After watching the campaign for her debut LP ‘ORA’ shift over 1 million units in the UK alone, Rita Ora sets her sights on the big screen with a cameo in forthcoming movie ‘Fast & Furious 6′.

Now, before its May 17th launch date, Universal Pictures have released a brand new trailer for the flick- highlighting Ora’s contribution to it.

Check it out below!

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Earlier today, ‘Good Morning America’ secured the attention of Beyonce fans across the US when they aired their in depth interview with the Pop icon.

Dishing on her handling of controversy, her brand new tour and forthcoming projects, the interview took place during the British leg of her ‘Mrs.Carter Tour’and is now available to enjoy right here on That Grape Juice!

Candid-Bey below….

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Justin Timberlake is heading to your city!

Yes, after watching his latest album ‘The 20/20 Experience‘ go 2x Platinum for reaching the 2 million unit height, Pop’s favorite Prince has announced the tour dates for its supporting live show.

Want to see when you catch he and his band in action?

Dates below!!!

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‘This is a Special Delivery…’

For fans of New Yorker Bridget Kelly, the year 2013 is set to spell a number of wins for the entertainer- kicking off with the release of her long awaited Roc Nation backed debut album.

Spearheaded by the budding smash ‘Special Delivery‘ and her critically acclaimed contributions to Jay Z’s ‘Empire State Of Mind’ and Luke James’IOU‘, the project is well on its way to  becoming an R&B ‘must have’- as its release date drawers near.

So, as long time fans of Ms.Kelly, TGJ caught up with the starlet when she stopped by in London last month to push the single-  discussing its conception, her definition of success and her journey thus far.

Full story below…

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It’s here!

Mariah Carey‘s hotly anticipated new single ‘#Beautiful’ was unwrapped moments ago.

The official lead single from the diva’s fourteenth studio album, the mid-tempo features R&B crooner Miguel.

With the red carpet treatment being rolled out for the cut (see: Clear Channel radio deal and huge TV promotion), does the song itself deserve it? You decide after the jump…

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As each and every one of her ‘Unapologetic‘ cuts heads to the commercial heavens, Rihanna enjoyed some downtime in NYC two days ago- hitting the Bulls vs Nets game with close friend and ROC pal Tyran Smith.

Sporting a new hue as she signed autographs for fans, the ‘If It’s Lovin’ That You Want‘ songbird was snapped in what has no doubt been a busy week for her fellow Roc siblings- with Rita Ora continuing work on her US debut in LA and Elijah Blake gearing up for the release of his ‘XOX’ video- set for release by the summer’s end.

More below!

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Beyonce – Standing On The Sun

2) Keri Hilson – The Way You Love Me

3) Fantasia – Ain’t All Bad

4) Tiwa Savage – Folarin

5) Brandy – Without You

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

 

Sunday saw a crazed male fan tackle pop pinup Justin Bieber on stage while the hitmaker was performing the title track of his latest album.

Bieber, who recently landed in Dubai for the international leg of his wildly successful ‘Believe’ tour, was caught off guard when an overzealous Belieber believed he needed to get a little closer to the action – knocking Bieber and a piano over in the process.

Thankfully, security quickly responded to remove the attacker.  Watch the crazy video below:

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 ‘Live It Up‘ singer Jennifer Lopez has been escorted out of Fort Lauterdale scene minutes ago, after gun shots were fired during an interview with Linda Bell Blue’s ‘Entertainment Tonight‘.

Details below…

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Aussie rapstress Iggy Azalea bounces to Bollywood with the visual for the second single from her debut ‘The New Classic’.

Set in Mumbai, India, the video’s vibrant visuals bring the already colorful tune to life in ways only she can.

Think we’re lying?  Check in below:

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On the hems of his newest critically acclaimed single ‘Blurred Lines’, “blue eyed” soulster Robin Thicke hit the radio circuit this week in promotion of its now revealed, same-titled parent album.

One spot graced by the crooner’s presence was Power 105’s ‘The Breakfast Club’ – there Thicke dished on his new project, time on BET’s ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’, and, of course, those pesky Justin Timberlake comparisons.  The latter of the list has plagued the ‘Magic’ maestro since Timberlake’s return to chart dominance early this year.

Hear Thicke sound off on these topics and more below:

 

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Jennifer Lopez is making a beeline for that Summer smash.

The Pop diva is gearing up for the debut of her sizzling new single ‘Live It Up’ this Tuesday and hit Miami Beach today to shoot its accompanying video.

Little is known about the clip for the Pitbull assisted cut, however choreographer J.R Taylor teased the following:

We can’t wait!

Peep more pics below…

 

{Randomness: this is how a solid campaign is launched. Single roll-out, quickly followed by video. Of course, with J.Lo being Capitol Records’ new darling, she likely has a budget countless acts would wish for. Yet, still, it will forever puzzle yours truly why the music industry has yet to standardize the practice of preparing and finalizing the product first (i.e. singles, albums), mapping out how best to roll it out, and then doing just that — rolling it out (falling back on plan b’s, c’s and beyond if things don’t pan out accordingly). These mega gaps between singles, videos and promotion are far too often the Achilles Heel of one too many talented artists. And for no justifiable reason either. There’s ample irony in it being seasoned names such as the J.Lo’s and Mariah’s (whose are also trying to re-establish relevancy) that are showing how its done. Anyway, enough of my rambling…}

Your thoughts?

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