Tekashi 6ix9ine has returned.

After a somewhat lengthy spell away from social media, the provocative Hip-Hop performer has declared that “the demon is back.”

Announcing his new single, the MC did so with an elaborate trailer.

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‘Do It’ singers Chloe x Halle delivered a double dose of dynamite at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2022 tonight (April 9).

The soul-filled sisters stunned on the multi-colored carpet as they arrived at the ceremony, which took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

Their appearance comes as they continue to branch off with various solo projects.

Chloe Bailey has been blazing a trail with her music, with her latest single ‘Treat Me’ igniting ample conversation.

While Halle Bailey has been nabbing a succession of acting roles; indeed, she recently wrapped as the lead in the live-action revival of ‘The Little Mermaid’ and is set to star in ‘The Color Purple’ musical movie – both of which hit the big screen next year. She’s also been in the studio working on material of her own too.

In the here and now, check out the siblings wowing after the jump…

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Remember the phrase: “you’ve got to pay me for my pain”? Well, it looks like Chris Rock does. Because that’s reportedly the star’s stance in the aftermath of the now-infamous slap he received at the hands of Will Smith (quite literally) at the 2022 Oscars. 

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Alicia Keys unlocked a treat for fans this week in the form of ‘City of Gods (Part II).’

Serving as the 15-time GRAMMY winner’s solo take on her previously released collaboration with Fivio Foreign and Kanye West, the track is notably the first the star has rolled out independently since the end of her major-label journey.

Wasting no time lighting a match to heat the release, Keys premiered the song alongside its music video – which featured a cameo from none other than Slick Rick.

Now, she’s giving the masses a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the visual.

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“If we are on the brink of nuclear war, I’m going to get me some a**”

Azealia Banks has long had a way with words, with candid being her favorite flavor.

And while the ‘212’ rapper has been fond of weighing in on others, she’s also renowned for being frank about herself.

Case in point her physical…enhancements.

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‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2‘ has raced into theaters worldwide and already has the box office competition in a tailspin.

Indeed, the film – which stars the likes of Jim Carrey, Idris Elba, Tika Sumpter, and Natasha Rothwell – has been earning praise aplenty and looks set to debut at #1 with seismic numbers.

This sequel to the 2020 first flick sees Sonic keen to prove he has what it takes to be a true hero. However, he encounters quite the hurdle when Dr. Robotnik returns with his new sidekick Knuckles. Together, the freshly minted duo embark on the hunt for an emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations.

Sonic pairs up with his own sidekick, Tails, and they unite on a journey across the world to locate the emerald before it lands in the wrong hands.

In celebration of the movie’s release, That Grape Juice’s Lettija Lee sat down with both Tika Sumpter and Natasha Rothwell to discuss their unique role in the adventure.

Check out the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

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Camila Cabello has unleashed ‘Familia’ – her third studio album.

Led by the Latin-infused ‘Don’t Go Yet,’ the set sees Cabello explore themes of heartbreak, mental health, and family.

That Grape Juice has been spinning the LP since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘Familia.’

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In an ever-changing world, convergence has emerged as one of the central engines powering the entertainment landscape. Indeed, more than ever before, combination offerings are taking center stage as some of the globe’s leading entities champion the fusion of multiple mediums for a maximized experience.

At FIVE Palm Jumeirah, there is a magnetic synergy between music, partying, and creating unforgettable memories by way of these pillars.

That Grape Juice visited the stunning Dubai hotspot FIVE Palm Jumeirah recently and witnessed the magic in motion. From the buoyant bliss of BLING Sundays (which serves up the best in sizzling Hip-Hop & R&B) to the one-of-a-kind beach festival Bohemia (which serves up melodic House all day long), to techno and house music-infused nights during Skyline Thursdays at The Penthouse, music is unquestionably the nucleus of the operation.

Mobilizing this is the aptly titled FIVE Music, which encompasses a record label and various live components to connect those from different walks of life from all around the globe. Indeed, as the age-old adage goes: music is a universal language. And FIVE is most definitely fluent.

We sat down with Sam Starks, Music Director and Resident DJ of FIVE Hotels and Resorts, who opened up about the world-renowned venue and his own journey too.

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Since popping open a bag of Cracker Jill as the face of a new Frito-Lay campaign to empower women in sports, Normani has been in her bag about her long-awaited debut album.

The serially delayed project, which has been promised since 2019, is ‘definitely’ headed to shelves this summer according to one of the R&B diva’s latest interviews.

But, just as her dedicated fans (affectionately called #NormaniNation) prepare themselves for the LP’s arrival, she’s added even more exciting news to accompany its rollout.

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Critics and fans agree that Latto hit the jackpot with her sophomore studio album, ‘777.’

Released March 25, the star-studded project – which features the likes of 21 Savage, Kodak Black, Childish Gambino, Lil Wayne, and Lil Durk across its 13 tracks – entered the Billboard race last week as one of the season’s most anticipated offerings among female rappers.

That excitement was due in great part to the breakout success of the set’s housed single, ‘Big Energy,’ which was given a big boost courtesy of a remix featuring legendary diva Mariah Carey.

Now with its inaugural sales tracking week in its rear view, look inside to see how Latto’s second swing at the musical bat stacked up against its sales prediction.

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Expect to see much of Camila Cabello on your screen this week amid a whirlwind promotional campaign to support the release of her third solo studio album, ‘Familia’ (released April 8).

Despite having print, Web, radio, and TV appearances locked and loaded for the week ahead (including a stint on the April 9 episode of ‘SNL’), the booked and busy beauty made time to stop by ‘The Tonight Show starring JImmy Fallon’ to celebrate the arrival of the long-awaited LP.

Dishing on everything from the two-year journey from her sophomore studio effort, ‘Romance,‘ to what what inspired the content of ‘Familia,’ and more, look inside to see what Cabello shared about finally lifting the lid on her junior project.

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Katy Perry may be no stranger to hearing her third studio album, ‘Teenage Dream,’ made history in one fashion or another over the years, but the 2010-reared set is showing no signs of slowing down its onslaught of accolade collection.

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