeyHive on a roller coaster only rivaled by the present discourse around the ‘Renaissance’ visuals.

Join us after the jump where, in celebration of the 10th anniversary of ‘Beyonce,’ we reflect on the lead-up to the release of the cultural cornerstone and countdown our top 5 videos a decade on.

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For better, or for worse, and everything in between, 2023 was a year for the record books.

As the year nears its completion, That Grape Juice is looking back on the moments that shaped the year in the Urban and Pop landscape.

Look below to see how Miley Cyrus shaped the year.

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Demi Lovato has seen some updates to her certifications in the United States courtesy of the RIAA.

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“Changed the game with that digital drop!” – Beyonce

Time flies because today marks 10 years (yes, 10 years) since Beyonce unleashed ‘Beyonce’ – her self-titled visual album – and changed the music industry forever.

Arriving as a surprise release sans any forewarning, the project landed in tandem with music videos for every single song – including classics such as ‘Drunk in Love’ and ‘Flawless.’

A mega-seller and a cultural milestone, today sees many in the singer’s loyal Hive reflecting on the impact of the multi-platinum game-changing LP.

Now, Queen Bey has joined in the celebration.

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In sad news, Emmy-winning actor Andre Braugher has died.

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