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Raven-Symone’s run on the informative show ‘The View‘ has been polarising to say the least.

Praised for offering a fresh perspective to its conversations while criticised by those who have noticed how little she knows/offers about/to political debates, Symone has now learned that her time on the show may be coming to an end.

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That Beyonce reign just won’t let up.

Music’s Queen Bey has the world drinking up her sixth studio album ‘Lemonade’ at a feverish rate.

In recent times, the superstar singer has shunned the singles-driven concept and instead opted to push her projects as bodies of work. So much so that 2013’s self titled set was only available to buy whole upon release.

Interestingly, this go round the diva did make each of ‘Lemonade’s 12 songs purchase-able. The results have proven all sorts of fruitful.

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Feisty reality star Joseline Hernandez easily serves as one of the most recognisable faces from the ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ franchise.

Together with husband Stevie J, the self professed ‘Puerto Rican Princess’ has become a staple on the Atlanta branch of the hit VH1 show.

To promote the latest season, she stopped by The Wendy Williams Show for an interview that was gloriously awkward…the entire way through.

Beyond Wendy’s sprinkles of shade (much of which clearly went over Hernadez’s head), Joseline’s candidness about Stevie’s infidelity, her interactions with The Game and Rick Ross, and rival Mimi Faust made for TV gold.

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The thirst for Beyonce‘s new album ‘Lemonade’ has been real. So much so that upon the diva’s lavish unleashing of the LP, fans have been lining up in their thousands for a taste. None more so than in the US, where Queen Bey is set to debut on tomorrow’s Billboard 200 with huge numbers.

With the units counted, find out what the 35-year-old has sold below…

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Drake has detailed the demise of his tumultuous relationship with Nicki Minaj.

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Whitney Houston & Lenny Kravitz make up the ingredients of this edition of TGJ’s Screen Juice.

How and why?

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That Grape Juice‘s latest feature ‘Meet The Makers’ spotlights the gifted names who engineer the spectacle in all facets of entertainment. Music, TV, and beyond.

Today’s instalment celebrates the work of the choreographer Hollywood.

A force in the world of dance and creative direction, Hollywood’s journey has seen him find a friend and collaborator in the ‘Lemonade’ pouring performer that is Beyonce.

How?

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Following a 9-week stint at #1 with ‘Work,’ Rihanna finally vacated the top spot of the Hot 100.

Thus far, the release of subsequent efforts have proved relatively futile – a reality many blame on the catabolizing success of the Drake assisted number.

Undeterred, RiRi has teamed with producer/DJ Calvin Harris for another swing of the bat.

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Pop pioneer Prince was cremated today, three days after his sudden death aged 57.

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Like the flood of great music the late great Prince blessed the world with, tributes continue to pour in for the ‘Purple Rain’ singer who passed away today aged just 57.

Read on for statements from the likes of President Barack Obama, Mariah Carey, and more…

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The music industry and the world at large are mourning the sudden death of the legendary Prince, who passed away today aged just 57.

With fans in a state of shock, so too are his peers and the countless artists he inspired in his short but impactful time on earth.

Here’s what they are saying…

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Alicia Keys has never had problems booking a stage; a reality that continues to ring true.

Because, with new music due any day now, the piano-playing performer has just been announced as the first act set to grace the stage at the BET Awards 2016 on June 26th.

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