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Peep this Instagram pic of Sam Smith posing it up with the soulful force that is Lion Babe.

The acts ran into each other backstage at the ‘Wildlife’ Festival where they also rubbed shoulders with Disclosure as they continue to rock and rise on Pop’s scene with the full backing of Pharrell Williams and Vanessa Williams, mother of the vocalist Jillian.

Unfamiliar with Lucas and Jillian?
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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Beyonce – Resentment

2) Fifth Harmony – Everlasting Love

3) Ne-Yo – Coming With You

4)  Ciara – Dance Like We’re Making Love

5) Joe – All The Things

 

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

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As the history books will confirm, Kelly Rowland has taken a central role on many an iconic hit.

However, the R&B diva isn’t averse to paying homage to other major names in the world of music and fashion.

The new mother poses it up in a glamourous new shoot for Mane Addicts, which thematically sees her channel hairstyles by legendary stars such as Diane Ross (above) and more.

Find out who else Ms. Kelly salutes in the Mike Rosenthal lensed shoot after the jump…

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With the aftermath of Apple’s ‘Apple Music’ announcement still making waves, the technology giant has staged a major coup. How? By nabbing Lady Gaga!

Details below…

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Pharrell Williams has used a new Apple advertisement to tease new music hours after Drake announced he had tied himself to their new ‘Connect’ service.

The company’s service touches down on June 30th and now finds itself tasked with competing with the streaming platform services TIDAL and Spotify.

Will their new commercial do the trick?

Watch and weigh in below…

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Beyonce‘s recent trip to Haiti was has been shared with ‘Good Morning America’ viewers today, unwrapped by the show to help shed a light on the singer’s humanitarian efforts.

The star touched down to help those in need following the devastating earthquake it was hit by in 2010 and met with those doing their part to rebuild what is left of it.

Watch below…

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Nathan Sykes continues his foray into Pop’s scene as a solo act this week!

Yes, before the June 28th release of his new single ‘Kiss Me Quick’ the singer took to ‘Shazam’ to perform the number for his rising fan base.

How the soulful Pop prince fared?

Watch him do what he does best below…

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The Grammy-nominated rapper Iggy Azalea has cancelled a LGBTQ event following criticism sent her way by the gay community this week.

Why the chart-topping star pulled the plug on the performance?

Full story below..

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Sans the Super Bowl and touring, Katy Perry hasn’t been the most active chanteuse this year. Yet still the accolades continue to pour in for the premium Pop peddler.

‘Dark Horse,’ the third single from Perry’s 2013 LP ‘Prism,’ is the latest of her offerings to reach a major milestone.

More on the chart-titan’s newest honor after the jump…

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Beyond slaying stages, Beyonce is a fervent family woman.

And though pronouncedly private, the superstar has developed a penchant for giving the world a window-peek into her life by way of Instagram.

The singer’s latest batch of snaps sees her beam with three year old daughter Blue Ivy, who also enjoyed father-daughter time in pics with her dad rapper Jay Z.

More from The Carter’s after the jump…

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The Voice UK’ may be forced to bid Rita Ora farewell after just one season this year.

For, she’s reportedly been offered $1.5 million to join the judging panel of rival show ‘X Factor UK.’

Full story below…

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Pop queen Janet Jackson is currently readying comeback jams for her first album in over seven years (due this Fall on her own record label).

However, the ever-fresh 49-year-old made it clear family is a top priori for her.

Case in point the snap above.

The iconic songstress made a rare appearance this weekend at the graduation celebration for her godson, Tyler (the son of her longtime producer Jimmy Jam).

As ever, she looks stunning – even when dressed down.

Bring on that album and world tour!

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