Frank Ocean has been named as one of the most influential gay men in the USA by the LGBT publication OUT.

The singer made their Power 50 2015 list after he revealed that he been romantically involved with a male friend during the campaign to promote his debut album ‘Channel Orange‘ in 2012.

Where the ‘Swim Good’ vocalist is placed on the chart?

Find out after the jump…

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TIME Magazine has released the 2015 instalment of their 100 Most Influential People list and, as ever, the feature sets the stage for ample debate.

Indeed, the inclusion of a number of questionable names already has folk revolting – most especially Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

Granted Yeezy’s creative genius is as good as undeniable, he’s not released a body of work in the last twelve months and has instead been most notable for tabloid antics with his stunt queen. How any of this equates to “titan” appears to be baffling the masses.

In any case, peep more from the list below…

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As even the most fervent member of the Navy will admit, Rihanna‘s new album campaign has been the muckiest of messes.

Beyond its incessant delays, the set has been muddied and marred by the underperformance of its trio of “lead singles.”

Hoping to clean things up on aisle R8, the model has officially released the video for the latest, ‘American Oxygen,’ on VEVO moments ago.

Initially premiered on TIDAL (Jay Z’s new streaming platform which Rih has ownership in), the clip’s arrival on more a traditional format is part of a measured effort to push it as the project’s winning launch single.
Indeed, it comes after it was added to both iTunes and Spotify and one week ahead of its official radio roll-out.

Will the digital and radio assault help? Who knows. For now, though, watch the VEVO version of ‘Oxygen’ below…

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The TIDAL exclusives continue to flood in.

Jay Z is the latest to serve up exclusive content on the growing platform, today releasing video for ‘Glory.’

The 2012 cut was initially debuted in song form as a tribute to daughter Blue Ivy upon her birth.

Its accompanying visual inter-splices orchestral rehearsal sessions from shows at Carnegie Hall for rapper’s Shawn Carter Foundation and intimate cell-phone snaps.

Watch Jigga’s homage to his baby girl below…

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Tomorrow ushers the arrival of ‘Unfriended‘ into US theaters.

The Horror flick tells the tale of a teenager and her friends, who become the prey of an unknown online presence that wants revenge for a shaming video that caused a classmate to kill herself one year prior.

Ahead of the film’s debut, some of Vine brightest stars get in on the movie’s actions by sharing their responses to being “unfriended” by pals on social media.

Will their clips inspire you to share your own on the app?

You be the judge below…

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Hip-Pop star Iggy Azalea is said to be gearing up to join Britney Spears at this year’s Billboard Music Awards, signing up to perform their brand new single ‘Pretty Girls’ for the show’s audience on May 17th.

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Leona Lewis is ready to redefine.

The ‘Bleeding Love’ belter has been steadily cooking up her first album since leaving Simon Cowell’s Syco for Island Records last year.

Due for release this Summer, the fiercely anticipated set – her fifth – now has a confirmed title of ‘I Am.’ It’s official cover was also revealed as a showcase held this week to preview the songbird’s new material.

Naturally, a single is set to be serviced imminently. The said song is the Toby Gad produced ‘Fire,’ which has had critics buzzing for the last month.

Check out a preview below…

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Much ado has been made about the cover for Mariah Carey‘s new album ‘#1 To Infinity,’ but we’re loving it here at That Grape Juice.

It’s unsurprising, then, that we’re equally as enamoured with the additional shots from the Wayne Maser photoshoot.

The newly unwrapped snaps arrive in support of the Mimi LP as well as its sole single ‘Infinity,’ which arrives (along with its Brett Ratner directed video) on April 27th.

According to Showbiz 411, the track is likely to set tongues wagging. Roger Friedman said of the song:

“Infinity” is at the same time old school R&B and right on the money for NOW. L.A. Reid has encouraged her back into the department of lyrics that mean something to her. Not only does “Infinity” tell a story– which most people will infer is about her and Nick–the song also has a great melody, a real hook you won’t forget, and Mariah hitting a very high, sustained note that is her and her alone.

The gist of the song is that “Infinity isn’t forever” and she wants the man who is the subject of the song out of her home and her life this minute. It’s a very witty lyric written by Mariah with a team including writer-producer Eric Hudson.

Well role on the 27th! Pending then, peep another promo below…

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With the rapturous reception that ‘Orange Is The New Black’ receives each season, it’s little surprise that Netflix are committing with confidence to its future.

For, despite the fact that the June premiere of the show’s third season has yet to roll around, its creators have today announced that that it’s been renewed for a fourth season.

Details below…

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After seeing his brand of R&B thrown beneath sounds released by the likes of Miguel and Frank Ocean one too many times Trey Songz readies a reinvention of sorts this year, kicking off with the launch of a new EP.

Its name is ‘Intermission’ and comes armed with a supporting documentary which aims to present a cool, calm and deeper version of the singer to the world.

Does it work?

Find out below…

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Being hard at work on her third album hasn’t stopped the singer JoJo from treating her fans to new music today, keeping their thirsts quenched with the inspiring number ‘Far From Heaven.’

The song serves as a buzz track for her first album under ‘Atlantic Records’, and sees her showcase the voice that’s oft seen her placed head and shoulders above many a Pop and R&B purveyor.

Good music below…

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The ‘Jackie’ promo machine is steamrolling on.

Ciara is leaving no stone unturned as the May 4th release of the album, her sixth, fast approaches.

Her latest stop? MTV, where she spilled on the recording process of the project, its collaborators, and much more.

Check out the insightful feature below…

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