‘Bang Bang’ belter Ariana Grande isn’t a name often associated with mess, and yet the songbird found herself in a sticky predicament early this Summer when filmed licking a donut…that she didn’t buy.

While promoting her new fragrance ‘Ari By Ariana Grande,’ the petite powerhouse expressed regret about her actions, stressing that there was “no excuse” for it.

She also utilized the moment to (smartly) shift the narrative to her new single (believed to be titled ‘Focus On Me’), which she says she’s on the cusp of announcing later this week. The track will be the first to be lifted from the singer’s third album in as many years, ‘Moonlight.’

Peep the interview below…

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The family of the late Aaliyah are to release a brand new project from the star…next month.

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Continuing their trend of high-profile biopics, Lifetime are reportedly gearing up to produce a new narrative based around the life of Grammy winning diva Toni Braxton.

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The fall out from the latest Danity Kane break-up continues.

As reported, Aubrey O’Day and Shannon Bex are pressing on as Dance duo Dumblonde – a journey which brought them to The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 this morning.

In a rare move, the ladies did not hold back.

Indeed, each – with detailed depth – shared their account of the group’s second split – which they say has its roots in dramas from a decade earlier.

Needless to say, it’s unlikely ex-bandmate Dawn Richard (who infamously punched O’Day in the head) will be any kind of pleased.

Get ready because all sorts of tea is poured below…

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‘Vogue’ magazine editor in chief Anna Wintour has acknowledged that there was once a time where “men in suits”  were opposed to placing a black woman on the cover of the magazine.

Now, after the publication came under fire for likening LeBron James to King Kong when he became the first black man to rock the mag’s cover, Wintour has praised Beyonce and Naomi Campbell for breaking barriers that once stopped women of colour from rising to the top in fashion.

Her words below…

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The drama continues on ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘ this week thanks to storylines led by Teairra Mari, Milan Christopher and the firework that is Moniece Slaughter who is joined by ‘Love & Hip Hop New York’s Rich Dollaz.

Missed last night’s episode? Don’t worry about it for we’ve got you covered!

Press play to catch it after the jump!

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The Southern Hummingbird is officially back and ready to soar…and we couldn’t be more excited!

After a few hindrances and hiccups, R&B soulstress Tweet has finally unveiled news around the long-awaited kick off of the ‘Charlene’ campaign – her third album and first official outing over a decade.

Blasting onto digital shelves on September 21st with ‘Won’t Hurt Me,’ the set’s inaugural single, the singer hit fans with a double whammy when she revealed its accompanying video is set for premiere…the same week!

Think you’re ready to get a taste of what the guitar wielding diva is serving up?  It all awaits below:

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As previously reported, singer/songwriter Chris Brown was ripped by an event promoter at this year’s “gay pride” weekend in Atlanta after reportedly failing to appear at a gig due to the presence of gay men in the audience.  Brown later offered an apology for the confusion and clapped back to inform fans he was never officially booked for the appearance.  Well…that hasn’t stopped the promoter from trying to recup funds for her loss.

While reports swarmed the net as recently as this morning indicating the promoter – Melissa Scott – is looking to get at least $12,50o from Chris and camp or else she’ll sue, the R&B bad boy is still vehemently denying any involvement with her.

Get into his latest rant below #ICYMI:

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Tamar Braxton may not be pleased with the delay of her new album, but she’s more than happy to share material from the set.

During the season 2 premiere of her talkshow ‘The Real’ today, the 37-year-old seized the moment to perform new cut ‘King.’

The track sits alongside single ‘If I Don’t Have You’ on ”Lovers’ which struts into stores on October 2nd via Epic/Streamline.

Will the ballad help build heightened hype? Watch below and let us know…

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Guess which triple threat stepped out in this daring ensemble at Givenchy‘s latest New York Fashion Week showing.

Hint: This Southern siren scored one of her first feats in fashion when the rapper Jay-Z made her face the face of his Rocawear clothing line in 2007.

Need another? Fine. She was born in Texas.

Think you know who it is?

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Here at That Grape Juice, we like to plough through to politics to celebrate and spotlight authentic talent.

As such, while many have moved on from the Ashanti moment in music, we can’t but hold out hope that another cycle of success will circle round for the singer. Why? Because there’s something oh so unfortunate about the fact that when she finally made the vocal strides many wanted from her, the masses had seemingly bounced on to pastures new.

She hasn’t helped matters by embarking on a messy independent stint, which spurned 2014’s dead on arrival ‘Braveheart.’

Still, the limp performance of said set hasn’t deterred the former First Lady of Murder INC from pressing on. And while performing in Long Beach over the weekend, she shared the fruits of her perseverance – a new song called ‘You Deserve.’

Fan footage of the performance has emerged and while it’s super LQ, the sound is super HQ. Get into new Ashanti after the jump…

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Leona Lewis has been pounding the promotional pavement in support of new album ‘I Am’ and the the work does not stop.

Fresh from a series of shows back home in London, the Hackney-bred beauty returned to the US today to perform on ‘Good Morning America’s Fall Concert Series.

Joined on-stage by a full band, Leona rocked the house with a rapturous rendition of her new single ‘Thunder.’

Watch below…

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