Last week saw the performer Chris Brown learn that one of his homes in Los Angeles had been robbed.

Today, he is said to have learned that it may have been committed by his friends.

A shocking report…

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Shameful and shambolic might be two words one might use to describe Lifetime’s ‘Aaliyah: Princess of R&B’ starring the actress Alexandra Shipp.

Fortunately, it’s unlikely they’ll be employed to describe Marvel’s ‘X Men Apocalypse’ which will see Shipp play the African superhero Storm.

The movie doesn’t hit theatres until May 27th 2016 but has unlocked the first snap of Shipp as the character.

Your first look below…

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BET Presents ‘The Players’ Awards’ kicked off in style yesterday evening.

Yes, one month after it launched the 15th annual BET Awards the African-American led entertainment force invited the likes of Pooch Hall, Monica and Lil Wayne to enjoy all the Players’ had to offer.

What the award show celebrates? Find out here.

Hit the link below to peep pics from last night’s event before it airs on BET tomorrow at 8 p.m.

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Fantasia is a married woman!

The ‘Lose To Win’ songstress is living the lyrics of her hit single after tying the knot with longtime lover Kendall Taylor this weekend.

Radiating all sorts of happiness, the American Idol champion (who has two children from previous relationships) expressed gratitude to her supporters saying:

“How do we thank each and everyone who made Our Day one of the most unique and memorable days we will ever share. To those who texted, called, or prayed during this week and up until today… Know that we love you and we know that if we had more capacity you would have been there, but you were still there in spirit… Now… We are The Taylor’s…. Here we come!”

Congrats to Ms. Barrino Mr and Mrs Taylor!

Here’s hoping her new found happiness will inspire some much needed new music.

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Mariah Carey is once again thrilling audiences with her Las Vegas residency, ‘Mariah #1 To Infinity.’

Playing at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the show has attracted a host of notable names – with the most recent being Katy Perry.

The Pop dominator appeared to love the show and even took a snap with Mimi following the curtain call (pic above) . However, this came after an awkward initial encounter when Ms. Carey didn’t recognize Perry in the audience during the final segment of the show.

Check it out below…

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Despite her ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ in just one month, Janet Jackson is ensuring it’s not all work and no play.

The iconic diva stepped out in style with the trek’s newly recruited dancers (or as she calls them, ‘The Kidz’) to enjoy rapper J.Cole‘s Los Angeles concert.

Sharing the snap on social media, Ms. Jackson added the caption:

Girls night out  @JColeNC concert! #ColeWorld

Could she be a fan or could there be a collaboration in the works? One thing is for sure, much of this Janet comeback campaign does feel very calculated and well-thought-out. As such, a JJ and J.Cole is not a far fetched concept at all.

Your thoughts?

“Bill collectors at my door, what can you do for me?”

This week From The Vault journey’s back to the era when Gwen Guthrie let the world know that there was “no romance without finance.”

Today’s pick is the late chanteuse’s classic anthem ‘Ain’t Nothing Going On But The Rent.’

Written and produced by Guthrie, ‘Rent’ is a R&B song which sassily details how she is only interested in the matters of the heart if it comes with advantages of the cha-ching variety. An ancestor of sorts to Destiny’s Child’s ‘Bills, Bills, Bills’, the track was a minor hit in the US where it reached #42 but fared better in the UK where it was a Top 5 smash.

Filled with faux-subliminal messages like “BUY”, “SPEND”, “MONEY”, the music video showcases footage of men at actual work as well as projections of dollar bills, fancy cars and even a yacht.

Though the message feels somewhat dated in a post Girl Power, Independent Women world, we applaud Guthrie for getting herself out there and stand behind such a bold statement.

Rest In Peace, Gwen!

Your thoughts?

As the age old adage goes, it’s never too late.

Trust and believe that Tyrese knows this to be true. For, 17 years after his Billboard debut, the singer/actor has topped the coveted album tally.

Details below…

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Is Ciara onto a winner with new single ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’? If the streams of its newly unleashed video are anything to go by, the answer could very well be “yes.”

Details below…

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The ladies of Fifth Harmony must have fire in their stilettos!

Normani, Dinah, Ally, Lauren, and Camila have been blazing the charts with their Platinum certified smash ‘Worth It.’ So much so that its success has birthed another leg of their US tour.

Billed the ‘Summer Reflection Tour’ (in honor of their debut album ‘Reflection’), the trek pulled in to Lakewood, Ohio this week and delivered dynamite divadom.

Watch the Epic Records quintet werk it to ‘Worth It, ‘Bo$$’ and more below…

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This time just three years ago R&B crooners R. Kelly and Trey Songz were engulfed in a highly publicized beef.   Now, as Kellz prepares his newest album ‘Buffet,’ it appears he plans to cook up something else with his younger counterpart.

Recently taking to our buds at Hot 97, the ‘Ignition’ hitmaker struck quite the chord with the audience when he revealed his desire to do a full length duet album with Songz akin to his #1 joint release ‘Best of Both Worlds’ with Jay Z.

That, in addition to updates on his own album ‘Buffet,’ stories about his time with King of Pop Michael Jackson, the next chapters of ‘Trapped In the Closet,’ and more makes it safe to assume the next two years will be very full of the R!

Find out what we mean below:

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, J. Moss, and Jonathan McReynolds, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Deitrick Haddon, Karen Clark Sheard, Tasha Cobbs, and more:

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