This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star comes from Youtube belter Korin Deanna. As we near the two year anniversary of the untimely passing of pop icon Whitney Houston, watch as the songstress tackles the legendary diva’s 1991 #1 hit ‘All The Man That I Need’…

Bravisimo!

With power, passion, and poise, this cover gave us all that we needed (no pun intended)!  Admittedly a bit shaky in the beginning, Korin picked up as the song went on and delivered where it mattered most.  Nailing the dramatic tune’s climactic moments with relative ease, we appreciate Deanna’s ability to not get deterred from any mishaps along the way.

We are sure with time, polish, and ironing out of misfired melisma and the like, this Youtube songstress will shine amongst the best of them.  Already leagues above many of her Youtube contemporaries, if this video’s demonstration is just a hint of what she is capable of, we expect big things from her in the future.

Great work!

For more on Korin Deanna, visit her Youtube Page.

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Will Smith is undoubtedly one of the Hollywood’s most bankable stars.  However, what fans shouldn’t bank on, is seeing the Oscar-nominated beau in the sequel to his hit film ‘Independence Day’.

Indeed, the film – which has grossed nearly a billion dollars worldwide since its 1996 release – is being eyed for a redo by Fox, according to Deadline.  The blockbuster film won’t be, as of time reporting, seeing an appearance from Big Willie.

Via Deadline:

“…director Roland Emmerich and co-writer and producer Dean Devlin are going to have to take on those Earth-leveling aliens without Will Smith. I’m told reliably that Smith informed the studio that he won’t be joining in on a sequel that the filmmakers hope to have in theaters for July 4 weekend, 2016. That marks the 20th anniversary of the 1996 original that grossed $811 million worldwide…”.

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Tyler Perry unleashes the official trailer for his upcoming film ‘Single Mom’s Club’ (starring Nia Long, Terry Crews, Eddie Cibrian, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Amy Smart, and more). Set to hit theaters March 14, 2014, the movie details the lives of a group of moms brought together by an incident at their children’s schools.

Consequently, the single ladies connect to create a support group that sees their differences create a common bond. See the trailer above.

Talk show hostess Bethenny continues to shine light on the best of today’s R&B stars.  With Tamar Braxton and SWV both dropping by the martini maven’s colorful couch last week, she’s set to kick off next week with Grammy-nominated songstress Keyshia Cole.

Amidst rampant rumors of divorce, the ‘Heaven Sent’ hitmaker dropped by to dish on her upbringing as an adopted child, her own desire to adopt, her “overly sexual” image, reality TV, and so much more.  Tuck in below to hear the R&B siren sound off:

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The uber private Michael Ealy appears on the new ROLLING OUT Cover where he opens up about his marriage and sheds light on how his new movie ABOUT LAST NIGHT covers relationships and communication.

 ABOUT LAST NIGHT, also starring Kevin Hart, Regina Hall and Joy Bryant is in theaters everywhere Valentine’s Day, February 14.

See more pics below and read the full feature story here.

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Lady GaGa‘s Monsters are renowned for putting their paws up, however thousands had them down and fixed on their keyboards this morning, as the rush to snap up tickets to the singer’s UK tour commenced.

So fervent were her fans that tickets to all five UK dates sold out today in a mere matter of minutes.

Details after the jump…

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The X Factor USA is no more.

The Simon Cowell fronted talent search wrapped its third season back in December; a season FOX have announced this afternoon was its last.

Details after the jump…

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As the fanfare that accompanied its premiere dies down, talk of Shakira and Rihanna’s ‘Can’t Remember To Forget You’ duet is finding itself on the up-and-up along controversy’s row.

Indeed, shortly after the Roc Nation duo learned of their respective nominations at the 2014 Billboard Latin Music Awards, they were slammed with reports of “promoting lesbianism” for scenes found aboard their debut duet video.

With the visual listed as a “danger to children” in Shaki’s home of Colombia, a petition has been ignited to have the video banned…

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‘Grand Champ’ rapper DMX is soon looking to live up to that titling as anticipation builds for his celebrity boxing match with George Zimmerman.

As reported here, DMX was one of 15,000 candidates who signed up to fight the infamous Florida neighborhood watchman via a televised boxing bout.  After being selected by the fight’s promoter, a rep for the rapper reported that details are still being negotiated regarding the ‘Who We Be’ beau’s pay, etc.

Negotiations or not, however, that hasn’t stopped X – born Earl Simmons – from speaking out about the pending bout. Hear his fiery bark below:

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K.Michelle makes a fresh bid for chart domination this afternoon, slapping a number of her R&B rivals with the open hand that is her ‘Can’t Raise a Man’ music video!

As excited as we are about it?

Press play below!!

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With Justin Timberlake, Robin Thicke and Justin Bieber currently sat atop the genre’s male league, many now look to R&B mastermind Ne-Yo to see just how his forthcoming album will fare once it drops later on this year.

Fortunately for these fans, reliable word tells That Grape Juice the ‘Irreplaceable’ vocalist is readying a project set to outdo its predecessors in spectacular fashion, already boasting what many industry birds are calling his ‘best to date.’

His latest muse? Brazil, where he recently embarked on a six-date tour which saw him party and performance with and for locals, and pen material for the ‘Compound’-backed release.

Check ’em out after the jump!

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Trey Songz isn’t the only one launching brand new material today.

That’s right, joining his ‘Songbook’ associate in gracing the world with new music is August Alsina, lighting the world with the budding smash that is ‘Like A Star.’

How good it is on a scale of 1-10?

10…and that’s no lie.

For, while its theme may see him stick to a number of cliche scripts, its delivery and ‘lyrical packaging’ arms with it a sound that’d see it rock a number of formats and push sales of his forthcoming LP, ‘Testimony.’

Still not sure why he’s one our favourite artists?

Find out below!

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