If this year’s charts are anything to go by, it would seem positivity most certainly pays when it comes to Pop music.

Just ask Katy Perry.

Outperforming each and every one of her closest competitors with the motivational ‘Roar’ and its PG approved LP ‘Prism’, the entertainer has seen her ‘light and bright’ brand kick glitter in the faces of her ‘wilder’ contemporaries.

This, not going unnoticed by the ‘Teenage Dreamer’, who has billed herself the ‘positive girl’ among her peers.

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As the world waits with bated breath for news on Beyonce‘s new album, the superstar singer has revealed that her ‘Mrs Carter Show’ will officially continue into 2014.

King B’s official Facebook page posted the shot above seconds ago, confirming that the blockbuster tour will return to Europe for a fresh set of concerts – kicking off on February 20th.

Dates haven’t yet been announced, but what is certain is that confirmation that the tour will extend into the New Year will renew debate about when exactly new Bey material will be released.

Though unconfirmed, the assumption is that the as yet untitled set (the recording of which has been shrouded in secrecy) will arrive early 2014. Touring in February makes one wonder if that’ll be the case, and if so, what exactly the 32-year-old has up her sleeve to manage being on the road while plugging a record? A ‘New Rules’ esque campaign? So many questions and yet so few answers.

As jarring as the wait has been, it’s all quite exciting, isn’t it? Needless to say, the next few weeks and months should be uber interesting.

Update: The show dates have been revealed. Check them out below…

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‘Marry Me’ maestro Jason Derulo is enjoying quite the success on this side of the pond after launching multiple numbers from his latest album ‘Tattoos’ to hit status on official charts.

Now, after unveiling the steamy video for the tune ‘Trumpets’, the stage-blazer takes off on yet another promo run in support of the tune – the latest coming in the form of a visit to BBC Radio 1’s ‘Live Lounge’.

As is common affair there, Derulo lent a live version of his own song as well as an acoustic cover.  His pick?  2013 mega-hit ‘Royals’ by newcomer Lorde.

How did he fare?  You tell us?

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‘The Way’ wailer Ariana Grande is set to make her way to the 2013 ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2014′ stage as reports have surfaced the pint sized songstress is the latest to join the show’s line-up.

Joining the likes of stars Robin Thicke, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Hudson, Enrique Iglesias, Capital Cities, Daughtry, and The Fray, Grande’s appearance on the show will be apart of the ‘West coast’ segment.

The New York-city based bash, hosted by Ryan Seacrest, will be aired on ABC.

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Call him crazy but…

Genius is genius, says music critics at highly revered publications TiME, Rolling Stones, and Entertainment Weekly.  For, as the ‘year-end’ tallies come rolling in, the aforementioned three have unanimously championed Kanye West‘s 2013 release ‘Yeezus’ as the album of the year.

Beating out the likes of Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and mentor Jay Z, the news comes just as fans complained of the Recording Academy’s overlook of the critically acclaimed set only giving it 2 nominations (“New Slaves” for Best Rap Song and “Yeezus” for Best Rap Album).

Elsewhere on the list, you can spot Katy Perry, Rihanna, Lorde, and more.  Ready to sound off?

See the three’s top ‘songs and albums of the year’ lists below:

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The secret at the 2013 Victoria Secret Show certainly was not the absence of Urban Pop acts as it was alarmingly clear after riveting performances from the likes of Taylor Swift, Fall Out Boy, and more saw credits roll.

That, however (to some), did not make the showing any less enjoyable.

Did you miss any of it?  Catch it below:

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Not even a week after leading 2014 Stellar Award nominees with a whopping 8 nominations it has been announced that Gospel superstar TYE TRIBBETT also leads the genre’s nominees at the 2014 Grammy Awards with three nominations for his #1 album GREATER THAN and its empowering lead single ‘If He Did It Before…Same God’.

Capturing nods for Best Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Performance (“If He Did It Before…Same God”), Best Gospel Song (“If He Did It Before…Same God”) and Best Gospel Album for “Greater Than”, the news comes as the latest in a string of honors for the Motown Gospel star.

After seeing the album afford him his highest chart debut to date, premiering at #1 on Billboard’s Top Gospel Albums chart where it remained for four consecutive weeks, its lead single ‘If He Did It Before…Same God’ followed suit with a #1 debut on Itunes.  Peaking at #3 on Billboard Gospel Songs chart, this week saw the tune rebound to #5 after notching its 40^th week of tenure on the tally.

Recently garnering a Soul Train Award for ‘Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance’, the Grammy nominations for the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards follow via a reveal in Los Angeles Friday, December 6^th, by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences.  The official award ceremony is set to be held on January 26th, 2014, at Staples Center in Los Angeles and broadcast live in high-definition TV and 5.1 surround sound on CBS.

Dynamo divas Danity Kane live up to their billing in the latest Annex Magazine.

Dawn, Aubrey, Shannon, and Aundrea stun on the front and inner-pages of the publication’s “Man” strand.

The edgy shoot arrives days before the ladies take to the stage at Los Angeles’ House of Blues for their first show as a group in over five years.

For the longest we’ve wondered what DK in today’s age would look and sound like. Needless to say, for the former, the answer is amazing! Reliable word says their new material is too.

In the here and now, though, peep another snap from the feature after the jump…

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Some acts don’t require smash singles to sell an album. Britney Spears, however, isn’t one of them.

Prior to its release this week, the star’s latest effort ‘Britney Jean’ had failed to generate hits with lead singles ‘Work B*tch’ and ‘Perfume’. Yet, despite this, industry analysts and fans alike seemed agree that the LP would (at least) sell on the strength of the singer’s name. Something it’s arguably gone on to do, but with numbers that register as the lowest debut figures of Spears’ illustrious career.

Details after the jump…

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It’s finally here!

The official visual for ‘Perfume’ – the second single from Britney Spears’ 8th studio album ‘Britney Jean’ – made its triumphant debut to VEVO just moments ago.

An album billed the singer’s ‘most personal to date’, ‘Perfume’ reportedly shines as one of the set’s best vocal performances.  With days of teasers leading up to this moment, was it worth the hype and the wait?

Watch below and let us know:

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Over the course of the last two decades, R. Kelly has carved out quite the career courtesy of countless tasty tunes.

It’s fitting, then, that the Pied Piper’s latest single is christened ‘Cookies’.

The cut is the newest release to be lifted from the crooner’s ‘Black Panties’ LP, which dropped today via RCA.

To celebrate, Kellz unwrapped the video for ‘Cookies’, which you can check out below…

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Marking her first full length show since the birth of her daughter, Beyonce‘s short but sweet run at ‘Revel Atlantic City‘ is now available to enjoy worldwide via the DVD release of her ‘Life Is But a Dream‘ documentary.

Now, as that project continues to top charts overseas, fans can now peep her performance of the Shea Taylor produced ‘Flaws and All’ right here on That Grape Juice.Net today!

A moving performance from the Grammy winning mother below…

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