The C word.

For some, it’s crude. Others? Crass.

However, if your name happens to be Taylor Swift it’s the driving force behind an enviable brand of success that’s now reportedly seen her earn a spot on the Grammy Awards committee.

We’re talking about competition.

Why that C word is set to heat up among Pop’s leading ladies now numbers from Swift’s latest live venture have surfaced?

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Check out Beyonce!

Music’s reigning royal strikes a pose a-front of the Winter 2015 issue of BEAT magazine.

Visually in sync with the US flag, Queen Bey serves simplistic stunner in the Ryan McGinley lensed snap. We approve!

Randomness: With the two-year anniversary of  the game-changing ‘Beyonce’ album, we feel we’re ready for the follow-up. An early November roll-out would be everything. But, anyway…

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Following a dramatic fall from grace, Mathew Knowles has largely shunned the spotlight.

Indeed, the once formidable manager of Destiny’s Child and Beyonce had largely retired from the public eye after severing ties with his superstar offspring in 2011; the same period in which wife Tina Knowles filed for divorce and details of his extra-marital affairs (which produced two children) became mass media fodder. His Music World empire also closed up shop.

Now, the Knowles patriarch is attempting to rise like a phoenix  by way of a new bootcamp which he’s christened ‘The Entertainment Industry: How Do I Get In?’

To plug the class (tickets for which are $1500 each), Mathew sat down for an interview on ‘The Breakfast Club.’

Naturally, hosts DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Charlamagne did not hold back. As such, discussed were his current relationship with Destiny’s Child, the group’s long-awaited reunion, Beyonce, and a whole lot more.

Tea cups and popcorn at the ready? Mathew’s must-see interview after the jump…

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It seems ABC Family has got a thing for Hip Hop.

For, after teaming up with Nicki Minaj to tell the story of her life through the medium that is comedy, the platform has called on Diddy to create his very own TV series for them.

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The late & great Frank Sinatra is to be honoured by Usher, Alicia Keys and John Legend!

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Janet Jackson is playing no games with her bid to ‘BURNITUP!’ across the globe.

Just days after announcing the European leg of the mega-selling ‘Unbreakable Tour,’ the Pop titan has unveiled a fresh set of dates for the jaunt.

Following stops in major markets such as the UK and France next April, it’s been revealed that the icon will journey on to a number of other Euro cities.

Take gander of the new dates after the jump…

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Since the onset of Janet Jackson‘s return, the singer’s fans have been all sorts supportive – carrying her new album ‘Unbreakable’ all the way to the top of the charts.

Rewarding their diligence, the diva sprung a surprise a select few prior to her latest ‘Unbreakable Tour’ concert.

Entertainment Tonight caught the moment, which saw Jackson pose as a statue before “coming to life,” on camera.

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Ariana Grande dominated the Pop landscape last year with the horn-heavy ‘Problem,’ so it’s little surprise why the vocal wonder is drawing on said song’s formula for new single ‘Focus.’

Set to debut in 15 days, the track is the first to be lifted from the 22-year-old’s third studio album ‘Moonlight.’

Keeping titillating snippets coming, Grande hit the ‘Gram today with another preview of the track. Check it out below…

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FOX smash ‘Empire’ is back for a second season and is playing no games!

The music-drama serves up a super-charged package of sass, drama, glamor, and jaw-dropping storylines revolving around the Lyon family – anchored by Luscious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson).

Next week sees the action continue in episode 5 of season 2. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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When not delivering ovation worthy performances or sharing a mutual distaste for music icon Madonna, Pop pals Lady Gaga and Elton John join forces to share something else:  their love for charitable causes.

Gracing the cover of the most recent Billboard magazine, on stands Thursday (October 15th), the divas dish on their respective philanthropic efforts ‘Born This Way’ and ‘Elton John AIDS’ foundations and other related initiatives.

Serving all flavors of fierce, keep it locked to That Grape Juice for more shots and behind the scenes footage from this very special edition of Billboard mag!

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As the age old adage goes, “ride it ’til the wheels fall off.”

And while it’s arguable that ‘America’s Next Top Model’ has driven a long way past its glory days, today saw the keys officially removed from the ignition.

The CW have confirmed that the the Tyra Banks model-search will end after 22 seasons.

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This Holiday season will see NBC revive the iconic tale of ‘The Wizard of OZ’ for a modern audience.

Boasting an “urban” skew, ‘THE WIZ LIVE!’ (which airs December 3rd at 8/7c) stars newcomer Shanice Williams as Dorothy, Ne-Yo as Tinman, Elijah Kelly as Scarecrow, and David Alan Grier as Lion.

Helping the quad ease on down the road are Queen Latifah – who‘ll portray the Wiz in the live production, and Mary J. Blige who will play Evillene, the Wicked Witch of the West.

The original African-American retelling of the classic narrative opened on Broadway in 1975, ran for four years, and bagged seven Tony Awards – including Best Musical.

Thereafter, the  musical was famously turned into a film in 1978, starring Diana Ross (as Dorothy), Michael Jackson, Lena Horne and Richard Pryor.

What will the 2015 incarnation look like? Wonder no more because a first look at the cast has been unveiled. Check ’em out below…

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