Thursday, December 11th 2008

Introducing…Lady GaGa

For the last year, Lady GaGa, who is signed to Akon’s Kon Live/Interscope imprint, has been creating quite a buzz within the industry. Indeed, her first single ‘Just Dance’, which made its debut back in May, has been making a steady ascent up the Billboard Hot 100 and currently sits at #3. Her debut album ‘The Fame’ was released in October.

With a sound that is an eklectic fusion of Electronica, Pop, Rock and Hip-Hop/R&B, this New York native is definitely a breath of fresh air in an increasingly ‘samey’ industry; you’ll be seeing alot more of her here on That Grape Juice. Check out the video for her current smash ‘Just Dance’ above, as well as a live rendition of the track below:

Are you checking for Lady GaGa?

Posted By: Sam

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Thursday, December 11th 2008

Beyonce Announces ‘I Am…Tour’; European Dates Confirmed

After taking the charts by storm with her 3rd studio album ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce’, Beyonce is embarking on a world tour in support of the record. Her camp released the first set of dates for the trek today – which happen to be for the European leg of the tour. Check out the cities, dates, and on-sale dates below:

DAY DATE CITY VENUE ON SALE
Sun 26-Apr Zagreb, Croatia Arena 15-Dec
Tue 28-Apr Vienna, Austria Stadthalle 17-Dec
Wed 29-Apr Budapest, Hungary Arena TBC
Thu 30-Apr Prague, Czech Republic O2 20-Dec

Sat 2-May Rotterdam, Holland Ahoy 20-Dec
Tue 5-May Paris, France Bercy 17-Dec
Wed 6-May Strasbourg, France Zenith 17-Dec
Thu 7-May Antwerp, Belgium Sportpalais 19-Dec
Fri 8-May Berlin, Germany 02 TBC
Sun 10-May Herning, Denmark MCH Arena TBC
Mon 11-May Gothenburg, Sweden Scandinavium 17-Dec
Wed 13-May Stockholm, Sweden Globen 17-Dec
Fri 15-May Koln, Germany Arena 19-Dec
Sat 16-May Zurich, Switzerland Hallenstadion 19-Dec
Mon 18-May Lisbon, Portugal Atlantico 12-Dec
Tue 19-May Madrid, Spain Palacio Desportes 16-Dec
Wed 20-May Barcelona, Spain Palau St Jordi 16-Dec
Sat 23-May Birmingham, UK NIA 12-Dec
Mon 25-May London, UK 02 12-Dec
Wed 27-May Manchester, UK MEN 12-Dec
Fri 29-May Dublin, Ireland The O2 17-Dec
Sun 31-May Belfast, UK Odyssey Arena 17-Dec

To purchase tickets, it’s best to hit up your native Ticketmaster (UK folk: click here to purchase tickets).

Anyone who has seen Bouncy live knows she delivers one hell of a show. Be sure not to miss out on what I’m sure will be a great tour.

Will you be going to Beyonce’s ‘I Am…’ tour?

Posted By: Sam

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Thursday, December 11th 2008

Chris Brown ‘Got Milk?’ Ad

R&B singer Chris Brown is the latest star to pose for the iconic ‘got milk?’ campaign. More power to him!

What do you think of the pic?

Posted By: Sam

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Thursday, December 11th 2008

(Kinda) Confirmed: Janet Jackson Pregnant

Life & Style magazine is reporting in their latest issue that Pop superstar Janet Jackson is indeed expecting her first child with long-time partner Jermaine Dupri. This comes after the couple denied the rumors just last week. Hmm…

If true, major congratulations to Janet and Jermaine.

Your thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Wednesday, December 10th 2008

Brandy On Tyra – The Interview

Yesterday, we posted Brandy’s awesome performances from her recent stop on The Tyra Banks Show. Ms. Norwood was also interviewed by the supermodel turned talk show host and opened up about many a topic, including her fake marriage, ‘that’ fatal car accident, her brother Ray J’s sex tape and a whole lot more. Part 1 is above, with the rest watchable below:

Great interview!

Any thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Wednesday, December 10th 2008

Britney’s ‘Circus’ Is #1; Sells Over 500,000

Pop superstar Britney Spears has more cause for celebration this week, as her ‘comeback’ LP ‘Circus’ has shot straight to the top of the US album charts. The set, Spears’ 5th studio album, sold more than 500,000 copies guaranteeing a #1 opening on the Billboard 200 chart as well as a Gold certification straight out of the gate. {Source}

While congratulations are no doubt in order for Britney, I’m still hoping she finds her ‘It’ factor ASAP as those live performances left a salty taste in many a mouth. It’s a thing by which, yes she’s having this major comeback, but how deserving is she if she’s turning in such sub-par showings where it matters? Hmm…

Your thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Wednesday, December 10th 2008

Akon On Chelsea Lately

Akon stopped by E!’s Chelsea Lately Show this week to promote his latest effort ‘Freedom’. The ‘Smack That’ singer lived up to the song’s name by erm…(you’ll see) during the interview. He also shed an interesting light on his relationship status, working with Michael Jackson and more. Good stuff.

Your thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Tuesday, December 9th 2008

Mariah and Nick Expecting?

Word has it Mariah and Nick Cannon may be expecting their first child…for real this time:

MARIAH Carey’s wish may finally be coming true. Spies in LA saw the songbird coming out of a well-known ob/gyn’s office on North Crescent Boulevard, “clutching what looked like a sonogram and being greeted by her entourage with cheers. She was ebullient.” It was the same type of paper that Minnie Driver was holding when she found out she was pregnant at the same doctor’s office. Carey, who wed Nick Cannon this year in a quickie Bahamas ceremony, has made no bones about wanting a child. {Source}

If true, congratulations to them. After initially being thrown by their sudden marriage (thinking it was a publicity stunt), I’d be real glad for them as their union seems very genuine.

Your thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Tuesday, December 9th 2008

That Grape Juice: End Of Year Awards 2008

As this year draws nearer to its close, we will be acknowledging the releases, events, surprising moments etc that have made the last 12 months as memorable as they have been with our 2nd annual That Grape Juice: End of Year Awards 2008.

Shaking things up a bit from last year, we will be giving you the chance to decide who will be shortlisted for nomination in each of the categories – something you can do via the comments section below. There are no limits on the number of recommendations you can make per category.

Nominee suggestions must be in by December 15th. The final list of nominee will be announced on December 16th, also the day in which voting starts. Winners will be announced on December 23rd.

Please see the category list below. You can make any suggestions for additions etc in the comments section:

TGJ End Of Year Awards 2008 Categories

Album of the Year

Single of the Year

Best Video:

Best Collaboration

Best New Artist

Best Female Artist

Best Male Artist

The Kelly Rowland Underrated Artist Of The Year Award

The Please Go Sit Down Somewhere Award

Worst Single Of The Year

Worst Album Of The Year

(You) Slippin’ / Step Your Game Up Award

Best Reality TV Show

Most Shocking Event of 2008

Your nominations?