By way of sales pulled in from their material, capital generated on stage and public profiles celebrated by the general public, Beyonce, Rihanna and Nicki Minaj stand as today’s leading ladies of colour in Pop music.

Fact, not conjecture.

Now, as the latter two continue to work on new material for their forthcoming new albums, the chart-slaying trio will no doubt be pleased to learn that the impact they make on Pop music globally hasn’t gone unnoticed, with all three earning spots on the UK’s ‘Top 100 Most Downloaded Tracks of all Time’ tally!

Find out how they fared below…

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After proving herself to be a slow but sure albums seller, Lana Del Rey now sets her sights on a singles glory this year, kicking things off with the release of her new single ‘West Coast.’

Indeed, after seeing one too many critics write her off following Lorde‘s arrival, the ‘Video Games’ sensation now gives the likes of Rihanna, Beyonce and Katy Perry a run for their ‘Hot 100’ money this week, after ‘Coast’ rocked the Top Twenty without the support of an official music video.

Details below!

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She’s back!

Yes, after reuniting with the ‘X Factor UK’ , Pop player Cheryl Cole will return to the world of music this summer, doing so with the release of a brand new single, pulled from her fourth studio album!

Details on her comeback below…

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Bite into the slice of Pop perfection that is ‘Birthday‘, the latest release by ‘Teenage Dream‘ weaver Katy Perry!

Unwrapped minutes ago, the fun-filled clip sees Ms.Perry bring on the funny with a piece that last eight minutes long, serving up comedy and fashion in support of its parent album ‘Prism’!

Peep the party-pooping Perry in action below!

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Has Nicki Minaj set her sights on R&B for her new studio album?

Well, after using the genre to craft many a melodic hook on 2010’s ‘Pink Friday‘, the ‘Lollipop Luxury‘ rapper seems to have reunited with the genre for her third LP’s material, teasing it with a ‘rump’ filled Instagram clip unleashed minutes ago!

A genius- and perhaps far safer- way to appease the wide range of radio formats the star needs to reach the buying public, her supposed return to the field can now be enjoyed via the short but oh so sweet clip below!

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As one Kaylin Garcia storms ‘Vine’ with her take on the long running dance craze, B.Smyth honours ‘twerkers‘ from all four corners of the globe with ‘Twerktastic‘, his latest visual offering!

No doubt hoping to use the cut to reignite the hype he enjoyed in the summer of 2013, the entertainer’s clip has already secured a sweet 14,000 views since dropping hours ago!

How and why?

Find out after the jump!

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The year may nearly be half over, but it looks like R&B vet R. Kelly is just getting started.

Still very much in promo mode for his acclaimed 12th studio album ‘Black Panties’ (2013) via a Tamar Braxton-assisted North American tour, Kellz is still putting in studio work to ensure his 2014 is as fruitful as ever.  Now unveiling news of a greatest hits album filled with over 20 years of hits and exclusive remixes, the project will lead the ‘Half On A Baby’ hitmaker into the latter half of 2014 where he is set to release two more albums.

If you are in need of an R. Kelly fix, we’re certain the remainder of the year will have you on the verge of overdose.

See it all below:

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Despite already selling over 3 million copies worldwide since its release in December, the campaign for Beyonce‘s blockbuster new album shows no signs of slowing.

Having racked up hits with ‘Drunk In Love’ and ‘Partition’, the singer has selected ‘Pretty Hurts’ as the next Pop/Mainstream single to be lifted from the self-titled set.

As such, today brings with it the VEVO premiere of the video many are hailing as one of the star’s most powerful yet.

Check it out the visual for the Sia-penned production below…

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After doing his part to help the show’s last season pull in around 1.2 million viewers every week, former ‘America’s Next Top Model Judge’ Rob Evans stepped away from the catwalk and into the lives of many an impressionable teen recently, when visited the UK’s ‘The Warriner School.’

His mission? To inspire the school’s students by detailing his journey from troubled teen to world renown supermodel, celebrated by the likes of Givenchy, Madonna and ‘Top Model‘ mastermind Tyra Banks.

His story after the jump…

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After rocking box offices worldwide with a record-breaking January opening, “Ride Along” – starring Ice Cube, Kevin Hart, and Tika Sumpter – is ready to roll into your home collection.

To assist its travels, That Grape Juice has teamed up with Universal Studios Home Entertainment to gift five of our readers with a free copy.

Think you have what it takes to win? Check in below:

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Beyonce continues her charge towards legendary status on the cover of TIME Magazine.

The renown publication have named the ‘Pretty Hurts’ singer as one of the world’s Most Influential People and invited King B to celebrate the feat a-front of their latest issue.

Deserved in earnest, the honor follows a record-breaking year for the 32-year-old, who changed the face of the modern music industry with her “surprise” album and grossed over $200 million dollars with her worldwide ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’.

A superstar, an icon, a force, Beyonce not only set the standard — she is the standard.

Check out another snap from the stunning shoot below…

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For most artists, a six-year gap between albums would be unthinkable. Yet for soul-filled songbird Solange it’s only increased anticipation.

The 27-year-old’s last full-length LP, ‘Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams’, saw her shed the “sister of a superstar” tag and command critical acclaim of her own. Naturally, buzz for a follow-up has continued to gain momentum, and reached fever-pitch when the singer released taster EP ‘True’ in 2012.

Now, after signing with Columbia Records, it appears the star is ready to unwrap her third full-length album.

Details after the jump…

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