BBC Radio 1 had the pleasure of catching up with Eminem recently, joining Zane Lowe to discuss his latest LP and the path that led to its conception.

While nowhere near as controversial as Lowe’s time with Kanye West, Em’s interview brought with it a fresh take on everything it touched upon, including winning his fight against drugs, his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar and the comfort he has found in touring.

Enjoy the interview in full below…

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It’s been a month since TLC broke VH1 viewership records with their tell-all biopic ‘CrazySexyCool:  The TLC Story’, but since then it seems the ‘Waterfalls’ duo have fallen into a firestorm of controversy with former labelhead Perri ‘Pebbles’ Reid.

First, Reid threatened legal action for her negative portrayal in the film.  This, of course, shortly before she alleged the members had an affair with her former husband/record executive L.A. Reid.  Then, the ‘Mercedes Boy’ beauty alleged that VH1 supported her claims of misrepresentation by asserting the film was a “fictionalized portrayal” of true events.

Now, the latest beef comes with reports that the Grammy winning group have been dropped from EPIC records – a new deal made with L.A. Reid in July for support of their new greatest hits album featuring the single ‘Meant To Be’…

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Despite gaining traction on radio with new single ‘Overdose’, things have fallen suspiciously quiet in the world of Ciara…musically.

Yet, as widely reported, the singer’s private life is thriving – as evidenced by her recent engagement to rapper boyfriend Future.

Taking to Instagram today, a beaming CiCi shared a shot of herself and husband-to-be as they prepared to dine in celebration of his 30th birthday.

The ‘Body Party’ singer wrote with post:

“Us Before We Got 2 His Surprise BDay Dinner:)…”

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Sweet. Although, for us, it’d be sweeter to know what’s next. New single, new album?

Your thoughts?

Thought you’d seen all there was to see from Beyonce’s video shoot on the 19th?

Think again!

That’s right, for shortly after her Dance anthem ‘Run The World’ shimmied its way to Platinum status, one new image from the clip’s set has surfaced this afternoon!

Exactly what she’s doing in that image?

Pop open the lid below!

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K. Michelle keeps her buzz a’buzzing on her headline tour in association with BET Music Matters.

Having rocked the charts with debut album ‘Rebellious Soul’, the outspoken star embarked on the US jaunt in support of the ‘V.S.O.P’ led set.

The songbird, who rose to prominence on VH1’s ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ franchise, gives fans a behind the scenes look at the trek in the freshly released ‘Rebellious Soul Tour’ webisode – episode one of which awaits after the jump….

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Omarion‘s ‘Care Package 2′ left a fresh package at your front door today, now waiting on you to unwrap it and enjoy the gem within.

A gem, that comes in the form of his music video for the EP’s ‘Leave You Alone’, one of the many numbers the seasoned performer hopes will secure him the support currently behind Miguel, Frank Ocean and his old pal Jhene Aiko.

Check it out below…

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Since giving birth to baby Axl back in August, Fergie has maintained a low profile of sorts.

Musically, though, the Pop star has been quiet for far longer. Indeed, the last official material the mother released was 2010’s ‘The Beginning’ as part of the Black Eyed Peas.

Yet, as reported last year, the 38-year-old once again has the musical itch – and is readying her second solo album.

During a visit to Ryan Seacrest‘s radio show today, Fergie Ferg updates fans on the status of the project and detailed her approach to making the LP, which serves as the follow-up to 2006’s mutli-Platinum smash ‘The Dutchess’.

Find out what she had to say after the jump…

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As Pop groups go, they don’t get much bigger than JLS.

Since blazing onto the scene in 2008, the British-bred quad have achieved five UK #1 singles and sold a whopping 10 million records worldwide. 10 Million.

Yet, as the age-old adage goes, all good things must come to an end. This April saw Marvin, Aston, Oritse, and JB announce that they are going their separate ways after five years together.

As the guys gear up to bid adieu with a sell-out arena tour next month, we sat down with them for a candid chat.

Few stones were left unturned, with the group waxing honest about their reason for breaking-up, being the most successful Black UK band of all-time, and much more.

Additionally, with all eyes on what each member will do next, Aston revealed exclusively to That Grape Juice that he is currently working on a solo project.

So, what are you waiting for? Hit ‘PLAY’ to watch our interview with JLS!

Interviewer: Joe K (@JoeKams)

JLS’ ‘Goodbye – The Greatest Hits’ is out now! Click here to buy!

 Final headline tour kicks off  December 1st in Belfast. Tickets on sale now.

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Your thoughts?

With Justin Timberlake and Pink putting a number of their younger rivals to the shame with their recent commercial feats, one would be naive to think that this hasn’t gone some way to put Beyonce in beast mode for her new LP.

Not sure what we mean?

Well, just as fans continue to salivate over the snap published here, the 17 time Grammy winner has unlocked her promotional chest and mailed two new images pulled from the forthcoming campaign to the world.

Check ’em out below…

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Surprise!

The above is exactly what Busta Rhymes gave fans in NYC last night, when he joined ‘A Tribe Called Quest‘ during their set on Kanye West‘s ‘Yeezus‘ tour!

Performing the 1992 release to an enthused audience, the Hip Hop heroes’ performance last night is one all must see today, showcasing the timeless quality of their material and live prowess.

Watch below…

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As its sales sail towards the ‘half a million sold worldwide’ island, John Legend continues to win the hearts of US music lovers with his August 2013 release ‘Love in the Future.’

How? Via his sold out ‘Made to Love’ tour, which sees ‘Love & War’ performer Tamar Braxton serve as its opening act, joining the performer in welcoming positive reviews in every city they’ve graced with the show.

Ready to see how fruitful the show has been to him this week?

Chart check below…

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Like the world it exists in, the music industry has shrunk.

Indeed, thanks to the onset of the internet, stars are able to broaden their reach in markets beyond their own. No longer are acts confined to the locality of where they’re signed; they now have a global audience.

What’s more, with buyer spend at an all-time low, acts are almost compelled to cultivate a worldy presence so as to survive in the era of 360 deals, which see record labels recoup spend via international touring, merchandise, and brand partnerships.

It’s surprising, then, that one of Britain’s supposed top Pop stars, Cheryl Cole, has gone on record express that she has no interest being known in music’s biggest market, one she pulls so heavily pulls from. She doesn’t want to be known in the US.

Full story below…

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