Shalamar‘s classic 80’s hit ‘A Night To Remember’ gets a royal revamp courtesy of Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige.

A funky affair decorated with clips from the film ‘Think Like A Man Too,’ starring Kevin Hart, Gabrielle Union, and more, the song is one of 14 lifted from the official soundtrack of the same name.  Led by the Queen herself, with help from Pharrell, the Dream, and others, the tune’s parent album is due in stores tomorrow (June 17th).

Giving fans just one more reminder why they should check out the MJB-heavy affair, tuck in below for the first official visual from the album.  It all awaits:

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Fans will definitely say yes when they cop a gander at Destiny’s Child reuniting once more affront the video for Michelle Williams’ latest single ‘Say Yes’.

The latest mile marker to Williams’ highly anticipated fourth album ‘Journey To Freedom,’ the song’s official video earned a few waved hands and “hallelujahs” when it was teased days after the song hit the net.

Now, in what will certainly make some rejoice, the video has an official release date.  Tuck in below to find out when you can get your first full view of the new video from DC3:

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Much to the exasperation of Beyonce‘s beloved #Beyhive, Grammy-nominated songstress Syleena Johnson dared to compare Blue Ivy‘s hair to that of late rapper Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s.  The move may have resulted in a quite a few stings from the fan group, as seen here, but the ‘Angry Girl’ singer reveals that she has taken it all in stride.

Maintaining her stance on the little one’s hair, Johnson was recently interviewed on a red carpet where she did at least profess her love for Bey and child. This, of course, not without standing her ground and passing a few jokes along the way.

Fellow R&B diva India.Arie is not a fan of people making fun of Blue’s hair (read her open letter slamming critics here), but the ‘All Falls Down’ diva is not willing to back down to ‘computer thugs.’ Read her comments below:

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After Syleena Johnson‘s woeful weigh in and news of a Change.org petition to comb Blue Ivy‘s hair went viral, India.Arie says “enough is enough” – at least as it relates to people’s constant jabs to Beyonce‘s famous toddler’s locks.

Taking to Twitter to pen an open letter slamming critics who have lent negative comments about the child, the ‘I Am Not My Hair’ hitmaker was so upset that she assembled a fiery collection of words to scold fellow celebs and fans alike on the topic.

Her damning words below:

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Minutes after actress Zendaya Coleman announced that she was play late singer Aaliyah in the forthcoming ‘Lifetime’ biopic based on her life, British rapper Monie Love has slammed the project, taking aim at the “unethical” motives behind its conception.

Her take on the project below…

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Cop a gander of Chris Brown!

The R&B crooner is wasting no time getting back to business following a much publicised spell in the slammer for violating his probation.

And while news of C. Breezy’s return to the studio will bring warmth to his legion of loyal fans, his choice of collaboration perhaps won’t.

Legally laden singer Justin Bieber posted the shot above of him and Brown in the studio together on Instagram moments ago, adding the caption:

Studio, me and CB did 1 for the fans.

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Meh.

On a relatively random note; is anyone else puzzled as to why the Urban artist community have welcomed Bieber with such open arms? Surely the allure of his charting power wanes with every new drama and his efforts to evoke “hip” are all flavours of contrived. Odd.

Your thoughts?

 

How she broke the news?

Find out below…

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The X Factor UK charges back onto the box this Summer and promises to be quite the “must-see”.

In looking to ensure that’s more than editorial rhetoric, the show’s producers have refreshed the judges panel – welcoming back creator Simon Cowell and Pop force Cheryl Cole (following their initial departure in 2010). Completing the 2014 line-up is Scary Spice Mel B, who replaces Nicole Scherzinger, and sole original Louis Walsh.

Though set to start airing in August, the ITV1 show saw its first filmed auditions take place today in Manchester – hence the first photo opp for the new panel.

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Looking good. Here’s hoping their critiques pack an equally enticing punch. Because, there exists ample irony in the fact (yes, fact), that the two “singers” on the panel struggle with the first four letters of that very word. We do love Mel, though. Who doesn’t?!

Your thoughts?

 

Almost one year removed from her self-titled debut LP, Zendaya Coleman has reportedly scored the lead role in ‘Lifetimes’s forthcoming ‘Aaliyah’ biopic, allegedly enlisted to play the ‘Are You That Somebody’ singer.

Full story below…

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It’s finally here!

Jennifer Hudson‘s latest jam ‘Walk It Out’ saw its accompanying video unwrapped moments ago.

The Timbaland production is the second to be lifted from the Oscar and Grammy winner’s third studio album – due later this year.

Rocking a sassier aesthetic, the vocal show-stopper goes retro in the clip, which can be viewed below…

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Ever the trailblazer, Mary J. Blige once again lives up to that billing on the soundtrack to ‘Think Like A Man Too’.

Due in stores on June 17th, the hotly anticipated set features 14 songs – all of which are performed by the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul herself.

Having teased and titillated with a select cuts from the LP, the Grammy winner today premieres the latest – a track titled ‘All Fun And Games’ – EXCLUSIVELY on That Grape Juice.

What are you waiting for? The stirring number awaits below! Be sure to let us know what you think!

Your thoughts?

T.I. and Iggy Azalea reunite to rock fans with ‘No Mediocre’ today, lifted from the ‘Soldier‘s 9th studio album ‘Paperwork.’

With DJ Mustard on a production and a feisty Iggy adding her ‘Grand Hustle‘-approved bars to the mix, the number makes for an interesting listen, dropping by a month after the pair shot its official video in Brazil.

Bid adieu to the basic below…

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