Oh, Azealia Banks.  Hair is certainly the nicest thing the ‘Yung Rapunxel’ has let down since her eye-popping debut onto the rap scene.

In addition to letting down fans with innumerable pushbacks of her debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste,’ the fiery femcee has (not so gently) let down any Twitter user who’d dare cross her path.

Oft-attributed with dispensing unforgiving and, at times, well crafted shade, the ‘ATM Jam’ maestra has taken to Twitter on many occasion to light into many-a-well known pop culture figure from Lady Gaga and Perez Hilton to Pharrell Williams and now T.I.

Love her or hate her, one thing you cannot deny is Banks’ ability to cash in on and court public attention.  With discussions of her host of eccentric yet lukewarm-received singles/videos at a minimum, news that incites ridicule from nemeses, haters, and spectators alike, Banks – the cultural figure at large – still remains a talking point.

So, it begs the question:  is Azealia Banks winning?

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Michelle Williams is wasting no time building on the buzz for her current single ‘Say Yes (ft. Beyonce & Kelly Rowland)’. For, moments after the video for the track debuted, the vocal powerhouse has revealed the cover for its parent album ‘Journey To Freedom’.

The stunning shot was lensed and premiered by famed photographer Derek Blanks.

Reportedly due in September, ‘Freedom’ is preceded by, of course, ‘Yes’, as well as ‘If We Had Your Eyes’ and ‘Fire’.

What do you think of the cover? Do you like it as much as we do?

Your thoughts?

The divas of Destiny’s Child have re-grouped for Michelle Williams‘ blazing new single ‘Say Yes’.

A vocal force in her own right, Williams has tapped her DC sisters Beyonce and Kelly Rowland for the inspiring cut, which serves as the third to be lifted from her upcoming album ‘Journey To Freedom’ (due in September).

With the uptempo number making major waves, what better time than the present to debut its accompanying video. And debut it did moments ago on Good Morning America.

Check out the vivacious visual below…

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Easily one of the most anticipated comedies of the year, ‘Think Like A Man Too’ finally hits theaters in the US this Friday (June 20th).

Not resting on the movie’s booming buzz, the female cast of film hit the promo trail this week – most recently stopping by ABC’s Good Morning America.

Watch below as talented stunners Gabrielle Union, Meagan Good, Taraji P. Henson, LaLa Anthony, and Regina Hall dish on the must-see sequel to the 2012 original after the jump…

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Hand in hand with Jay Z and ‘Live Nation’, Beyonce releases a brand new commercial shot in aid of their ‘On the Run Tour‘s Parisian dates!

Sold as the “only opportunity for fans in Europe” to see the show, the tour will rock ‘Stade De France’ for two nights on September 12th and 13th, no more than a year after the release of Carter’s self-titled surprise album, which spawned the rising smash hit single ‘Pretty Hurts.’

Press play below…

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And it just keeps getting better for VH1‘s ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’!

Executive-produced by Mona-Scott Young and Brad Abramson and led by its breakout star Joseline Hernandez, the series  welcomed its highest rated episode of its third season this week, outperforming its season premiere seven weeks into its cycle!

Good news below…

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Jennifer Lopez‘ ‘AKA‘ may be destined for commercial failure, but today sees Lana Del Rey avoid such a fate with the release of her new video, ‘Shades of Cool.’

Released before its parent album ‘Ultraviolence‘ is set to top the Billboard 200 with a predicted first week figure of 200,000 units, the video comes courtesy of Rey and director Jake Nava and explores Rey’s love of “silver surfers”, decadence and dramatic storytelling.

Why this one is a “must see”?

Find out below…

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The fourth and final season of The Boondocks continues next week with another action-packed episode.

Clearly, the producers of the Adult Swim comedy are keen for the show to go out with a bang.

Check out a sneak peek at episode 10 of season 4 below…

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Iggy Azalea lends a helping hand to her ‘Grand Hustle’ pal T.I today, joining the star in releasing the video for their brand new single ‘No Mediocre.‘

Should their fans have it their way, the enviable success of Azalea’s #1 single ‘Fancy’ should go some way to help ‘Mediocre’ enjoy a healthy chart run, and support the rapper’s September release ‘Paperwork’, on which the song appears.

So, will the Director X– directed clip be enough to support the single?

You tell us below!

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Can’t say we didn’t see it coming!

For, after confirming she won the role of R&B sweetheart Aaliyah in a forthcoming Lifetime (not VH1) biopic, Zendaya Coleman found herself on the defense from fans of the late songstress who disapprove of her casting and the movie altogether.

Not only did naysayers set Twitter alight with their objections yesterday and today, but now an online petition has surfaced to put a halt to Haughton’s forthcoming biopic.  The story gained so much traction on social media that it prompted a response from the 17-year-old former Disney darling herself.

See all the hoopla below:

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Many-a-non-Lady Gaga fan found news of the singer being slapped with a plagiarism suit unsurprising, but that didn’t stop her beloved Little Monsters from rejoicing today when reports surfaced that their Grammy-winning leader saw the lingering lawsuit officially dismissed by a judge.

Originally reported here in 2011, the claim – brought on by Chicagoan musician Rebecca Francescatti – alleges that Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ hit ‘Judas’ lived up to its betrayal-based storyline when it ripped off her 1999 track ‘Juda.’

The courts, much like most who have heard the two tunes, disagree with Francescatti’s assessment.  As ever, we turn to you – That Grape Juice faithful- to ask:  did the judge rule unfairly?

Hear both songs again below and weigh in:

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Having conquered the charts, Katy Perry is looking to make a major mark on the music business with quite the power play.

For, the ‘Dark Horse’ singer has revealed that she is launching her own record label.

Details below…

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