It may have faced the drama of an unexpected leak, but A$AP Rocky‘s debut LP ‘Long Live A$AP’ is well on its way to beating the odds on the Billboard 200 next week.

For, by way of a fan base who decided to put their money where their mouths are, he is on course to nab the top spot on the chart- marking the first Hip Hop #1 album of the year.

Exciting details below…

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Teen sensations Mindless Behavior are back!

Following the success of their debut effort ‘#1 Girl’ in September 2011, the Urban-Pop quad will release their second studio album in March.

Details on the project await after the jump…

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Rita Ora is wasting no time capitalizing on her success-filled 2012.

The Roc Nation star is gearing up for the release of the follow-up to her debut LP ‘ORA’ – which not only hit #1 in the UK, but also spawned three chart-topping singles too. Set also to serve as her official American debut, the project is already one of Pop’s most anticipated.

We caught up with the 22 year old in London last week, where she was in full promo mode for her exciting new competition with Mastercard and the BRIT Awards which gives fans the chance to remake one her videos (click here for more details).

Watch above as Ora, who is nominated thrice at this year’s BRIT’s, dishes on her plans for 2013 – most of which revolve around her new album.

Currently due this Summer, the singer predicts that the record will shock with its heavy Hip-Hop and R&B influences.

We’re amped…are you?

Your thoughts?

‘My favorite language money, can you afford me?’.

Da Brat flaunts her expensive taste on her sexy new jam ‘Talk To Me’, the latest offering from the ‘So So Def’ Rapper produced by Blue Rocks.

Undeniably infectious, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised with what you hear for all the rights reasons.

Sassiness below…

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Guess which Pop beauty was snapped making her way into London’s Corinthia Hotel this morning, hours after partying with actor Jeremy Piven.

Hint: Her debut album has now sold 1.5 million copies worldwide, birthing three UK #1 singles.

Not sure who the mystery blonde is?

Her identity below!

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Season 6 of The Game is set for kick-off on BET this Spring. And so as to whet appetities ahead of the show’s return, the network have released this new video teaser.

Check it out above and let us know…

Will you be watching?

Your thoughts?

As many know, today marks what would’ve been the 34th birthday of ‘One In A Million’ maestra Aaliyah.

Though her life was cut tragically short in 2001 at the young age of 22, the sweet voiced songstress had already collected more hits and accolades in that brief time than many artists 2-3 times her senior.  In such, we at That Grape Juice, like so many around the world today, pay homage to the everlasting legacy of the late R&B hitmaker.

But this time, with a twist:

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This week brought with the release of A$AP Rocky’s major label debut ‘Long.Live.A$AP’

Hailed by fans and critics alike; if the album’s #1 placing on US iTunes is anything to go by, it’s a sure-fire contender for the top  spot on the Billboard 200 next week.

So as to give the set an added push, the 24 year old stopped by ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’ last night to perform a two-song medley.

Watch A$AP rock out to ‘Long Live A$AP’ and ‘Wild for the Night’ below…

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Alexandra Burke has been particularly quiet of late. However, we have it on good word that the Pop powerhouse is brewing something super special.

Pending its unveiling, the 24 year old recorded a version 1973 Bond theme ‘Live And Let Die’ – at the personal request of Simon Cowell. The X Factor alum’s version was played during the judges entrance on the US incarnation of the show last month.

And while in no way set to feature on her upcoming new album, it’s always great hearing new Ms. Burke material.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Want to see ‘Stay’ singer Rihanna stay true to her strongest talents?  Check out the behind the scenes video of her most recent photoshoot with Complex magazine.

The scantily clad beauty shows off her assets afront 7 different covers of the magazine, much to fan delight.  Now, we’ve already shown you the full spread of the racy shoot, now tuck in below to see Ri’s other full spread:

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Thinking of putting out a new album this year, but your name isn’t Beyonce? Don’t.

The above, believe it or not, seems to be the gospel according to Pop Princess Rita Ora, when she reportedly dished on Pepsi-Bey‘s new LP with Capital FM this week,  days before fans hope to catch its hotly anticipated lead single.

Details below…

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Nicki Minaj may be doing the promotional rounds for American Idol, but the Young Money maven hasn’t forgotten new release ‘The Re-Up’ – which, too, is need of plugging.

As reported earlier, the femcee sat down for an interview with Ellen today, where she also performed ‘Freedom’ – the latest offering from the re-tooled version of her sophomore set ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’.

Watch Nicki sing her pink heart out after the jump…

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