Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Donald Lawrence, Jennifer Hudson, Paul Porter (with Ruben Studdard & Leandria Johnson), Mali Music,  and much more…

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She’s back…again.

A year after relinquishing her seat on American Idol, Pop diva Jennifer Lopez will officially be returning to the FOX hit – it has been confirmed.

Full story after the jump…

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Those fearing retirement from ‘Breathe Again’ beauty Toni Braxton can breathe a sigh of relief as the Grammy winning diva has surprised fans by unveiling a slew of North American tour dates.

Set to kick off August 9th, the trek will see Braxton travel coast to coast on the continent to revisit some of her past top hits and build anticipation for her duets album with longtime collaborator Babyface, due this fall via Motown Records.

While we will probably be catching Braxton show off her prized contralto in Atlanta, tuck in below to see if she’ll be swinging through your town:

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It seems the world just can’t get enough of ‘Satelites’ singer Beyonce.

For, after its European saw it secure its status one of the decade’s highest grossing tours, demand for the ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ has seen the entertainer forced to extend its run….even before it touches down in the US!

Good news below…

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Another one bites the dust.

Following on from arch rival Mariah Carey, Nicki Minaj has confirmed that she too is leaving American Idol.

Details after the jump…

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Twinkie Clark, The Showers, Kierra Sheard, Vashawn Mitchell, Livre, Mali Music, Zie’l, Sheri Jones-Moffett, and more:

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Alexandra Burke is playing approximately no games with her American debut.

A year removed from her unsupported sophomore album, the Pop belter is indeed putting ‘Heartbreak On Hold’ and making the right power plays to ensure she makes a splash across the pond.

All the tea on Alexandra’s exciting new deal after the jump!

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Jennifer Lopez returned to American Idol tonight, illuminating the stage with a live performance of new single ‘Live It Up’.

Armed with frequent collaborator Pitbull and an army of female dancers, the 43-year-old offered quite the spectacle…all in front of longtime rival Mariah Carey.

Watch the action after the jump…

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It’s certainly been a long road for Candice Glover.  Narrowed down from thousands of contestants, the powerhouse performer saw that journey end and her quest for divadom begin as she bested 22-year-old Texan songstress Kree Harrison to be named 2013′s ‘American Idol’ champ.

A fan favorite from the very start, Candice consistently wowed fans with her takes on tunes ‘Chasing Pavements’, ‘I Who Have Nothing’, and many more.

As we look forward to music from both of the blossoming vocalists, we at That Grape Juice extend our congratulations to Glover for being crowned this year’s winner!

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As has been swarming the net since earlier today, ‘Va Va Voom’ vixen Nicki Minaj is reportedly the next judge aboard ‘American Idol’s judging panel to bid the show adieu – following the lead of veteran judge Randy Jackson.

What started off as a testament to the diva’s growing star power quickly turned sour as she fended herself from blame by a number of the show’s devoted fans for its decline in viewership since news of her inclusion.

Indeed, from the very start her tenure on the reality singing competition has been rocked with criticisms, beginning with that epic diva showdown with fellow judge/pop icon Mariah Carey…

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Six months after the release of her fourth #1 album ‘Girl On Fire’ and 14-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys is proving she is still exactly that – on fire!

Lending a scorching performance to ‘Idol’ tonight with her tune ‘Tears Always Win’, tuck in below to see Keys rock the audience like only she can.

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For any who tuned in to last night’s ‘American Idol’, Mariah Carey‘s subtle yet apparent digs at fellow judge Nicki Minaj saw her score the applause of her fans online and some members of the audience at the live taping alike.

Indeed, in following the same passive aggressive trend that prompted Eminem to spawn the fiery ‘Bagpipes Of Baghdad’, her ‘shady’ remarks towards the Rapper may have seen her bitten off more than she can chew…once again.

Find out why Mariah may think twice again before taking aim at the Billboard staple below…

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