With 1.6 million units sold worldwide and over 15 million singles sold, it’s safe to say Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ brought no shortage of joy for the Rapper.

Now, after confirming the release of its follow up in the next year, speculation surrounding its creative direction has intensified- after she admitted ‘Reloaded‘s lyrics weren’t as revised as she would have liked them to have been.

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 Peep these pic of Rap legend Lil Kim and perpetual chart winner Rihanna, taken backstage at the New Jersey leg of the ‘Fly’ singer’s ‘Diamonds World Tour’.

Enjoying each other’s company hours after Kim performed her remix to Riri’s fan favourite ‘Man Down’, the pair’s sighting comes months before fans of the ‘How Many Licks’ Rapper are set to score fresh news on her long awaited new album.

It also comes after Rihanna celebrated the Platinum arrival of her new album ‘Unapologetic’ and her Future assisted ‘Love Song‘ edged nearer to Gold status.

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After watching the song make its way to many a global Top 40, Ray J has unveiled the video for his scorching new single ‘I Hit It First‘.

Referencing a number of his ‘claim to fames’, some might find the video a little tacky while others may find the humour in the whole piece…which includes a Kim Kardashian look alike.

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The status of pop/R&B couple Chris Brown and Rihanna‘s relationship has been the chat of many-a-spectator since the 2009 incident that tore them apart.

While the two have sung each other’s praises and made many public appearances together in recent months, neither has definitively titled their relationship officially on or off.

Yes, some detract while others support, but one person they shouldn’t expect to cheerlead their reunion is Brown’s dad Clinton.  The elder Brown recently took to New York Daily News to slam his son’s decision to reunite with the Barbadian beauty citing a fear that the result would be tragic.  His damning quotes below:

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Jennifer Lopez and boo Casper Smart were on hand to toast to the grand opening of Hakkasan Las Vegas Restaurant and Nightclub last night at the MGM Grand Hotel/Casino.

The ‘Jenny From the Block’ beamed on the blue carpet just days before the highly anticipated premiere of her new single ‘Live It Up’ featuring longtime collaborator Pitbull (May 8th).

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With album #10 nearing its completion, JLovers can expect to see much more of their idol in the coming weeks including a set on Good Morning America‘s ‘Summer Concert Series’ (July 19th).

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‘Copycat’ creator Kelis is giving fans something new to go alongside her “Milkshake” with the surfacing of her new Dave Sitek-produced tune  “Jerk Ribs” (formerly believed to be titled “Call On Me”).

Delivering another taste of what fans can expect from her highly anticipated sixth album (due on Sitek’s Federal Prism label later this year), tuck in to see if you’re feeling the newest from the “Young, Fresh, and New” singer below:

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After celebrating the 1 million mark status of her ‘ORA‘ era, Rita Ora made her way to Dubai to celebrate Chanel’s ‘Little Black Jacket‘ exhibition, fronted by fashion heavyweight Karl Largerfeld.

Joined by a number of fashion’s elite, the Pop Princess also graced the event with a piano led performance of her smash hit single ‘Radioactive‘, and explained her love and admiration for David Bowie and Marilyn Monroe– whom she bills her parents.

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‘Fine China‘ mastermind Eric Bellinger brings the heat on the Elijah Blake co-penned cut ‘Say No‘- pulled from the entertainers ‘Born II Sing Volume III’.

Easily our favorite song on the project, the Hip Hop flavoured piece comes armed with a verse from Compton Rapper Problem and a melody that cements Eric’s status as one of his genre’s strongest writers.

Believe us when we say this is one song you don’t want to miss out on.

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After journeying to Paris to support his wife Beyonce on her ongoing ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘ outing, ROC boss Jay Z has learned that the label has scored their latest win this year.

A win, that comes in the shape of the #1 album ‘Unapologetic‘.

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Kim Burrell, Hezekiah Walker, Smokie Norful, Jonathan Nelson, Mary Mary, and so much more…

‘Who You Are’ philanthropist Jessie J has been forced to hand over a reported £1 million to her former manager, it has emerged today.

This, following a two year long dispute with the group- responsible for signing her as a Brit School spawned teenager.

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After a decade of dominating the Brit Rap scene, today saw Shystie release her brand new EP- ‘Pink Mist’ to fans in the competitive market.

So, as to explain the project’s premise to these fans, the MC took to Swash TV for an in depth interview which saw her address her ascent on the UK scene, her record breaking tv series ‘Dubplate Drama’ and a potential collaboration with Hip Hop icon Missy Elliott.

Oh…and the story behind her time with Azealia Banks.

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