Her debut album may be months away and a US #1 still out of her reach, but it’s safe to say Rita Ora is the breakout act of 2012.

Rising from the streets of West London to become Jay Z‘s latest protegee, Ora’s time on the shelf- 5 years to be exact- has undoubtedly been worth the wait.

For, one week after scoring her 2nd UK #1 single, she has landed a nomination at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.

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After launching the chart topping ‘No Boys Allowed‘ in 2010,and exciting fans with news of a new album in 2011, Keri Hilson has put music aside this year to focus on a cause much greater than herself.

Indeed, we’re talking about HIV awareness, and this Sunday will see the star embark on the ‘AIDS Walk New York 2012‘ in aid of the MTV Staying Alive Foundation, for which she is an ambassador.

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Get familiar with ‘Wild N’ Young’, the latest dance effort by Dawn Richard.

The follow up to the well received ‘Bombs‘, the upbeat cut surfaced online today and is waiting for your cents below.

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The death of disco diva Donna Summer yesterday rocked the music world to its core. Following the news of her passing, a steady stream of tributes have poured in from fans and artists alike. The latest to honor the 70’s megastar is Beyonce – who sampled Summer’s ‘Love To Love You’ on her 2004’s ‘Naughty Girl’.

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May 26th will mark the launch of Beyonce‘s long awaited come back, by way of New Jersey‘s ‘Revel Resorts‘.

So, as to whet the appetites of her ever loyal ‘Beyhive‘, Revel released the above snap of the show’s stage today- a positive indicator as to how ‘grand’ the performances are set to be.

Keep it locked on That Grape Juice for the performances when she delivers them next week.

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R&B trier Teairra Mari is back!

The ever-persistent vixen lives up to the latter in the video for her latest single ‘U Did That’.

Featuring the MC on the lips of many, 2 Chainz, the cut serves as the first release from the 24 year year old’s new deal with hitmaker Rico Love‘s Division 1 imprint.
Can the song and video propel Mari beyond that nagging “former Princess of the Roc” tag? The answer awaits after the jump…

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Every now and again, a song comes along and literally forces you to look up and pay attention.

Well today that happened over here at TGJ headquarters, thanks to Def Jam’s Luke James.

Without any delay, get into his new jam ‘Powerless‘ ,below…

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I smell a follower… is that you?”

Ever since President Obama announced his support of same sex marriages, it seems those previously opposed to the issue have suddenly had a change of heart.

Take 50 Cent for one. Indeed, after joking about ‘shooting up a gay wedding’ in 2010, he has spoken out in support of same sex relationships, but challenges its supporters to provide evidence as to where it endorsed by any major religion.

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Feast your eyes on Usher rocking the stage at ‘Today Show’ today.

Wowing the audience with a set of his best cuts, including ‘Climax’ and new single ‘Scream’, his performance comes in aid of his new LP ‘Looking For Myself’, out June 12th.

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In honor of her short but inspirational life, the siblings of TLC MC LisaLeft-EyeLopes have announced the launch of the ‘Left-Eye Music Fest’, ten years after her tragic passing.

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Sadly, yesterday the world bid goodbye to music legend Donna Summer.

Branded the Queen of Disco, Summer reigned over charts at a time where very few women, especially those of color, earned the title ‘sex symbol’ while simultaneously maintaining a level of class that restrained her sexuality from defining her image…

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If the last year has taught us anything about Rihanna, it is this:

1. She loves Italian food and 2. She seems to be allergic to garments (or too much of them).

For last night, in what is starting to become a habit, the model dined at  Il Ristorante di Giorgio Baldi with best friend Melissa, in Santa Monica.

This,weeks before she launches her Project Runway type TV show in the UK, by way of Sky Living.

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