Leona Lewis‘ last album ‘GlassHeart’ may not have hit the right note on the charts, yet the star continues to soar on the live front.

The X Factor graduate has set sail on a European tour in support of the project, which arrived last October. This week saw the trek kick off in Berlin, Germany before a sell-out audience. Four additional German dates remain, thereafter the songbird will make stops in Switzerland, London, and a number of UK cities. Needless to say, get those Euro coins Ms. Lewis!

On a more serious note, though, it’s good to see Leona pressing on during this challenging window in her career – one which has seen her part ways with management and her International profile dim due to not releasing anything globally since 2009. What’s more, one of the benefits of hitting a low is that the only way is up. And while this is more “theoretical” in the music industry (as many acts, once down, end up staying down), the length and breadth of Leona’s talent ensures that she’s one hit (era) away from redemption. Fingers crossed it’s her next.

Watch Ms. Lewis stun on tour with ‘Trouble’ below…

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Monotone ‘Me & U’ maven Cassie has been hot and heavy on the promo trail for her latest effort the ‘RockAByeBaby’ mixtape.

Indeed, enlisting top hitmakers Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, and more to assist with her Bad Boy-sponsored collection of whispers, Miss Ventura is now bringing fans in to view behind-the-scenes action of the mixtape’s making.

See it all below:

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Chris Tucker is heading to BET!

That’s right, in kicking off the buzz for the ‘BET Awards 2013’, the organisation has announced the ‘Rush Hour’ star is to host this year’s festivities, live from LA’s Nokia Theatre.

Announcing the news, the company’s President of Music Programming Stephen Hill revealed:

“We cannot wait for Chris to set fire to the BET Awards stage with his unique brand of mayhem. We’ve been chasing him for years and we couldn’t be happier that he is hosting the show in this special year: the year we embark on the three–day long BET Experience.”

Taking place on June 28th this year, the event will welcome a plethora of the world’s most celebrated stars to both perform and enjoy all the ‘Experience’ has to offer, two years ‘Kisses Down Low’ singer Kelly Rowland brought the house down with a killer rendition of her single, ‘Motivation‘.

So, until we find out if she’s set to return to the show this year, catch Chris in action above!

Your thoughts?

‘Turn Up the Music’ maestro Chris Brown is just one of many names that turn up on #Willpower – the latest album by hip pop producer Will.I.Am.

Set to feature a number of top names including Justin Bieber, Britney Spears, Juicy J, Miley Cyrus, the former Black Eyed Peas frontman is looking to amp up fans for the April 23rd release by streaming his entire album on Youtube.

Want to get a taste of the action?  Tuck in below:

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Jennifer Lopez is getting ready to dance again!

Details after the jump…

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Kelly Rowland‘s run on the X Factor UK had several highs, yet a number of lows — the latter of which saw the Destiny’s Child diva leave the show in 2011.

However, if new reports are to be believed, the ‘Kisses Down Low’ singer may be set to return to the talent-search – this time on home soil.

Details after the jump…

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Nicki Minaj is heading to the silver screen…and if reports published today are anything to go by, she’s set to do so in very good company.

For, after graduating from the LaGuardia School Of Music & Performing Arts and becoming contemporary Pop’s most celebrated Rapper, the ‘Last Chance‘ belle is reportedly hard at work on her first movie…in which she star in alongside Brad Pitt and Penelope Cruz.

All the details below!

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She was minding her own business….gearing up for the launch of her brand new album.

Then BAM! Out of nowhere came former pal Rihanna, sending a barrage of subtle jabs her way. Unfortunately, despite taking the high road in the situation and sending prayers her way, Ciara found herself facing more unprovoked fire from the ‘Love Song’ singer last night.

Full story 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.  Today, we recap Keri Hilson’s ‘In A Perfect World’ – her critically acclaimed debut LP… (more…)

‘Ain’t nobody….does it better’.

If you consider yourself a fan of ‘Chime For Change’ siren Beyonce, you’ll know that the above can’t be denied when it comes to live shows.

Of course, while many a Pop addicted humored themselves with the mess that was  is Rihanna‘s ‘Diamonds Tour‘, Beyonce‘s return no doubt marked a hilarious case of the talent deficient mouse running away when the Queen cat came out to play.

So, in case the aforementioned Riri needs something to watch in between attacking Ciara and not rehearsing, we’ve uncovered more fan footage pulled from last night’s ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ in Serbia.

Note pad and pen at the ready?

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Get all the way into the video for Azealia Banks’ ‘Yung Rapunxel‘, lifted from her Interscope backed new album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’.

Think you’ve seen all Ms. Banks has to offer?

Prepare to be surprised below…

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Jason Derulo journey’s to ‘The Other Side’ on the lead single from his third studio album.

The high-octane cut was premiered on the On Air With Ryan Seacrest show moments ago. Yet, as ever, That Grape Juice has your first online listen.

Take a trip with 22-year-old Derulo after the jump…

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