After spending the last seven years watching her rivals ascend to new career levels, 2013 saw Cassie Ventura return to the music with the so so sounding mix tape ‘Rockabyebye‘.

Accommodating her restraints as a vocalist while ticking the ‘Understated Urban’ box, her return also saw her meet comparisons to former B2K affiliate Jhene Aiko, another purveyor of moody R&B.

Watch as she dishes on these comparisons, her forthcoming album and her well loved ‘Paradise’ with Power 106 LA below!

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Back in 2012, Amber Rose surprised fans when she released the surprisingly decent ‘Fame’- lifted from what many had hoped would be her debut album.

However, after that venture failed to come to fruition, yesterday saw the new mother hint at the potential release of brand new music while stepping out to support the US release of ‘Fast & Furious 6′.

Watch below…

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Check out 2 Chainz’ sizzling remix to Rihanna‘s club anthem ‘Pour It Up’, released to the world before the cut’s video drops in time for Summer.

Is it any good?

Press play and decide how he fares when placed next to Rick Ross, T.I. and Young Jeezy below!

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It all got too much for R&B royal Kelly Rowland last night, when she broke down in tears during a performance of critically acclaimed song ‘Dirty Laundry’ in Washington, DC.

Performing for fans on the first night of her Dream backed ‘Lights Out’ Tour, Kelly received the full support of her audience as some of the song’s lyrics brought her to tears. Namely, lyrics that detail her relationship with childhood friend Beyonce.

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Happy Memorial Day from the That Grape Juice family to yours!

To ode the brave men and women who fight to protect our countries (on both sides of the pond), we’ve assembled a collection of military-themed music videos that we’ve grown to love over the years.

From Mariah Carey’s ‘I Still Believe’ to the iconic Janet Jackson‘s ‘Rhythm Nation’, the efforts of military servicemen and women have long stood as muses for some of music’s most memorable videos.

Take a look below for our faves and share some of your own:

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After butchering many of her upbeat smashes live, Rihanna has made a habit of redeeming herself when performing- and subsequently soaring- with her slower efforts.

In recent months, these have been faultless servings of ‘Stay’, ‘Diamonds’ and upon kicking off her world tour of the same, the Elijah Blake penned ‘No Love Allowed’ have joined the above two.

Now watch HQ footage pulled from her performances during the duration of the live show- showcasing just how impressive the singer(?) can be when armed with songs she can actually sing.

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‘You know the way I walk…when I walk to the alter’.

He’s the YouTube renowned vocalist that’s taken the net by storm but now- thanks to a very special remix of Beyonce’s ‘Grown Woman’– Durand Bernarr (aka Alcohol Harmony) is well on his way to scoring more notoriety than he could have possibly imagined.

For, after remixing the likes of Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds’, Trinidad James‘ ‘All Gold Everything’ and Beyonce‘s ‘Dance For You’, the vocalist has seen his take on ‘Grown‘ soar to become one of his fastest viewed remixes to date!

Want to know why?

A praiseworthy performance awaits you below…

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Chris Brown entertained party goers at the Palms Pool & Bungalows at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas hours ago, hitting the scorching spot to perform a sizzling set…joined by Sean Kingston.

Setting the crowd alight with the ‘Back To Light’ jam ‘Beat It’, the pair enjoyed all the venue had to offer as Brown’s latest single ‘Fine China‘ continues to dominate R&B charts across the globe and as the aforementioned ‘Beat’ makes its way to the top of US Urban radio.

Good times below…

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You saw her perform ‘Radioactive’ at the event, now watch Rita Ora‘s full set at Radio 1’s ‘Big Weekend’ below!

While we’re sure we’ll be accused of exaggerating when we say this, what you’ll see below is easily one of the best live showings to come from the starlet- boasting pitch perfect live vocals and subtle changes to her arrangements that literally breathe new life into her material.

Check out the performance and our review of it below!

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Bruno Mars kept Radio 1’s ‘Big Weekend’ flame alive yesterday, when he arrived to perform for its sold out audience in Derry-Londonderry!

Performing his #1 single ‘When I Was Your Man’ as part of his set, those who didn’t make it to last night’s show can catch him in action below.

Find out why so many are billing this one of the best performances of the night, after the jump…

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Guess which Def Jam alum was snapped out and about in London last night?

Hint: Her last Top 5 single was penned by ‘Locked Out Of Heaven’ singer Bruno Mars.

Find out who the mystery lady is below!

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…and the claw are out!

For no known or apparent reason, former quasi-relevant actress Amanda Bynes had pop starlet Rihanna in her sights Sunday as she launched a Twit-attack against the Grammy winner.

Bynes has already spent the week atop headlines for a number of what some speculate are drug-related/erratic outbursts and appearances, including one where she donned an unkept wig to a court-hearing for drug charges.  All of the aforementioned led to today’s showdown where the actress mentioned ‘the 2009 Chris Brown incident’ amongst other insults hurled at the Bajan beauty.

See them below and weigh in:

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