The last few years have seen Kelly Rowland really step out as a solo force. An occurrence which has not only been noted by many a music head, but also Essence – who are to honour the singer next month.
With over 2 million copies sold worldwide since November 2010, Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday‘ has become quite the earner for both she and her bosses over at YMCMB.
So, as a reward for her efforts, the label’s executive BirdMan aka Baby surprised the animated songstress with what can only be described as a gift of ‘lavish’ proportions.
As two of modern music’s biggest acts, Rihanna and Beyonce naturally find themselves compared. Add their race, gender, and genre’s into the fray, and the pair emerge as direct competition. At least, from the standpoint of their fiercely loyal fanbases.
And while it’s oft their fanbases who address the matter, Rihanna herself has given her two cents.
Two nights ago, That Grape Juice came across a number of tweets from members of Lil Kim‘s fan base criticizing her decision to withhold the release of her long awaited EP to support her friend Floyd Mayweather.
The boxer was recently found guilty of assaulting the mother of his children right in front of them back in September.
Now, the Rapper’s close friend and assistant, Noel, has taken to Twitter in response to the harsh criticism his boss is currently facing.
Yes, in what will sure to serve as good news for fans of Pop firework Nicki Minaj, she has confirmed that the video for ‘Stupid Hoe‘, the first single to be lifted from her upcoming ‘Pink Friday:Roman Reloaded‘ album, is to make its debut next week.
What a tangled web Hip Hop Royal Lil Kim continues to weave for herself.
For, after spending the last year and a half trying to claw her way back into the public eye following her war of words with Pop Princess Nicki Minaj, she is now facing criticism from her very own fans.
Fans, who accuse her of putting her friendship with boxer Floyd Mayweather before the release of the new material she had promised them at the end of 2011.
To say the last few years have been ‘difficult’ for Raz -B would really be an understatement.
Indeed, after number of horrifying truths regarding his relationship with former manager Chris Stokes and one time friend Marques Houston emerged online three years ago, the entertainer has been forced to watch his once flourishing career fall prey to all the wrong kinds of media attention.
Now it seems, he is ready to take everything back to where they began. His music.
Get into a sneak peek of his latest solo effort ‘Hold On‘ below…
R&B star Brandy has certainly been a busy girl as of late.
While cooking up her hotly anticipated new album, the singer has returned to her former mainstay – acting. And in a big way.
With a pronounced (and recurring role) on season 5 of BET’s ‘The Game’, That Grape Juice‘s Patrick B caught up with the stunner at the exclusive screening for show’s first episode in Los Angeles last night.
There, the 32 year old dished on her character (‘Chardonnay’), as well her new single and album, when we can expect them, and a whole lot more.
As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to.
As one of the world’s most celebrated groups to date, there really is no denying the impact Boyz II Men has made on Pop culture since the early 90s.
So, in appreciation of the ground breaking talent and undoubtedly iconic music, the foursome were honored with the 2,456th star on the ‘Hollywood Walk of Fame’ today, joined by producers Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis as well as long time friend and collaborator Baby Face.
X Factor fans worldwide are about to get very excited!
For, moments ago saw the surfacing of ‘Want You Back’, the latest video by X Factor UK Princess Cher Lloyd featuring X Factor USA Royal Astro, in support of her hit album ‘Sticks & Stones‘.
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 8 of the latest season below…