Save for a series of annual live shows, Lauryn Hill has taken on a reclusive presence in the music industry over the last decade.

However, when Ms. Hill steps out, she shines like only she can.

Case in point, this evening on the ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.’

The 8-time Grammy winner rocked the house with a cover of jazz classic ‘Feeling Good’ – one of her critically hailed contributions to the new Nina Simone compilation – ‘Nina Revisited.’

 Watch the former Fugees front-woman in action after the jump…

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Soaring songbird Leona Lewis took vocal flight on the Kelly & Michael show this week.

The X Factor champion wowed with a spirited rendition of new single ‘Thunder,’ which is housed on her upcoming studio album ‘I Am’ (due September 11th via Island/Def Jam).

Backed by a full band, the showing was the first televised offering of the cut from the London bred beauty.

Check it out below, where a behind the scenes look at the ‘Thunder’ video also awaits….

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The Meek Mill v. Drake debacle just got an interesting addition in the form of songstress Keri Hilson.

While the world continues to weigh in on Mill’s long-awaited clapback. ‘Wanna Know’ (delivered tonight), comments from Hilson have landed her in hot water with fans of his ‘Young Money’ nemesis.

Knocking down and clapping back at detractors who are slamming her for her thoughts on plagiarism, some of which were thought to be aimed at Drake, the ‘Knock You Down’ diva is trying to clear her name from the mess.

Hopefully it’s not too late…

From there, the songstress found herself on the defense….

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‘All Eyes On You’ maestro Meek Mill is living up to his hit song’s billing as the world awaits his clap back after ‘Back To Back’ – an ether of a diss track directed to him from ‘Young Money’ nemesis Drake.

Titled ‘Wanna Know,’ the tune finally surfaced online tonight after many speculated the Philly rapper would not be able to recover from Drizzy’s diss.

Listen below and you be the judge:

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Funny-man Kevin Hart has much to smile about.

The actor/comedian is a bonafide box office draw and his star looks set to soar to dizzying heights following his new Rolling Stone cover spread.

Traditionally occupied by singers, the publication’s front page deviates from the norm to welcome the ‘Think Like A Man’ talent.

Gushing about the honor, Hart – who is currently filming three movies (including ‘Ride Along 2’) told his 20 million Instagram followers:

“God is truly amazing….I can officially check a major goal off of my list….That goal was to one day grace the cover of “Rolling Stone” Magazine….And damn it that day has come people!!!!! WOOOOOW I am blown away by this….Make sure y’all pick up a copy. The title of “Comedic Rockstar” is now OFFICIAL!!!!!#ComedicRockstarShit#DressedInRockstarAttire #RollingStone#HardWorkPaysOff#iStillGotaLotOfWorkToDo #Motivation

Your thoughts?

The axe has fallen on K. Michelle‘s joint tour with femcee Azealia Banks.

Details after the jump…

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Tink continues to make her mark in Hip-Hop’s ever-changing landscape with the release of her new project ‘Winter Diary.’

The release features production credits from C-Sick, Soul Cookin, DJ Wes, Silly Tha Producer, Dre Native, D3, Jelan Abrams and her mentor Timbaland who will also produce material on her debut album which is set for release this year.

Does she have what it takes to compete with the likes of Azealia Banks, Dej Loaf, Iggy Azalea & Nicki Minaj?

Find out below..

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The political personality Bill O’Reilly has lambasted the R&B singer Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z this week.

Why the pair remain on the Fox News star’s hit list?

Find out below…

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We love us some Mariah Carey here at TGJ. However, there’s no denying that the diva has become renown for wearing little in recent years.

It’s refreshing, then, to see her taking on new visual inspiration – even if only for a themed shoot.

Mimi, along with other notable names such as Katy Perry and Oprah Winfrey, appear in the September issue of Harper’s Bazaar magazine for a unique Icons feature.

Snapped by Jean Paul Goude and directed by Carine Roitfeld, the concept sees today’s Icons (not sure about Katy Perry, but we digress) transformed into legends from history.

For 45 year old Mariah, the muse was was French queen Marie Antoinette.

Speaking on the shoot, the singer said:

“I’m pretty much the opposite of Marie Antoinette, but it’s always fun to throw on a costume.”

Check out the original painting below…

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Here at That Grape Juice we operate from a standpoint of being fair and unbiased.

As such, while the world lashed Jay Z‘s TIDAL upon its ostentatious arrival back in May, we seemed to be in the minority of those opting to take a “wait and see” approach with the struggling streaming platform.

Yet, months on, the climate remains just as frosty for the service. So much so that a new report is suggesting the mogul is ready to exit the venture.

More after the jump…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we press play on ‘Rock With U (Aww Baby),’ a #2 hit for “princess of Hip Hop/R&B” Ashanti, selected to kick off her highly anticipated 2003 album ‘Chapter 2.’  The follow-up to her record-setting, self-titled debut, the expectations were undoubtedly high for the project given its predecessor’s success.

Given ‘Rock’s swift ascension to the #2 spot, fans were confident the tune would notch yet another #1 for the songstress.  But, there was one little problem – and her name was Beyonce…

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Amy Winehouse‘s father has declared war on the director behind the documentary ‘Amy.’

Find out why below…

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