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Last month saw Beyonce wrap her blockbuster ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’,  yet it appears the singer isn’t planning to break from the limelight any time soon.

Case in point, her stunning new cover for OUT magazine.

The publication, which is geared towards the LGBT community, earns the honor of snagging King B’s first cover feature of the year.

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R&B breakout star August Alsina is gearing up to release his ‘Testimony’ on April 15th.

The album, which serves as the singer’s debut effort, has been the source of ample buzz thanks to tracks such as ‘I Luv This’ and ‘Make It Home’.

Now, with one week remaining until the LP hits stores, the New Orleans native is giving more insight into how the project was pieced together.

Watch August’s album trailer below…

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The mishandling of Lady GaGa‘s ‘Do What U Want’ remains one of modern music’s biggest injustices.

Released last November, the cut found favor in its original form as a duet with R. Kelly. Yet, when no supporting video arrived, not even a remix with Rick Ross or a stellar duet with Christina Aguilera could reverse the song’s fortunes.

Indeed, though reaching #9 in the UK and #13 on the US Hot 100, mass consensus was that the song could easily have been a mega-hit had it not been marred by the melee within the singer’s camp (see: departed managers, messy roll-out).

Still, the DJ White Shadow number appears to be the gift that keeps giving. For, today saw a new solo version placed for sale on iTunes Spain as part of an NRJ compilation.

The latest incarnation of the ‘ARTPOP’ track features re-worked lyrics (which were performed by Aguilera on their remix).

So what are you waiting for?

Take a listen below…

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During Destiny’s Child‘s ground-breaking reign, the ladies firmly established themselves as a “supergroup”.

By no means editorial rhetoric, each member brought a brand and strand of unique that, when fused together, delivered dynamite results.

Yet often under-valued is the fact that each of Destiny’s divas are also solo forces in their own right.

Of course the blockbuster success of a certain mononymously named member has cemented this in some regard, however the abilities of the trio’s remaining pillars are rarely spotlighted or celebrated.

As such, in kicking off our new Top 5 series, That Grape Juice present…Kelly Rowland’s Top 5 Solo Performances

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Boasting a performance archive featuring the likes of pop icon Whitney Houston, Destiny’s Child, Monica, and more,  the BET “Celebration of Gospel” continues to permeate the lines of secular and faith-based entertainment with show-stopping performances from both genre’s greats.

With new host Taraji P. Henson in tow, the gospel extravaganza aired last night and unveiled one of its best line-ups to date with performances from India.Arie, Donnie McClurkin, Tye Tribbett, Yolanda Adams, Lalah Hathaway, and so many more.

See them all below:

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One week before its season 6 finale, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kandi Burruss continues to welcome messages from fans congratulating on her recent marriage to the show’s former production manager Todd Tucker.

Unfortunately, despite the show’s last episode seeing her mother ‘Mama Joyce’ give the marriage her blessing, it would seem the wedding has done little to quell her suspicions of Tucker, whom she has billed a ‘gold digger’ throughout his time on the series.

What she told Brian Particelli of ‘Too Fab’ hours after the ceremony?

Find out below…

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Weeks before her ‘Universal’ sister Mariah Carey releases her brand new studio album, Rihanna enjoyed all LA’s ‘Greystone Manor’ had to offer hours ago, months before her latest LP touches down via ‘Def Jam.

Unfortunately, her time at the star-studded spot didn’t go unnoticed by the city’s shutterbugs, who descended on her as she left with pals, prompting a ‘colourful’ response from the chart-slayer.

Watch below!

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Believe it or not, only one month separates the world from ‘X- Men: Days of Future Past’, the ‘Marvel‘ movie based on Byrne & Clarement‘s ‘Uncanny’ comic of the same name.

Starring ‘Frankie & Alice’ star Halle Berry and ‘Hunger Games’ actress Jennifer Lawrence, the May 23rd release continued to tease the world with its arrival this week, when it released its official Japanese trailer!

This, after Berry revealed the movie would see fans shocked by its ‘revealing’ look into Ororo ‘Storm’ Monroe’s past!

Press play for its latest teaser below!

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‘Drunk in Love.’ ‘Partition.’ ‘XO.’

Since kicking down iTunes‘ front door in December 2013, Beyonce‘s self-titled new album has given the world three of the last year’s strongest singles, all of which soaring to their respective heights while the star embarked on her latest world tour.

This week, after she bid that tour adieu, the ‘Carmen’ actress has seen the success of its singles continue to push sales of the album across the globe, moving enough units to see it reach an impressive milestone hours ago!

Full story below!

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Missed out on Justin Timberlake‘s ‘20/20 Experience World Tour‘?

If so, you’ll be pleased to learn that the ‘Dirty Pop’ royal has confirmed the launch of a brand new North American leg for the show, whipping up thirteen brand new arena dates for the market to enjoy.

When you can catch him live in action?

Dates below…

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The brand hustle continues for Kelly Rowland.

Having only just been unveiled as the spokesmodel for Caress skincare, the R&B stunner was snapped shooting her second campaign for luxury watch company TW Steel.

The singer’s initial campaign for the firm, which launched in 2012, was wildy successful and no doubt explains why she was tapped to front the latest push.

More pics of Ms. Kelly posing it up (new short do and all) after the jump….

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Don Benjamin sees his vision come to fruition this week, joining his fans to celebrate the release of his ‘Gold’ visual, featuring Christina Aguilera collaborator Nikki Flores.

Directed by Toroh Films, the clip comes after the former ‘America’s Next Top Model’ contestant teased a collaboration with singer/songwriter Elijah Blake!

Check the bar-raising model in action below!

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