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Jury’s out on when Tinashe‘s sophomore album ‘Joyride’ will land in stores.

Still, that isn’t halting her hustle.

The stage blazer is currently in Taiwan on a promotional trip and is aiming to make a mark.

During a performance at a Hennessy event last night, the 23-year-old teamed up with Taiwanese Pop star A-Lin to collaboratively tackle Alicia Keys‘ ‘If I Ain’t Got You.’

How did they fare? Find out below…

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Making a ripple in today’s female rap arena can be the tallest of tasks. But Def Loaf  isn’t just making ripples, she’s making waves.

And it’s carried her across the pond to London town where the femcee will headline her own show at Shepherd’s Bush Empire this Friday (Oct. 14th).

That Grape Juice are giving away A PAIR of tickets to the show, which’ll feature performances of hits such as ‘Back Up’ and ‘Try Me.’ But’s that’s not all, the lucky winner will also nab a meet and greet with the star too!

Want to be in with a chance of winning? We thought as much! To enter, simply answer the question below…

How many times has Dej Loaf performed in London before?

a) 3

b) 1

c) None!

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Dej – TGJ’ :

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 08.59am GMT on Thursday October 13th 2016.

Entrants MUST also be following That Grape Juice on Instagram and/or Twitter (with proof included in email):

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New Nicki Minaj is nigh.

After spending the last two years flaunting her skills on Hip-Hop heavy releases, the rapper taps in to her often underused “mainstream” appeal by securing the cover of Marie Claire’s November 2016 edition.

This, after starring in a brand new T-Mobile commercial and before the unveiling of her new ABC series.

Above is the shot used for the publication’s cover?

Below?

Nicki Minaj shooting…Nicki Minaj.

Watch…

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If you thought Beyhive stings were limited to pop culture figures, we’d suggest you think again. Yep, after former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee learned last year, politicians are not exempt from the wrath of the devoted fan base.

Now, just a month away from what could be a historic U.S. presidential election, former New York lieutenant governor Betsy McCaughey and current economic advisor to Republican presidential hopeful Donald Trump should’ve sought some advising of her own before taking to CNN to slam Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton for supporting Beyonce.

Citing lyrics from the Grammy winner’s 2016 top 10 hit ‘Formation’ as evidence of Clinton’s hypocrisy for slamming Trump’s recently uncovered misogynistic rant from 2005, the move appears to have backfired as the ill-prepared comments set Twitter alight.

Check below to see the video that’s got the Beyhive stirring:

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After taking a much needed break following 2014’s critically and commercially shambolic ‘Paula,’ Robin Thicke returns with a new Nas-assisted single titled ‘Deep.’

Showing off his oft-praised falsetto, ‘Deep’ sees the R&B crooner give fans the first taste from his yet-titled, reportedly yet-finished 8th studio album.  And, as he prepares to perform the cut and many others from his hit collection on October 15th’s ‘TIDAL X:  1015,’ tuck in below to for your first listen:

 

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Kendrick Lamar has amassed commercial and critical acclaim by merit of his talent and compelling bodies of work.

In recent times, he’s also become in-demand for major Pop features; case in point Taylor Swift‘s ‘Bad Blood’ and Beyonce‘s ‘Freedom.’

The latest of latter comes courtesy of Maroon 5, who’ve enlisted the rap titan for their new single.

Dive below for details…

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Alicia Keys is back!

And That Grape Juice were in the house to see the 15-time Grammy winner.

Head below to read our NYC correspondent Richard Pittman‘s exclusive recap.

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Camilla Cabello continues to make slow but serious moves into solo territory this year with help from Machine Gun Kelly.

The name of their collaborative song?

‘Bad Things.’

I got what you dream ’bout. Nails scratching my back tat, eyes closed when you scream out.You keep me in with those hips. While my teeth sink in those lips.

Give it a spin below…

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Together and apart, Drake and Rihanna have amassed a wealth of success.

Those achievements have been noted by the organizers of the 2016 American Music Awards; for the the dynamic duo (and rumored lovers) lead the list of nominations.

Announced moments ago, Drizzy tops the pack with a whopping 13 honors – besting a 32-year-record held by Michael Jackson, who scored 11 in 1984 during the ‘Thriller’ era.

To her credit, RiRi bagged the next highest amount of nominations – earning 7.

With the 2016 AMAs airing November 20th live from LA’s Microsoft Theater, find out who’s up for what awards below where the full list of nominees awaits…

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After five years of independent distribution Wiz Khalifa‘s ‘Taylor Gang Entertainment’ has found a home in Atlantic Records.

Good news for all involved below…

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Drake may have only just wrapped his Stateside ‘Summer Sixteen’ trek, but he’s already gearing up to hit the international circuit from this winter.

Moments ago, the rapper announced his aptly titled ‘Boy Meets World Tour,’ which’ll be kicking off in Europe in January.

The jaunt is being erected in support of the rap titan’s latest album ‘Views’ – which has dominated the global music landscape since its release in April.

With Drizzy continuing to wrack up chart wins with the LP, he looks poised to pocket triple figure millions from the touring arena too.

Find out when the Canadian is hitting a town near you below…

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Today, From The Vault journeys back to a time when Rihanna was only beginning to embrace her “bad gyal” persona. This week’s pick is her joint single with Maroon 5 ‘If I Never See Your Face Again.’

Originally sung solely by M5’s frontman Adam Levine and included on the band’s second LP ‘It Won’t Be Soon Before Long,’ ‘Face’ received quite the facelift when chart Queen RiRi was added to the mix.

The collaborative remix was dually serviced as a single from the re-release of Levine and co’s album as well as from Ms. Fenty’s ‘Good Girl Gone Bad.’

Produced by Tricky Stewart and Mike Elizondo, it was first intended as a duet with Janet Jackson which couldn’t materialize because of label issues.

A moderate hit for its headlining acts, it cracked the US Top 40 during Summer 2008 and climbed to number 28 in the UK; still, it managed to peak at #11 and #12 in Australia and Canada respectively.

RiRi’s frequent collaborator Anthony Mandler directed the song’s visual which focused heavily on editorial shots of sexy Rihanna, dapper Adam, and their titillating (yet understated) teasing.

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Some, at the time, christened this collaboration random, yet it still “worked.”

Evidence, ladies and gents, of how Team Rih have successfully managed to broaden her brand and secure her place as the resident crossover crusader.

We wish more artists would follow that route and mix and match up for diversity. The results, as highlighted here, can be bliss.

Your thoughts?

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