‘Work’ singer Kelly Rowland was doing just that on the red carpet of the 2013 GLAAD Awards this weekend.  Indeed, donning a sizzling white ensemble to last night’s showing, the Grammy award winning songstress hit the stage with a rousing rendition of her 2009 hit ‘When Love Takes Over’.

On hand to honor ‘Advocate for Change’ award recipient Bill Clinton, see more pics of Rowland at work below:

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Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.  So in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced a new retrospective segment – ‘TGJ Replay’.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits.  While many look forward to celebrate 4/20 for reasons that shan’t be mentioned, we music lovers marked it as what would’ve been the 62nd birthday of R&B legend Luther Vandross.  Join us as we reflect on his greatest hits…

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Guess which singer/actress was snapped on her way out of an East Coast nightclub last night.

Hint: The last year has seen her get considerably close to Rapper Future. So close, he is credited as one of the writers on her latest studio album.

Not sure who it is?

Alright, we’ll stop teasing and tell you below…

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Award winning gospel singer Fred Hammond‘s career has seen few rivals.  Indeed, be it rocking charts with legendary gospel group Commissioned, choir Radical for Christ, or even by his lonesome, the hitmaker has watched the likes of hits ‘Glory To Glory’, ‘No Weapon’, ‘Jesus Be a Fence’, and many more skyrocket to the top of many-a-gospel tally.

Now penning a new chapter in his already storied career, the Grammy winner has called on fellow prized crooners Brian Courtney Wilson, Dave Hollister, and Eric Roberson to fill out a new collective christened ‘United Tenors’.

Recently seeing their first effort debut at #1 on the gospel charts, Hammond talks exclusively to That Grape Juice to dish on how the project came to be, exciting forthcoming ventures, and more.

Gospel Singer Fred Hammond Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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Fantasia has been drumming up all sorts of buzz with her upcoming album ‘Side Effects of You’. Due in stores this coming Tuesday (April 23rd), the set has been a hot topic thanks to hot visuals and hotter live performances. The latter, especially, being driven home in a recent performance of the LP’s lead single ‘Lose To Win’ on Centric Live.

To celebrate the fast-approaching arrival of ‘Effects’, the network aired the special earlier this week. Watch Ms. Barrino soar after the jump…

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Pop rebel Pink is presently pleasing fans on her worldwide ‘Truth About Love Tour’.

The trek, which was mounted in support of her chart-topping album of the same name, sees the 33-year-old journey through hits of yesteryear as well some of her more recent gems. One of the tour’s most notable moments, though, is the star’s show-stopping rendition of 2002 smash ‘Just Like A Pill’.

A US smash (peaking at #8 on the Hot 100), the cut achieved its greatest success in the UK where it became her first number one single. More, than anything, it sits in the upper echelon of quality material Ms. Moore has released in her 12 years plus on the music scene — which in itself is mega feat.

Watch Pink thrill with the classic on the tour’s recent Amsterdam stop below…

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Back in 1987, two artists from two different arena’s joined forces to deliver a smash hit single which serves this week’s From The Vault pick: it’s Aretha Franklin and George Michael‘s still-stunning ‘I Knew You Were Waiting For Me’.

Peep this footage of ‘Goldmember‘ star Beyonce bringing the heat during the first night of her latest world tour.

Performing her fan favorite ‘End Of Time’ at the Mrs.Carter Show, the diva served a slightly reworked version of the cut’s ‘Revel‘ version to the sold out show, weeks before fans can expect to hear her brand new single ‘Standing On The Sun’.

Check her out in action below!

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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 Joshua Rogers, 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 Juanita Bynum, Donald Lawrence, Earnest Pugh, and so much more…

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Before the albums drops tomorrow, ‘Without Me‘ stunner Fantasia invited some of her closest friends and select members of the press to a listening session, for her new album ‘Side Effects Of You’.

Thrown by hit making producer Harmony and welcoming the likes of Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, Amber Riley and That Grape Juice, the event was also streamed live for fans to enjoy as it went on.

Now, thanks the geniuses over at Google +, fans who weren’t there on the night can join the party below!

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The second search for ‘The Voice UK’ is underway!

Already a smash in the US (and its original home of Holland), the show has arrived on British shores by way of the BBC last year and takes its place prime-time for another year running. Coaches this side of the pond are Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’ Donoghue, and the legendary Tom Jones.

Billed as the definitive talent-search, many are predicting it to serve as a true contender to The X Factor‘s strong hold.

Judge for yourself below with highlights from episode 4 / series 2 below…

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Cop a gander of Michelle Williams!

The ‘Do You Know’ singer was snapped rocking the red carpet at the premiere of Lifetime movie ‘Call Me Crazy’ in Los Angeles last night. Set to air this evening, the film stars Oscar and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson.

Busy in her own right, Williams is hard at work on her new Gospel CD (due this Summer) and is presently touring with musical FELA – which we’re giving two lucky fans the chance to see. Click here to enter our ticket give-away contest.

Peep more pics below…

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