Friday, February 10th 2012

That Grape Juice Interviews Emeli Sande

As an award-winning songwriter, Emeli Sande has crafted hits for many a chart-topper. However, it’s the Scottish star’s own material which has her poised for major success this year.

Soulful and flavoursome, the 24 year old’s unique sound has earned her both critical and commercial acclaim.

The BRIT Award Critics Choice winner is gearing up for the release of her debut album ‘Our Version of Events’ and was keen to talk to That Grape Juice about the project.

Also discussed during our candid chat were her thoughts on the Urban music scene, working with the newly reformed Sugababes (original line-up), collaborating Leona Lewis, her recent engagement, and much more.

Enjoy.

Emeli Sande Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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Thursday, February 2nd 2012

2012 Releases: Who Are You Buying?

With confirmed releases from Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Brandy, Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, Leona Lewis, Monica, Emeli Sande and Lana Del Rey, coming months will see a number of LPs compete in tandem to come out on top by the year’s end.

So,ever eager to know what you’re thinking, TGJ asks:

Which one are you planning to buy?

Weigh in below…

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Tuesday, January 24th 2012

Leona Lewis Pushes ‘Glassheart’ To November

Ever since Leona Lewis‘ sophomore set ‘Echo’ failed to set the charts blaze back in 09, the songbird’s career has worn a ‘fragile’ sticker.

From poorly charting singles, to a dwindling presence in the States, to the incessant delay in delivering her “comeback” LP ‘Glassheart’, it’s been a rocky few years for the vocalist.

And yet it seems the turbulence is far from over; for it has today been revealed that ”Heart’ won’t be hitting stores for another 11 months.

Full story below…

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Friday, January 13th 2012

Kelly Rowland To Tribute Mariah Carey At BET Honors Ceremony

Whether you like it or not, Mariah Carey is a Pop icon.

Cited for inspiring acts along the lines,Beyonce, Rihanna, Christina Aguilera, Lady GaGa and Leona Lewis, this year will see the belter honored for her contributions to music at the 2012 BET Honors Ceremony.

Today, groundbreaking details from the ceremony emerged which will be sure to strike up a number of varying opinions.

It has been confirmed that ‘Here I Am‘ diva Kelly Rowland is to tribute her at the ceremony.

Details below…

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Wednesday, January 11th 2012

Clive Davis Dishes On Leona Album; Will.I.Am To Feature

Nearing the end of last year, ‘Better In Time‘ songbird Leona Lewis broke the news that her long awaited album ‘Glassheart’ was to be released in 2012 and not in November 2011 as had initially been scheduled.

So now, with not long to go until the project hits stores, record executive Clive Davis has shared a number of details regarding his contributions to the LP and aired out his feelings towards her second album, ‘Echo‘.

His comments below…

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Friday, January 6th 2012

Leona Lewis: “Reality-show musicians are more talented than the artists who are actually out right now”

60ef76a1d6952b3a88ec75eeea860a86 Leona Lewis: Reality show musicians are more talented than the artists who are actually out right now

‘Bleeding Love’ belter Leona Lewis wasn’t exactly showing much love to chart rivals in a recent interview with ‘Time Out Dubai’. The 26-year-old, whose most recent ‘Collide‘-lead LP ‘GlassHeart’ was pushed back to a March release, lent her opinion on the current status of the music industry’s vocalists to the worldly magazine, even suggesting reality talent show contestants best their established counterparts.

While many-a-talent show, including ‘American Idol’, ‘The Voice’, and Lewis’ own native ‘X Factor’ have boasted immeasurable talents in their years, is Leona’s assessment far-fetched?

See her thoughts and weigh in on this topic and more after the jump:

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Thursday, December 22nd 2011

Watch: X Factor USA Finale – pt 2

The X-Factor USA is here!

Fox’s much hyped British import has finally kicked off on American soil and looks set to be the biggest show of its kind.

Featuring judges Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul, LA Reid and Nicole Scherzinger, the show favours American Idol with its nationwide auditions. However, there is a defining twist in that groups and solo acts over 25’s are eligible to enter.

After weeks of auditions and bootcamp we now enter the live shows where the narrowed down top 2 are battling to advance to be crowned the winner of the competition. In grand form, the finale sees some of today’s biggest movers and shakers lending their talents to the young hopefuls.

See the best and the worst of tonight’s final showing below as Leona Lewis, Justin Bieber, and more guest:

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Sunday, December 18th 2011

Little Mix Shoot Straight to #1 With ‘Cannonball’

Make that two happy Sunday’s for X Factor stars Little Mix. For, exactly a week after winning the UK version of the show, Jade, Perrie, Jesy, and Leigh-Anne have more cause to celebrate – their debut single ‘Cannonball’ has rocketed to #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Full story after the jump…

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Friday, December 16th 2011

Hot Shot: Leona Lewis ‘Glassheart’ Promo Pic

Get into the latest snap released in support of Leona Lewis‘ ‘Glassheart‘ LP due out in March 2012.

Arriving just days after her breath taking set at the Royal Variety Performance, the shot comes almost a week after she performed a rendition of the song ‘Hurt‘ on the X Factor 2011 Final.

Are you feeling it?

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Thursday, December 15th 2011

Watch: Leona Lewis & Cee-Lo Soar At Royal Variety Performance

The 2011 Royal Variety Performance played host last night to quite the odd pairing – in Leona Lewis and Cee-Lo Green.

An unlikely duo, the two served up a stirring rendition of ‘Somebody to Love’, with Lewis soaring solo with ‘Hurt’ and Cee-Lo performing ‘Anyway’.

Peep the performances below…

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Saturday, December 10th 2011

Leona Lewis Delivers Moving Performance On X Factor UK

In support of her recently released EP ‘Hurt’, ’Better In Time’ belle Leona Lewis took to the X Factor UK stage to perform the project’s title cut this evening.

Predictably understated and indicative of the performer’s growth since her days as a contestant on the series, her performance arrives months before the release of her ‘Glassheart‘ studio album.

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Saturday, December 10th 2011

Watch: X Factor 2011 Performances (Final 3)

The X Factor 2011 final aired tonight!

{For those unfamiliar with The X Factor, the show is the UK’s version of American Idol – with a twist in that groups and over 28’s are eligible to enter. Now in it’s seventh season, the show is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, and JLS. Its US incarnation launched earlier this year on FOX}.

Watch the hotly anticipated performances below…