The latest series of The X Factor UK continued in fine form tonight. With the Live Show segment of the season in full swing, the hopefuls are tasked on week 8 with pulling out all the stops to progress onto the next week. Judging the contestants are Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Mel B, and  Louis Walsh.

The man who inspired the views magnet that is Beyonce‘s ‘7/11‘ visual has showered praise on the performer today, thanking her for introducing his work to the masses.

Indeed, after seeing his “Super Selfies” on YouTube, the ‘Single Ladies’ chanteuse had her management team contact Mr. Gab Valenciano in a bid to help them create her visual for ‘7/11.‘

The result? An experience he’s unlikely to ever forget!

His story below…

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In the September of 2000, Christina Aguilera made her way to the hearts of Spanish music lovers with her second studio album ‘Mi Reflejo‘, a Spanish speaking effort that was certified Platinum in Mexico and Argentina.

In the August of 2007, her Sony sister Beyonce stepped into the same territory with the launch of ‘Irreemplazable’, an EP which served up Spanish remixes of the smash hit singles ‘Listen’, ‘Beautiful Liar’ and the original song ‘Amor Gitano.‘

This year, R&B singer Elijah Blake has teased something similar, revealing that he intends to honour his Creole roots by recording and releasing a French bop!

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Tasked with reclaiming his R&B loving audience this year is ‘Time of Our Lives‘ singer Ne-Yo, the hit making mastermind behind the new LP ‘Non-Fiction.‘

Today, after his last studio album ‘R.E.D‘ struggled to capture audiences in the way he would have hoped, he has given himself two months to convince them to support its follow-up.

When its set for release?

Find out below…

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Is Pop superstar Rihanna gearing up for a major Christmas Day release?

Yes would be the answer to that question if ‘Play.com’ is anything to go by, now that they have launched a pre-order page for her eighth studio album!

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UK solo stardom may have evaded her, but former Girls Aloud lead singer Nadine Coyle has revealed that she wouldn’t rule out pursuing chart success with the group more.

Speaking after the demise of her friendship  with ex-bandmate Cheryl Cole, Coyle told ‘The Daily Mail‘ when asked if she’d ever return to the group:

Why not! Ten years down the line. I would never rule reuniting out.

Since their arrival in 2002, the Pop band has sold over 4 million albums in the UK alone, regrouping after a three year hiatus in 2012 and announcing that they were to split in the March of 2013.

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Say hello to TGJ Replay!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest retrospective segment – a written quest, if you will, to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.  Our latest reflective piece will ode birthday boy Trey Songz!

Today, as he hits the big 3-0, learn more about the album that made the Virginia-born beau a household name.  Are you ready?….

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Making his way back to “the scene” today is ‘Channel Orange‘ singer Frank Ocean, surprising his fans with a brand new song ‘Memrise.’

Will it be enough to reignite interest in his hotly anticipated sophomore album?

Press play and weigh in below…

Your thoughts?

Hip Hop trio Salt’N’Pepa keep their brand alive and well once again this year after inking a major deal with ‘GEICO‘, the second largest auto insurer in the US.

For, 27 years after its release, their iconic song ‘Push It‘ was handpicked by the company to support their latest commercial, which- as the snap above reveals- stars the ladies.

Peep the hilarious spot below…

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With the future of ‘R&B Divas’ in limbo, cast-mate LaTavia Roberson is taking her destiny into her own hands.

The singer, who served as a founding member of Destiny’s Child, is gearing up to launch a new webisode series aptly titled ‘The Real LaTavia’, with a view of getting the masses to know the true her.

Peep a preview below…

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Sales of her new project ‘Reclassified’ may have been less than stellar, but it seem it’ll take more than a commercially unsuccessful EP to kill Iggy Azalea‘s chart vibe.

For, those who laughed at her supposed struggle to sell albums should think twice before doing so at her success on a singles front, especially now that her latest effort ‘Beg For It’ has risen 14 spots on the ‘Billboard Hot 100‘ in the last week!

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When he isn’t hard at work on his forthcoming album, Usher can be found blazing stages across the US on ‘The UR Experience Tour.’

So, as to give fans who haven’t attended the show good reason to support it, the ‘Confessions’ crooner teamed up with ‘VEVO’ to deliver ‘The UR Experience (Vevo Tour Exposed).’

What it’s all about?

Hit that play button to find out after the jump!

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