After joining Jessie J to fly the flag for British music on US soil in 2012, 2015 will see Rita Ora extend her reach to the world of cinema, doing so with the film adaptation of E. L. James‘ ‘Fifty Shades of Grey.’

Now, as she looks forward to the project’s February 13th release date, the ‘Black Widow’ singer has weighed in on feminism and the role of women in the entertainment industry.

Will you agree with what she has to say?

Find out below…

Speaking to ‘The Mirror‘, Ora shared:

I think people take the word feminist really seriously and I think people are scared to use that word. In this industry, all the heads of labels are men, but every artist has to prove themselves, regardless of their sex. I have always been very vocal about the women sticking together. Without pulling the whole female card, I think it has always been harder for females in all respects. Whenever we have an opinion it always seems to be taken out of proportion. As a woman in this industry, it has always been a bit about proving yourself.

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As her latest single ‘Beg For It‘ skates towards Gold status in the US, Def Jam‘s Iggy Azalea enjoyed a little downtime with world renown plastic surgeon Dr. Ghavami recently.

Celebrated among industry circles for work carried out on many an entertainer, his recent catch up with Iggy comes before the release of brand her second studio album, which she is to begin recording next week.

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The arrival of 2015 was celebrated in earnest by many a major name.

Adhering to the sharing age we’re in, the likes of Katy Perry, Rita Ora, Chris Brown, and Ciara posted snaps of their New Year’s Eve festivities.

Check ’em out above and below…

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With Iggy Azalea and Nick Jonas gearing up to hit the road together on their joint tour, The Great Escape, their pair gave fans a preview of what to expect by taking to the stage last night on Ryan Seacrest’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’.

Joined by Charli XCX, Azalea (who has been engulfed in flames of controversy of late) performed mega-hit ‘Fancy’, while Jonas served up a rousing rendition of his Urban-Pop jam ‘Jealous’.

Peep both performances below…

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Fergie signalled her return to the spotlight last Summer with blazing hot comeback single ‘L.A. Love’.

Produced by DJ Mustard, the club jam has thus far peaked at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In a bid to best the already impressive feat, the Black Eyed Peas front-woman took to the stage at Ryan Seacrest’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2015 to perform the track.

Watch her werk it after the jump…

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65 years after the release of Disney‘s animated version of the ‘Cinderella‘ story, this year will welcome the arrival of a live action take on the tale, starring ‘Notes On a Scandal‘s Cate Blanchett and ‘Alice in Wonderland‘s Helena Bonham Carter.

Due out on March 13th, the movie kicked off its promotional campaign with an enchanting trailer hours ago.

Ready to check it out?

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Keen to get his year started with a sonic bang, Kanye West releases the brand new song ‘Only One’ today, doing so with a little help from its featured act Paul McCartney.

The song is a tribute to the performer’s daughter North West, and drops before the release of his hotly-anticipated new album, the follow-up to the polarising ‘Yeezus.’

Check it out below!

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Blossoming divas Fifth Harmony brought their brand of stage blazing to Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution telethon last night.

The Epic Records stars turned in a “turnt up” performance of current single ‘Sledgehammer’ and their rendition may be our favourite showing of the track yet.

Check out Normani, Dinah, Lauren, Ally, and Camila in action below…

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“So you think I fell off”

Usher chants the lyrics above in newly surfaced song ‘I Still Got It’.

Needless to say, it’s clear the singer has been staying abreast of the latest chitter-chatter surrounding his position in the music industry.

Featuring rapper Migos, the cut sees the Grammy winner directly address the critique – much of which has hit his career following the scrapping delay of album ‘UR’ after a string of pre-release singles under-performed.

And while the 35-year-old continues to diligently work on the project, he uses this track (which will feature on upcoming Digital Trapstars mixtape, ‘Screens On Lock: 4th Quarter Press’) to air his feelings.

Take a listen below…

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From all of us here at That Grape Juice, we’d like to wish you – our dear readers – a very Happy New Year!

It’s a little surreal to think that That Grape Juice is now entering its eighth year online. Oh how time flies when having fun! It’s been such a blessed journey for us in so many ways; a journey we Thank YOU so much for joining us on.

We  hope that 2015 brings you all (and your faves) much success . Be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice as we have A LOT in store!

Happy New Year!

Beyonce has sung about being a ‘Worldwide Woman’ and is living up to her own billing.

Fresh from her Icelandic getaway, the superstar songstress was snapped in Thailand yesterday with Hip-Hop husband Jay Z.

The megawatt couple were spotted soaking in the scene a kickboxing match in the Asian country.

After dominating the way King B has been all year, there’s no surprise that she’s enjoying life to the fullest. Clock up those air-miles!

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Pop queen Lady GaGa was one of the select names tapped to perform at the Kennedy Center Honors earlier this month. The special, which aired last night, saw Mother Monster perform ‘If I Ever Lose My Faith In You’ in tribute of one of this year’s recipients Sting.

Th superstar’s rousing rendition of the track earned rapturous applause from the man she was singing it for, as well as President and First Lady Obama.

Watch the 28-year-old shine bright below…

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