‘Stand Up For Love’ vocalist Beyonce has responded to claims that she is ‘insensitive’ today, accused of being so by former astronauts who took offence to a sample she used to forge her new single ‘XO.’

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With a fan base that’s stuck by her through thick and thin and a career that’s seen her reach heights unlikely to be attained by even her strongest of competitors, Britney Spears is without a doubt the most groundbreaking act to debut within the last twenty years.

So, with this fact and her former sales figures in mind, her fans had believed the unveiling of her new album ‘Britney Jean’ would bring it with a promotional campaign worthy of the icon’s star power.

A campaign, that would do everything in its power to ensure pulled in commendable sales at worst and mind blowing digits at best. Alas, these fans received quite the shock when the promotional plan employed to push the album felt too ‘relaxed’ for their liking, doing little to give the project a healthy of chance of rocking the charts.

Now, in an interview with ‘USA Today’, the ‘Don’t Let Me Be The Last To Know’ singer has revealed why she avoided a ‘Born This Way’– like campaign.

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One day before the world parts ways with 2013, Gregory Mead‘s ‘Musicmetric‘ have used data pulled from BitTorrent to compile a list made of the year’s most illegally downloaded entertainers.

Featuring appearances from Justin Timberlake, Flo Rida (pictured above) and ‘Thug In My Life’ performer Rihanna, the list sheds fresh light on industry’s ever-present ‘piracy problem‘, and reveals which of Pop’s contributors is deemed most popular by ‘illegal downloaders.’

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Despite Beyonce‘s self-titled visual album still holding its aplace atop of the Billboard and iTunes charts, the megastar isn’t resting on her laurels.

Today saw King B roll out part 4 of ‘Self-Titled’, sub-titled ‘Liberation’.

Watch Yonce wax honest about the making of the album, embracing her sexuality in its visuals, and much more.

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Teased in the trailer for ‘Nothing Was the Same‘, today brings with it the full version of Drake‘s ‘Trophies‘, produced by Hit Boy, Hagler and his long time collaborator Noah Shebib!

Brilliant to say the very least, the number sees the performer showcase his ever engaging story-telling skills, laying out his mind with lyrics few are unlikely to forget anytime soon.

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to know which 5 tracks defined the year 2013 for you?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; it could be something new, a throwback, religious or even something you made yourself! Peep ours below…

That Grape Juice

1. Do What U Want – Lady GaGa

2. Drunk In Love – Beyonce

3. Pour It Up – Singer Unknown

4. Hold On, We’re Going Home – Drake

5. Body Party – Ciara

What are your top 5 songs of 2013?

‘Bailar’ performer Joseline Hernandez has shared fresh thoughts on ‘Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta’ this week, doing so weeks before the show returns to VH1 for its hotly anticipated third season.

Hoping to push even more of her material on the show’s ever thriving platform, the Latina Pop Princess opened up on the career changing experiences the show has presented to her, her love for her former co-star K.Michelle and her talentless co-stars.

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‘Grown Woman’ star Tina Knowles found herself faced with many a Beyonce-related question recently, when she caught out and about by the folks over at Time Warner‘s ‘TMZ.’

Indeed, despite their imposing nature, the ‘House of Dereon’ mastermind answered every question posed to her, sharing her thoughts on ‘Girls’ Tyme’s loss to the ‘Skeleton Crew’ on SBC TV‘s ‘Starsearch‘ back in 1993.

What she had to say on the matter?

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Before they kick off the campaign put in place for Azealia Banks‘ ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’, Interscope finds a friend in iTunes Italy today, with two of its banner acts enjoying commendable success on the European tally.

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Before they rock the world with new LPs in 2014, Pop purveyor Jason Derulo and Rap Empress Nicki Minaj have the UK to thank for their most recent ‘wins’ this evening.

How the pair’s respective fan bases have showed their support for both acts?

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The groundbreaking producer that is Pharrell Williams has ample reason to celebrate this evening,after his new single ‘Happy‘ became the last single to top the UK’s Official Charts this year!

Got time for a new ‘Chart Check’?

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While their marketing camps would have their fans believe otherwise, very few acts enjoy global appeal quite as potent as Beyonce‘s, built on the back of her time with Destiny’s Child and sustained by a solo career that’s gone from strength to strength with every release.

Alas, despite sales of over 2 million units worldwide, there are some who seek to paint her 2011 release ‘4’ as a commercial disaster, when it – in all actuality- simply under-performed.

Now, find out how its feel good jam ‘Love on Top’ impacted viewers of RCTI’s ‘Indonesian Idol‘ below…

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