'In A Perfect World...': Will You Be Buying?
Keri Hilson’s serially delayed, yet worth-the-wait, debut ‘In A Perfect World…’ finally hit stores in the US today.
We’re here at That Grape Juice are most definitely feeling the album, yet we’re eager to hear whether you guys will be picking up Keri’s LP. For those who have heard it / have it already, what do you think of the album? Drop your comments in the comments section…

With Keri Hilson’s debut ‘In A Perfect World’ finally set to arrive in stores tomorrow, the singer-songwriter dropped the video for her latest single ‘Knock You Down’ today. The Kanye West and Ne-Yo assisted song is definitely one of the album’s standout cuts IMO, so it’s great to see it get the single treatment.
About the video, I’m liking the concept. Nothing to make you go ‘wow’, but does just enough. Keri looked great too.
What do you think of the song / video?

{This UK banning of music videos on Youtube is so annoying! I’ve been hunting this vid down for  too long. But back to your regularly scheduled TGJ-surfing}

The video for Ciara’s Justin Timberlake assisted new single ‘Love Sex Magic’ premiered a few hours ago. I must say, the Diane Martel directed clip is, to put it simply, H-O-T. After a number of false-starts, this song and video has reignited my interest in Ms. Harris’ ‘Fantasy Ride’ project. Great video!
What do you think of the video?
Christina Milian & The-Dream Kissing
So much for Christina Milian and The-Dream’s denials about their rumored relationship; the pair were snapped yesterday looking very ‘coupley’ (kissing, canoodling etc) in Hawaii.
Ever since it was announced that Milian had entered a joint label venture with Dream’s Radio Killa imprint and her current label home MySpace Records/Interscope, tongues have been wagging as to what the pair’s status is – which these pics seem to confirm.
While their relationship is their own business (LOL), I sure hope their union yields better results than Christina’s last singer / producer romance with Dre (of Cool & Dre), which spawn her awful ‘So Amazing’ LP. I guess time will tell…
Christina Milian & The-Dream Kissing Christina Milian & The-Dream Kissing
What do you think of the pics?
New LeToya Promo Pic
Check out this new promotional shot for LeToya Luckett’s ‘Lady Love’ LP (due May 19th via Capitol / EMI). She looks great.
What do you think of the pic?

*Apologies for the slow-go this weekend folks. Rest assure, many a good thing are being cooked up ‘backstage’!*

As R&B star Monica readies her brand new album for release later this year, the set’s supposed first single has surfaced. ‘One In A Lifetime’ is a mid-tempo number with a ‘knock’. Put simply, it’s everything Ms. Arnold needs to begin to re-state her claim as one of R&B’s premiere forces; the cut is fresh and contemporary, yet it doesn’t see Monica’s impassioned vocal delivery diluted by the production. I like…I like a lot. Good stuff.
Hit or Miss?

Check out this preview of Ciara’s hotly anticipated ‘Love Sex Magic’ video, which features Justin Timberlake. The Diane Martell directed clip looks great. Expect the full vid to drop anytime now…
Your thoughts?

R&B star LeToya stopped by BET’s 106 & Park this week to premiere her new video ‘Not Anymore’, as well as talk about her Lady L boutique and of course her ‘Lady Love’ record. She came across, as ever, very well.
I’m really anxious to her what her material will be sounding like this go-round. Roll on May…
Your thoughts?

With the release of Keri Hilson’s ‘In A Perfect World’ LP drawing nearer, the singer-songwriter is currently doing the promotional rounds; yesterday, she stopped by Hot 93.7’s Jenny Boom Boom show. The shock jock didn’t spare Keri with her questions, putting a number of pressing topics to her including the much-talked about ‘diss record’ (argued to be about Ciara and Beyonce), the album’s several push-backs, as well as asking about a rumored relationship with Lil’ Wayne (???!!!). An interesting watch…(Part 1 above and part 2 below):

Your thoughts?
Follow That Grape Juice On Twitter!As some of you may know, we announced last week that you can now follow That Grape Juice on Twitter! Adding to the ever-expanding ways to be apart of the That Grape Juice community, our Twitter page will allow you to receive up-to-the-minute updates about the latest posts on the site as well as what’s happening in the Urban Pop Culture world more generally.
What’s more, you’ll be able to keep up with me, ‘Sam’, while I’m on-the-go. I’ll be making use of Twitter’s cool SMS feature which allows me to let you guys know what I’m up to via my mobile/cell. That mean everything from checking in with you guys while on location at an artist interview to complete randomness from the wackiness that is ‘my world’. So what are you waiting for…

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Many thanks to all of you who have bared with us as regards the Danity Kane (Dawn and D. Woods) interviews. You will be pleased to know that they will both be up tomorrow! Keep it locked on That Grape Juice!
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The Pussycat Dolls, who are currently on tour with Britney Spears, stopped by MuchOnDemand in Toronto, Canada to perform two cuts from their sophomore LP ‘Doll Domination’ – ‘When I Grow Up’ and ‘I Hate This Part’. Peep the performances below:

I can’t say the ‘Dolls serve up much of substance these days – something evidently a factor in their less than impressive record sales of the ‘Doll Domination’ LP. Speaking of which, it’s been confirmed that the album will be re-released as ‘Doll Domination 2.0’ in April and will feature new cuts, with production by Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins.
Hmm…Crappy material aside, the actual formula of the group just feels off (Nicole and the backing dancers); people simply aren’t buying into it anymore. I say give Ms. Melody something other than random riffs and runs and they may just re-spark mass interest in themselves again. SMH…
Your thoughts?
Kanye Charged Over Paparazzi ScuffleRapper Kanye West is facing up to 30 months in jail after being charged for a scuffle he had with a paparazzo last year:
LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Superstar US rapper Kanye West has been charged with assault, theft and vandalism related to a September 2008 incident involving paparazzi at Los Angeles’ LAX airport, prosecutors announced Wednesday.
The 31-year-old Grammy-award-winning musician could face up to 30 months in prison.
West was arrested on September 11 after the airport altercation in which West and his manager Don Crawley “confronted, and engaged in an altercation with, two photographers,” the LA attorney’s office said in a statement.
Crawley, 33, was also charged on two counts of battery, two counts of theft and two counts of vandalism, and faces a possible five years in prison.
The incident was caught on video tape, widely viewed on the Internet, which shows West and Crawley wrestling camera equipment from photographers and smashing it on the ground.
The two men are set for arraignment in Los Angeles on April 14.
The incident took place early in the morning as West prepared to board an airplane, while paparazzi tried to photograph and film him.
Reports at the time found the camera equipment was valued at over 10,000 dollars. Police arrested West as he tried to board his plane. {Source}
It’s well known the paparazzi can get out of hand, yet it’s still no excuse to lash out with violence. Kanye should know it all comes with the territory and no one is above the law. I can’t see much coming from this, though…
Your thoughts?
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