The Lifetime network is heating up this Summer…thanks to ‘Devious Maids’. 

Created Marc Cherry (the brain behind Desperate Housewives), and executive produced by Eva Longoria, the show follows five Latina maids who work for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills. Each lady has ambitions and dreams of her own, while one of them has a much darker reason for working the circuit.

Having debuted in June, the show’s first season boasts 13 episodes. Check out a preview for episode 5 of the first series below…

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This season of Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta has been filled with drama from the jump, thanks largely to the love triangle that is Scrappy, Erica, and Shay.

The latter stopped by Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club today to chat about her role on the show, her relationship with Scrappy, as well as the choice words he had for Erica at the recently filmed reunion special.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the interview above!

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Renown for powerhouse vocals and moving mid-tempos, Fantasia also knows how get “turnt up” in the club.

During a personal appearance at Enclave in Chicago last night, the American Idol alum seemed keen to share her love for Ciara‘s new Summer smash ‘I’m Out’.

Watch below as Ms. Barrino drops it low and adlibs her favourite parts of the Nicki Minaj assisted track.

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K. Michelle is coming!

The ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ star is gearing up for the release of her new album ‘Rebellious Soul’ on August 13th, and so as to build on her buzz has revealed its accompanying cover and tracklist.

With lead single ‘V.S.O.P’ enjoying healthy rotation on Urban radio, you can find out what else the outspoken singer has cooked up after the jump…

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Ariana Grande is wasting no time capitalizing on the buzz of breakout hit ‘The Way’.

Indeed, fresh from the Mac Miller assisted cut achieving top 10 status on the Billboard Hot 100, the 19-year-old has announced the title and release date of its follow-up.

With many hailing the former Nickelodeon star as the next Mariah Carey, all eyes are on whether she can maintain the hype and deliver another hit.  The first semblance of an answer arrives much sooner than you may think.

See what we mean after the jump…

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In what marks a bold move from the Viacom owned network, BET have announced  the birth of a new syndication deal…that will see them house the hit ABC drama ‘Scandal’!

Announced today via Lynne Segall‘s ‘The Hollywood Reporter‘, the network have inked a deal with ABC which will see them air re-runs of the political drama this summer, and – more importantly- air episodes from its forthcoming season, no more than eight sooner after it airs on its mother network.

Kicking off this August, this deal will see BET air a ‘Scandal’ marathon up until the launch of its third season, due out via ‘Grey’s Anatomy‘  mastermind Shonda Rhimes in the Fall.

On the venture, the network’s chairman Debra Lee explained:

“We’re thrilled to be joining forces with ABC in airing this dynamic series. Scandal is a cultural phenomenon that has resonated with viewers for the past two seasons and we’re excited to be part of its continued journey.”

No doubt an attempt to push the series to BET‘s African American base, the Kerry Washington led show currently ranks as the #1 series within the demographic, while pulling in an average audience figure of 2.8 million each week.

Through this deal, ‘Scandal’ becomes the first scripted drama to be acquired by the company, which also houses the Akil driven pieces, ‘Being Mary Jane’ and ‘The Game‘.

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In what marks a bold move from the Viacom owned network, BET have announced  the birth of a new syndication deal…that will see them house the hit ABC drama ‘Scandal’!

Announced today via Lynne Segall‘s ‘The Hollywood Reporter‘, the network have inked a deal with ABC which will see them air re-runs of the political drama this summer, and – more importantly- air episodes from its forthcoming season, no more than eight sooner after it airs on its mother network.

Kicking off this August, this deal will see BET air a ‘Scandal’ marathon up until the launch of its third season, due out via ‘Grey’s Anatomy‘  mastermind Shonda Rhimes in the Fall.

On the venture, the network’s chairman Debra Lee explained:

“We’re thrilled to be joining forces with ABC in airing this dynamic series. Scandal is a cultural phenomenon that has resonated with viewers for the past two seasons and we’re excited to be part of its continued journey.”

No doubt an attempt to push the series to BET‘s African American base, the Kerry Washington led show currently ranks as the #1 series within the demographic, while pulling in an average audience figure of 2.8 million each week.

Through this deal, ‘Scandal’ becomes the first scripted drama to be acquired by the company, which also houses the Akil driven pieces, ‘Being Mary Jane’ and ‘The Game‘.

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With social tensions sky-high in light of a certain verdict, the spotlight is shining especially bright on new movie ‘Fruitvale Station’.

The emotional narrative relays the true-life story of Oscar Grant, a young Black man who was killed by BART police officer in Oakland, California.

Upon premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, the feature-length film has been showered with praise for its potent storytelling, incredible cast, and their career-best performances.

That Grape Juice’s Patrick sat down with Michael B. Jordan (Grant) and Octavia Spencer (who plays mother Wanda) to discuss the story and why it’s so important that it’s told.

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‘Fruitvale Station’ is in theaters now.

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‘Oh…damn‘.

Meet ‘Go Stupid 4 U‘, the Urban Pop jam by Robin Thicke– lifted from his brand new album ‘Blurred Lines‘.

Debuting on the same day as the album’s European release, ‘Stupid’– as you’ll hear below- has hit written all over it, falling into the category of ‘Candy coated R&B’, laced with sex, infectious harmonies and live instruments that have us itching to see him bring it to life on stage.

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If you’ve heard Eve‘s latest studio album ‘Lip Lock‘, you’ll know it marks one of her strongest studio efforts to date.

Sure, while it’s easy to romanticise commercially impotent albums by billing them winners on a critical tip, the project’s cohesiveness and effortless blend of Rap and Pop see her extend her lead as one of Hip Hop’s more versatile acts- unafraid to cross genre lines and sounding good while doing it.

Now, after watching its first week sales amount to 8,600 units in the US, the Rapper has taken to Kanya King‘s MOBO to share her thoughts on the release and its panned sales.

Her words below…

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With social tensions sky-high in light of a certain verdict, the spotlight is shining especially bright on new movie ‘Fruitvale Station’.

The emotional narrative relays the true-life story of Oscar Grant, a young Black man who was killed by BART police officer in Oakland, California.

Upon premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, the feature-length film has been showered with praise for its potent storytelling, incredible cast, and their career-best performances.

That Grape Juice’s Patrick sat down with Octavia Spencer (who plays Grant’s mother Wanda) and Michael B. Jordan (Grant) to discuss the story and why it’s so important that it’s told.

Click here to watch our interview with the cast of

‘Fruitvale Station’

While most acts see their international appeal wane as their career continues, Jay Z has seen his global star rise even higher than ever before in the last five years.

Last night, that’s star found itself a new peak when he landed his first UK #1 LP with ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’, 12 albums after his first- and now, as to keep the heat around his new era at fever pitch, he has announced the launch of a new European tour!

Dates below…

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