Beyonce enjoyed a little downtime in NYC last night, arriving a movie theatre with husband Jay Z hours after dominating Chime For Change‘s ‘Sound Of Change‘.

Casually dressed and sans their daughter Blue Ivy, the game changing couple were snapped as positive reviews from their ‘Change‘ set poured in, praising Bey for her fun filled yet empowering set and Jay‘s surprise appearance.

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It’s finally time!

Almost a year after announcing their reunion, original Sugababes Mutya Keisha Siobhan are finally ready to roll out new material.

The trio, whose new album is easily one of Brit-Pop’s most anticipated, unwrapped details about the project’s lead single moments ago.

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As her stint on FOX‘s ‘American Idol’ helps to push sales of her debut LP to sales of 3.9 million units worldwide, it was Nicki Minaj‘s second album that scored a little promo boost last night.

Indeed, by way of 2 Chainz set at Hot 97’s ‘Summerjam‘ last night, the entertainer performed the cut ‘Beez In The Trap‘ shortly after serving her verse on the MC’s club smash ‘Strippers’- the former appearing on her second album, ‘Roman Reloaded‘!

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She’s easily one of the strongest live performers to grace Hip Hop.

Only right then, that as she gears up for the release of long awaited new album, Lil Kim take to Hot 97‘s Summerjam to work the crowd as part of Fabolous‘ set at the event.

In the pic above, you’ll see the timeless beauty striking a pose with a small group of her fans sporting the same fit she rocked on stage, as sales of her debut album ‘Hardcore‘ continue to edge nearer to the 2 million sold worldwide mark.

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Peep this snap of ‘What Money Can’t Buy‘ singer Alexandra Burke, posing it up in Oprah Winfrey during her trip to NYC last night.

Reportedly taken after the star enjoyed the Cuba Gooding Jnr driven play ‘The Trip To Bountiful‘, the epic Pop Princess rubbed shoulders with Winfrey shortly before she tributes Chaka Khan at the Apollo Theatre.

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John Legend stood tall as one of the many ambassador’s for ‘Change’ at last night’s ‘Sound Of Change’ event in London.

Taking to the stage after performances by Iggy Azalea, Jessie J and Rita Ora, the habitual Grammy winner wowed fans with a rendition of his long running smash hit ‘Ordinary People‘.

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It’s the hottest time of the year (in more ways than one) as some of Urban music’s biggest name flock to Jersey for the annual Hot 97 Summer Jam megafest.  This year’s bill sees names like Beyonce and Jay Z spectate from the audience as Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Miguel, Mariah Carey, and so many more on hand to take the Met Life Stadium stage to share live renditions of their latest hits.

As the festivities are winding down as of time reporting, tuck in below for the live stream!  Like always, keep it locked to That Grape Juice as we’ll have the performances up as soon as the show ends…

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Let’s face it, while the likes of Beyonce and Lady GaGa have seen their stars rise on the back of their undeniable talent, Rihanna has seen her brand soar on the back of marketing tactics employed by the geniuses that oversee her career.

Indeed, much like an empty vase Brand Rihanna is impressive at face value but a little disappointing when one scratches at the surface to find there is nothing there. No vocal skill, no real credentials as a writer and absolutely nothing to say as a live act.

Alas, thanks to notes pulled from the Mathew Knowles School of Star Making, Camp Riri have succeeded in turning the star’s fish sticks into Caviar…making her Pop’s most reliable chart topper.

Now, find out how this success story pens another chapter in its book below…

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If you’re one of the few who hasn’t seen Will Smith‘s latest movie ‘After Earth‘, let us be the ones to tell you that you’re seriously missing out on a great flick.

Now, in agreeing with that sentiment, the public have not only rewarded the cool spirited philanthropist with $29,700,000 at the Box Office since the movie dropped, but with renewed interest in his 2005 smash hit, ‘Switch’.

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Before the welcomed arrivals of Miguel, Frank Ocean and Chris Brown, there was Sammie- the R&B teen sensation with a Gold album and a 2x Platinum single to his fresh yet seasoned name.

Now, after shifting around over 3 million units in the US since hitting the scene back in 2000, last year saw the ‘Kiss Me Thru The Phone’ singer release ‘Insomnia‘, an EP which boasts his brand new single ‘Put It In’, due out for release this week.

So, ever eager to bring you up to date with the going ons of R&B’s brightest stars, we caught up the ‘I Like It’ star for a conversation that saw us discuss everything from his battle with anxiety to the plans he’s put in place to take his career to the next level. Meet us below… (more…)

That Grape Juice has teamed up with RCA Inspiration to give YOU the chance to win a copy of one of 2013’s must have albums ‘United Tenors’ – the “crooner composite” of gospel hitmaker Fred Hammond , Dave Hollister, Brian Courtney Wilson, and Eric Roberson.

Skyrocketing straight to #1 upon its spring release, the album has been a mainstay aboard Billboard gospel’s upper rankings on the hems of its lead single/title track ‘Here In Our Praise’.  Winning the praise of noted critics and tastemakers industry wide, TGJ was privy to an early listen of the set and can too attest that it undoubtedly leads the pack as one of the year’s best offerings.

So, what are you waiting for?  Want to be in with a chance to win? Simply answer the following question correctly…

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Montel Jordan, Donald Lawrence, and Mary Mary:

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