As captivating performers go, few can rival the the fire Fantasia ignites when she takes to the stage. And even when she doesn’t.

See, the American Idol graduate was tapped to perform at ‘Taking The Stage: African American Music And Stories That Changed America’ – yet ironically gave her entire performance in the audience.

Watched on by the likes of Will Smith, Jada Pinkett, and Octavia Spencer, Ms. Barrino shut down the Kennedy Center event with a rousing rendition of Aretha Franklin‘s ‘Dr. Feel Good.’

See Fantasia set it all the way off, like only she can, after the jump…

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Michael Jackson‘s new “biopic” has been shelved.

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Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade’ is the gift that keeps on giving.

Find out how and why below…

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The Weeknd is back in visual action!

As his new LP ‘Starboy’ continues to sizzle worldwide, the entertainer releases the video for its latest single ‘Party Monster‘.

I just need a girl who gon’ really understand
I just need a girl who gon’ really understand
I’m good, I’m good, I’m great
Know it’s been a while, now I’m mixing up the drank
I just need a girl who gon’ really understand
I just need a girl who gon’ really understand

Watch below…

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Christina Aguilera has been the subject of murmurs of late thanks to rumors that she’s left her longtime label and moved to Universal.

While there’s no official word yet on that, what is for sure is that Xtina rocked the stage when performing on an ABC special last night.

‘Taking The Stage: African American Music And Stories That Changed America’ was filmed at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts; the showcase featured music, dance and dramatic readings by a wide range of talent – such as Aguilera.

She took on ‘Stormy Weather’ by Ethel Waters and her powerful performance awaits below…

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Charlie Sheen had renewed his beef with the Pop singer Rihanna.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

Next up? We’ll rewind to 1992 to revisit one of King of Pop Michael Jackson‘s biggest hits:  ‘Black or White.’  Released in November 1991 as the lead single from Jackson’s 8th album, ‘Dangerous,’ the tune was only on radio 3 weeks before it ascended to #1.  A cause only assisted by its controversial music video, which to date is considered one of the most controversial of all time, the song went on to platinum status and have a 7 week reign at the top of the Hot 100 into 1992 (where it’s seen this week).  The run also made MJ the first artist to have a #1 hit in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.

Tuck in below to relive ‘Black or White’ and see who else among your faves joined the King of Pop in the top 25 this week 26 years ago:

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‘Soul of a Woman’ vocalist Kelly Price is to perform at the Chris Brown vs Soulja Boy boxing match.

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Aaliyah‘s time alive may have been tragically cut short, but her legacy is proving eternal.

The singer’s enduring popularity is rarely called into question and certainly shouldn’t be following the release of her greatest hits LP on US iTunes.

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Word on the curb is that Iggy Azalea is looking for a new leader for her career.

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As speculation mounts surrounding the status of Brandy‘s legal wrangle with her former label, the songbird is opening up about her next release.

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Ed Sheeran is riding high on the charts with comeback singles ‘Shape Of You’ and ‘Castle On The Hill’ – both of which sit at #1 and #2 on US iTunes.

With the songs also slaying on a global scale, attention has turned to their housing album ‘÷’ (pronounced ‘divide’).

The set serves as the British singer’s third studio effort and is tipped to be one of the biggest releases of the year.

When can folk expect to get their hands on it? Find out below, where the official tracklist also awaits…

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