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The unstoppable Pop princesses that are Iggy Azalea and Rita Ora stopped by ‘Ellen‘s house today, treating the talk show host and her guests to a performance of their smash hit single ‘Black Widow.’

Packing the same live arrangement as their ‘MTV Video Music Awards’, their performance came equipped with a live orchestra and, rather unfortunately, another awful wig sported by the super talented Rita Ora, guilty of ageing her by about five or six years.

Watch the ladies at work (with said wig) below!

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Lil Kim puts her best creative foot forward once again today, wowing fans with the cover art for her forthcoming ‘Hard Core’ mix tape!

Released by the Grammy winning lyricist today, the artwork sees her put a fierce spin on her  cover for 1996’s ‘Hard Core’ LP by replacing herself with a pal of the feline persuasion.

Will Kim finally deliver the body of work her fans have been calling for since 2011’s ‘Black Friday’?

Find out when the project drops on September 11th!

Your thoughts?

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On the hunt for new Joe music? If so, look no further than TGJ to catch the singer’s brand new video for new single ‘If You Lose Her’, a romantic number that appears on his new album ‘Bridges.’

Why the seasoned vocalist is still one of his genre’s strongest players?

Fall in love with Mr.Thomas’ new look and sound below!
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The countdown is on!

September 25th ushers in the return of ABC smash ‘Scandal’.

The Shonda Rhimes hit, which averaged a whopping audience of 10 million during its third season, is back for a fourth outing on the said date and we quite literally can’t wait.

TV Guide quench our thirst somewhat with their exclusive first look at the Kerry Washington led cast as their respective characters.

Check it out above! As buzzed as we are?!

Tidbit: Click here to watch the first trailer for ‘Scandal’ season 4.

Your thoughts?

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She’s back!

True to her trailblazer status, Mary J. Blige is embarking on an ambitious new project christened ‘The London Sessions’.

The concept LP, which serves as the singer’s first since 2011’s ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’, is unique in that it was created during a one-month studio run in London and was sewn together by primarily British songwriters and producers. Indeed, the likes of Naughty Boy, Emeli Sande, and Disclosure were drafted in to create the album.

And having given fans a taste of what to expect with new number ‘Right Now’, the Grammy winning diva has unveiled the set’s official cover – which you can peep above – and its UK and US release dates, which await below…

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The wife of shamed NFL player Ray Rice has slammed the media today, accusing them of “embarrassing her” after covering the release of CCTV footage which saw her Rice drag her unconscious body out of an elevator after he punched her in the face.

Her surprising response to the drama below…

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Fresh from unwrapping the video for new song ‘We Are Here’, soul-filled songbird Alicia Keys took vocal flight on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ yesterday.

There, the 15-time Grammy winner offered a stirring rendition of the peace anthem track.

Watch the pregnant songstress soar after the jump…

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Soul legend Gladys Knight has revealed that she would like to see R&B diva Kelly Rowland portray her in a biopic, revealing that she feels the star would be her first pick if tasked with casting an actress for the role.

How she did so?

Find out below…

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Embracing her global status, Ariana Grande is currently grinding on the promotional trail for her new album ‘My Everything’ in Australia.

The set, which rocketed to the top spot Down Under, was preceded by singles ‘Problem’ and ‘Break Free’ – both of which she performed on morning show ‘Sunrise’ earlier today.

Watch the budding diva in action after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Pharrell Williams!

The 40-year-old ‘Happy’ hitmaker dons a number of daring getups in the October 2014 issue of British GQ.

Lensed by Hunter & Gatti, the shoot honors the singer/producer for being of the publication’s Men of the Year.

Check out more of the edgy snaps below…

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Iggy Azalea is heading to ‘Saturday Night Live’!

After spending the last year building bops for her ‘The New Classic’ relaunch, I.G.G.Y’s success with the single ‘Fancy’ has secured a spot on SNL’s season 40 season premiere!

Details below…

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Michelle Williams – Yes

2) Nick Jonas  – Jealous

3) Ariana Grande – Break Your Heart Right Back

4) Jennifer Lopez – Booty

5) Beyonce – Me, Myself, & I

 

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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