This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is acapella group Pentatonix. Watch as the amazing group deliver an awesome, must see version of the #1 U.S. hit ‘Royals’ by newcomer Lorde:

Well, it’s pretty safe to say if you weren’t in love with this song before now, this version should have your ear bought and sold.  This cover simply drowns you in a glorious wave of intricate harmony – all the way down to the instrumentation.

Adding a level of energy to the tune that the original lacks, it’s also refreshing to hear a cover of the song that there is actual…umm…singing.  Go Pentatonix!

For more on Pentatonix, check out their Youtube page.

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One year before she stars in Sin City‘s sequel, ‘A Dame To Kill For‘, Lady GaGa has joined the cast of her new movie ‘Machete Kills‘ in generating positive reviews aplenty upon the flick’s cinematic release!

Why the ‘Starstruck’ singer is being hailed as one of the movie’s brightest stars?

Review roundup below…

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With a starring role in the brand new movie ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete‘, the ever stunning Jennifer Hudson made her way to ‘Chelsea Lately’ to open up on the moving movie…and a whole lot more.

The more? Well, in flaunting her sense of humour, Hudson revealed how she reacted upon learning of the substance abuses’ more ‘arousing’ side effects and took the time to express her love for recent collaborator Pharrell Williams.

Watch below…

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Monday the 14th will see Pop Prince Bruno Mars unlock his creative cage once again, unleashing the beast that is her ‘Gorilla‘ video!

Set to be unveiled by Facebook’s #NowPlaying program, hours ago welcomed the arrival of a sneak peek uploaded to Instagram, showcasing a little of what fans can expect from the Cameron Buddy directed piece.

Check it out after the jump!

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‘The Wind’ performer Mariah Carey has penned an open letter to her fans today, updating them on the status of her recent arm injury and the release of her hotly anticipated new album ‘The Art of Letting Go‘.

Published to her official Facebook the account, the candid piece houses details on what the world can expect from the release, and why it stands as one of the most important projects she has embarked on to date.

Her words below…

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Prince brings heat and flavour in abundance tonight, unlocking the erotic gem that is his new video ‘Breakfast Can Wait‘, joined by the dance beauty  Danielle Curiel.

Heat up with the icon below…

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Since parting professional ways with his oldest daughter Beyonce in 2011, music manager Mathew Knowles has seen his public profile dip in the last few years, seeing the efforts he made to push the singer to superstardom forgotten by many and sullied by a number of unconfirmed rumours.

Now, in news that no doubt falls under the ‘unfortunate’ category, the businessman is allegedly readying the sale of his ‘Music World’ label, after struggling to keep it afloat after Beyonce’s departure.

Full story below…

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Rihanna ensured Australian fans got their money’s worth last week, rocking the Allphones Arena with her long running ‘Diamonds World Tour’.

Pulling in positive reviews from left, right and center, her time at the arena brought with it stellar performances of some of her greatest hits and some many an album cut. One of these, being the Future penned ‘Love Song‘.

A seductive Riri below…

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Guess which Universal act was snapped working out in preparation for his forthcoming tour today?

Hint: His latest album was recently certified Silver by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of over 60,000 units!

Not sure who he is?

Find out below!

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After watching the well loved single peak sweep US radio by storm earlier this year, R&B icons Toni Braxton & Babyface release the video for ‘Hurt You’.

Pulled from  their collaborative LP ‘Love, Marriage & Divorce‘, which arrives Nov. 25, the video is undeniably a stunning sight to behold, sure to breathe colourful life into the lives of any music lovers who press play below…

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It may have taken her a while, but Selena Gomez has finally responded to comments made by Pop ‘Royal’ Lorde, who hit out at the star in an interview available to read here.

Adding fuel to the criticism that already surrounds Selena and her involvement- or lack of it- in crafting her own messages, Lorde‘s estimation of Selena’s influence on young girls saw the star forced to address her during an interview with Hot 99.5.

What the ‘Come & Get It’ singer had to say for herself?

Hit the 3 minute mark below!

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Garnering over 40 spins here at TGJ HQ since its arrival, ‘Underdog‘- though far too short for anyone’s liking- is exciting to say the very least, seeing Jermaine swim in romantic waters and find a potential AC hit with the Janet Jackson inspired ‘Janet’.

Enjoy below…

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