Beyonce‘s ‘Formation‘ left many a Racist Rhonda stressed and under duress when its visual took aim at white supremacy and self-hatred within the African-American community.

How she feels about the backlash?

She couldn’t care less.

Her thoughts, via ‘Elle’, below…

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Iggy Azalea‘s world has been rocked by fresh drama.

What’s gone wrong this time?

An alleged tax lien.

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Much like his ‘FourFiveSeconds’ co-star Rihanna, the campaign surrounding Kanye West‘s latest opus, ‘The Life Of Pablo,’ has been a rollercoaster to say the least.

Despite being greeted by critical acclaim from music industry insiders to fans alike, the album’s sales have been…umm…interesting considering it’s only been available for stream via Tidal and for purchase via his own official web site.

Well, that was, until last week.

Now with spins being earned on Spotify, Apple Music, and more, West may very well be ready to see that “rollercoaster” ride him right to the top of the Billboard 200.  Challenging next week’s top contenders for the spot – Zayn Malik, Jhene Aiko/Big Sean, and Rih, ‘Pablo’ is set to see new life breathed into it.  The feat, if accomplished, will be accompanied by some history-making news:

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Jennifer Lopez is about to unleash a new jam.

The supreme diva is wasting no time rolling out fresh music after returning to Epic Records last month.

Details on new J.Lo after the jump…

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Thanks to Rihanna and Fifth Harmony, there are two ‘Work’s rocking the upper echelon of the Billboard Hot 100 this week.

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As club cuts go, few pack as potent a punch as Yo Gotti‘s ‘Down In The DM.’

A radio and Billboard smash, the track – love or loathe it – has been cited as a cultural reflector of today’s social media climate.

Already a respected entity in Hip-Hop circles, the song has catapulted the Epic Records rapper onto an international stage – especially when paired with the buzz about the Nicki Minaj assisted remix.

That Grape Juice sat down with the Memphis native to chat about the song’s success, its housing album ‘The Art Of Hustle,’ signing with LA Reid and more.

Your thoughts?

Forget winter, spring, summer, or fall. It’s Beyonce season over at ELLE.

The superstar songstress has taken over the famed fashion publication for the unprecedented launch of her Topshop clothing line Ivy Park.

Due on newsstands globally this week, the May 2016 issue will see the 34-year-old wax honest about a multitude of topics including (of course) the range, her new album, and more.

In whetting appetites, ELLE have teased the “more” with quotes from the US feature.

Dive in below as Beyonce divulges her views on being a perfectionist, as well as the pressures attached to “running her world.”
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Cop a gander of Beyonce!

The dominating diva appears a-front of the May 2016 issue of Elle France.

Last week That Grape Juice revealed that the singer will, as part of an epic deal with the publication, cover 45-editions of the magazine.

At the time, it was unknown whether different covers to the US and UK ones would be serviced. Yet, just days later, the answer appears to be “yes!”

As reported, the features are part of an unprecedented promotional push for the 34-year-old’s new Topshop clothing live Ivy Park – a joint-ownership venture between King Bey and the fashion giant.

Your thoughts?

Have Rihanna‘s lazy ways finally caught up with her?

The campaign for the model’s newest ‘ANTI’ single ‘Kiss It Better’ set sail last week, yet has already struck an iceberg.

Full story below…

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Fifth Harmony laid the smackdown on the WWE Universe in the best of ways last night.

The Epic Records quintet kicked off Wrestlemania, which is hailed in many corners as the Super Bowl of sports entertainment.

Normani, Dinah, Ally, Camila, and Lauren soared with a aptly harmonized showing of ‘America The Beautiful.’

Watch below as the ‘Work From Home’ belters wow at the AT&T Stadium…

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‘Chocolate City 2’ is heading to a video-on-demand service near you…and it’s taking Keith Carlos and Mekhi Phifer along for the R-Rated ride.

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The iHeartRadio Music Awards may be one of music’s newer award shows, but that doesn’t mean it packs any less punch than some of Hollywood’s standard showings – especially on the performance front.

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