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Jennifer Lopez is strutting the press trail in support of her many projects.

The latest stop for the superstar singer/actress is the May 2016 issue of W Magazine, the cover for which is viewable above.

With over two decades in showbiz, the feature aptly centres on the diva’s staying power – which these days is spearheaded by her her NBC series ‘Shades Of Blue,’ judging gig on ‘American Idol,’ and new music.

Interestingly, the 46-year-old also muses on the sexism that still pervades the business.

Her words on this below…

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Azealia Banks Ends Beef With Erykah Badu 2016 That Grape Juice

Birds of a feather? Azealia Banks and Erykah Badu have squashed their beef on Twitter.

The random exchange follows a controversial and trying week for the duo, with Banks getting into a fiery exchange with Sarah Palin and Badu coming under fire for advocating that young girls be required to wear longer skirts in school.

How did everything turn out in the end? Continue reading.

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Rihanna has had a roller-coaster year already.

New album ‘ANTI’ arrived amidst ample chaos, yet in the months since its January roll-out the star and her team have staged a turn-around (of sorts) thanks to chart-topping single ‘Work.’

Seizing on the momentum of the Drake assisted number, it now appears the star is turning her focus to the big screen.

Details below…

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Mariah Carey is receiving praise aplenty for her recent career choices. Indeed, since taking on a new team, the premium diva is not only omnipresent in the media scape – she’s sounding better than she has in years.

Coincidence? Who knows.

What is certain, though, is that the introduction of new manager Stella Bulochnikov is rubbing certain ousted members of Team Mimi the wrong way.

See what we mean below…

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Lil Kim Auto Tune 2016 That Grape Juice

Lil Kim wants you to know that she can sing…and that she uses auto-tune.

In fact, according to her, she’s been using it since her second album, “The Notorious K.I.M.” Speaking to Rolling Stone, the “Jump Off” rapper dished on making her “Lil Kim Season” mixtape and whether or not she plays the cut for her daughter.

Interested? Keep reading.

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Lady Gaga Bankrupt 2016 That Grape Juice

Lady Gaga’s partnership with LittleMonsters.com, once called a “stroke of genius” by Billboard, is now coming to abrupt end.

Backplane, the ambitious startup backed by Gaga’s manager Troy Carter, was to create and operate a social media network made specifically for her fans. With Gaga’s partnering, its valuation was determined at 40 million at its peak.

So what went wrong?

Read below to find out.

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Bernie Sanders‘ and Hillary Clinton‘s epic battle to secure the support African-American and Latino voters intensifies as both politicians make their way towards election day.

So, after she was accused of supporting the supposedly unfair mass incarceration of African-American in the 90s, Clinton made her way to the Urban radio station Hot 97 with hopes that she might clean up any mess that may have ruined her chances of winning over young voters from ethnic minorities.

How she performed when quizzed by Ebro Darden and co?

Listen below…

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Drake‘s deal with Apple Music is set to break exciting new ground.

How?

The release of his new LP ‘Views from the 6.’

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Chris Brown has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons of late. However R&B’s bad boy is attempting to re-affix the focus on his music. Albeit subtlety.

Fresh from rolling out a trio of remixes for Urban hit ‘Back To Sleep,’ the 26-year-old impacted Instagram with a preview of a new track.

Though the song is untitled and further details weren’t divulged, we have been hearing fervent murmurs about a new C. Breezy LP due this year. Could this be lifted from the set?

Take a listen below and let us know if it should!

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His latest tune ‘Boys & Girls’ has barely had time to bounce on charts, but that hasn’t stopped producer extraordinaire will.i.am from dropping the video for his Nicole Scherzinger-assisted single ‘Mona Lisa Smile.’

Though the song originally found its way to the masses in 2013, ‘Mona’ – the latest in a career-long string of collaborations with the former Pussycat Dolls-leader – sees will pay homage to several historic pieces of art.

Interestingly, the visual’s timely release also coincides with a new documentary with the Louvre, available on Dailymotion.  See both clips below:

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Fans of Brandy have been beggin’ and pleadin’ for the Grammy winning songstress to release an accompanying music video for her viral hit ‘Beggin & Pleadin.’

Officially unveiling the tune at the top of the year, to much fanfare, the song took on a life of its own through a number of well received covers and shares.  Now, after breathing new life into the blues-tinged tune with a rockin’ live performance on this year’s ‘Black Girls Rock,’ B-rocka will soon be rocking the small screen with its long-awaited music video.

Wondering when you’ll be able to lay eyes on the clip?  Find out below:

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Beyonce takes her craft and business very seriously.

While there is still no official word on that ever-elusive album, the “Jealous” singer’s business partner had plenty to say concerning their joint clothing line, “Ivy Park,” due out this week.

In an interview with The Telegraph, Sir Philip Green, chairman of Topshop, commented on the “I Care” performer’s work ethic noting that she is very involved in the creative process.

Find out what he had to say about Beyonce below.

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