Season three of Kerry Washington‘s ‘Scandal’ has cemented the show as a bonafide smash. Indeed, from its ratings to its social media impact, the political drama appears to be the gift that keeps giving – to both fans and host network ABC.

And with the season’s climax fast approaching, it appears the series looks set to live up to that billing and then some.

Darby Stanchfield, who plays “gladiator” Abby (pictured above, left), spoke to Yahoo this week about what viewers can expect from show’s upcoming finale.

Her words below. {Caution: mild *spoilers* await} 

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Undeterred.

That’s exactly what Pop phenom Lady GaGa appears to be following the so-so sales of latest album ‘ARTPOP’.

Though hailed for featuring some of the star’s best work yet (pours out a lil liquor for ‘Do What U Want’), the set was marred by departed management, a video-less second single, and a turn in the tide of public favor.

And yet, still, the singer is gearing up to share more from the ‘ART’ sessions. And “soon”.

Details below…

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Mariah Carey‘s new album may no longer be called ‘The Art Of Letting Go’, yet doing just that seems to be proving a difficult task for the diva.

For, despite being due on May 6th (a date we remain skeptical of), the LP is still being worked on – as revealed by Mimi herself on Instagram moments ago and over the course of this week.

The shot above was posted today with the caption “Prepping tracks for mixing”, while other snaps shared included a studio session with rapper Fabolous.

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Granted we’re all for Mimi’s hustle, which appears to see her still recording tracks in search of a hit, it begs the question of whether the album will actually see the light of day next month. Deadlines are real and, for ‘major” releases such as this, are meant to be a significant amount of time before the project hits stores.

In any case, we remain amped to see what Mimi’s been cooking up. As evidenced by her ‘Emancipation’ era, “new” Mariah seems to deliver her best when the odds are stacked against her. That said, that aforementioned album came out nine years ago. Will it be a case of history repeating itself for the better or is Ms. Carey’s time as a contemporary chart-topper a wrap? Hopefully, it’s the former. Still, time will tell.

Take a listen to ‘You’re Mine (Eternal)’ below. It could do with the streams.

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The last time Toni Braxton and Oprah Winfrey‘s names hit the headlines together it was due to the singer’s intriguing account of when the mogul chastised her during her talk-show days.

Fast forward a few months and it appears all is water under the bridge. For, it has been announced that Braxton is gearing up to star in a biopic on Winfrey’s OWN Network.

Details below…

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For decades, the music industry has found itself accused of having a biased against acts of ethnic origin, whose ideas are shunned and billed unappealing when fronted by themselves, but embraced and welcomed when ‘borrowed’ by their more ‘traditional’ counterparts.

Today, as he begins work on his latest studio album, Justin Bieber is accused of using Hip Hop culture to further his career by ‘Original Man‘ Lord Jamar, who accuses the star of glorifying a culture rappers are oft penalised for embracing to appear edgy to his core audience.

His words below…

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After unleashing the visual treat that was ‘Tropico’ last year, Lana Del Rey turns her attention to her second studio album this year, whipping up a buzz the release by announcing the name of its lead single!

New music news below…

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Has ‘12 Years a Slave’ star Chiwetel Ejifor been tapped to star in the 24th instalment of the ‘James Bond’ movie series.

Well, if a reported request put in by its producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, is anything to go by, the answer to the above…is yes.

Casting news below…

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Love Aaliyah? Partial to a little Beyonce? Got a thing for Rihanna?

If so, allow us to introduce you to the JAZMIN sisters, a four-piece Urban Pop force set for world domination!

Hailing from the city of angels and armed with the hit-making muscle that is Midi Mafia, responsible for 50 Cent‘s ‘21 Questions’, Frank Ocean‘s ‘Swim Good’ and his ‘Channel Orange’ effort, ‘Bad Religion.’

Now, ever eager to shed light on the best pieces of R&B’s ever popping puzzle, you can now spin the ladies’ ‘90’s Baby’ EP right here on That Grape Juice.Net via our pals at ‘VIBE.’

Ready for something new?

Press play below!

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Their split may have seen them lose interest in each other, but it’s become quite apparent that exes Jennifer Lopez and ‘Big Homie’ star Diddy have more common than their respective fan bases were aware of…until this week.

One of these common interests? The acquisition of the ‘Madison Square Gardens‘ company’s ‘Fuse‘ music network, which saw the pair engage in a bidding battle to claim ownership of the business.

Who won?

Details below…

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‘The Belle of St.Mark‘ maestro Prince has announced the arrival of his very own publishing company today, splitting with former publishers ‘Universal Music Publishing.’

Details on his latest move below…

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Together, Destiny’s Child were quite the force. Solo, the ladies are re-writing the girl-group narrative by each enjoying success in their individual lanes.

Since the group split, Michelle Williams has gone on to achieve ample acclaim as a Gospel artist and a Broadway star – appearing in theatrical hits such as ‘The Color Purple’, ‘Chicago’, and ‘Fela!‘

Today the vocal powerhouse  adds yet another major production to her list – when it was announced that she’ll be embarking on a 50-date tour as a lead in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’.

Details below…

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Kelly Rowland certainly knows how to keep busy.

Currently hard at work on a new album, which – as reported – will be released by a new record label, the R&B diva took a brief break recently to perform at Universal Orlando as part of the Mardi Gras festivities.

Watch below as Ms. Kelly rocks the crowd with hits such as ‘Motivation’, ‘Ice’, and ‘Like This’, and ‘When Love Takes Over’.

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