Before the sun sets on the first season of ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’, ‘No Panties’ performer Trina has revealed that VH1 approached her to star in the Miami arm of its parent series ‘Love & Hip Hop.‘

However, the network didn’t get its wish, rejected by the rapper after she saw how editing and feud-fuelling contracts on its other Reality shows had ruined the images of their cast members.

Full story via ‘Vlad TV’, below…

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All roads lead to November 25th for one of gospel’s premier crooners J. Moss.

The multi-talented singer/songwriter/producer, whose impressive catalogue includes gems like ‘We Must Praise,’ ‘Unto Thee,’ and ‘Praise on the Inside,’ has assembled a track list of new soon-to-be fan favorites via his new project ‘Grown Folks Gospel.’  Getting a hand from Faith Evans, Maroon 5, and more, the album – from what we’ve heard alone – is certainly unlike anything else on record shelves right now.

Now, it’s your turn to learn more.

Chatting exclusively to That Grape Juice, Moss dishes on the inspiration behind the title, what listeners can expect from the highly anticipated project, and more.  Get ready for J. in ways you’ve never seen or heard him before.  It all awaits below:

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Times really are a’changing.

As was potently spotlighted recently, no album prior to (or other than) Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ has hit Platinum status in the US this year. Indeed, whichever way it’s diced or sliced, music sales have been wallowing in the mire for several years now and it appears the American industry has had enough.

Today, it has been announced that from next week, the iconic Billboard 200 album chart will be revising its counting formula to include streams and downloads.

The shocking details below…

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Bill Cosby is battling back.

The actor, comedian, and cultural thinker has been at the centre of multiple-rape allegations – some as old as forty years ago, others as recent as this decade.

Yesterday saw former supermodel Janice Dickinson throw her name into the mix of women accusing ‘The Cosby Show’ star of sexual assault.

And while the 77-year-old has maintained silence, he’s slamming the claims of his latest detractor by way of his lawyer.

The TV legend’s legal counsel released a statement to The Wrap moments ago. Read it below…

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Rihanna fans are growing impatient. And with good reason too.

The star’s Navy have been treated to half-baked, yet easily appeasing albums from her almost every year since she hit the scene in 2005.

However, the 26 year old’s eighth LP appears to be proving a problem.

Initially pencilled in for release last year, the set has been dented by numerous delays – which, like her fictitious reign, don’t seem to be letting up.

And while RiRi has largely remained mum about new music, she couldn’t dodge a direct question from Entertainment Tonight, who quizzed her on the project at an event to promote her new movie ‘Home’ (due March 2015).

Watch what she said below…

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Don’t believe the hype! The flag for R&B still waves proudly on the winds of a slew of highly anticipated releases, including those of singers-turned-reality stars Chrisette Michele and Omarion.

Just last week the former B2K frontman posted his new Jhene Aiko and Chris Brown-assisted single ‘Post To Be’ to the net and, shortly thereafter, posted the full track list to his new album ‘Sex Playlist. Due December 2nd, the project will hit shelves just a week after Chrisette’s newest ‘Lyricist Opus.’

The follow-up to the songstress’s 2013’s Grammy-nominated ‘Better,’ Michele sent her fans into a frenzy when she unveiled news of a supporting tour titled ‘The Opus Tour’ (kicking off January 22 in San Francisco).

But, before you can catch this R&B diva on the road, see her and fellow R&B star Omarion’s new album covers:

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Tyra Banks continues to prove bankable for The CW.

For, the network today announced the renewal of the diva’s long-running ‘America’s Next Top Model’ franchise for a new season – its 22nd “cycle”.

Details below…

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R&B songbird K. Michelle hatched a new video today.

Christened ‘Maybe I Should Call’, the track is the latest to be rolled out in support of the singer’s sophomore album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?’ (due December 9th).

Peep the clip, which premiered following the latest episode of her VH1 reality show ‘K. Michelle: My Life’, below…

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They could be revolutionaries in the making or they could just be plain crazy.  And, if a recent New York Times interview is anything to judge by, more people are willing to bet the latter than the former.

Whatever you peg them, the Smith kids – Jaden and Willow – have certainly been earning their fair share of names from spectators as of late.  The elder Smith and his bevy of memorable quotes like “how can mirrors be real if our eyes aren’t real” and “if everyone dropped out of school we’d have a more intelligent society” have earned mix review from commenters who can’t decide of the former ‘Karate Kid’ is genius or nah.

Willow, on the other hand, has made just as many headlines for her outspoken nature.  Now, it seems the duo is poised to keep the side-eyes and raised eyebrows coming via an interesting New York Times interview that’s leaving many-a-head scratched.  Read some of the quotes below:

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Renown for their ability to rock the boat, VH1 continue the trend with the launch of a new show, which they’ve titled…‘Bye Felicia’.

If the name, which is lifted from popular Urban slang, raised an eyebrow, we’re more than sure the concept will too.

Check out the synopsis and preview a clip below…

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Taylor Swift is riding high atop of the Pop pack these days thanks to the gargantuan success of her new album ‘1989’.

However, her recent comments about the genre’s reigning queen Janet Jackson have us wondering if the 24-year-old is feeling a little too brazen for her own good.

Full story below…

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Welcome back to TGJ Replay!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest retrospective segment – a written quest, if you will, to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.

With Lifetime Network gaining a bevy of bad reviews for its controversial, unauthorized biography of one of R&B’s most beloved characters, Aaliyah, we thought it a perfect time to shine some light and ode her debut album ‘Age Ain’t Nothing But A Number.’ As the album celebrated its 20th birthday this summer, let’s go back back to the ‘Back & Forth’ singer’s humble beginnings…

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