The net was set ablaze over the weekend following the airing of Lifetime‘s critically panned Aaliyah biopic.

A volcano of opinions populated social media after the airing of ‘Aaliyah: Princess Of R&B’, with the lava of anger still spilling over today.

Notable in her silence, though, was the project’s executive producer Wendy Williams.

The talk show maven turned media mogul had been promoting the movie in earnest and guaranteed that her enlisting (which took place in the advanced stage of the production process) would ensure that the story would be told “right”.

Needless to say, the masses have made clear that they disapprove.

Wisely choosing to address the matter on her show today (see: ratings), Williams defended the flick and cited its major ratings as the true indicator of its success.

See what she had to say below…

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Like many on the internet, Lifetime‘s biopic on the late, great Aaliyah angered the singer’s longtime friend and collaborator Timbaland.

As reported, the hitmaker took to Instagram following the movie’s airing on Saturday to air his dismay at the critically-panned film.

With his temperament somewhat calmed, Timbo called into Ebro In The Morning on Hot 97 today to elaborate on what he brands a “mockery” by all involved with the production.

His words below…

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With just one week remaining until Iggy Azalea‘s remoulded debut album ‘Reclassified’ fly’s into stores, the Billboard belle has previewed another of the set’s new songs.

This time it’s the turn of ‘Trouble’, the 23-year-old’s new duet with Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson.

Take a listen to the snippet below…

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The fourth quarter continues heat up.

Hip-Hop force J. Cole is the latest to throw his name into the melee of major releases slated for to hit stores before the year’s end. For, the Roc Nation star has not only announced his third album, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’, he revealed that it’ll be hitting stores in just two weeks time.

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Fifth Harmony‘s much-talked about cover of Mariah Carey‘s ‘All I Want For Christmas’ has landed.

Set to feature on Epic Records‘ Holiday EP, ‘I’ll Be Home For Christmas’ (due November 24th), the track will sit alongside festive jams from the likes of Tamar Braxton and Meghan Trainor.

More than a mere contribution, the group’s rendition of the track will be serviced to radio next week.

How does it sound, though? Did they do it justice? You be the judge below…

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Tinashe continued the global push for her debut album ‘Aquarius’ over the weekend by performing at BBC Radio 1Xtra Live in Birmingham, England.

Backed by an army of dancers, the 21-year-old delivered a dynamic set comprised of tracks such as ‘2 On’, ‘Pretend’, and ‘All Hands On Deck’.

Watch the rising star in action below…

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As reported here, ‘Confessions’ crooner Usher revealed that fans looking to get a taste of his newest track ‘Clueless’ would have to take a bite out of something else to get to it.  Indeed, while Raymond roams the world via his sold out ‘U R Experience Tour,’ news of an interesting partnership with General Mills’ Honey Nut Cheerios would see him craft an unconventional way to get his new music out to consumers.

Now, after a brief wait, the tune is available in its entirety for your preview.

Packed with a throwback R&B punch like singles ‘She Came To Give It To You’ and ‘Good Kisser,’ tuck in below for the latest of what Ush is serving and tell us your thoughts:

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First the #Beyhive sting Kris Jenner, now the #Tamartians have a target in their sights!

‘Let Me Know’ singer Tamar Braxton is letting everyone know that she plays no games when it comes to mention of her abusive past relationships.

The ever-outspoken Braxton is setting social media ablaze as we speak in an ongoing battle with popular Atlanta blogger Sandra Rose.  Rose, known equally for her outspokenness, has become so much of a thorn to the youngest of the Braxton clan that the diva is lashing out against her and similar critics.

Did you miss it?  It awaits below:

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Welp!

Well, now we can add Kris Jenner‘s name to the list of those assailed by pop megastar Beyonce‘s faithful fanbase ‘The Beyhive.’  The Kardashian TV mom is having trouble keeping up with the bevy of Beyhive stings being directed her way after she was accused of trying to upstage Solange’s recently surfaced wedding photos.

Details inside:

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The Knowles ladies certainly know how to make an impression.

Case in point the snap above.

As reported, Solange tied the knot with her longtime boyfriend Alan Ferguson in New Orleans today surrounded by friends and family including mother Tina and sister Beyonce.

We must say, the ladies look all flavours of fierce Beautiful!

More pics below…

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Nicole Scherzinger returned to The X Factor UK tonight and made quite the mark when she performed new single ‘Run’.

The former judge had been at the centre of UK headlines prior to even stepping on stage due to an alleged rivalry with current panelist Cheryl Cole (who has said less than becoming things about her in the past). Yet, while the the ladies kept it cordial, an actual cord must have been unplugged, because Scherzinger suffered a lighting malfunction during the performance.

Like a seasoned professional, she soldiered on and soared with an awesome vocal showing. However, the outage seems to have jarred the former Pussycat Doll, who took to Instagram to explain the situation.

Peep the performance and Scherzinger’s words below…

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Welcome back to TGJ Replay!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest retrospective segment – a written quest, if you will, to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.

With Lifetime Network gaining a bevy of bad reviews for its controversial, unauthorized biography of one of R&B’s most beloved characters, Aaliyah, we thought it a perfect time to shine some light and ode her debut album ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number.’ As the album celebrated its 20th birthday this summer, let’s go back back to the ‘Back & Forth’ singer’s humble beginnings…

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