Lil Kim continues to grind the promotional trail in support of her new mixtape ‘Hardcore 2K14’.

And after wrapping a number of radio spots, the rapper took to TV yesterday, dropping by BET’s 106 & Park to talk her career, impact, and – as is becoming routine – Nicki Minaj.

In all fairness to Kimberly, it was stand-in hosts Ray J and Erica Mena who brought up the topic of her nemesis.

Interestingly, Onika was discussed in the context of a collaboration. Find out who Kim responded below…

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‘Hot Right Now’ collaborators Rita Ora and DJ Fresh seem to have taken different paths since releasing the single in 2012, according to the latter.

In an interview with ‘Digital Spy‘, Fresh revealed that why he and rapper Tinie Tempah have placed music at the forefront of their careers, Ora’s continued work in fashion and film have seen her become more interested in being a celebrity than a musician.

His words below…

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Chris Brown has been taken over by the remixing spirit.  Having already blessed ILoveMakonnen’s ‘Tuesday’ and Snootie Wild’s ‘Made Me,’ Breezy brings his ever artistic touch to French Montana’s ‘Don’t Panic.’

Produced by DJ Mustard, the tune surfaces as his latest studio album, ‘X,’ continues to dominate R&B charts.

Your first listen awaits below:

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Mary J. Blige is set to bring a taste of the UK to the world when she releases her new concept album ‘The London Sessions’ on December 2nd.

Conceived and recorded in the British capital, the LP boasts a beefy list of Brit-bred collaborators such as Emeli Sande, Naughty Boy, Disclosure, and Sam Smith.

The latest track to surface from the set is ‘Nobody But You’. And, though not a single, the track serves as yet another taste of what folk can expect from the album as a body of work. Take a listen below…

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Lady GaGa has done it again.

The Pop powerhouse’s ambitious foray into the world of Jazz has paid off handsomely.

For ‘Cheek To Cheek’, her collaborative album with the legendary Tony Bennett has rocketed straight to #1 on the Billboard 200 tally.

Details below…

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Jordin Sparks rarely finds her name in drama-drenched headlines. However, since splitting with Pop star boyfriend Jason Derulo (who she dated for 3 years), the American Idol winner has been the subject of ample discussion. Especially, following Derulo’s candid public stance on what caused the union to end.

Looking to set the record straight, Sparks stopped by The Wendy Williams Show today – where she answered the host’s expectedly direct questions. She also talked up her new projects.

Peep the interview below…

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There are just some people whose talent seemingly know few bounds.  And, if his storied acting, modeling, dancing, and now singing career suffice as evidence, then Miami dance machine Alvester Martin is one of them.

Already building quite the buzz after seeing his talented feet dance alongside some of music’s biggest names from Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez to Rihanna and Beyonce, now Martin is making his own moves in the recording industry.

As fans lay in wait for his official debut release via Emagine/Universal Music Group, the multi-talented crooner lets That Grape Juice in to get a peek at his first official music video and find out more about the man known to many as the “industry’s best kept secret.”

It’s all below:

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Since it’s the arrival of its music video, Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Anaconda’ has seen now fewer than 100,000 units moved with every passing chart week.

Alas, not even the sweet smell of success could mask the brewing stench omitted by drama weighed in on by singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger, responsible for Chris Brown‘s smash hit single ‘Fine China.‘

This week, before it surpasses sales of 1 million units in the US, the single has found Minaj’s story behind its conception thrown into disrepute, now Bellinger claims that she is refusing to acknowledge his production work on it.

Why? His decision to tease fans with the single before the rapper had given him the OK to do so.

So, what Eric intends to do about it?

Watch and learn below…

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November 9th 2014.

‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ will return to Bravo on the date above, returning for a seventh cycle with a little help from two new ladies, and set to rock TV with more drama than it’s ever dished up before.

Now hit the play button to catch its official trailer, teasing fans with snippets pulled from a number of its major story lines.

These, including a physical fight between Kenya and Phaedra, NeNe’s continued rise in Hollywood, Kandi‘s continued battle with Momma Joyce and a “love triangle” between Porsha Williams, Kordell Stewart and struggling actress Claudia Jordan.

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It would seem ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ is the latest show in the Bravo empire to demote one of its ‘Wives’ to “supporting status” this year, after cast member Porsha Williams revealed that she would not be returning to the show as a ‘Wife.’

However, that doesn’t mean she’ll be done with the show altogether.

Confused?

Find out what she revealed on ‘Twitter today, below…

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Mr PR person had been contacted by BET personnel and had been instructed by someone from Disturbin Tha Peace to deny me access to the awards or the red carpet.

 

Four years after she addressed their feud here, Shawnna has accused of her ‘What’s Your Fantasy’ collaborator Ludacris of having her blacklisted by ‘Black Entertainment Television’, claiming that he had her banned from attending their recent ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ event in Atlanta, Georgia.

Her surprising story, via ‘Vlad TV,’ below…

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Refreshingly squeaky clean and void of the mess that oft plagues African-American artists were Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo, recently revealing that they had pulled the plug on their relationship.

Unfortunately for them, their split hasn’t come with a side order of drama, served in talk that Derulo had pulled a Future and had gotten another women pregnant while with Jordin.

What Jason had to say on the matter when he touched down on ‘Hot 97’ hours ago? He denied them, revealing that he had no involvement with the young lady, whom he billed a  serial “home wrecker.”

Watch below…

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