Kanye West is renowned for endorsing few others beyond Kanye West. As such, it’s both surprising and warming to see that the Hip-Hop titan has shared his love for Pop queen Madonna in the latest issue of Interview magazine.

The outspoken star not only expressed his admiration for the diva, he deemed her “the greatest visual music artist that ever lived”.

His words below…

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‘Lose To Win’ wailer Fantasia definitely won over the hearts of ABC’s ‘The View’s audience this morning as she played co-host to Whoopi, Barbra, Sherri, and Jenny.  

In the house to promote her newest project – the jazz-inspired Broadway musical ‘After Midnight’, the songstress gave fans insight about what to expect from the critically acclaimed show as well as gave dibs on her own personal life.

As ever, we know seasoned journalist Miss Walters, despite the overall jovial atmosphere of Fannie’s time there, had to ensure that she asked the “tough questions” and immediately cut to the chase regarding alleged rumors that the ‘Bittersweet’ beauty is suicidal.

How did she respond? Catch it below:

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Cop a gander of Kelis!

As reported, the eclectic songstress is gearing up to release new album ‘Food’ on April 28th. With release dates having the uncanny ability to arrive with the quickness, the 34-year-old is wasting no time shooting the LP’s packaging. A preview of which she shared on Twitter seconds ago.

Looking hot tamale! Let’s hope the material she’s been cooking up is just as blazing.

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Patience. It’s a phrase LeToya Luckett fans have had to embrace in recent times.

Indeed, four long years have passed since the release of the Destiny’s Child original’s sophomore album ‘Lady Love’.

Ever busy, the songstress has spent her time away from the mic racking up an impressive array of acting and hosting gigs – the latest being a main cast role on VH1 hit ‘Single Ladies’.

Still, music is clearly where the heart is. For during a recent interview on The Queen Latifah Show, the songbird revealed the title of her long-awaited third LP, as well as its release window.

Find out both below…

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As fans know, R&B soulstress Fantasia made her return to musical theater via the critically acclaimed ‘After Midnight’ – a high-spirited homage to the jazz era.

Taking to ‘The Today Show’ and ‘The View’ today in promotion of the must-see Broadway event of the season, see below for Fannie and crew’s show-stopping interview and live performance from ‘Today’s Toyota Concert Series’ broadcast earlier this morning.

It’s a must see…

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Sweet.

It’s a term many employ when the name Ashanti is mentioned.

However, the singer clearly has quite the bark and quite the bite – if a recent Twitter exchange is anything to go by.

See what we mean after the jump…

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As previously reported, That Grape Juice was on hand at the 2014 Stellar Awards this weekend hosted live from Nashville’s historic Municipal Auditorium.

There, we caught up with gospel’s biggest names like Hezekiah Walker, Donald Lawrence, Twinkie Clark and the new school of soon-to-be gospel greats like Vashawn Mitchell, Livre, Tasha Cobbs, Zie’l, and Joshua Rogers.

While we’ve already shown you photos from the event’s stunning red carpet, click PLAY above to see our red carpet recap from gospel music’s biggest night!

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Three years after finding herself banned in the market on the grounds of her alleged ‘vulgarity’, China has bid adieu to their ‘Lady GaGa problem’, lifting the ban as she continues to promote her new album ‘ARTPOP.’

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After weeks of speculation, it has finally been confirmed: Beyonce will be performing at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards this Sunday.

Details after the jump…

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As earlier reported, Jessie J is hard at work on her new album.

Having departed Robin Thicke’s US tour so as to focus on recording, the vocal powerhouse is conjuring up new tunes in LA for the Stateside version of her sophomore LP – ‘Alive’.

Released in the UK last Fall,  J recently told That Grape Juice that the American incarnation of the album will boast an all-new sound.

Taking to Instagram this weekend, she offered the first preview to fans. Listen below…

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That Grape Juice was on-hand at the 29th Annual Stellar Awards last night, shot live at Nashville’s famed Municipal Auditorium.  Featuring electrifying performances from the likes of Isaac Caree, Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs, and Anthony Brown & Group Therapy. Look above for all of the show’s highlights!

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Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’ campaign has been quite the roller-coaster.

Indeed, the project’s solid material has been juxtaposed against so-so sales, departed managers, and a lack of supporting videos. For the superstar’s millions of Monsters, the latter has been particularly frustrating – as ‘ART’s sole visual is that of lead single ‘Applause’ – which was released last August.

Fret not, though, for the visual draught appears to be over.

During an interview at Donatella Versace‘s fashion show in Paris today, the singer revealed that she is indeed about to shoot a new video.

Details after the jump…

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