That Grape Juice‘s latest feature ‘Meet The Makers’ spotlights the gifted names who engineer the spectacle in all facets of entertainment. Music, TV, and beyond.

Today, following our insightful conversations with Mathew Knowles, Carlos King & Jose Hollywood, TGJ meets the force that is Ebro Darden.

A Herculean figure on Urban radio, Ebro’s journey recently saw him steer Apple Music’s radio platform to glory following its launch as his tenure at 97. 1FM (or Hot 97) continues to push it to higher ground on a number of fronts.

Meet the Maker below…

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Arianators, rejoice!

‘Dangerous Woman,’ the highly anticipated third LP of Ariana Grande, has finally made its way onto shelves.

After weeks of endless teasers, some of which included the pint-size powerhouse dropping full versions of the tunes that line the album in the days before its release, the once embattled project has become available for streaming and purchase via wide release on its first day.

The step is a departure from most of the year’s bigger-named projects which have limited their availability to certain platforms.  Will the move pay off?

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Budding diva Ariana Grande blooms at retail today with the release of her third studio album ‘Dangerous Woman.’

A host of promotional slots of have been lined up in support of the set, which has thus far spurned one official single – its title track – and a host of taster cuts.

The latest TV spot was Jimmy Kimmel Live, where she roused with a spirited showing of ‘Dangerous.’

Watch after the jump…

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It’s that time of year again!

The BET Awards 2016 are set to air live from the Microsoft Theater at L.A Live on Sunday June 26th.

As always, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Urban music’s biggest calendar night.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees list has been revealed. Drake – whose ‘VIEWS’ era has been all sorts of a win – leads with a mighty nine, Beyonce and Rihanna lead with five apiece and Adele even earned an honor.

The full list awaits below…

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All roads lead to Sunday night for Ciara and Ludacris!

The ‘Ride’ collaborators will be aiming to please when they host the 2016 Billboard Music Awards.

To plug the gig, which features performances from the likes of Pink, Madonna, Celine Dion, and Rihanna, the duo stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live tonight to let folk know what to expect.

They also mused on their Las Vegas experiences, Ci’s upcoming wedding to Russell Wilson, children, and more.

Peep the fun-filled interview after the jump…

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It appears footage of Christina Aguilera‘s duet with Whitney Houston’s hologram surfaced for a reason.

Originally due to air on next week’s finale of The Voice, the pre-recorded performance has sensationally been axed by Houston’s estate.

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Just a week after dropping the video for ‘If It Ain’t Love’ – the official lead single from his yet-titled fifth album – Jason Derulo slid his dancing feet onto the set of daytime talk show ‘The Real’ to dish on it and his other latest happenings.

As fans know, the stageblazer is not only set to perform at the 2016 Copa América soccer tournament on June 3, but he’s also readying a return to the judging panel of ‘So You Think You Can Dance,’ alongside Paula Abdul and Nigel Lythgoe.

But, before you catch him there on May 30th, see him on the couch with Tamar, Loni, Jeannie, Tamera, and Adrienne below:

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Prince fans who can’t exactly get into the groove with Queen of Pop Madonna tributing her fellow music royal at this year’s Billboard Music Awards will be sorely disappointed to learn she’s still being billed as the show’s most highly anticipated feature.

According to Mark Bracco, the ceremony’s executive producer, the show will continue as planned despite a viral petition calling for Madge’s removal from any tribute to the fallen icon.  Their efforts, Bracco suggests, were noticed…but disregarded.

Get his official statements below:

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It’s official!

After much speculation, it has been confirmed that Christina Aguilera will indeed team up with the late great Whitney Houston…in hologram form.

The special spectacle will air next week on the season finale of The Voice and is reportedly being staged to promote the tour of the Houston’s hologram next year.

Wonder what the duet will look and sound like? Check out a newly surfaced sneak peek after the jump…

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Kesha will perform at the Billboard Music Awards.

Full story below…

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Kanye West is determined to ensure his name is headline worthy.

So, as Drake‘s ‘VIEWS‘ dominates the charts and many an iTunes playlist, West took to ‘Ellen’ for an appearance set to feed his need for attention.

Why  ‘The Life of Pablo’ player is set to surprise this time?

Watch below…

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Iggy Azalea‘s new LP ‘Digital Distortion’ is still a work in progress.

Fortunately, that hasn’t stopped the ambitious rapper from pushing its material on a live front.

Where she delivered an interesting rendition of its buzz cut ‘A Zillion‘? Wango Tango, doing so with the help of her well-rehearsed dancers and the support of the event’s audience.

Catch the ‘Team’ playing performer in action after the leap…

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