While 2013 has seen the return of a number of known names, it’s also introduced an array notable new ones.  For many, 20-year-old Ariana Grande leads the pack.

Boasting a four-octave range, the petite powerhouse continues to wow with her stellar vocals and infectious singles.

Proving that her buzz is entirely warranted, the former Nickelodeon actress showcased acoustic versions of her debut efforts ‘Baby I’ and ‘The Way’ for industry executives.

Watch Ms. Grande soar after the jump…

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star comes from North Carolinian cutie Rae. Watch as the Youtube sensation shows us the way to really rock a cover. Click ‘PLAY’ below to see her take on Ariana Grande‘s hit ‘The Way’:

Admittedly, while there were a few bumps along the ride, Rae definitely shined where it mattered most.  Showing off a clear and sharp tone coupled with her strong execution of the song’s “highlights”, the North Carolinian easily made this vid a definite ‘must replay’.

Never succumbing to the temptation to overdo it (a failure many-her-Youtube contemporary can attest to), Rae was able to deliver the fun/lighter sides of the song while demonstrating her vocal chops in places that called for it.  With work on timing and consistency, the Youtube songstress will soon be one to watch!

For that we say bravo!

For more on Rae, visit her Youtube Page.

Want to be featured on That Grape Juice Cover Star?  Email rashad@thatgrapejuice.net!

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Peep these pics ‘Just a Fool’ performer Christina Aguilera taken yesterday, a picture of health and busy as she enjoyed a Beverly Hills shopping trip!

Snapped leaving Barneys New York, the entertained waved to fans as she made her way home with a friend, months after the aforementioned ‘Fool’ made its merry to Gold with 407,000 units sold by March 2013.

Alas, with the ‘Lotus’ era now over, here’s hoping 2013 sees Christina announce the birth of its follow up, and give it the backing it’ll no doubt deserve.

More snaps below!

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Seven years after it was developed by ‘Stardoll’ technology officer Daniel Ek, music streaming service Spotify have partnered with the mobile phone network Vodafone to bring their technology to the network’s forthcoming 4G service!

Details below!

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Well that didn’t take long.

It’s been all of five minutes since Glee’s Naya Rivera and rapper Big Sean stepped out as a couple, and the pair already have a new single together. Christened ‘Sorry’, the track was premiered on LA’s Power 106 moments ago.

Typically, we’d be all sorts of cynical, however we have it on reliable word that their relationship is very much real.

As the age-old adage goes, mixing business and pleasure rarely ends well. Can Rivera and Sean re-write the rules on this, her first single? The answer awaits after the jump…

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Philanthropic Pop Prince Chris Brown suffered a health scare in the early hours of this morning, reportedly suffering a seizure during a recording session in Hollywood.

Breaking news below…

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Hip Hop found itself well represented on the charts this week, thanks to the ‘Dope’ genius that is Young Money‘s Tyga, and the video for his brand new single, ‘Show You‘.

Find out why the star has cause to celebrate below…

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The X Factor UK is back for its tenth outing.

Set to kick off later this month on ITV, the show will once again embark on the search for the UK’s next big star.

Having launched the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, One Direction, and JLS to name but a few, the Simon Cowell created show has its work cut out for itself in what is a milestone year.

Featuring judges Nicole Scherzinger, Gary Barlow, Sharon Osbourne, and Louis Walsh, the first teaser for this series of the ratings winner below…

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With the divas of Danity Kane back in the spotlight amidst speculation of a reunion, the reason for the super-group’s initial disbanding is once again being debated and dissected.

Though usually coy on the topic of DK’s 2008 break-up, member Dawn Richard deviated from the script and waxed all sorts of honest when quizzed about the matter during a new interview.

The insightful narrative was relayed during Richard’s recent sit-down feature on Loungin’ With Tony.

Watch below as the group’s glue reveals the secret pact they made before Diddy dissolved the quintet….

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Luke James serves up the dramatic and cinematic in the titillating trailer for his latest music video ‘Oh God’.

Remember when that snap of a battered and bruised Luke hit the net? Well, it appears the answers to the questions the pic presented will become apparent when the Sarah McColgan clip premieres later this month.

Peep the trailer after the jump…

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Let the teasing continue.

All roads lead to the August 12th premiere of Katy Perry‘s new single ‘Roar’ – the lead release from her third studio album ‘Prism’.

The Dr Luke cut and its accompanying video has been previewed in earnest, whipping up heightened buzz with each new snippet.

Today saw the curtain drawn back on the latest, which has been christened ‘Satin Cape’.

Flip the hood to check it out!

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Today marks what would’ve been the 50th birthday of late pop icon Whitney Houston – the larger than life diva whose mere mention evokes memories of incomparable charisma, beauty, and, of course, the voice. 

That voice. 

The one that could, with seemingly little effort, stir souls and chill spines.  Unlike the trail of imitators, imposter, and impossibles she left in her wake, Houston’s launch was devoid of gimmick and, instead, was birthed on a cultured and mastered gift (oft inimitable by predecessors or successors).

In such, today we salute the woman That Grape Juice-faithful voted ‘The Ultimate Diva’ with our “favorite 50 minutes” of her illustrous career.  And, while it was quite the task to narrow down the countless unforgettable moments the ‘I Will Always Love You’ hitmaker lent music lovers in her time, we can say that what awaits below does a fair job of encapsulating the essence of Whitney.

Take a look and weigh in below:

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