Since word of Zoe Saldana‘s inclusion as the lead of the Cynthia Mort-directed biopic on the legendary singer/songwriter Nina Simone, the film has been cloaked in controversy.

From esteemed movie critics to fellow singers and actors alike, the movie’s been berated by many who feel Saldana’s casting is not only inappropriate, but also speaks to a larger issue of colorism and racism within the entertainment industry.

After the likes of Queen Latifah and Paula Patton came to Zoe’s defense, the ‘Colombiana’ star is finally clapping back at critics herself and slamming those not in favor of her portrayal of Simone.  Get into her words from ‘Allure’ magazine below:

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Tyga believes that his relationship with the Reality TV royal Kylie Jenner is the reason he is yet to garner respect as a rapper.

Will you agree with his estimation of himself as a lyricist when you hear his explanation below?

Hit the link to find out!

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Welcome to another edition of Retro Rewind, the original TGJ feature launched to celebrate TV and Film’s glorious and educational past.

Today, our journey takes us to 2011,the year in which ‘Me Facing Life: Cyntoia’s Story‘ was released.

Directed by Daniel Birman, the documentary follows the life of sixteen-year-old Cyntoia Brown after she is imprisoned for the murder of a 43-year-old real estate agent named Johnny Allen.

What Birman discovers while on his journey to Brown’s past shines a troubling light on the judicial system’s unfair handling of African-American minors and the harrowing realities faced by young girls forced into the sex trade.

A moving story below…

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New music has emerged from Wale‘s creative oven?

The name of his latest batch of treats? ‘Summer on Sunset‘, inspired by the highs and low he experienced in the summer of 2015.

Joining him for the ride is Raheem Devaughn, Eric Bellinger, DJ Mustard and ‘Work From Home‘ rapper Ty Dolla $ign.

Check it out after the jump!

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Lil Mama is back with a brand new cut.

This time it’s a remix of Drake‘s ‘4PM in Calabasas’, recorded and released to serve as a building block for the next stage of the rapper’s promising career.

I’m ‘Big Pimpin’,’ baby, minus the ****/ And you can be LeBron, Steph Curry, or Kob’ / I’m still numero uno, D. Rose.

Ready to hear what the ‘Lipgloss’ distributor cooked up?

Tuck in below….

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Welcome to The Stream Scene, the TGJ original feature carved out to celebrate achievements made by today’s brightest stars on a streaming front.

Today, we applaud gains made by Beyonce and R&B newcomer Jacquees.

Find out why below…

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Vocal wonder Ariana Grande is leaving no stone unturned in the push for her new album ‘Dangerous Woman.’

The 23-year-old’s latest stop was Japan’s Music Station, where she performed current single ‘Into You.’

Thus far, the track has peaked at #50 in the region and #47 on home soil. Hence, the promo is most definitely needed.

Check out her showing after the jump…

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Mila J fans got quite the summertime surprise today when the singer/songwriter dropped her newest EP, ‘213.’

Named after an area code in her hometown of Los Angeles, the short, but sweet six-song set is already earning many-a-thumbs up from critics – especially for ‘Kickin Back’ (its “lead single” that went to radio today).

Also featuring an interesting remake of Sade‘s classic tune ‘Sweetest Taboo,’ tuck in below for your first listen to Mila’s latest and give us your feedback:

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The tag team of Teyana Taylor and Chris Brown proves itself a potent one courtesy of new tune ‘Freak On.’

Tapping DJ Mustard to helm the sensual song, Teyana and Brown deliver some of their raunchiest lines yet over the Adina Howard ‘Freak Like Me’-sampled beat.

Dropping shortly after the new mom put the last pin on her dates for the ‘VII Unplugged Tour,’ ‘Freak’ is set to tide fans over until the songstress puts the finishing touches on the follow-up to her official debut set ‘VII.‘

Is it enough?  You tell us below:

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The rapper Future has pulled the plug on his efforts to sue his ex-girlfriend Ciara.

Details below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

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New video alert!

Usher is wasting no time serving up the visual for new mainstream single ‘Crash.’

The resonating track arrived last week alongside Urban geared effort ‘No Limit.’

Both cuts feature on the crooner’s eighth studio album, which is reportedly due later this year after a number of delays.

Directed by Christopher Sims, the clip awaits below…

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