Monica and Brandy have been making their rounds to various radio stations and music networks promoting their latest duet ‘It All Belongs To Me’ this past week.

It’s a far cry from the teenage drama filled romp that was 1998’s record-breaking chart topper ‘The Boy Is Mine’. When ‘Boy’ was released, rumors swirled that the two R&B newcomers did not care for each other, let stand to be alone in the same room together–these reports were later fueled by their refusal to perform the song or even promote together.

Their feud allegedly reached a fever pitch during the MTV Video Music Awards when a verbal argument backstage turned dangerously physical.

Listen to Brandy and Monica open up to Hot 97‘s Angie Martinez about the night in question after the jump and sound-off below.

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Lady GaGa‘s  Monsters aren’t going to be too happy.

For, in what may see them ‘separated’ from the Pop sensation for some time, she has announced a ‘media blackout’, taking a complete hiatus from interviews and other promotional efforts.

Details below…

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Switch that messy Kardashian nonsense off! The Braxton sisters are back and in a big way.

After warming our hearts with their debut season, Toni, Trina, Towanda, Traci, and, of course, Tamar, return to the small screen with season 2 of their hit WeTV reality series ‘Braxton Family Values’.

You can now check out episode 18 of the latest season below…

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Rihanna and Chris Brown recent duets have spoken volumes about the status of their “relationship”. However, neither of the pair have verbally addressed why they decided to team up again – especially given the controversy which greets the the mention of their names collectively.

That silence ended this morning when Barbados’ Next Top Model called into Ryan Seacrest‘s KISS FM radio show.

Check out the interview after the jump…
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R&B songbirds Brandy and Monica stopped by Power 105‘s Breakfast Club to plug their latest hit ‘It All Belong To Me’.

And as anyone who knows how Charlemagne and co get down, the interview was never going to be standard-fare.

A must-watch in many a way, the candid chat saw the ladies really speak in-depth on some of the online abuse they’ve received; with Brandy lamenting on being branded a “murderer” on Twitter, while Monica relayed the strife caused by a life-threatening stalker.

Of course, the seriousness of the matters we’re levelled out by the ample dose of ‘crazy’ the hosts serve up. A combo which made for a hilarious, yet insightful watch.

Video awaits after the jump…

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Fom  discovering she was to join Coldplay on their latest tour,  rocking  London’s  ‘Jazz Cafe‘, to kicking off the promo for her UK single ‘RIP‘, it’s been an intense week for Rita Ora.

Indeed, all in a bid to promote her forthcoming LP, the Brit belle has literally been everywhere, raising awareness for both she and the long awaited project.

Now, peep her dishing on ‘RIP‘s video with KOG TV, detailing its conception, Drake‘s influence and her past loves, below…

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Whether she likes it or not, Azealia Banks‘ ‘brand’ is in poor shape.

Because, after attacking Kreayshawn on Twitter and ‘getting into it’ with Iggy Azalea on the same medium, Banks- much to our frustration- has become public enemy #1.

Well, at least online.

So now, in what will sure to sweeten her presently sour persona, she has complimented Nicki Minaj, branding her a ‘brilliant lyricst’.

Her comments below…

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At times- if we’re going to keep real- it’s very easy to forget why Jay Z is Jay Z.

Indeed, with the praise his LPs, business endeavors and contribution to his genre garners, there are many oblivious to his skill as a live act.

Think we’re hyping him up a little too much? Then peep his set at last night’s SXSW Festival last night, and weigh in below…

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As one of few reigning pop monarchs left, many have been keen on Queen of Pop Madonna‘s thoughts on the passing of pop icon Whitney Houston.

While for years the two were touted as rivals as they dominated 80s and 90s charts with few comparison, Madge took to UK paper The Sun to remember the ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer and also share her thoughts on late “blue eyed soulstress” Amy Winehouse.

Get into the ‘Girls Gone Wild’ wailer’s words below:

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If the ‘war’ between Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim was starting to bore you, fear not!

Because, in what only serves as proof of female Rap’s slow but steady reemergence, the ”feud’ between Iggy Azalea and Azealia Banks reached all new heights hours ago, after the ‘My World’ star took to DJ Drama‘s radio show to discuss their recent war of words.

Full story below…

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Even if you haven’t heard her music, chances are you’ve heard of Iggy Azalea.

Rising to fame last year with the release of ‘PUY’, the Australian born songbird recently inked a deal with TI‘s Grand Hustle and Jimmy Iovine‘s Interscope, months before she releases her debut album ‘New Classic‘.

So, in what will only add further fuel to her growing hype, Atlanta belle Keri Hilson has weighed in on the Rapper, during a Ustream session last night.

Her comments below…

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Ever keen on keeping the masses abreast of fresh and/or often underrated talent, That Grape Juice presents ‘The Spill’ – a renewed look at not-so-new, yet active, acts.  Much like its ‘Freshly Squeezed’ sister segment, this assay aims to put the magnifying glass on talents who may not appeal to the buying public on a broad scale yet are still serving material that could easily spin side-by-side with some of today’s top hits.

Covering a kaleidoscope of genres, ‘The Spill’ is set to feature some names you probably know and love as well as some you’ll (soon) be glad to know.

Our tertiary entry comes in with the jams of Jon B.  Before Robin Thicke ruled the airwaves as the king of blue eyed soul, another crooner was the face of R&B’s melanin-deprived divos.  Taking a mentor in the very man many claimed his voice was identical to (Babyface), B.’s 90s career skyrocketed with hits like ‘Are You Still Down’ (featuring Tupac), ‘I Do‘, and of course, fan favorite, ‘They Don’t Know’.  Take a listen below:

While B. has yet to equal or surpass the success of his 1997 sophomore album ‘Cool Relax’ (parent album of ‘They Don’t Know’), he has since released 5.  His most recent album ‘Comfortable Swagg’ (February 14th), found the crooner reminding listeners that while not dominating charts, there are still some hopelessly devoted to the genre.

Get into his latest video ‘Only One’ after the jump:

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