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“She lacks the basic human dignity to be worthy of writing Sarah’s story, let alone playing the part…- Chief Jean Burgess

The quote above came as quite the sting to the Queen Bey after reports surfaced the singer/songwriter would be making her screenwriting debut with a film about the life of Saartjie (Sarah) Baartman, a South African woman who was put on display at British freakshows in the 1800s because of her large buttocks.

The Grammy winner, who is allegedly set to reignite her acting career with a remake of the 1976 Barbara Streisand classic ‘A Star Is Born,’ also recently made headlines for reportedly planning to write and star in a film about Baartman.  Though met with mixed review, the news found the least favor from Chief Jean Burgess of the First Indigenous Peoples of South Africa.

Read her fiery response below when quizzed on her thoughts on the rumored project:

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Well that didn’t take long.

Ciara is currently the top trending topic on social media following Future‘s scathing Twitte attack on her.

The ‘Dirty Sprite’ rapper alleges the Grammy winning songstress is preventing him from seeing their 20-month old son Future Zahir.

Naturally, the episode is causing debate aplenty, which makes the latest update oh so timely.

Ciara is remaining mum herself, but a “highly placed source” has elaborated on the matter.

See what we mean below…

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The saga continues for former lovers Future and Ciara.

After enjoying a very public romance, the stars’ break-up narrative is playing for all to see. And it isn’t pretty.

In recent months, the rapper has taken aim at Ci – his one-time fiance – over the exposure their 20-month old son Future Zahir has been having to the ‘Body Party’ belter’s new beau Russell Wilson.

Now, the turn-up tactician has taken to Twitter once again to vent. This time over visitation.

His words below…

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Jaden Smith is now a Louis Vuitton womenswear model.

Details on his fashionable moves below…

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Is there trouble brewing between Urban Pop starlet Tinashe and her record label, RCA?

Find out below…

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Her portrayal of the deadly Vee on ‘Orange is the New Black’ introduced her to a new generation of TV lovers during the show’s second season.

This year, the brilliant actress that is Lorraine Toussaint will return to the screen in Lionsgate‘s ‘Coco’…starring the rapper Azealia Banks.

Good news below…

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Following her departure from ‘Gotham’ Jada Pinkett-Smith has been hard at work on the TV series ‘Murder Town.’

Fortunately, that didn’t stop her from teaming up with her husband Will Smith to attend the Variety Creative Impact Awards in Palm Springs, California yesterday.

There, the actors rubbed shoulders with the likes of Jack Black and Peter Landesman after Smith’s fans learns his hit TV show ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air‘ may be rebooted this year.

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Monica‘s ‘Code Red‘ LP campaign is just beginning.

Undeterred by its unfortunate opening week number the entertainer has decided to make exciting new moves with the release by creating fresh and original content designed to give her fans deeper insight into its material.

Today, she has announced she is to do so with a documentary set for release this year.

Full story below…

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Chrisette Michele is getting married.

Yes, after saying “yes” to her manager Doug Ellison the R&B vocalist pulls fans along on her marital ride with the web series ‘Becoming Mrs. Ellison.’

The series follows the performer’s life as she heads closer to the aisle and the new material her fans have been longing for since her last LP ‘Better’ made its way to them on June 11th 2013.

Check the ‘Rich Hipster’ out in action below…

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2015 was a wholly eventful year entertainment-wise, yet sadly it climaxed with the passing of songbird Natalie Cole.
From The Vault  salutes the diva with a very special performance that saw her grace the stage alongside another premium vocalist – and one of That Grape Juice‘s favorite – Whitney Houston.
Taking on the Aretha Franklin classic ‘I Say A Little Prayer’, the two singers delivered what could only be described as a vocal masterclass. Verses were traded and sensational chemistry was displayed.
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This performance is only a brief reminder of just how much the music industry at large has lost with Natalie’s – and obviously Whitney’s – departure. Apart from shoulder pads and intricate hairstyles, what’s striking about this showing is the ladies’ raw talent and their dedication to the art of music and performance.
With social media’s influence in today’s pop culture at sky-high, we sincerely hope that Ms. Cole’s passing will encourage the next generation of vocal hopefuls to flip through her extensive catalogue and choose to focus on putting the talent at the forefront.
Ms. Cole, thank you for the music. Love always.

Your thoughts?

The cover flood continues for Jennifer Lopez.

On this occasion, it’s InStyle magazine’s February 2016 issue that the fierce 46-year-old graces.

Make no mistake, though; La Lopez isn’t a stunner without a cause.

This month sees the triple threat talent return to American Idol (for its final season), kick off new NBC cop drama ‘Shades of Blue,’ and launch her much anticipated Las Vegas residency ‘All I Have.’

Can we all agree that J.Lo, like a fine wine, only gets better with time?!

Your thoughts?

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The athlete Russell Wilson has taken on Usher’s 1997 hit single ‘Nice & Slow.’

Yes, keen to flaunt his love for the R&B jam the entertainer “performed” the song at at the Suncadia Resort before he’s set to wed the Grammy award winning performer Ciara.

How he fared?

Should Usher be worried?

The answer to those questions can be found below…

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