The ‘Toronto Raptors’ have been fined $25,000 for remarks made by their official ambassador Drake, accusing the performer of breaking a rule put in place by the National Basketball Association.
What went down?
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Ariana Grande‘s omnipresence these days is undeniable. From radio to TV to iTunes, the 21-year-old sensation has emerged as the industry’s definitive breakout star.
It’s fitting, then, that the promo campaign for her new album ‘My Everything’ has carried her to the front of Billboard magazine’s latest issue.
As well as posing it up, the songbird also opens up about some of her biggest inspirations.
Full story below…
Keyshia Cole is set flood the mediascape in the months ahead.
For, not only will her new BET show be kicking off on September 2nd, but her sixth studio album ‘Point Of No Return’ will be following shortly after.
Details below…
With Chris Brown‘s ‘New Flame’ burning it’s way up the charts, what time is better than the present to unleash the video for the Usher and Rick Ross assisted cut?
Check out the video for the ‘X’ cut below…
Ariana Grande has titled her new album ‘My Everything’ and it appears the inspiration must have been the iTunes charts. Because, as at writing, the singer has three songs in the top ten of the US tally and a fourth sitting just outside at #11.
The 21-year-old’s dominance serves as quite the coup for the LP, which hits stores on August 25th and has thus far spawned hits ‘Problem’, ‘Break Free’, and most recently ‘Best Mistake’.
Continuing her tried and tested previewing of the project, Grande took to Instagram moments ago to give fans a sneak peek at another new song. This time it’s ‘Break Your Heart Right Back’, which she says was inspired by an ex-boyfriend she “99%” believes cheated on her with another guy.
Take a listen below…
Viacom enlists Rap royal Nicki Minaj to aid in its ‘VMA‘ promo efforts this month, calling on the star to shoot a number of ads launched to build momentum for the award show before it airs live on MTV!
How she fares in these commercials? Pretty well, showcasing her humorous side “Dave Skylark’s Very Special VMA Special” alongside Iggy Azalea, and teasing her performance at the ceremony in a 21 second piece billed ‘Nicki Minaj Wants Her TV.’
Why these couldn’t have come at a better time for the lyricist? Her new single ‘Anaconda‘, which has helped score yet another chart record before the release of its supporting music video!
‘Pink’ promo below…
Chris Brown is hitting the road and bringing Trey Songz with him.
For many, the R&B chaunteurs have been billed as rivals. However, the pair are gearing up to put on united front on tour this Fall.
Details below…
All roads lead to the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards for Urban-Pop outfit Fifth Harmony.
The Epic Records quintet have been gaining ample traction with their boisterous new single ‘Bo$$’, which they’ll be performing on the pre-show of Pop music’s biggest calendar night.
Parallel to ‘Bo$$” ascent has been buzz about the title track of their debut album ‘Reflection’. And with good reason; it’s an almighty bop!
The group, which is composed of Normani, Lauren, Dinah, Camila, and Ally, performed an acoustic version of the track during the launch of their new Wet Seal clothing line at Westfield Plaza Bonita in California this week.
Check it out below…
‘Pix11 News’ had the pleasure of catching up with Ciara this morning, sitting down with the ‘Hotline’ performer to discuss the recent arrival of her first child and a career that’ll soon serve up a brand new studio album.
Hit the play button to catch their convo in full, below!
Iggy Azalea rocked the ‘net yesterday when the video for her latest single ‘Black Widow’ debuted.
Boasting a ‘Kill Bill’ theme and ample theatrics, the cinematic clip – which features British chart-topper Rita Ora – is already being hailed by many as one of the year’s finest visual offerings.
Now, by way of MTV‘s newly re-launched ‘House of Style’, Azalea takes fans behind the scenes to see how the action-packed vid was pieced together.
Check it out below…
As the fourth quarter looms, so too does the release of many a major album.
Lil Wayne‘s LP ‘Tha Carta 5’ easily sits in such category, with the rapper’s fans eagerly anticipating every morsel of info released about the set.
Today saw excitement cranked into overdrive with the Young Money/Cash Money star unwraps the set’s cover and announced when it’ll be hitting stores.
Interestingly, the set’s artwork – which, like previous projects, features a retro snap of the star – was revealed during Weezy’s interview on ESPN’s Sports Center.
Speaking on the specifics of the cover (which depicts him as a youngster with his mother Cita), he said:
“I’m sorry moms. I know personally that she don’t really like that picture of herself ’cause she’s not looking in the camera.
(However) it’s perfect. I always go with a baby picture and I wanted to go with one with my mom on it this time,” he explained. “This album means a lot to me. People been waiting on this album and I’m just at the point in my life and stuff to have my mom on there. It’s more than an accomplishment, it’s an achievement.”
Find out when ‘Tha Carter V’ arrives in stores below…
Over the last seven years, That Grape Juice has established itself as one of the net’s most renowned sources for Urban Pop music. Indeed, it’s become trademark for us to shine light on artists – both known and on the rise. This week sees us spotlight the latter, as we kick off the first ever Freshly Squeezed Week.
As such, we’ll be introducing a talented new name each day of this week.
Next up is…Jordan Morris!
With the uncertain climate that is today’s music industry, it takes a special type of talent to make waves. As such, it’s for this reason and so much more, that Jordan Morris has has registered on our radar.
Hailing from London, the rising star (who cites Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, and the Backstreet Boys among his influences) has amassed quite the following with his potent brand of Urban-Pop. Indeed, on his own accord, Morris has generated a fan-base of over 60,000 on social media – a figure which continues to grow by the day.
The buzz generated by singles ‘Rehab’ and ‘Taking Your Side’ has seen the 20-year-old on the receiving end of praise from the likes of MTV and ELLE Magazine. What’s more, it’s seen him catch the attention of one of the UK’s top concert promoters, who awarded him the chance to open for August Alsina at the O2 Arena earlier this year.
Now, with new single ‘Do It Like Me’ gaining traction on iTunes, Morris looks set for even greater successes. Take a listen to the track above and more from Jordan below…
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