Her gift for storytelling and large pool of creative references makes Azealia Banks one of Pop’s stately stars.

However, following a series of opportunity-killing moves, the entertainer’s opinions and the way in which she delivers them has given many good reason to overlook said gifts.

Fortunately, that’s done little to deter her from reaching full potential as a musician.

Hit the link below to find out what the future holds for the Hip-Hop mermaid…

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The Brandi Maxiell-led ‘Basketball Wives LA’ is to return to VH1 next month.

Good news for the show’s fans below…

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As earlier reported, Kelly Rowland‘s new girlband officially have a name.

The budding divas, who collectively go by June’s Diary, made the announcement today as part of a one-two punch that included the release of their debut single ‘L.A.N.C.E.’

Naturally, attention has turned to the meaning of the name.

Well, wonder no more. The explanation awaits below…

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Fresh from giving birth, Kelly Clarkson is breathing new life into her career.

In a dramatic move, the American Idol alum has parted ways with longtime label RCA, departed the Sony imprint altogether, and moved over to Atlantic Records.

More on the deal and her interesting new direction after the jump…

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Furore erupted among Whitney Houston fans when news hit that the late legend’s personal and professional effects were being put up for auction – by her own estate.

Everything from gowns to the diva’s passport were being made available to bid on.

The reason offered? To allow supporters to have a little piece of their idol, who died aged just 48 in 2012.

Per a new report, one item now ineligible for purchase will be Houston’s 1986 Emmy Award.

Details below…

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Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ era has been strange by most counts.

Launched amidst chaos and calamity, the campaign’s staccato roll-out scored a huge win with the release of ‘Work’ – which topped the US charts for 9 weeks.

And yet still, album sales have been so-so. Streaming has been the LP’s saving grace; routinely adding up to 30k to its 9k weekly sales average by way of  in equivalent sales-plus-streaming units (SPS).

To combat the critics and maintain a Top 40 presence in the absence of any more ‘Work’-sized hits, RiRi has been releasing singles not found on ‘ANTI.’

The first came in the form of Calvin Harris hit ‘This Is What You Came For.’ And now, she looks set to unleash another.

Full story below..

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Unveiling their third studio album ‘#OfficialMBmusic’ this week, Mindless Behaviour re-emerge on the radar hoping to make a splash with their new single ‘#OverNightBag’.

Read more below…

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Pop diva Christina Aguilera climbed to vocal heights on Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight.

The songbird hatched the first live performance of new song ‘Change,’ the new number released in support of the victims of Orlando’s Pulse Night Club tragedy.

Upon its debut last week, the track (proceeds from which go to the families of the affected) leaped into the top 20 of the US iTunes tally.

Can it soar higher? Watch Xtina in action below and let us know…

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Kelly Rowland‘s girl group officially have a name.

As covered in earnest here on That Grape Juice, the solo Grammy winner teamed with Frank Gatson to piece together the new collective on BET series ‘Chasing Destiny.’

The well-received show followed the ladies journey – from their audition, to their selection, and the honing process.

When the first season of ‘Chasing’ wrapped early this month, the five-piece were without a name.

Fast forward to today and not only have they been christened, they have a new single too.

All is revealed below…

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As if your summer isn’t already hot enough, Maxwell is ready to bring even more when he drops his long-awaited ‘blackSUMMERSnight’ album (his first in 6 years).

Coming as the second part of the album trilogy, the album – kicked off by the critically acclaimed ‘Lake By the Ocean’ – is already winning over fans via its impressive preorder stats.  Now, to shift those sales upward, the Grammy winner crooner drops a new song ‘Gods.’

Giving his listeners yet another reason to catch him live as he continues his ‘SUMMERS’ tour , tuck in below for your first listen:

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Tamar Braxton‘s unexpected exit from hit FOX talker ‘The Real’ set in motion some real chatter (that continues to this day) from fans and critics alike.

But, despite taking to their respective social media accounts to shed some light on the situation, the surviving panelists – Jeannie, Tamera, Adrienne, and Lonnie – have said the least regarding their former co-host’s departure.

Until now.

Taking to ExtraTV, the ladies of ‘The Real’ got real with resident host Mario Lopez for their first sit-down interview since Tay-Tay’s ousting.  Tuck in below to hear what they said if you missed it:

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Fans of crooner Maxwell are undoubtedly marking the days off their calendar as we get closer to the release of ‘blackSUMMERSnight’ – his first album in 6 years.

Kicked off by the #1 AC hit ‘Lake By the Ocean,’ Max is making quite the splash on the promo scene as he gears up for its parent album’s release and a headlining gig at this year’s ‘Essence Festival.’

Recently taking to our friends at 106KMEL, the Grammy winning crooner gave fans a lengthy dish on his new album as well as some insight on his forthcoming tribute to idol Prince at this year’s BET Awards.  When quizzed on his thoughts on Beyonce, however, M gave quite the interesting response when he raved on his love for her – even asserting her work ethic is on an ‘MJ type level. ‘

Hear all of this and more below:

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