‘Formal Invite’ singer Ray J invited many-a-major media outlet to be the first to hear his broken silence over the mourning of Whitney Houston.  As fans know, the ‘I Will Always Love You’ hitmaker and Ray were long rumored to be in on-and-off again relationship.  And, as a close friend to the Norwood family, Ray and sister Brandy were undoubtedly shaken by the loss, which came on the latter’s birthday.

Now, taking to Inside Edition, Extra, and more, Ray has finally come forth at Headquarters of the Los Angeles Sentinel to express his grief over Houston’s passing.  On hand to lend his support to the local Brotherhood Crusade and Mothers in Action group, the singer struggled to find the words to even address the many microphones facing him.

See it all unfold below:

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BET should have thought twice before opening up their doors to Lil Kim again.

For, after turning a blind eye to a jab she poked at them last summer, today saw the network invite the Queen Bee on their ‘106&Park,‘ to promote her new single and discuss the 15th anniversary of Biggie Smalls‘ death.

However, in what has dampened in what should have been a ‘picture perfect’ promo stint, Kim has hit out at the show’s host, Rocsi Diaz– labeling her ‘disrespectful’.

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On the one month anniversary of the passing of pop icon Whitney Houston, family members who survived the late singer are set to appear on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) to chat with the talkshow queen to discuss the hitmaker’s last days.  Already drumming up a bevy of buzz, fans are keen to know the thoughts and welfare of Houston’s only daughter Bobbi Kristina as well as get Houston’s mother, Cissy.

Joined by aunt Gary and Pat Houston, Bobbi Kris (as affectionately called by Whitney) took to Oprah to tell of the days before and after her mom’s death.  And, Pat lent her thoughts on Whitney’s well being before her untimely death and even shared her thoughts on the singer’s former husband Bobby Brown.

As you can expect, there will be much chatter following this interview.  Get into more extended previews below:

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Sources close to The Real Housewives of Atlanta camp are buzzing with news that Lil Wayne‘s ex-wife Toya Carter Wright is in talks to join the cast for season 5. Kandi is currently edging herself out of “Atlanta”‘s door with her brand new series and Kim’s spin-off is currently filming–so rumors of new cast members come at no surprise. While there has been whispers of Marlo Hampton and even Keisha “Rudy” Knight Pulliam joining the fold, Wright is allegedly the first to seal the deal.

We here at ‘TGJ’ are all for Bravo’s newest addition to the family! As seen from her previous dabbles in reality TV, Toya is a beautiful woman with an incredibly infectious personality that makes for great TV. Besides being the former wife and c0-parent with Lil Wayne, the 28-year-old entrepreneur is the spokeswoman for Ampro hair gel, a New York Times bestselling author and the former star of her own BET reality show. Get it, girl.

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Savagely honest, in your face, and insanely funny, ‘The Boondocks’ rocked the Urban arena upon launching in 2005. And for three seasons served up laughs and critical reflection in earnest.

However, 2009 saw the hit series wrap with a bang – after its most stinging season yet (see: Tyler Perry).

And though that was purported to be its final curtain call, speculation has mounted in the years following about a Boondocks revival.

Indeed, cast-members and those affiliated with the Sony Pictures production have routinely teased a comeback. A comeback which is growing increasingly likely, as per the words actress Regina King recently.

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Cop a gander of Lil Kim!

The 4-foot 11 femcee dropped by BET’s 106 & Park today to celebrate the life and legacy of her mentor and former lover, the Notorious B.I.G – who died, aged 24 fifteen years ago.

As well as honoring the man responsible for launching her career, the 35 year old dished on her new single, which features a “huge” guest artist.

Does a certain pink-haired femcee have cause to worry?

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R&B singer/songwriter John Legend is set to premiere the TAJ directed music video for ‘Tonight (Best You Ever Had)’ on Monday.

In the meantime check out an extended sneak peak of the accompanying visual featuring Ludacris after the jump and sound-off below.

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Toni Braxton is back!

The sultry songstress’ new single ‘I Heart You’ premiered literally seconds ago.

As ever, That Grape Juice has you covered.

What are you waiting for? Whip out your dancing shoes and listen below!

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‘Libra Scale’.

It’s a word Ne-Yo will be hoping to erase from the memory of the masses.

For, in a somewhat impressive feat, the 2010 set serves as the first (and only) of his 4 album tally to commercially under-perform.

Hoping to reverse his fortunes, Motown’s newest signee, is readying his next set ‘The Cracks In Mr. Perfect’ for a Summer release.

Hitting the pre-promo trail, the singer-songwriter has revealed that the project’s lead single is titled…

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Atlanta was awash with stars last night, in celebration of Trey Songz‘ ‘Anticipation Tour’ set in the city hours ago.

Performing cuts from a number of his prior releases, Not Chris Brown was joined by ‘Motivation‘ maestra Kelly Rowland and ‘All The Boys‘ belle Keri Hilson, both of whom took to the stage in support of the ‘Say Ahh‘ star.

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Undeterred by the so-so performance of new singe ‘The Woman You Love’, R&B star Ashanti is gearing up to drop the cut’s accompanying video.

And so as to whet appetites and whip up some much needed interest, the singer has released a behind the scenes look at the making of the visual.

Check it out after the jump…

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Singer/songwriter Robin Thicke performed a touching tribute to Whitney Houston on ‘The Ellen Show’ today singing one of her classics.

The sensitive crooner fought back tears as he took his time performing Houston’s 1995  ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’ while images of the late siren filled the screens behind him. Afterwards he segued into an understated rendition of current single, ‘Pretty Little Heart’.

Watch Thicke’s moving performance(s) after the jump and sound off below.

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