While Coldplay‘s ‘Princess of China’ featuring pop princess Rihanna has fallen from reign in Billboard’s upper half,  the impressive debut of her assisted Drake cut ‘Take Care’ (the title track from his #1 album) at number 9 and ‘We Found Love’ still at number 1 have kept the islander a mainstay in the top 20.  As of the refreshing of the tally tomorrow, the cuts will be joined by a third party – ‘You Da One’ – as it blasts from 73-14.

Following the Barbadian’s triple chart check is comeback queen Christina Aguilera who plays assistant to two top 10 cuts as ‘Moves Like Jagger’ moves down to number 6 and her assistance on Flo Rida‘s ‘Good Feeling’ sits at #8.

Yet, while Adele‘s reign on the album charts top 10 just won’t let up, no other diva has dominated the Billboard charts like Katy Perry.  Her album has struggled to hit double platinum, but her singles are double placing on singles chart with her latest ‘The One That Got Away’ now sitting in the top 10 (at #10).  The sixth top 10 single from this album, the last album to accomplish such feat was Janet Jackson‘s ‘janet’ album in 1993-1994.  And, with five #1 singles from one album, Perry not only sets a record for females, but also threatens to best a single’s record set by Janet’s pop icon brother Michael Jackson.

Looks like gal pals Rihanna and Katy have a new reason to cheer.  Both album sales may fail, but Itune purchases prevail.

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Ever on the rebound, ‘Genie In a Bottle’ belter Christina Aguilera is bringing a new bottled fragrance, ‘Secret Potion’, to the masses. The follow up to her ‘By Night‘ and ‘Royal Desire‘ scents, the fragrance marks ‘Brand Xtina’s’ latest foray into fragrance.   With pretty much every diva who’s recently graced the Billboard charts also lining fragrance shelves (see:  Rihanna, Katy Perry, Britney Spears, etc), the Grammy winner joins a line of songstresses attempting to embrace consumers on ‘Black Friday’.

In a bid to get a headstart on the competition, today the pop singer unveiled the behind-the-scenes look at the sexy ad for the scent.  While we’ve already shown you the finished product here, see Aguilera in action after the jump:

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Grammy winning, multiplatinum diva Toni Braxton is enjoying a reignited career with the monstrous success of WeTV’s ‘Braxton Family Values’.  No time to rest on laurels, the eldest Braxton daughter is under new management and already working on new projects – including an album, rumored Broadway shows, and possibly films.

Still making promo rounds for the hit reality show, the R&B vet recently dropped by Essence magazine to tackle topics of ex-husband Keri Lewis, sibling Tamar Braxton, why Mark Wahlberg is her ideal “snowman”, and why she’s been absent for many of the Braxtons’ earlier promotional appearances.

As ever, Braxton is brazen in her responses.  Check after the jump for the read:

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This past Sunday saw 20-year-old pop belter Jojo lend her soaring vocals to the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ at the MLS Cup Final in California.  While this wouldn’t mark the first time the diva-in-training put her soulful spin on the historic number, this most recent event saw a more subdued display of the her ever-maturing vocals.

How did she fare?  Be the judge after the jump:

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Following the release of her sophomore set ‘No Boys Allowed‘, Keri Hilson has risen to become one of music’s leading staples- slowly but surely cementing her status as the current go to girl for mid tempo Contemporary R&B.

However, despite her undeniable success and new found notoriety ,she still finds herself coming under criticism for having what some might call an ‘off attitude’.

While we here at That Grape Juice wholeheartedly  disagree with that stance (she’s nice to us every time we see her), there are some who- quite unfairly- put their dislike for  her down to her alleged ‘beef’ with fellow belter Beyonce.

Now peep this video sent to us by a reader this evening and let us know what you think about it…

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Yesterday, snaps of Kelly Rowland shooting the clip for her ‘Keep It Between Us‘ single surfaced here.

Today, more from the set has emerged which will give fans a clearer idea into the video’s premise.

Shots below…

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The coming year is gearing up to be quite eventful for Rap Royal Nicki Minaj.

Because, after generating excitement within her fan base yesterday by announcing the release of a new album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘ , today saw more good news swing by her way.

She has been added to the star studded line up of the  2012 Grammy Awards celebratory event.

Full story below…

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In addition to serving up our original content, we’re  happy to announce that each week you can now watch BET‘s sitcom series ‘Reed Between The Lines’ right here on That Grape Juice TV!

Starring Tracy Ellis Ross (‘Girlfriends’) and Malcom Jamal Warner (‘The Cosby Show’), the show follows a modern-day blended family as they navigate life’s ups and downs with wit and humour. It centres on Dr. Carla Reed, a busy psychologist, wife and mother struggling to balance her job and her happy but chaotic home life.

After lengthy spell off TV, it’s oh so refreshing to have an Urban sitcom back on the small screen!

Hit ‘PLAY’ and get into episode 12!

After months of speculation, creative chameleons Black Eyed Peas have announced the news many of their fans had been dreading.

Today on ‘The Ellen Show‘, the quartet have made a formal announcement regarding the future of the group.

Without further delay, get into their statement below…

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The world of Pop has brought us many unlikely pairings over the years.

Eminem and Dido. Patti Labelle and Cyndi Lauper. Lil Kim and a #1 album.

Today, one more duo was added to that every growing list. Mary J. Blige and Justin Bieber.

Check out the R&B Queen joining the Pop Prince to perform  the song ‘Under The Mistletoe‘ on ‘The View‘  today below…

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All hail King Drake!

For, anyone who ever doubted how his latest album ‘Take Care’ would fare upon its release may find themselves mincing their words today.

You guessed it.

As of today, the album is #1 on the Billboard 200.

Find out how much he sold this week below…

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