‘Extra’s AJ Calloway had the pleasure of catching up with Mariah Carey recently, joining the ‘Boy (I Need You)’ beauty at Dylan’s Candy Bar to dish on festive fun and the art of giving back during the Holiday period.

Upbeat and undeniably endearing, the icon also revealed how her two and a half year old twins are already learning the importance of altruism, and relayed a story involving Michelle Obama, her son Roc and a dress that’s unlikely to be worn again…ever.

Take a bite into the interview after the jump!

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One or the other.

When it comes to acknowledging one’s sexuality and embracing one’s power, women are oft encouraged to choose one or the other- a choice rooted in the idea that an empowered woman must be an asexual one.

An idea, that believes a woman’s sexuality is only ever relevant when used to attract and appease men, rendering any woman who dares to embrace her desire for male ‘company’ weak…docile…’a whore.’

So, it should come as no surprise that Pop superstar Beyonce finds herself on the receiving end of such criticism today, following the unveiling of her brand new visual album, jam packed with a collection of steamy videos that’s set some pulses racing and many a tongue wagging this week.

Now,  watch MSNBC‘s Melissa Harris-Perry share her thoughts on the matter below- weighing in on what she calls Beyonce‘s ‘feminist manifesto.’

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The ‘NRJ Music Awards‘ may have had the best of intentions when enlisting Katy Perry to perform at this year’s ceremony, but- perhaps unaware of her on/off performance prowess- they got far less than they bargained for once she hit the stage.

What we mean?

Well, as you’ll see should you choose to meet us below, her live servings of ‘Roar‘ and ‘Unconditionally’ left much to be desired, falling flat in more ways than act as talented as Perry should have allowed.

Press play below…

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Borders.

Believe it or not, there was a time when the above served to stop lesser known acts and their music entering markets far away from their own.

Then came the internet…erasing barriers with reckless abandon to create a truly global community- sharing sights, sounds and ideas altogether, all at once.

Now, after making major waves for PBR&B in the US, her EP ‘Sail Out’ found itself pushed by digital winds which led it to the United Kingdom!

Good news for Ms.Chilombo below…

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Dan Doctoroff‘s ‘Bloomberg’ welcomed Billboard’s Bill Werde to its home on Friday, calling on the tastemaker to join the company’s ‘Market Makers’ TV show for a conversation with host, Stephanie Ruhle.

There, hours removed from its surprise launch, Beyonce’s brand new LP became the topic of discussion, seeing its roll out and impact on Pop culture analysed by the Editor, sharing why he believes its release ticks many a ‘game changing’ box.

Watch below…

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Hip Hop came out in full force yesterday evening, when some of the genre’s brightest staples rocked ‘Power 106‘s ‘Cali Christmas 2013′ with performances now available to watch right here on That Grape Juice.Net.

In attendance? Kendrick Lamar, Diddy, Rick Ross, Big Sean and Jay Rock to name a few, just four of the entertainers who made Anaheim’s Honda Centre the place to be last night!

A memorable evening below…

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After American music lovers pushed it sales over the 400,000 unit mark hours after its release, the good people of Australia follow suit today- handing a fresh pair of commercial legs to Beyonce‘s self-titled new album!

Why she and Roc Nation’s Elijah Blake have much to give thanks for this morning?

Your Sunday morning ‘Chart Check’ below…

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Arguably incapable of creating ‘bad’ music, The Dream would be right to believe that he stands as one of the best things to happen to Pop music.

Responsible for more ‘contemporary classics’ than he’s oft given credit for, his work has now seen him become one of the world’s most sought after creatives, enlisted by the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna time and time again to pen the hits they rock the world with…time and time again.

Now, after collaborating with Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, the Grammy winner has now claimed the beauty can ‘out-sing’ a number of today’s chart staples.

Watch below…

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One month after announcing the line-up for his ‘Welcome to Jamrock’ cruise venture, ‘There For You‘ performer Damian Marley has seen each and every cabin aboard the cruise liner sold out- one year before it sets sail from Miami, Florida.

Details below…

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‘It’s sad…so sad…such a sad, sad situation.’

Perhaps by way of the confusion that overshadowed the role out of her fourth studio album ‘4‘, Beyonce‘s status as a ‘mega-selling’ act found itself coming under disrepute when the project spawned modest numbers for the star.

Modest- in her case- being first week sales of 310,000 units. This, a figure that stood as one of her lowest but still saw her stand head and shoulders above the likes of Katy Perry and Rihanna, who are yet to scan that many units in any of their opening weeks thus far.

Now, despite the great-and at times unfortunate- lengths they went to see their latest LPs dominate the charts, these ladies have now had the commercial carpet pulled from beneath their heels by the firm hand that is…Beyonce.

How?

More good news below…

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One day after its surprise release, Beyonce‘s brand new album ‘Beyonce’ is on course to welcome her highest ever opening week figure in the coming days, after it surpassed sales of 430,000 units hours after launch!

Good news below…

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Eyen and Krieger’s ‘And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going Home‘ was brought to life once again this evening, performed by X Factor UK contestant Sam Bailey and Pop sensation Nicole Scherzinger during the show’s final.

Stellar to say the least, the performance saw the pair showcase the vocals that would later see Sam move one step closer to claiming this year’s ‘X Factor’ crown, and prompt fresh talk of a new Nicole solo album from its viewers!

Watch below!

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