After much ado, CBS has announced the official cast of ‘Big Brother: Celebrity Edition’ and it features a number of reality staples – including Kandi Burruss and Tamar Braxton.

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Little Mix, in many ways, have remixed the “girl band” narrative.

Having won The X Factor in 2011, the Pop quad have amassed eight-years of non-stop success – seemingly growing more potent by the project.

Their trajectory deviates from the tried and true story of such collectives, which – by now – would have seen the ladies dabble in solo careers, reality shows, and indefinite hiatuses. None of which has been the case.

With 2019 underway and latest album ‘LM5’ still in promo cycle, the Little Mix have their eyes on cementing themselves Stateside.

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WEtv dropped the mic and shook things up for the 12th season of their hit reality series,‘Marriage Boot Camp,’ by inviting an all Hip Hop flavored cast.

Their answer to VH1’s flagship series, ‘Love & Hip Hop,’ the women’s network called on the likes of rappers Soulja Boy, Waka Flocka, Lil’ Fizz, and their respective boos to fill out the roster of the highly anticipated reality venture.

With the first taste of its drama unfolding Thursday, January 10th at 10p ET/PT, official ratings have finally been uncovered and show just how many tuned in…

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Fans of WEtv’s hit reality show, ‘Braxton Family Values,’ were left jaw-dropped at its season 6 finale (2018) thanks to emotionally charged scenes that featured the Braxton sisters suggesting they were no longer interested in filming.

As reports began circulating their respective exits were due to money issues (click here to read more on that), Traci went on record to say she not only would continue contributing to the series as the lone Braxton but would also call on famous friends to take the places of her sisters (click here to read more).  If that wasn’t enough, the show’s end seemed further fueled by Tamar’s announcement she would be moving on to a solo reality venture.

Now, after months of speculation on BFV’s future, WEtv has finally hushed concerns by confirming season 7 is forthcoming and all sisters are on board!

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When the nominations for the 2019 Grammys were announced last month, rising star Ella Mai found herself named not once but twice.

Breakout smash ‘Boo’d Up,’ an ear worm like no other, is currently up for Song of the Year and Best R&B Song — and is hotly tipped as a favorite in both categories.

The impressive feat crowns a whirlwind journey for the songbird, who this month kicked off her first headline trek, aptly christened ‘The Debut Tour.’

Join us below where That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid reflects of Mai’s ascend, with insights from the singer herself.

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Jazmine Sullivan and her good friend Issa Rae teamed up to create magic for their respective fans this year when the former performed on the latter’s new live music platform…Issa Rae Presents.

The vocalist, who has sold millions worldwide, performed the track ‘Let it Burn’ on the platform four years after the release of her last album ‘Reality Show’.

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Lady Gaga‘s attempt to apologise for working with R. Kelly has been met with skepticism and laughter by critics who say she is only apologising to save face.

One of those critics?

Kelly’s lawyer…

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MGM‘s much touted Aretha Franklin biopic ‘Respect’ is coming together at a quite a pace.

As reported, Jennifer Hudson has been cast in the lead role as the legendary Queen of Soul.

Now, the movie’s director has been unveiled.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we fast backward to Christina Aguilera‘s 2006 hit, ‘Hurt.’  The second single from her chart-topping ‘Back to Basics’ album, the tune – produced and co-penned by Linda Perry (also responsible for Aguilera’s 2002 hit ‘Beautiful’) – comes as one of the singer’s most heart-tugging releases as it tells the story of a young woman coping with the hurt of her father’s death.  Inspired by Perry’s real life experience, ‘Hurt’ went to chart battle in late 2006 and eventually worked its way to #19 on the Hot 100 where it was found this week in 2007.

Certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) just five months after its release, the song has since passed the threshold for platinum certification with reported sales of over 1 million in the U.S. alone.  Look below to see who joined Aguilera’s modern Pop classic in the top 25 this week 12 years ago:

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Normani. 

It’s a name that’s been on the lips of many in recent months and a name that looks set to be one mouthed by the masses in 2019.

The Houston native found fame as a member of Pop outfit Fifth Harmony and is now being tipped as music’s next seismic solo star.

Armed with the momentum of Billboard smash ‘Love Lies’ (which peaked in the top 10 and remains on the Hot 100 — after 40 weeks), the 22-year-old is gearing up to release Sam Smith collaboration ‘Dancing With A Stranger’ tomorrow.

On the eve of its arrival, Normani’s sizzles a-front of Billboard magazine’s latest issue.

Yet, it’s her accompanying interview that is most compelling of all.

Doing away with the hyper-media trained answers that define many in music, the rising star offered up personal insights into her journey thus far (including the rigors of 5H), her mission as an ambassador for Black women, and her solo sound.

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In the seven years since Frank Ocean‘s 2012 breakthrough ‘Channel Orange,’ the singer-songwriter has ascended the upper echelon of music’s elite.

Fuelled by purposeful privacy and projects released at sparse rates, the performer has unlocked new levels of popularity.

Ever mysterious, the star emerges from the shadows to cover the February 2019 edition of GQ Magazine, which also dubs as its Music Issue.

Beyond posing for a dapper shoot (lensed by Alasdair McLellan), the 31-year-old gave a rare interview – opening  up about his recent relocation to New York, his approach to music today, and more.

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An African-American martial arts fanatic is taking the net by storm after unlocking a series of skits following the life of a boot-sporting, woman-defending hero named Super Bitch.

Find out why Snoop Dogg is leading calls for him to be given his own show/feature film below…

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