Is Azealia Banks dating ‘Bring it On‘ actor Jesse Bradford?

If recent footage and snaps released by the pair are anything to go by the answer to that question is likely to be…yes.

The actor was spotted supporting the rapper during her recent Coachella set after he took to Twitter to declare his admiration for her art.

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Rita Ora continues to raise her profile.

The Roc Nation priori glows in the video for ‘New York Raining,’ her duet with Charles Hamilton.

Newly unwrapped, the Civil Rights inspired clip brings to life the funky cut which sits on the ‘Empire’ season one soundtrack.

Its arrival comes as Ora gears up to release the first official single from her second studio album (her American debut).

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New video alert!

Janelle Monae and Jidenna put their visual muscles to good use for ‘Yoga‘, working out for the song which appears on the forthcoming EP ‘Wondaland Presents THE EEPHUS.’

Hit the play button below to watch Monae work!

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The Game is looking for love…on television.

Yes, after tasting TV glory on VH1’s ‘Married to the Game’ the rapper has set his sights on a brand new series this year, teaming up with a number of his celebrity friends to deliver ‘She’s Got Game.’

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Queen Latifah, Usher, Jill Scott, Fantasia, and R&B legend Smokey Robinson are just a few of the names who’ve enlisted the highly sought after skills of singer/songwriter Theresa Bailey.

After building a successful career as a background singer, the Berklee College of Music graduate is ready to take center stage alongside similarly prized singer/songwriter Lisa Wright, a highly respected artist whose pen has lent a number of gospel gems from Colorado Mass Choir and Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

Their alliance – under the name AsOne – has already seen them make history as music history’s first ever interracial female duo.  And from the looks of things, it won’t be the last time we’ll see these talented ladies listed in the history books.

Tuck in below to read our exclusive chat with AsOne and get used to seeing their name:

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At 56, Madonna has 30 years of success under her belt, but the Pop queen hasn’t run out of shock-ability.

Tonight at Coachella, the singer locked lips with rap titan Drake in what appeared to be an unplanned moment.

The hilarious scene came after her Madgesty performed ‘Human Nature’ from her 1994 album ‘Bedtime Stories.’

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Well this is confusing.

After Beyonce’s mother, Tina Knowles, wed her new lover Richard Lawson in a private ceremony yesterday evening, the singer’s father has surprised fans by stepping out with Marlo Hampton.

Who, you might ask?

Marlo Hampton…of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’ Snapped out and about in Houston, Texas, the pair shocked ‘Yonce supporters when the image above found its way online hours after snaps of his ex-wife’s second wedding were unveiled here.

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Mariah Carey is back!

The dynamite diva is ready to is ready to blast off with her first project for new label Epic Records. 

This May, the songbird’s refreshed greatest hits collection,‘#1 To Infinity,’ will land in stores to celebrate the launch of her new Las Vegas show ‘#1’s.’ And to build buzz, today saw its official cover revealed.

Perhaps a testament to her new team, the cover reveal was branded as an “event” of sorts, with fans being called on to share the unveiling using the hashtag #RevealMariah.  It clearly worked, as the term was trending on Twitter at points during the day.

With Mimi’s Vegas residency due to kick off May 6th, we expect a tracklist, release date, and other info will be unleashed imminently.

‘Infinity’ succeeds 1998’s ‘#1’s,’ which as well as featuring the classics also spurned the hit ‘I Still Believe.’

Exciting times.

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Today, From The Vault journeys back to the early 90’s with the debut single from the best selling girl-group of all time. It’s TLC and their in-your-face anthem ‘Ain’t 2 Proud 2 Beg.’

Released at the end of 1991, ‘Beg’ was produced by the band’s most fervent collaborator, Mr Dallas Austin, and written by the late Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.
An instructional anthem of sorts, the song urges women not to be afraid of being sexual beings, no matter how much society wants to villainize it. 20 years ago that was pretty envelope-pushing.

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Lionel C. Martin directed the super-loud video which displays the band in all its crazy-glory. Cross-colors, baggy clothing, and most importantly what became the ladies signature: they can be seen wearing condoms on their clothes.
The confidence and passion that the trio exude make it hard to believe that it was their first ever music video.

At a time when we’re still mourning the demise of Danity Kane and when groups like Little Mix are – from our vantage point – doing their best yet not enough, we can’t help but feel nostalgic about the good ole days when girl-groups were ruling the charts.

With a crowd-funded album on the way and a bevy of “current” producers on board, it seems TLC is ready to give the world that blend of crazy, sexy and cool that made them a Pop Culture fixture for the ages.

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The R&B singer K. Michelle has learned that she won’t have to pay a penny to her ex-boyfriend Memphitz this week, declared the winner of a legal battle that started when she accused him of attacking her on national television.

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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 Erica Campbell, Dorinda Clark Cole, Trinity Dawson, BET’s ‘Sunday Best,’ Norris Jackson, and more:

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‘All About That Bass’ may have been one of the hottest songs of 2014, but this week has seen the singer behind it, Meghan Trainor, reveal that she is yet to earn a single cent from the full-figured bop.

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