Anika Noni Rose has her eye on the horror genre.

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K. Michelle kicks off the New Year with a brand new mixtape – ‘Not 1 F*ck Given.’

The 15-track set has been unwrapped as a precursor to the singer’s fifth studio album ‘All Monsters Are Human’ – which she has billed a “masterpiece” and will officially arrive on January 31st. 

To tide fans over, K says this “fun” collection is for her “real rebels.”

Listen below…

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When Rihanna debuted in 2005, she joined Chris Brown, Teairra Mari and Ciara at the front of a teenage class developed to dominate the decade as Destiny’s Child, Usher, Aaliyah and Britney Spears had done before them.

Since then, she has risen to become one of Pop culture’s brightest figures….soaring to epic heights on the wings of genre-blending albums, breathtaking visuals and game changing brand partnerships.

Only right then, after almost two decades at the top, that the performer should take a well-deserved break.

Alas, her fans feel differently and have taken to social media to demand new music from the ‘Music of the Sun’ singer.

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With over 100,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2019 to be announced!

While some acts maintained a major lead, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list brought with it many last minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below. Prepare yourselves for what awaits…and sound off!

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Justin Bieber is back and aiming to blaze with a series of activations.

As reported, the Pop pin-up announced new single ‘Yummy’ (due Jan 4th), a new album, and a stadium tour set to kick off in the Summer.

Also integral to his roll-out is a brand new YouTube documentary; a project he’s officially titled ‘Seasons.’

Set to premiere on January 27th, the series will provide an intimate look at the behind the scenes reality of one of music’s most known names; in its showcase of the positive (including his marriage to Hailey Baldwin and the recording of his new LP), it won’t shy away from the darker corners of Bieber’s life either.

Head below to watch the first trailer of ‘Justin Bieber: Seasons’ – which features a preview of ‘Yummy.’

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‘Love & Hip Hop:  Miami’ returns for its third season on January 6th – and it’ll be bringing back a familiar face. Because, the speculation has been confirmed – Joseline Hernandez has officially joined the cast.

Since its arrival, the newest addition to the VH1 reality franchise has delivered drama and ratings in equal measure.

Anchored by Trina & Trick Daddy, the show’s third outing will not only bring with it Joseline’s debut (after her initial stint on the Atlanta series), it’ll also see the return of Amara La Negra, Bobby Lytes, Shay Johnson, Jojo, and a slew of newcomers.

Before it’s back, peep the newly unleashed supertrailer below…

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No other act has defined what it means to be a Gospel superstar quite like Kirk Franklin.

Despite a nearly 30 year career that boasts unrivaled accolades and mainstream success in the genre, the Grammy-winner – just weeks shy of his 50th birthday – is at a turning point in his career and personal life.  Professionally, he’s charged with maintaining a presence of leadership in the Gospel realm amidst a new generation of performers who have ultimately built brands on the very sonic blueprint he drafted. Personally, he exclusively told That Grape Juice, he’s on a quest of fulfillment to ensure life at home mirrors his wins on stage.

An insightful sit down indeed, look inside to read our chat with Franklin as he discussed his latest chart-topping project, those pesky Plies comparisons, and so much more:

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In a relatively short space of time, Cardi B transformed from reality star into bonafide Rap royalty.

Indeed, she’s amassed millions of sales, landed three #1 singles, topped the tally with her debut album, and won GRAMMYs.

Now, as the decade draws to a close, the femcee is reflecting on her gargantuan success.

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Vic Mensa wants the Hip Hop community to think long and hard about its glorification of life-ruining drugs.

His thoughts below…

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Drake may be omnipresent on the charts, but he rare rises to the surface for interviews.

That changed today, when Drizzy sat down with the Rap Radar podcast on Tidal for a lengthy, all-encompassing conversation.

Chopping it up with Elliott Wilson and B.Dot, the Canadian superstar opened up about his new album, his label situation, his present-day take on Pusha-T, accusations of cultural appropriation, and more.

Watch below, where quotes also await…

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Camila Cabello has ended her social media hiatus following the racism scandal that threatened the vitality of her career.

As reported, the ‘Liar’ singer became embroiled in drama after multiple social media entries from her teens emerged showing her using the n-word and other racist language.

The singer apologized, citing her age and ignorance at the time.

Many, however, didn’t take to her words, with R&B star K. Michelle branding her a “racist rat.”

Looking to move on from the melee, Camila has returned to the net. Her words below…

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Thanks to a string of genre-defying British hits, J Hus now stands tall as one of the world’s most impactful musicians…gliding to global glory on the wings of one Gold album and several multi-Platinum tunes.

Today, he finds himself in the middle of an intense debate about the white gay community, its supposed “agenda” and use and abuse of black culture and suffering for social gain.

His controversial thoughts below…

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