The vocal driven gem that is Jennifer Hudson wowed many a music lover nights ago, when she took to NBC’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve‘ to perform her brand new single ‘I Can’t Describe.’

Though her staging lacked the vibrancy the song’s upbeat nature called for, her serving of the jam was stellar to say the least, flirting with light choreography and storming the spot with that voice.

So, if you’re anything like us and can’t wait until the release of her forthcoming studio album, put on your dancing shoes and meet us below!

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It is the story swarming headlines as we speak as it marks the fourth time in less than a week the #Beyhive have made news for stinging anti-Beyonce commenters.

Indeed, first TLC‘s Chilli was stung, then Miley Cyrus, Perez Hilton, and now an unsuspecting ‘106 & Park’ member who said Bey needs to retire.

Yes, we saw the backlash coming.  But, we didn’t know it would be this harsh:

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She may be riding high on charts with her latest single ‘Timber’ with Pitbull, but it seems pop singer Ke$ha‘s personal life is seeing her fall to new lows as reports have surfaced the hit-maker has checked herself into rehab.

Details below:

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is BrieNurseENT who gave an undeniably rocking version of ‘Drunk In Love’ by Beyonce.  Don’t believe us? See for yourself:

Brie definitely gets our applause, applause, applause!  Indeed, the Youtube songstress lent an intoxicating cover of the latest hit by Beyonce.  The way Brie glides down the melismatic portions of the song is A+!

We expect to hear more from this young lady.

Want to hear more from BrieNurseEnt? Check her Youtube page here.

Want to be featured on That Grape Juice’s ‘Cover Star’? Drop an email to rashad@thatgrapejuice.net

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Months may separate the world from her third studio album, but that hasn’t stopped Nicki Minaj from frequenting many a chart by way of 2012’s ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ and the numerous Hip-Hop efforts she lent a verse to in 2013.

This year, it’s her take on PTAF‘s ‘Boss Ass B*tch’ that’s brought her good news in the last seven days, whipping the digital community into a sassy frenzy and boosting her stock on Billboard’s Social 50!

Good news below…

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By way of her work ethic, talent and genuine passion for her craft, Beyonce has seen the general public develop a trust in her that’s seen her career go from strength to strength with every passing year.

Sure, while a well oiled PR machine has helped her steer her perception’s ship to favourable waters in times of trouble, it’s the entertainer’s God given gifts that have place her head and shoulders above the rest for well over a decade.

Oh…you disagree? Well, feel free to take that up with the general public who are now on course to make her latest studio album once of the fastest selling releases of the last decade.

Full story below!

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As uncomfortable as it is to admit, double standards continue to run rampant in the entertainment industry.

For, when Ciara‘s ‘Ride’ faced bans many a Trey Songz’ visual didn’t, it reaffirmed- even if done unintentionally- that the marketplace that is the music industry is anything but fair.

Now, while the example above highlighted the problem sexism still plays in the female arena, ‘Original Man’ performer Lord Jamar has taken aim at a culture which he says sees Caucasian acts knowingly pull from ‘Urban’ culture…and use ‘white privilege’ to surpass the African American acts they pulled from.

His debate sparking comments below…

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Beyonce may have nabbed a third week atop of the Billboard 200 with her self-titled visual album, but that hasn’t halted her promotional hustle.

King B webisode series ‘Self Titled’ continued today, with Part 5 which has been christened ‘Honesty’.

Flip the hood to check out Yonce dish more on the process of putting together the blockbuster collection.

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Roc Nation riot Rihanna pulls from her inner-model for Pierre Balmain‘s ‘Balmain‘ this year, signing on to rock their Spring/Summer campaign!

Sure to keep her hype afloat as fans await her brand new studio album, her dealings with the well-loved company brought with it behind the scenes footage pulled from her shoot with them recently.

What they got up to?

Check ’em out after the jump!

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With hits penned for Ciara and Rihanna, it’s become increasingly apparent that Future’s musical tastes span far wider than his own music would suggest.

Only right then, that he calls on Andre 3000 to showcase his range on a ‘space-age funk’ new number named ‘Benz B*tch.’

Details on the duet below…

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Shortly before he weds R&B Queen Ciara, the ‘Epic’ lyricist that is Future turns up to 2014’s party with a new video in hand, much to the delight of his rising fan base.

Lifted from DJ Esco‘s ‘No Sleep’ mix tape, the song and its video also double as promotional tools for his forthcoming album, ‘Honest’, set for release in the months to follow this one.

So, is ‘Maison’ any good?

Step into his creative office below…

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Eminem & Rihanna‘s latest duet ‘The Monster’ continues to scare away competition as it reigns for yet another week atop the Hot 100.  Roaring into its fourth week at #1, the feat brings with it yet another record-breaking feat for the Barbadian beauty.

Tuck in below to find out what it is and how much the tune sold:

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