As one of the most active online destinations for Urban Pop, things move at a rapid pace here at That Grape Juice. However, each week, there’s always select stories that resonate most amongst our millions of monthly readers. Happen to miss one of them? Fret not, you now have…The Refill!

No frills or trills, The Refill simply recaps the hottest topics on the lips of the TGJ faithful over the last seven days. The metrics used to compile the list weekly are comments, social media shares, and page views.  So without further adieu…

That Grape Juice’s Top 5 Stories Of The Week!

1) Beyonce’s ‘Standing On The Sun’ Dominates Youtube

2) Ciara Debuts New Nicki Minaj Collaboration ‘I’m Out’

3) Mariah Carey’s Shocking Good Morning America Showing

4) Kelly Rowland Reveals ‘Talk A Good Game’ Tracklist

5) Billboard Music Awards 2013 Performances

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Your thoughts?

As almost every cut from Rihanna‘s ‘Unapologetic’ heads to Gold and Platinum status, this week has seen her fellow entertainers Drake and Jason Derulo make a few wins of their own.

Want to know how?

Our Saturday morning chart check below!

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It’s that time of the week again!

Half an hour after this week’s UK Charts were publicised, TGJ rounds up a number of the week’s highest rising releases in the nation- which now sees Daft Punk & Pharrell Williams top the overall tally with their Dance hit ‘Get Lucky’.

Meet us below!

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Is Lady GaGa gearing up for ‘ARTPOP’s release this summer?

If a Tweet published by Billboard boss Bill Werde is anything to go by, the answer to that question yes.

Potentially good news below…

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Guess which short lived Pop Princess was snapped out and about in LA yesterday.

Hint: She can cite The Dream, Kanye West and ‘Body Party‘ belle Ciara as creative collaborators.

Not sure who it is?

Her identity below!

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It’s finally here!

After unveiling its teaser here, today saw R&B’s freshest contributor Elijah Blake release the video for his debut single ‘XOX’. Drawing on Rihanna‘s ‘We Found Love’ for inspiration, the clip is now available to enjoy right here on That Grape Juice– courtesy of BET and Rio Caraeff‘s Vevo.

Watch below!!

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With Beyonce dominating the world via her H&M Summer 2013 campaign, Ciara soaring with ‘Body Party‘ and Chris Brown back in the arms of Karrueche Tran, we’re sure the last few weeks have been pretty tough for Pop sensation Rihanna.

However, in what saw her exit the mean streets of Instagram and return to her day job, the tardy nocalist enjoyed a late night studio session in NYC two nights ago, prompting unconfirmed reports that she is hard at work on brand new material!

Footage below!

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With Urban radio helping the cut generate further steam this year, Elijah Blake‘s ‘XOX’ has found a new home in mass media company Viacom this week.

For, in continuing on in their efforts to shine light and support new talent, the company have inked a deal with  The Island Def Jam Group, ROC Nation and Stephen Hill‘s BET  to premiere and place the single’s video on heavy rotation on the latter company…this week.

Details below…

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As one of the most active online destinations for Urban Pop, things move at a rapid pace here at That Grape Juice. However, each week, there’s always select stories that resonate most amongst our millions of monthly readers. Happen to miss one of them? Fret not, for this week brings with it the introduction of our latest feature…The Refill!

No frills or trills, The Refill simply recaps the hottest topics on the lips of the TGJ faithful over the last seven days. The metrics used to compile the list weekly are comments, social media shares, and page views.  So without further adieu…

That Grape Juice’s Top 5 Stories Of The Week!

1) Rihanna’s ‘777’ Documentary Ripped To Shreds By Critics

2) Nicki Minaj Slams Mariah Carey on Twitter

3) Ciara’s ‘Body Party’ Becomes Her Biggest Hit In 3 Years

4) Kelly Rowland Performs The US National Anthem At Mayweather Fight

5) Janelle Monae Debuts New Video ‘Q.U.E.E.N (ft. Erykah Badu)’

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Your thoughts?

US music lovers have spoken…and the names on their lips are Rihanna and Ariana Grande!

That’s right, thanks to their ever loyal respective fan bases and the support of many a casual listener, the Pop Princesses have made significant chart gains in the last week.

Good news below!

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Peep these pics of ‘We Ride’ singer Rihanna, mobbed by fans during an outing yesterday in NYC.

Armed with guards and pair of Chanel sunglasses, the Pop Princess was swarmed by shutterbugs and paparazzi alike as she stepped out in the city, hours after learning her Future assisted ‘Love Song’ stands just a few thousand units way from going Gold.

More from Ciara’s biggest fan below!

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As he readies the release of his debut album (and that of Pop icon  Kylie Minogue) ‘XOX‘ sensation Elijah Blake has landed himself a budding hit with his mellow cut, ‘Runnin’ Blind‘.

Lifted from his Jay Z backed ‘Bijoux 22‘ mix tape, recent weeks have seen thousands of music lovers take to social media outlets to praise the release- with some going the extra mile and honouring it with home made music videos inspired by its lyrics.

So, as to shine light these loyal fans, we’ve picked two of our favourite ‘Blind’ tributes and have them waiting for you to enjoy below!

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