With controversial stage performances, music videos, and social media antics to boot, Lil Nas X is no stranger to being criticized and even ostracized for his artistic output.

Despite the waves of criticism he’s endured over his short but storied career, the openly gay rapper-singer (born Montero Hill) recently waxed honest that some of the most hurtful came from his own community.

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10 years after making her mark as one of the American Music Awards’ (AMAs) most memorable hosts ever, Jennifer Lopez is looking to repeat the feat as this year’s mistress of ceremony.

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As the clock races toward the June 6 release of Cynthia Erivo‘s new album ‘I Forgive You,’ expect to see much of the EMMY, GRAMMY, & TONY-winning songstress on the promo trail in the coming weeks.

Barely a month after unveiling ‘Replay,’ the first taste of new music set to line the project’s tracklist, Erivo follows with ‘Worst of Me.’

“You could cut me deeper than the ocean / But I refuse to drown, I’m comin’ up, I wanna breathe again / I gave you my all, but you took the worst of me / Lightning and scars is all I got left of me / I came here for love, but now I don’t want it anymore / Gave you my all, but you took the worst of me,” she wails over Will Wells production.

Just days after teasing the arrival of ‘Worst,’ the song arrived to digital shelves on Friday (April 11).

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20 years and 10 million copies sold later, Mariah Carey‘s 10th studio album – 2005’s ‘Emancipation of Mimi‘ – not only reigns as her magnum opus (by many critics’ standards) but also one of the best LPs released this century overall.

Home to the history-making hit ‘We Belong Together‘ as well as smash singles ‘It’s Like That,’ ‘Shake It Off,’ ‘Say Somethin,’ and ‘Don’t Forget About Us,’ the project debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 the year of its release with Carey’s highest first-week sales at that point and went on to dominate the top 10 for months following its launch.

A bid to toast its ongoing success and help it reclaim its former chart glory will come courtesy of a 20th anniversary edition to be released Saturday (April 12) and features the original album’s tracks, cuts from the Ultra Platinum edition, and 20 additional numbers.

Among those previously unheard tunes is the KAYTRANADA remix of ‘Forget’ released on Friday (April 11). Hear it inside in full.

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Nicki Minaj has once again found herself at the center of a terrifying swatting hoax.

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Keri Hilson is speaking out – loud and clear – after Ester Dean‘s long-awaited apology for the ‘Turnin’ Me On (Remix)’ controversy.

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It’s looking like a party! BET just announced the first wave of performers for the BET Experience 2025 Concert Series, plus more, leading up to Culture’s Biggest Night.

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The secret’s out! Toni Braxton and Birdman are married and have been for a minute now.

But not without drama drenched roller coaster rode.

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‘Basketball Wives’ is back for season 12

And That Grape Juice has the EXCLUSIVE first look at the trailer for what is sure to be a slam dunk edition of the hit show.

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Cynthia Erivo has announced her eagerly awaited new album, and it’s been christened ‘I Forgive You.’

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Rising star Tuwaine Barrett is carving out a lane of his own.

Fresh off the buzz of his latest critically acclaimed film ‘Hard Truths,’ the London-born actor is proving he’s not just one to watch — he’s one to remember. With a captivating screen presence and a growing list of credits that speak volumes, Barrett delivers a gripping performance in the emotionally-charged drama that’s got both critics and fans talking.

Indeed, the Mike Leigh film has generated buzz by way of a myriad of award wins as well as nominations at the BAFTAs and Critics Choice Movie Awards.

In an exclusive sit-down with That Grape Juice’s Nadia Mumuni, the multi-talented actor opens up about the challenges of stepping into such a complex role, the importance of authentic storytelling, and what he has learned from the profound experience.

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Ariana Grande sees her name penciled in Billboard record books yet again, this time for the warm reception to ‘Brighter Days Ahead‘ (the deluxe edition of her 2024 chart-topping album ‘Eternal Sunshine’).

Already crowned the champion of this week’s Billboard 200 album chart, cuts from the revamped set made handsome entries on the Hot 100 as well – moves that pushed her career-long count into historic territory.

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