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 40th 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 6th, 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.

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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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As fans of Ciara continue to rejoice in the praise awarded to her self titled new album, and Beyonce supporters revelling in the glory of the ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘, Rihanna‘s join both fan bases in celebrating positive news today.

For, in what can only drum up fresh excitement for her forthcoming studio album, Rihanna has broken a new Billboard chart record this week!

What that record is?

Good news below!

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A record breaking world tour.

Another Platinum album.

More Grammy nominations.

Yes, save for a few hiccups, there’s no doubt 2013 has been nothing short of fruitful for Pop trendsetter Rihanna, reportedly eyeing the release of her eighth studio album next summer!

Before then- before the year ends- the entertainer has welcomed more good news this afternoon, thanks to the millions who tune in to her videos on the outlet, ‘VEVO.’

Meet us below to see how she dominated their list of the ‘Most Viewed Videos of 2013’!

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Earlier this Summer That Grape Juice was privy to preview several tracks from Toni Braxton and Babyface‘s new album ‘Love, Marriage, & Divorce’. The taste had us salivating for more, yet more so had us happy that Braxton re-considered her retirement.

The latest issue of UPTOWN magazine sees the Grammy winning diva not only pose it up alongside her longtime collaborator, but  wax honest about her reasons for wanting to retire – which she says revolved around depression and career insecurity.

However, as the #1 success of current single ‘Hurt You’ highlights, the singer has little reason to fret, for there clearly remains ample demand for her brand of grown and sexy.

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Pop titan Lady GaGa has taken her ‘ARTPOP’ push global.

Having yielded chart-topping results in the US, UK, and countless other regions, the singer’s latest stop is Japan – where she’s been taking to many a major stage.

The latest was TV show Sukkiri, where she performed a haunting acoustic version of ‘ART’s lead single ‘Applause’.

Watch Mother Monster prove her worth after the jump…

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One year after its release, it’s now safe to say Alicia Keys’Girl On Fire’ delivered another signature hit from the star…the empowering anthem of the very same name.

Alas, after taking one year to sell what albums prior Keys albums have sold in a week, the LP now stands as one of the performer’s lowest selling to date, failing to hold a light to the flame that was ‘The Element of Freedom’ or her ‘Fallin‘ fuelled debut.

Now, it’s time for you to have your say!

On what?

Find out below…

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