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Grammy winning songstress Ciara has certainly been doing her fair share of winning lately.

In addition to sending her faithful #CSquad into a frenzy over news that she was working on a new album, she also announced that the fan favorite “Overdose” (from her latest self-titled album) had been elected to be a single.  Then, the icing on the cake (all pun intended), came with reports that she and longtime beau/rapper Future were engaged.

As buzz – both positive and negative – behind the nuptials builds, Cici shared dibs recently on the wedding plans (which are already in effect).  As you check those out below, also get into future hubby Future setting the record straight on the drama that ensued in the past days after Ci took to the net to share some family photos:

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is Stevie Brock who gave an undeniably rocking version of ‘Gorilla’ by Bruno Mars.  Don’t believe us?  See for yourself:

Don’t hurt ’em, Stevie!

If you closed your eyes in parts, you’d be convinced you were listening to Bruno himself.  An uncanny similarity to the Hawaiian hitmaker, Brock rocked this cover with passion and power – a clear cut above the karaoke crooners that flood Youtube.

We are keen to find out what’s next for Stevie!  With a voice like that, radio and listeners alike are done a great disservice if he remains absent from it.

Bravissimo!

For more on Stevie Brock, check out his Youtube page.

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Christina Aguilera and A Great Big World are wasting no time capitalizing on the out-of-the-gate success of their new single ‘Say Something’.

Fresh from rocketing to the top of the iTunes tally with the stirring track, the acts shot the video for it yesterday in Los Angeles. Check out the snap from set Xtina shared with her fans today above.

Echoing our earlier expressed sentiments, it’s great to see Christina working the collaboration circuit and achieving ample success with it. Here’s hoping it has a ripple effect once she is ready to release music of her own.

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The ‘ARTPOP’ promotional train made a major stop at the BBC’s Graham Norton Show last night.

Filmed during the Pop titan’s recent press tour of the UK, the spot saw Mother Monster unleash two performances; the first a live rendition of new single ‘Do What U Want’ (featuring an all-new verse) and the second ‘Venus’.

Watch all the action after the cut….

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With ‘Body Party’ now perched atop a Gold cloud by way of a half a million units sold, its Pop sister ‘Overdose’ eyes similar glory as it continues to rise on radio and in digital popularity.

Sure, while its bourgeoning success should have already seen Ciara share details on its video and promotional push with her fans, she did treat fans who arrived at the 9th Annual Paper Magazine Nightlife Awards with a unique rendition of the love song.

Hit the play button after the jump!

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As Billboard Biz reports that her parting from manager Troy Carter partially stemmed from a fight they were engaged in around the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, Lady GaGa continues on in her effort to support her new album ‘ARTPOP’ this week.

How she intends to do so? Well, the answer to that question comes courtesy of Bob Pitmman‘s ‘Clear Channel Communications’, with whom she has inked an exciting new deal with to push the LP’s material to audiences far and wide.

Full story below…

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We didn’t see this one coming!

As his latest album ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ continues to soar above the likes of Rihanna‘s ‘Unapologetic’, Bruno Mars gives fans even more of a reason to support the project today, unleashing a remix of his new single ‘Gorilla’ featuring R.Kelly and Pharrell Williams!

Aptly named the ‘G-Mix’, the cut packs a punch that’s given us no choice but to anticipate a live performance of it featuring all three of its contributors.

Get wild below!

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Earlier this year, Chris Brown and Frank Ocean found themselves rocking many a headline after engaging in a brawl that led to Ocean’s cousin filing a lawsuit against the ‘Wall to Wall’ singer.

Named Sha’keir Duarte, Ocean’s relative took legal action against Brown after he claimed the January 27th assault had seen him suffer humiliation, concussion and mental anguish.

Now, Chris is biting back, filing a countersuit against his supposed victim.

Details below…

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As the proud owner of one of the year’s R&B’s fastest selling albums, K.Michelle has fast become the genre’s go to girl for music that’s both ‘real’ and radio ready, seeing her stock rise far beyond acts that should be far further than they are today.

So, if you love the singer’s voice just as much as we do and are in the mood for brand new material, consider this your lucky day…for that’s just what you’re getting!

Not sure what we mean?

A sonic surprise awaits you below…

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21 years after their ground breaking debut, Hip Hop duo OutKast have found their usually clean cut brand pulled through legal mud today…faced with a ‘nude’ scandal whipped up the soon to be ex wife of Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton.

An unconfirmed report below…

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Four years after Urban press pitted her against Grammy nominated Rap royal Nicki Minaj, Lola Monroe continues on in her quest for mainstream recognition this year, without the aid of former mentor Wiz Khalifa.

For, after partying ways with the performer’s ‘Taylor Gang’, Monroe now finds herself free of the ‘business differences’ she blames for the relationship’s demise, bidding adieu to Khalifa and gearing up to dominate 2014 with a brand she hopes rises well past ‘rookie’ status in 2014.

Her first stop? DJ Vlad’s sofa…where she bared all on her time in the ‘Gang’ and her thoughts on ‘1991’ performer Azealia Banks.

Watch below…

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Is Nicki Minaj eyeing a Kendrick Lamar duet?

The above was one of the many questions posed to the female Rapper during her recent interview with DJ Whoo Kid, with who she caught up via telephone hours ago.

Why their conversation made for such an interesting listen? Well, ever eager to raise topics others won’t, the DJ’s line of questioning saw him touch very telling ground. Ground, that saw Minaj explain the conception of her 2010 collaboration with Eminem and her feelings towards Drake’s current relationship with the Young Money music group.

Listen below…

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