Cop a gander at Brandy and Monica aboard the cover of the latest issue of ‘Essence‘!

Tapped to be the covergirls of the mag’s 2025 Fall/Winter edition, the dynamic duo stunned inside its pages just ahead of the October 16 kickoff of their highly anticipated ‘Boy Is Mine Tour.’

When not dishing on their respective legendary careers, Mo and B-Rocka rocked designer duds like Michael Kors, Jean Paul Gautier, Emilio Pucci, and Jimmy Choo in the accompanying photo shoot lensed by famed photographer Myesha Evon.

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Cardi B and Nicki Minaj‘s reignited beef has easily been the hottest topic in the entertainment industry this week.

Between dissing each other’s physical appearances, families, significant others, and music to hurling insults about alleged drug abuse, Rap’s leading ladies have been locked in a heated virtual battle since Monday (September 29) with no signs of cooling.

In fact, the hot topic has gone beyond social media and even begun seeping into the interviews of other Pop culture figures with the latest to make headlines for weighing in on the spat was Keri Hilson.

Look inside to see what the R&B diva had to say about Cardi and Nicki’s online antics.

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From Whitney Houston and Patti LaBelle to Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Aretha Franklin, and more, Mariah Carey – one of the most legendary singers to ever grace a mic – has had her fair share of unforgettable moments on stage and in the studio with some equally iconic vocalists.

To the surprise of her fans (affectionately called #Lambs), she also managed to score recording time with the two biggest names in Pop music history despite said recordings never seeing the light of day: Prince and Michael Jackson.

While Carey admitted her song with the Purple One was never finished, she recently dished openly with Andy Cohen on BRAVO’s ‘Watch What Happens Live (WWHL)‘ (October 1) about her duet with the King of Pop being locked, loaded, and ready to go.

Hear why she said music lovers have yet to hear their musical union.

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Dave is back and ready to shake the game once again. The multi-award-winning rapper has officially announced his third studio album, ‘The Boy Who Played the Harp.’

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It’s officially over between Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist.

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Cardi B may have vowed to step away from the fiery war of words with Nicki Minaj on social media, but she has tagged back in with more to get off her chest.

With the ‘Monster’ femcee still raging on social media, with further jabs at Cardi’s kids (who she has branded “bald monkeys”), the ‘ErrTime’ rapper returned with spicy words for her rival.

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It’s the end of an era for Showtime’s hit drama ‘The Chi.’

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Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are taking legal action against Ray J after explosive claims that they say crossed the line.

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Tyler Perry has officially locked in the cast for ‘Why Did I Get Married Again?,’ the highly anticipated sequel to his 2007 comedy ‘Why Did I Get Married?’.

And the tally comprises returning favorites, new faces, and

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Doja Cat has long had quite the sense of humor. And she’s proving that it’s lost none of its potency in her latest musing on her own album sales.

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Nicki Minaj is making headlines aplenty with her latest round of tweets on X.

And while a colossal clash with Cardi B has defined much of the discourse, the femcee just roped Beyonce into the verbal melée.

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As ‘Dreaming Whilst Black’ gears up for its eagerly awaited return in Season 2, we caught up with two of its visionary architects and co-creators: Adjani Salmon and Ali Hughes.

That Grape Juice‘s Nadia Mumuni sat down with the pair to delve deep into their creative journeys, the challenges of expanding a beloved series, and how they’re navigating industry expectations while staying true to their voice.

From Kwabena’s (Salmon) evolving path to achieving his director dreams, Salmon and Hughes invite us behind the curtain, sharing moments of tests, triumph, and boundary-pushing ambition.

In an industry that often demands compromise, these two are determined to make a show that’s as rich, messy, and hopeful as real life itself.

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