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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The divas of Devious Maids strut back onto the small screen on April 20th.

Created by Desperate Housewives maestro Marc Cherry, the show – which is executive produced by by Eva Longoria, was a run-away hit for Lifetime upon its debut last Summer.

Renewed for another 12-episode run, season two promises to be be just as drama-filled.

So as to whet appetites, the cast star in a titillating new promo video – set to the backdrop of Jason Derulo‘s recent hit ‘Talk Dirty’.

Check it out below, where a synopsis of the new season also awaits

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After cutting ties with member Prodigy last year, R&B quartet Mindless Behaviour have pressed on their bid for world domination this year, announcing the arrival of a brand new member brought onto replace the entertainer.

Ready to meet the ‘new edition’?

Pop open the lid below!

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has charged back onto the small screen for season three.

We’re already hooked, and by the looks of this episode 17 teaser, our Thursday night obsession with Olivia Pope and co will only grow stronger.

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Keyshia Cole may have earmarked Summer as the release window for her sixth studio album, yet she’s wasting no time heating up the Spring with her two comeback singles.

As reported ‘Rick James’ and ‘Next Time (Won’t Give My Love Away)’ serve as the dual first offerings from Cole’s ‘Point Of No Return’ LP.

This week saw the R&B belter shoot the videos for both singles. Having already teased the clip for ‘Rick’, today saw the star give fans a sneak peek at the visual for ‘Next Time’. Peep pics and footage above and below..

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