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Justin Timberlake‘s driving while intoxicated legal drama is officially over.

As reported, the Pop star copped a plea deal that saw him avoid fessing up to the initial charge leveled against him and instead pleading guilty to the lesser count of driving while ability impaired.

Today (September 13), the pact was formalized in court and he was handed a $500 fine. Following the hearing, JT held a press conference and addressed the matter – specifically his lapse in judgment.

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Katy Perry is strutting forward with her brand new single, ‘I’m His, He’s Mine.’

A dynamite duet with Doechii, the track serves as the latest taste of the Pop superstar’s incoming album ‘143’ – which arrives on September 20.

Built around a sample of Crystal Waters‘ classic ‘Gypsy Woman,’ the visual for the high-octane cut was directed by Torso and arrives after Perry’s blockbuster performance at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024. As reported, Perry was presented with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award for her colossal visual contributions to the Pop cultural landscape.

Watch the video for ‘I’m His, He’s Mine’ – which follows ‘Woman’s World’ and ‘Lifetimes’ – ‘below…

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Tyla is responding to the backlash over a MTV Video Music Awards show moment she had with Halle Bailey.

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Megan Thee Stallion hosting the MTV Video Music Awards seems to be a win for the show.

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Tate McRae is back with new music, because she has just unleashed her new song and video for‘It’s Ok I’m Ok’. 

In the song, McRae focuses on seeing an ex ex move on with someone else but it isn’t a heartbreak song. Tate is simply happy to no longer be with him and warns his new girlfriend that he’s not the goody guy he makes himself out to be.

Across the track, she sings:

Ain’t nobody got me this nervous / Oh, baby, I been there / And right in that same position / So, baby, don’t get this twisted / No, nothin’ could make me miss it / Take him, he’s yours.”

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Lil Wayne is speaking up and out after missing out on the headlining slot at the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2025.

While it never was even confirmed that the rapper was in the running for the slot, which ultimately went to stage blazer Kendrick Lamar, social media has been locked in fierce debate. Specifically regarding the Apple Music-sponsored spectacle taking place in the MC’s hometown of New Orleans on February 9, 2025.

Indeed, even the likes of Weezy’s Young Money comrade Nicki Minaj weighed in.

Now, Wayne is sharing his take. And let’s just say that he’s in his feelings.

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The Weeknd returns with ‘Dancing In The Flames,’ the single from his brand-new album ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow.’

The slick clip was shot entirely on Apple‘s incoming iPhone 16 Pro by Erik Henriksson and was directed by Anton Tammi.

Simple, yet effective, the visual arrives on the heels of The Weeknd’sseismic sold-out stadium show in São Paulo, Brazil.

As reported, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ serves as the concluding part of the superstar’s album trilogy, which is also comprised of 2020’s ‘After Hours’ and 2022’s ‘Dawn FM.’

Watch the video for ‘Dancing In The Flames’ below…

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Fat Joe assembles an eclectic collective for his new single ‘Paradise.’

The end of summer anthem sees the rapper link up with Anitta and DJ Khaled.

Infectious and hard-hitting, the track received its live debut onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024 (click here to watch the performance).

The rousing release follows the New York rapper’s recent team-up with Remy Ma on ‘Outta Control.’

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Tyler Perry keeps the drama coming – this by way of ‘Beauty in Black.’

Serving as the creative’s first series set at Netflix, the show tells the titillating tale of how a stripper’s fate takes a turn. She crosses paths with a wealthy and highly dysfunctional family who helm a cosmetics dynasty — and a trafficking scheme.

Taylor Polidore Williams and Crystle Stewart star, with the broader cast including Debbi Morgan and Richard Lawson.

Part 1 of the 16-episode drama arrives on October 24.

Watch the freshly unwrapped first-look trailer for ‘Beauty In Black’ below…

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Ayra Starr is shining bright on a global scale and waved the flag for Afrobeats at the MTV Video Music Awards 2024.

After achieving breakthrough success with hits such as ‘Bloody Samaritan’ and ‘Rush,’ the Nigerian-reared performer earned praise aplenty with the launch of her sophomore album ‘The Year I Turned 21‘ this summer.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with the performer on the VMA red carpet at the UBS Arena in New York. There, she dished on touring plans, being inspired by Rihanna‘s boss moves, and more.

Watch our EXCLUSIVE interview with Ayra Starr above.

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