Delays, delays, delays.

Sadly, in the music industry, they’re commonplace.

However, in select instances, they’re clearly a sign. Case, point, Ashanti and her serially held back ‘Braveheart’ LP.

Originally due in April, then June, and more recently August, the Written Entertainment set has now been assigned an Early 2013 release. Of course, subject to any further delays.

Details after the jump…

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It’s here!

Misha B‘s video for debut video ‘Home Run’ premiered literally moments ago.

As ever, That Grape Juice has you covered! Check out the visual for the MNEK-produced cut below…

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While NeNe Leakes made a name for herself in the Urban diaspora by way of Bravo hit ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’, it was her stint on season 11 of Celebrity Apprentice which saw the mainstream mass sit up and pay attention.

One the most pertinent reasons? Her epic duels with TV host and fellow contestant Star Jones. See what we mean below!

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R&B ringleader Usher has long stood a solo symbol of the R&B divo – outlasting many of his 90’s male (and female) contemporaries to usher in chart-topping albums and singles over several genres.  While able to claim the title of one of the most successful male solo acts of all time, the singer has still found time to lay his recognizable falsetto over many-a-rapper’s hooks and hits.

But, some may not know of his oft-under praised duets with singing co-stars.

On the heels of today’s ‘Lemme See’ video release (which features Rick Ross) and news the singer was set to duet with the late Amy Winehouse shortly before her death, That Grape Juice looks to salute Ush’s smoother musical couplings with some of R&B’s leading divas – Beyonce, Brandy, Alicia Keys, and Omarion.  Get into old favorites and new acquaintances below:

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British soulstress Marsha Ambrosius is readying her faithful Marshians (pet name for fans) for the follow-up to her critically acclaimed solo debut ‘Late Nights and Early Mornings’.  The Grammy nominated set, led by the buzzworthy ‘Far Away’ single, saw the former Floetry frontwoman gain a whole new set of fans.  A feat only capitalized upon after joining fellow R&B crooner Miguel on a stateside tour.

Now the songbird is lifting the lid on her second, long-awaited offering.  Find out what she’s dishing below:

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Usher is playing no games with the promotion for his new LP ‘Looking 4 Myself’. For, following the debut of the video for Pop single ‘Scream’ yesterday, the 33 year old today served up the official clip for the set’s current Urban offering ‘Lemme See’.

What are you waiting for? Check out the visual for the Rick Ross assisted cut after the jump…

It’s finally here.

Yes, in what might see her surpass the success of ‘212’, Azealia Banks has released the clip for the Dance Rap anthem ‘Liquorice‘.

Tuck in below…
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In response to reports he is responsible for attacking Pop star Chris Brown at New York club last night, Drake representatives have released a statement dispelling these claims- which have dominated the web all day.

Official statement below…

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Azealia Banks continues to buzz her way into mainstream consciousness. Her latest mobilizer? The video for ‘Liquorice’ – which the femcee teased today.

Set to debut tomorrow, the cut is lifted from the 21 year old’s ‘1991’ EP.

Between Nicki, Iggy, and Ms. Banks, the female Rap scene is heating all the way up. Are you feeling the new “breed”?

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For the ladies at VH1’s ‘Basketball Wives‘, the last year has been ‘intense’ to say the least.

Coming under fire for what many saw as gratuitous violence, bullying and a general lack of decorum, today saw the ‘wives’ face even more drama.

For, in what will shock many of its viewers, VH1 has reportedly given Jennifer Williams, Kesha Nicols and Royce Reed their marching orders in a bid to rid the show of ‘dead weight’.

Reports indicate that Royce‘s dismissal stems from her inability to address her ‘off screen’ drama on camera due to a gagging order placed on her the father of her son.

This, coupled with her cast mates refusal to film with  led to producers coming to this decision.

Williams, who like  Reed has starred in the show since its genesis, was allegedly given the boot after being seen as a liability by producers, after threatening to sue recurring cast mate Nia Crooks for slapping her on camera and openly criticizing the show during press rounds.

Until they are replaced, the show’s current line up consists of attempted mogul Shaunie O’ Neal, one time homey hopper Evelyn Lozada, the cantankerous Tami Roman and failed television host Suzie Ketcham.

VH1 are yet to release a statement confirming the dismissals.

Until they do, peep the middle aged bullies  ladies in action below…

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Grammy winner Kelly Rowland continues her brand hustle by teaming up with alcohol juggernaut Bacardi.

The ‘Motivation’ singer is helping the company celebrate their 150th anniversary, jetting out to Barcelona recently to shoot a promotional video for the campaign. There, she dazzled in a Maria Grachvogel summer dress as she aptly performed ‘Summer Dreaming’.

Peep more pics, as well as a video interview below. The later was particularly interesting, with the 31 year old dishing on the status of her 4th studio album.

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Rap history was re-written in LA last night when Lil Kim invited Da Brat on stage to perform their 1997 hit ‘Not Tonigt (Ladies Night Remix)’.

Well received by Kim’s audience, the set makes Brat the latest Femcee to join her on ‘Return Of The Queen’ Tour, which enjoyed guest appearances by Missy Elliott and Eve last month.

Peep the iconic MCs do their thing below…

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