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Cash Money records CEO Birdman has allegedly been linked to a plot to murder his former friend and artist Lil Wayne.

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Love is in the air for K. Michelle.

For after settling her feud with Tamar Braxton at the 2015 BET Awards, the soulful songbird revealed EXCLUSIVELY to That Grape Juice that she’s found a new beau in London.

The candid comment came during our chat with the ‘Can’t Raise A Man’ singer at the Atlantic Records / TIDAL BET Awards Afterparty.

Though coy, the star bluntly bared the fact that her British based boyfriend is one of reasons she’s set to relocate to the UK capital for a lengthy spell.

Beyond love, Michelle confirmed to us that the other reason is work. Recording has indeed commenced on her third studio album, which is presently set for a February 2016 release.

Check out the interview above and, as ever, let us know…

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The 2015 BET Awards are almost upon us!

Set to air June 28th live from LA Live at the Nokia Theater, the show promises a host of must-see moments – especially as it’s the 15th anniversary of the Urban extravaganza.

To celebrate the major milestone, That Grape Juice are counting down our Top 15 BET Awards Moments from past ceremonies.

Without further ado, check our picks out below…

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Are you ready for the magical movie event of the summer?

‘Magic Mike XXL’ – the long-awaited follow-up to 2012’s steamy, stripper charged box office blockbuster ‘Magic Mike’ – is set to slide back into a theater near you on July 1st.
Reassembling the original’s beefcake cast, led by Channing Tatum, part 2 of the not-so-family-friendly franchise will pick up where the first left off and see the teasing stageblazers strip off to a new collection  of tunes with a load of laughs, new faces, and adventure along the way.
But, before the Gregory Jacobs-directed movie moves, shakes, and gyrates its way to a cinema near you, That Grape Juice is offering fans a chance to win the ultimate ‘Magic Mike XXL’ prize pack!

5 lucky winners will receive:

  • 1 – Hollywood Movie Money vouchers, redeemable toward 2 Tickets in total to see MAGIC MIKE XXL at participating theaters
  • 1- Single Page 12 Month Wall Calendar
  • 1 – Flatbill Black Hat with Metallic Gold Imprint
  • 1 – Slouchy Tank Top w/ Goil Foil Imprint
  • 1 – Movie Posters

Want in?  We thought you would.  Details await below:

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Fresh from his portrayal as a serial killer in FOX’s now-defunct ‘The Following,’ Michael Ealy shows off his dark side yet again in the forthcoming Sony/Screen Gems film ‘The Perfect Guy.’

Directed by David Rosenthal, the film – also starring Sanaa Lathan & Morris Chestnut – sees Ealy play ‘the perfect guy’ to Lathan’s recently divorced character as she goes through the emotional throws of separation from her former husband (Chestnut).

What seems all too perfect in the beginning, however, later goes awfully awry.  See what we mean in this thrilling trailer below:

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Drake calls on Beyonce and Sal Houdini to complete his brand new song ‘Can I‘ this year, teaming up with the pair to create the cut for its parent album ‘Views From the 6.’

The song arrives after his latest album/mixtape ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’ was credited for Universal’s current success on a profitablility front and almost two years after he joined Beyonce to release the song ‘Mine’ which appears on her self-titled fifth album.

So, is ‘I’ everything it needs to be?

Hit the play button and weigh in on what you hear after the jump…

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‘Body Party’ beauty Ciara welcomes yet another #1 album to her body of hits courtesy of her 6th studio effort ‘Jackie.’

Skyrocketing to the R&B chart’s top perch upon its debut last week, the album – also boasting top 20 placement on the Billboard 200, is seeing a select few of its tenants get the live treatment aboard the singer’s Stateside ‘Jackie’ tour – coasting down to Miami tomorrow night.

But, before the singer’s Floridian fans get a taste of what this stageblazer is serving, she sat down with Time magazine for a 2-part interview to whet appetites by revisiting some of her most memorable dance moves.

With ‘Goodies,’ ‘I Bet,’ ‘Work,’ ‘Ride,’ and more among the highlighted, tuck in below to walk down memory lane with Ci:

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Season 14 of ‘American Idol’ ended on a very high note, if we must say so ourselves.

As reported here, FOX assembled some of the biggest names in music to send off the penultimate season of its talent show juggernaut.  Tapping the likes of singers Chris Brown, Janelle Monae, and Jamie Foxx to lend live renditions of their latest hits, the show’s judges – Keith Urban, Jennifer Lopez, and Harry Connick, Jr. – also got in on some of the action.

Thrilling the audience with a spirited cover of Rihanna’s #1 hit ‘Diamonds,’ tuck in below to see the trio bring down the house alongside a few other familiar faces on the night’s bill:

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Ciara is all sorts of confident these days.

Last week saw the songstress release her sixth studio album ‘Jackie’ to critical acclaim.

However, per industry sales estimates, the set’s projected first week numbers of 20,000 are indisputably below what many had hoped for the ‘I Bet’ led set.

During an interview with Philadelphia’s Power 99 RNGMS to plug to project’s accompanying tour, the performer was asked directly what her take on the sales were.

What did Ci say? Find out below…

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Ciara‘s new album ‘Jackie’ is finally in stores! To celebrate and support the set, the Grammy winning singer has set sail on her aptly titled ‘Jackie Tour.’

Last night brought with it the first show at Chicago’s House of Blues.

Playing to a sold-out crowd, the 29-year-old served up electrifying performances of hits such as ‘Promise’ and ‘Goodies,’ and delighted with several new songs including ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love,’ ‘I Bet,’ and ‘That’s How I’m Feelin”.

As ever, TGJ has you covered. Fire filled footage awaits below…

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Flo Rida protégé Natalie La Rose is on a role.

Fresh from making her televised debut earlier today, the starlet made her second appearance on the same day – taking to the stage on ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden’ to perform her Billboard smash ‘Somebody.’

Currently sitting at #10 on the Hot 100, the song looks set to rise even higher if she keeps serving up showings like this…

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Peep the performance after the jump…

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Chris Brown is heading to Vegas!

That’s right, in a move that will add a fresh pair of promotional legs to his new album ‘X‘, the singer has put plans in place to launch a very unique Vegas residency.

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