If Gabourey Sidibe has anything, it’s a view and a voice.

The Oscar nominated actress, who has risen to prominence via roles in ‘Precious,’ ‘Empire,’ and ‘American Horror Story,’ is back – this time in Sacha Baron Cohen’s ‘Grimsby.’

With the comedy being set in the UK, it was only apt that That Grape Juice London caught up with the star when she was in town to discuss her part in the movie.

Ever outspoken, she also elaborated on her tweets in support of Beyonce following the furore that erupted from some in the wake of the release of the diva’s ‘Formation.’

Watch above as Gabby chats it up with TGJ’s Jacqueline.

Your thoughts?

“Tidal for all” is looking more like “Tidal for some” if you ask Yesh Music, LLC and John Emanuele​ from the band, the American Dollar.

For, despite launching the streaming service as an answer to artists’ cry for underpayment by streaming’s major players, Jay’s effort is being met with a $5 million class action suit from plaintiffs (listed above) who allege Tidal streamed over 100 of their copyrighted songs without paying back any royalty payments in the process.

Also listing Tidal’s parent company, Aspiro, among those with whom the grievance is filed, the news quickly made its way to the corporation’s headquarters.  Wasting no time, tuck in below to read their response:

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Following Lisa Ellis‘ alleged departure from her camp Ciara made her way to Nigeria to deliver a live show to her fans in the market.

There, she caught up with HIP TV to discuss her career as it is today and her feelings towards her latest album ‘Jackie’ and its modest sales run.

Will her supporters agree with what she has to say about it all?

Watch and weigh in below…

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Frank Ocean‘s sophomore is still missing in action but that’s done little to prevent the unearthing of new material front entertainer.

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Jay Z has taken a bite into DJ Khaled‘s financial pie.

How?

He’s now managing the entertainer…

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The 88th Annual Academy Awards may have spelled success for Leonardo Dicaprio and Sam Smith  but it hasn’t done the same for those hoping it would soar on a ratings front.

Why?

Bad news below…

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Stacey Dash is dodging some serious criticism after her cringeworthy appearance at the Academy Awards last night.

As fans of the ‘Clueless’ diva know, she’s been Black Twitter’s enemy #1 after her assertion that there was ‘no need for Black history month or BET.’  The damning quote found new life after Chris Rock, the ceremony’s host, introduced her as the show’s “Director of Minority Outreach” – a clear, yet failed attempt to make light of her statements.

Well, somebody should’ve reached out to warn her she was in serious danger of embarrassing herself (again)…

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Naomi Campbell’s return to the hit show ‘Empire’ is to thank for her presence at the 20th Century Fox afterparty yesterday evening.

Partying with many of her peers, the supermodel hit the event following her run on ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ in which she starred alongside Lady Gaga who performed at last night’s headline-making event.

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Sam Smith is now an Oscar winner.

Unfortunately , if an insinuation made by one Dustin Lance Black is anything to go by, he may also be a fiance’-chaser.

Confused?

Full story below…

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When he isn’t facing rumours linking him to Disney princess Zendaya and hanging out with his pal Drake, Odell Beckham Jr can be found over at ‘Verizon.’

What he’s been up to with the telecommunications company? Pushing their customers towards a ‘Better Reality’ with a hilarious commercial set to deliver the laughs this morning.

Press play to catch the superstar athlete and his fans in action after the jump…

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The war is on between Pop performer Kylie Minogue and Reality TV royal Kylie Jenner.

Find out what’s going down below…

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Vanessa White continues to make slow moves towards solo superstardom following the demise of her girl group The Saturdays.

This week she does so by offering a piece of what is to be her visual for ‘Lipstick Kisses’ which features the British rapper Wretch 32.

Directed by Rob Heppell, the video joins her forthcoming show at London’s ‘Cargo’ to support the release of her forthcoming solo LP.

Will it do the trick?

Watch below…

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