Jermaine Dupri has had enough.

For months, the hitmaker has been the subject of a smear campaign by a sect of Mariah Carey fans disappointed in the  services he’s been providing for the singer since becoming her manager late last year.

Tensions appear to have come to a head in the wake of the dismal sales of Mimi’s new album ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’ – which many see as an apt title given the LP’s vanishing act on the charts.

Fed up with the critique, JD – who has been instrumental in crafting many of Carey’s hits – penned an open letter.

See what he had to say below…

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One week to go!

June 17th sees Jennifer Lopez unwrap her hotly anticipated tenth studio album ‘A.K.A’.

Preceded by singles ‘I Luh Ya Papi’ and ‘First Love’, the project has already whipped up ample excitement following a slew of high-profile performances – including American Idol and the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.

Having tasted the teasers J.Lo has given of her new jams, what about the other songs that’ll be joining them?

Well, wonder no more because snippets of the full LP have surfaced.

Really, though, what are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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Mariah Carey‘s new album may be experiencing “elusive” sales, yet that hasn’t stopped the diva from garnering any face time.

Fresh from launching a new line of Go N’Syde beverages with Kevin Liles (Mimi has a flavor christened “Butterfly”), the songbird took to the streets of New York City yesterday – posing for an impromptu photoshoot.

Like most, we’re perplexed as to why Mimi seems to have halted promo for her ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’ LP just one week after its release. Still as the age old adage goes, all publicity is good publicity…even if on the street side.

“Dahlings” peep more from the 44-year-old’s “festive” moment below…

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Matriarch of modern R&B Mary J. Blige is gearing up for the release of her new album.

As earlier reported here on That Grape Juice, the diva has been tapped for the ‘Think Like A Man Too’ soundtrack – uniquely recording all of the LP’s 14 songs.

Due on June 20th, the Epic Records set has been teased in earnest over the last few weeks. The fun continues today with the arrival of ‘See That Boy Again’.

Take a listen to the Pharrell Williams featured cut after the jump…

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Fans in need of a Nicki Minaj-fix will finally get their remedy via the video to her latest single ‘Pills N Potions’.

Indeed, the rap/sung number, resting at #42 on the Hot 100 as of time reporting, has seen its accompanying visual teased via a few guest spots along the likes of ‘Kelly & Michael’ and more.

Now, the bate of Barbz can rest as the video has finally arrived in its entirety.  Co-starring fellow rapper The Game, tuck in and tell us if this clip is exactly what Minaj needs to awaken interest in this sleeper hit:

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The divas of Devious Maids are back for a second round of drama-filled antics.

Conceived by Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry and executive produced by Eva Longoria, the spicy dramedy follows the lives of five maids who work for the wealthy residents of Beverly Hills.

With the both workers and their bosses housing a host of secrets, season 2 of the hit Lifetime series promises to be its most scandalous yet.

Peep a preview of of season 2 / episode 9 after the jump…

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The Queen B has welcomed a princess!

Indeed, the ‘Lighters Up’ hitmaker has lit up the net with word that she has delivered a baby girl with one unforgettable name.

Did you miss the story?  We have the details below on Lil’ Kim and Mr. Paper‘s newest addition:

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Pop hurricane Cheryl Cole has unleashed the video for new single ‘Crazy Stupid Love’.

The Wayne Wilkins produced cut serves as the lead single from the performer’s fourth studio album (due November).

Directed by Colin Tilley, the glossy visual awaits after the jump…

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Two years after bidding adieu to Diddy‘s ‘Bad Boy’ and announcing their untimely split, Day 26 tap June 26th for the release of ‘The Return‘, the first body of work since regrouping in 2013.

Only right then, that as they ready the launch of a new LP following the EP’s release, That Grape Juice catches up with the quintet, quizzing them on their new music, touring ventures…and their feelings towards ‘Making The Band’ sisters Danity Kane.

A new ‘Day’ below…

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It was set to mark one of her grandest performances to date.

Alas, in news that’s set to shock many today, Jennifer Lopez‘ performance at the ‘ 2014 FIFA World Cup’ opening ceremony has been cancelled!

Full story below…

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As it sales soar towards the 200,000 mark three weeks into its run, Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pills N Potions’ saw its promo train gain fresh steam today, when the rapper arrived at ‘Live with Kelly & Michael’ to push the single on the outlet.

There, joined by co-host Taye Diggs, did Kelly quiz Minaj on her demure new style, third studio album and her plans for the forthcoming year!

Watch her work below!

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‘True Blue’ performer Madonna has been sued by beauty and fashion company ‘Hard Candy‘ this month, doing so after accusing the icon of maliciously using their name to sell exercise DVDS and clothing.

Full story below!

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