After building stars out of the likes of rapper Joseline Hernandez (above) on ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’, ‘Myx’ mogul Mona-Scott Young has set her sights on radio this year!

For, in a move that’ll see her extend her television reign, the ‘Monami’  creator has teamed up with Emmis Communications to launch the ‘This Is Hot 97‘ TV series!

Details below…

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After making its 2013 debut as Oxygen’s premier modelling competition, ‘The Face’ is poised for a second bout at the runway.

We at That Grape Juice were given the opportunity to preview the Season 2 opener of the supermodel search, and were pleasantly surprised at not only the surplus of raw beauty, but the heightened dramatics one could only expect from a Naomi Campbell production.

As in its first season, the show aims to test the 12 “modeltestants” in their ability to demonstrate fundamental skills and distinct versatility throughout various challenges molded after real-life instances of the everyday supermodel. However, this go around we find last year’s coaches Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha have been replaced by Victoria Secret angel Anne V. and publishing heiress/model Lydia Hearst, who both join Campbell. Famed photographer Nigel Barker also returns in an extended role as both host and advisor to the hopefuls as they seek to be the next “face” of Frédéric Fekkai’s 2014 national ad campaign.

We’re introduced to the girls as they’re thrust into their first task: tackling a pop-up runway show in the middle of New York City’s crowded Bryant Park…in nothing but their underwear.

As the three coaches come together in taking their first glimpse of the group, it becomes clear that Naomi hasn’t lost an ounce of the wit and sheer honesty that have brought her both popularity and disdain throughout the years.

In referencing one of the contestants who lacked the proper runway strut, the 43-year-old stated, “That walk has to be changed. She looks like she’s climbing up the steps.”

After their high impact first challenge, the girls are taken to their posh New York City loft, in which they’re greeted by life size images of their three coaches and gifted contemporary jewelry by Alex and Ani. The sisterly bonding session is tested as Russia-born Kira stirs the pot in boasting of her previous experience and her plan to use the show as a platform, saying, “I’ve done probably more than all of you…I’m already thinking about what I’m going to do after the show.”

Ultimately, the attitudes remain on high as the coaches arrive to individually construct their teams. At one point in the conflict, Naomi is baffled at the “complete disrespect” of one of her fellow coaches.

In the latter half of the episode, Team Naomi, Anne V. and Lydia go head-to-head in a live store window advertisement for Juicy Couture. Keeping in line with last season, it is left up to the winning coach to determine the fate of one member from both losing teams.

We can appreciate that ‘The Face’ continues to differentiate itself from its ‘America’s Next Top Model’ predecessor by utilizing the coaches as consistent and hands on aides to their prospective teams, and we’re here for it.

Season 2 of ‘The Face’ premieres on tonight, March 5^th, at 10 PM ET/PT.

Will you be tuning in?

For many, Laurieann Gibson is the 8-count hitting genius responsible for creating moves for the likes of Diddy, Nicki Minaj and Lady GaGa.

Now, to her fans, she’s the artist now known as…Harlee!

Indeed, in the following in the footsteps of many a musician, Gibson has now introduced the world to her very own alter-ego, calling on ‘Lonely’ singer Akon to aid her Pop arrival!

Check her out below!

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It’s not often the names Katy Perry and Mariah Carey are uttered in the same sentence.

Indeed, one has a voice that has inspired generations, while the other’s vocals only function on VEVO.

Likewise, one is used to roaring atop of the charts, while the other is barely able to break the iTunes 1000 with her fourth “lead single”.

Put simply, the ladies’ careers are in different places and spaces in the best and worst of ways.

Yet, that didn’t stop Perry from waxing honest when quizzed about Mimi during an interview on Australia’s Sunrise this week.

Currently Down Under to promote her hit album ‘Prism’, the Pop force offered an “interesting” response when the ‘You’re Mine’ singer’s name was brought up.

See what we mean below…

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With Pink‘s career light glowing brighter than ever, the Pop force looks set to crank up its intensity.

For, fresh from wrapping the sell-out ‘Truth About Love World Tour’, the aerial friendly singer has inked a lucrative new deal with longtime label, RCA Records.

Details after the jump…

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From a factual standpoint, brand Beyonce is booming like never before.

Still riding sky-high on the charts with her self-titled visual album, King B has returned to the road, more specifically Europe, where she is thrilling audiences with a re-tooled version of her ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’.

While rumours of new International dates have yet to be confirmed, the 32-year-old teases and titillates her global fanbase with a preview video of the tweaked trek.

Check it out after the jump…

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Cop a gander at Jennifer Lopez!

The Grammy-nominated songstress untucks a killer white swimsuit for the cover of “I Luh Ya Papi” – her latest single featuring French Montana.

With it’s Jesse Terrero-video already shot in Miami and being readied for release in the coming weeks, The Detail-produced song, on the other hand, will make its debut tomorrow.

Get a closer look below:

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Braving a storm of competition from the likes of Hip Hop heavyweights Pharrell and Rick Ross, ‘I Got It’ songstress Ashanti finally gets to see her 5th studio album ‘BraveHeart’ aboard digital shelves after a series of setbacks.

A nod toward reclaiming her throne as crowned princess of Hip-Hop/R&B, the title is an intentional ode to the 1995 Mel Gibson movie where Ashanti similizes with the main character William Wallace (portrayed by Gibson).  Yes, while lacking the army and arsenal (which translates to major label financing and PR machine in her case), the ultimate comparison is certainly found in her ‘little engine that could’ displays of bravery and spirit…

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As season six of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ follows the latest chapter in her story, Nene Leakes has set her sights on pastures new this year…joining the cast of this season’s ‘Dancing with the Stars.’

Partnered with dancer Tony Dovolani, the former ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ will waltz onto TV screens on Monday March 17th, doing so after the last ‘Housewives’ episode welcomed an audience of 4.04 million viewers!

Check her out in action above!

Your thoughts?

Guess which singer-songwriter shared this snap of himself mid work-out minutes ago?

Hint: Currently housed at RCA Records, the entertainer’s writing prowess has seen him pen jams for Nick Jonas, Justin Bieber, Keri Hilson and ‘Stimela‘ stunner Wynter Gordon!

Not sure who it is?

His identity below!

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With the seventh season of The Game set to kick-off tonight on BET, the show’s cast stopped by ‘The Arsenio Hall Show’ yesterday to promote, promote, promote.

Watch below as Brandy, Wendy Raquel Robinson, Hosea Chanchez and more dish all on what fans can expect from the hit dramedy’s newest instalment.

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With a track list that features Kelly Rowland, Mary J.Blige, Usher and Cee-Lo, one could say DJ Cassidy‘s debut LP ‘Paradise Royale’ is a musical party of sorts.

Only right then, that he embraces a celebratory theme in his brand new visual for the single ‘Calling All Hearts‘, featuring ‘Go Stupid’ star Robin Thicke and ‘Price Tag’ purveyor Jessie J!

Shot in London, the mood-enhancing clip comes as part of Cassidy’s ploy to “bring the greatest and most universal dance music of all time back to the airwaves, back to nightlife, back to the dance floor.”

Watch his dreams come to fruition below…

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