From myself (Sam),  and all of us here at That Grape Juice, we’d like to wish you – our readers – a very Happy New Year!

It’s a little surreal to think that That Grape Juice is now entering its seventh year online. Oh how time flies when you’re having fun! It’s been such a blessed journey for us in so many ways; a journey we Thank YOU so much for joining us on.

We  hope that 2014 brings you all that your heart desires and then some. Be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice as we have A LOT in store!

Happy New Year!

Weeks after learning she had been recognised by the 2014 Grammy committee, R&B heartbeat Faith Evans has confirmed the 2014 release of a brand new studio album…a soulful project named ‘Incomparable.’

Teaser below…

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Fans of ‘Vision of Love’ performer Mariah Carey were pleased with their view of the diva after she dropped news tonight that her new single ‘The Art of Letting Go’ is set for a February 14th release.

The announcement came just moments before the songstress launched into a live rendition of the tune on NBC’s ‘New Year’s Eve With Carson Daly’.  Tuck in below to see how she fared:

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As Americans in each time zone are introduced to 2014, ABC’s annually aired ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin Eve’ celebration greeted the new year with a bang on the hems of hot performances from Miley Cyrus, Jason Derulo, Jennifer Hudson, Pitbull, Ariana Grande, Robin Thicke, and so many more.

Did you miss a moment from the Ryan Seacrest-hosted showing?  Fret not, friends. We have you covered:

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The annual “Dick Clark New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” festivity is happening as we speak on ABC.

With acts like Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, and Jason Derulo hitting the stage to ring in 2014, fans are glued to television sets Stateside to countdown the arrival of the New Year on each of the country’s coasts.

But, before viewers could get a glimpse of the night’s performers, ABC shared a special countdown “30 Greatest Women in Music” to honor and rank their favorite dynamic divas. While the expected entries like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, and Barbra Streisand found interesting placements on the tally, it was their younger counterparts (i.e. Taylor Swift, Rihanna, and Lady Gaga) whose appearances on the list polarized fans.

Nevertheless, no criteria for the ladies’ ranking has been revealed.  So, for those who have yet to see it, cop and gander and tell us your thoughts below:

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It’s finally here! The studio version of Lady GaGa‘s ‘Do What U Want’ remix featuring Christina Aguilera landed just in time for the New Year.

Really, though; what are you waiting for? Take a listen after the jump!

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With a new album reportedly on the way and the general public still head over heels in love with her smash hit single ‘Body Party’, Ciara has taken the time to pen an open letter to her fans today.

Yes, in an unlocking the oft guarded book that is her life, the mild-mannered maestra held nothing back when thanking her ‘Squad’ for their support and the friends that are helping her to find inner peace and joy amidst the insanity that is the music industry.

Warm words from the bold beauty below…

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The genius that is Elijah Blake unleashes a fresh hit into the atmosphere today, responsible for penning Flo Rida‘s brand new jam ‘Rear View.’

Featuring Hip Hop heartthrob August Alsina, the number sees Rida hop into bed with ‘Urban’ and deliver a jam that’s infectious enough to be authentically ‘Flo’ while marking a bold and exciting move towards more ‘flavoursome’ territory.

Enjoy below…

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Yonce, King B, Sasha Fierce. Over the years, Beyonce has assumed many monikers. However, as of today, “Billboard Blazer” appears to be the most fitting.

Weeks removed from the surprise release of her fifth studio album, ‘Beyonce’, it has been revealed that the chart-topping set is on-course to become her longest reigning number one LP in the US.

Details after the jump…

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With the New Year nigh, it appears Nicole Scherzinger is looking to finally break out as a solo force.

Recent years have seen the former Pussycat Doll star cool her musical efforts in favour of helping others realize their dreams on The X Factor UK. However, if new reports are to be believed, the 34-year-old will be flaunting her own x factor on the charts next Summer with a new album – which will serve as the first release from a major new recording deal.

Details after the jump…

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Guess which singe/actress shared the snap above with all 2,265,072 of her Instagram followers five minutes ago?

Hint: Despite starting her career as a member of an all-female singing group, she has gone on to enjoy a long and fruitful career as a solo act!

Not sure who our mystery lady is?

Her identity below!

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In an industry where money’s voice bellows the loudest, creatives are oft tasked with ensuring their work is handed to acts with enough pulling power to generate a praise-worthy return.

Not sure what we mean?

Well, simply because of power her name holds at her record label, radio and over the general public at large , it’d make more sense for Writer A to hand Rihanna a song than it would be to give that same song to an act without the pulling power to make doing so worth ‘Writer’s while.

With this in mind, one can imagine how frustrating ‘Writer A’ may become if material they work tirelessly to perfect is picked up by an entertainer who does all of nothing to promote it…wasting the writer’s time and ultimately ‘robbing’ them of royalties they would have heard had the number been given to act who would have promoted it.

Still following?

Great, for it’s this problem Soundz The Producer has found himself faced with this year, taking aim at those of his collaborators guilty of the crimes laid out above.

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