With over six years since her self-titled debut album and a ‘Long Way 2 Go’ before her second official LP sees the light of day, Bad Boy signee Cassie is looking to tide fans over with a new mixtape ‘RockAByeBaby’.

Preceded by singles ‘Numb’ (ft. Rick Ross) and ‘Paradise’ (ft. Wiz Khalifa), the vocal coach boycotter has assembled an all-star team to ensure no one sleeps on her ‘RockAByeBaby’ set including Meek Mill, Pusha T, Too $hort, Fabolous, French Montana, Ester Dean, Jeremih, and more.

Tuck in below to get your first full listen of the tunes that make up the collection:

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Interview by: Quinno Rashad (That Grape Juice US)

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Peep these pics of ‘Quiet Storm’ stunner Lil Kim lending her celebrity to last night’s ‘A Night In The Stars’ charity event.

Launched to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the star studded event saw Kim rub shoulders with ‘Real Housewives Of New Jersey’ troublemaker Melissa Gorga and Rap icon Pepa of Salt & Pepa.

Though we’re no fashion experts, kudos goes to whoever was tasked with crafting Kim’s look last night. She looked great!

Here’s hoping her forthcoming album sounds just as good.

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Can you hear that?

No?

Well, that was the sound of ‘Made In America‘ 2013 selling out within minutes of its tickets going on sale. For, once the world catches wind of the news we have below, that’s exactly what’s going to happen!

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The Braxtons are back!

Singing sisters Toni, Trina, Tamar, Towanda, and Traci have millions glued to their TV screens with season 3 of WE tv hit ‘Braxton Family Values’.

With this series promising the most potent blend of drama and hilarity yet, That Grape Juice TV caught up with Trina Braxton to chat about the success of the show, genuine issues with her sisters, her marriage, music, and much more!

As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to.

Trina Braxton Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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…and the claws are still out!

This Sunday, Bravo will air Part 2 of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Season 5 reunion, featuring on/off cast member Kim Zolciak.

However, while some of the ladies welcomed her return after her exit earlier on in the season, unfinished business with former pal Kandi saw the pair get into a war of words…now available to watch above!

…and the claws are still out!

This Sunday, Bravo will air Part 2 of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Season 5 reunion, featuring on/off cast member Kim Zolciak.

However, while some of the ladies welcomed her return after her exit earlier on in the season, unfinished business with former pal Kandi saw the pair get into a war of words…now available to watch above!

Summer may be on the horizon, but Jay-Z scorches like only he can with new song ‘Open Letter’.

Produced by hitmakers Timbaland and Swizz Beatz, the no-holds-barred cut sees the Hip-Hop mogul hit out his critics, address the “controversy” surrounding his and Beyonce‘s trip to Cuba, his Roc Nation empire’s new mega-deal with Universal Music, and more.

Take a listen below…

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Controversial couple Rihanna and Chris Brown claim their romance is ‘Nobody’s Business’, but the pair seem suspiciously keen to share it with the world. Daily.

Their latest showing arrived on Instagram this morning, with Rih writing the following quote from Brown’s 2011 hit ‘Look At Me Now’:

“Yellow model chick in my yellow ass dress wit my yellow nigga X”

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As jarring as their deliberate showcasing is, it’s clearly working. For, coupled with a 50% price slash, Rihanna’s ‘Unapologetic’ continues to enjoy steady sales, while Brown’s full-priced single ‘Fine China’ is the highest new entry on the Billboard Hot 100 this week after entering at #52.

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Guess which Pop bee surprised fans when shared her brand new tattoo with the world hours ago.

Hint: She’s a SONY favorite who cites world renown choreographer Frank Gatson as a close friend and mentor.

Not sure who it is?

Her identity below!

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It was 2012‘s all-star ensemble that brought viewers in droves to the theater.  Indeed, Kevin Hart, Meagan Good, Taraji P. Henson, Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy, and so many more filled out the cast with the task of bringing comedian Steve Harvey‘s best-selling book ‘Think Like A Man’ to life via film adaptation.

Raking in nearly $100 million at the box office (and exceeded most expectations), undoubtedly a redo was immediately requested.  Now, fans dying to get news on the film’s follow-up can rejoice as its premiere date has been set.  As reported by Essence:

May 30, 2014

No word yet on if all of the original cast will be on board for the film’s “part 2”.

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Sunday, April 7th saw the premiere of BET‘s latest reality show ‘The Sheards’.  Starring one of gospel‘s most prized families The Sheards (Karen Clark, Kierra, J. Drew, and J. Drew II), the fab four made their debut after the channel’s 13th annual ‘Celebration of Gospel’ showing in a big way!

Details below:

Via our buds at TheGospelGuru:

BET continues to dominate gospel programming with Sunday night’s telecasts of CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL and THE SHEARDS!  According to the Nielsen Company, the 10:00 p.m.* series premiere of THE SHEARDS was viewed by 1.2 million viewers and garnered a 1.0 coverage rating. When combined with THE SHEARDS 11:00 p.m.* encore, the episode attracted nearly 2 million total viewers. THE SHEARDS is now the #1 Sunday cable reality series telecast in its 10:00 p.m.* time-slot this year among adult women 18+ and a top 3 Sunday cable reality series debut for 2013 among total viewers. Hosted by Steve Harvey, CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL 2013 was seen by 1.8 million viewers and garnered a 1.5 coverage rating. CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL remains the #1 gospel telecast on TV for 13 consecutive years.

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Click here for our interview with the show’s star J. Drew Sheard II!

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