Following a brief rest on the bench, Cover Star is back.

Today’s spotlight is shined on New York resident Louka Madison, who raises the roof with a rousing rendition of  Lady Gaga’s 2013 hit ‘Do What U Want.’ 

Watch and be wowed below..

Bella! Bravo! Bellissimo!

Louka rocked that, showing great range, power, and – above all – control. She skilfully navigated her way through the song (which isn’t the easiest to sing), managing to be vocally engaging throughout and lacing her offering with unique riffs and runs post climax. Mother Monster would be proud.

For more on Louka, check out her YouTube channel here.

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Your thoughts?

Jordin Sparks‘ third third studio album ‘Right Here Right Now’ drops in a mere matter of weeks.

As such, the American Idol alum is allowing fans to tuck into what the long-awaited follow-up to 2009’s ‘Battlefield’ will be serving up comes its August 21st arrival.

Boasting a markedly more Urban sound, the latest track to be previewed from the project is the B.O.B assisted ‘Work From Home.’

Jordin’s mid-tempo groove awaits for you after the jump..

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

So, just 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.

Now, let’s press play on ‘Disturbia,’ a #1 stunner from serial Barbadian hitmaker Rihanna.

Found on the re-release of her 2007 ‘Good Girl Gone Bad’ project,  this week in 2008 the song’s ascension to the summit came as part of a summer long ‘musical chairs’ that saw she, gal pal Katy Perry, and rapper Lil Wayne consistently trade spots at the top and in other parts of the top 10.

Fans may remember after she enjoyed a brief run at #1 with her Ne-Yo-penned hit ‘Take a Bow,’ the song quickly bowed out of the top spot to be replaced by Wayne’s ‘Lollipop’ (which was quickly kissed goodbye by Perry’s ‘I Kissed A Girl’).

Songbird Perry, on the other hand, wasn’t so quick to give up her time on the perch:

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Rita Ora‘s blazing new single ‘Body On Me’ featuring Chris Brown scorched social media yesterday, trending for hours worldwide following its global debut.

And if the 24-year-old’s words on its accompanying video are anything to go by, the track’s visual will also set tongues wagging.

Details below…

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The Spice Girls are said to have reunited…without Victoria Beckham.

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It looks like a J. Cole-assisted music video was just what the doctor ordered for pop queen Janet Jackson.

Despite a quick slip out of the Hot 100 shortly after its debut, now – just two weeks after the diva unveiled the sleek visual for her long-awaited comeback single ‘No Sleeep’ – the tune’s been greeted with reawakened interest on the singles’ charts.

The rebound, fueled by its ongoing domination of rhythmic radio, has also been accompanied by a jump on virtually every applicable R&B chart:

• Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs

• R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay

• R&B/Hip-Hop Digital Songs

• Hot R&B Songs

• Hot R&B Streaming Songs

• Adult R&B Songs

Now, find out where she landed on the Hot 100 this week:

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Fun video alert!

The Hip-Hop force that is Puff Daddy has released the visual for his brand new jam ‘Finna Get Loose’ with help from its featured act and producer Pharrell Williams.

Hype Williams whipped up fresh creative energy to direct the video and does his best to raise awareness for the single’s supporting album ‘No Way Out II’ which follows 1997’s ‘No Way Out.’

Ready to have a good time?

Get ‘Loose’ below…

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Cop a gander of JoJo!

The vocal powerhouse is all grown up and keen to show it.

Now aged 24, the singer embraces her womanhood in a newly unwrapped promo snap.

The image arrives as the star revealed her brand new website and updated all her social media handles this week (with ‘IAmJoJo’ serving as the unified phrase for all).

Reliable word has it that the roll0out precedes songbird’s long-awaited new single and album, which will stand as her first at new label nest, Atlantic Records.

As widely reported, JoJo had been prevented from releasing new music for several years due to a prolonged battle with former label Blackground. She earned her much deserved freedom in January of last year following a long legal showdown.

Needless to say, we can’t wait to hear the fruit of her studio labor. With all she’s been through, we’re confident the material will be blazing – both sonically and lyrically.

Pending its premiere, check out JoJo soar on TGJ’s original show, The Splash, below…

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It’s here!

Rita Ora has unleashed her blazing new single ‘Body On Me’ featuring R&B bad boy Chris Brown. Its first play came courtesy of Capital FM radio in the UK.

The Summer anthem is the first to be lifted from Ora’s debut US album, which is due in November via Roc Nation/Columbia.

Produced by The Monsterz, the hard-hitting track is already being hailed as Ora’s strongest effort yet. And we don’t disagree. It’s a bonafide banger!

Take a listen after the jump…

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Robin Thicke journeys to the dance-floor with new jam ‘Back Together’ – and brings Nicki Minaj along for the ride.

The Pop kissed cut serves as the latest release to be lifted from the crooner’s new album ‘Morning Sun,’ which features production from the likes of Max Martin, DJ Mustard, Pharrell Williams, and Timbaland. 

After a rocky period (hello ‘Paula’), has Robin bagged himself a hit? You be the judge below…

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1)  Janet Jackson – No Sleeep (ft. J.Cole)

2) Tiwa Savage – Illeke

3) Little Mix – Black Magic

4)  Ciara – One Woman Army

5) Leona Lewis – Thunder

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

It finally happened.

Mariah Carey was honored moments ago with the 2,556th star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Thousands of fans were on hand for the ceremony, which saw the likes of L.A Reid, Lee Daniels, Brett Ratner, and BET exec Stephen Hill offer rousing speeches in support of the diva.

Also present were Mimi’s adorable four year old twins Monroe and Moroccan, who posed with their glamorous mother.

Check out more from the event, including a full video of the presentation, after the jump…

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