It’s finally here!

After unveiling its teaser here, today saw R&B’s freshest contributor Elijah Blake release the video for his debut single ‘XOX’. Drawing on Rihanna‘s ‘We Found Love’ for inspiration, the clip is now available to enjoy right here on That Grape Juice– courtesy of BET and Rio Caraeff‘s Vevo.

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R&B veteran Usher is to be awarded with the ASCAP Golden Note Award this summer, in honor of his tireless contributions to the world of entertainment.

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It’s here!

Kelly Rowland‘s explosive new single ‘Dirty Laundry’ premiered on Power 105.1 moments ago and quite literally must be heard to be believed.

Penned by The-Dream, the narrative driven cut brings a new meaning to the title of its parent album ‘Talk A Good Game’.

 Musically cinematic, the track sees the 32-year-old wax honest about an abusive relationship, Beyonce, and much more.

Hear Kelly air that ‘Dirty Laundry’ after the jump…

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As far as Rap’s latest batch of stars go, very few can boast of A$AP Rocky’s lyrical ability.

Famed for this ability and forward thinking sense of style, the Rapper has also seen his brand benefit from his stance on prejudices placed against all minorities, painting his cause with a positive hue that has seen his corporate stock rise with every venture.

Now watch as he dishes on all of the above with the ever pleasant Nessa below!

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Peep this pic of ‘Jump‘ Princess Rihanna, sporting one of two new looks in NYC yesterday.

Stepping out in the city to be met by paparazzi, the vocalist’s lighter do above comes after she was sporting a far more extreme look on her way back into her hotel, hours after scoring her latest set of BET Award nominations.

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One day after being forced to reschedule the first Antwerp leg of her ‘Mrs. Carter Show’, ‘L’oreal’ spokeswoman Beyonce has penned a handwritten letter to any fans who were affected by the change in plans.

Ill since the launch of the record breaking stage show, the letter sees her send her sincerest apologies to fans who had paid to see her storm their city last night.

Short and sweet honesty below…

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That Grape Juice favorite Michelle Williams shined bright on last night’s 2013 SESAC Pop Music Awards red carpet.

Alongside hip hop hitmaker Swizz Beatz, the ‘Do You Know’ diva was on hand to celebrate the achievements of her ‘Hello Heartbreak’ collaborator Rico Love – who won took home both ‘Songwriter of the Year’ and ‘Song of the Year’ honors while Beatz, PJ Morton, and many more served as the night’s entertainment.

See snaps of the trio, Melanie Fiona, and more below:

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Get into all the behind the scenes action of rapstress Nicki Minaj’s colorful Spring shoot with ‘Teen Vogue’.

Taking time from her judging duties aboard the panel of ‘American Idol’, the hip hop hitmaker struck many-a-fierce pose for the photos that line the current issue of the popular teen publication.

It all awaits below:

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 Photo:  Tamar Braxton Announces 2013 BET Award Nominations

‘Love & War’ wailer Tamar Braxton has battled her way to the top of charts with the first single from her forthcoming album.

As its follow-up ‘The One’ revs up to forge a similar path, however, the singer reveals that her life has recently seen her faced with another battle – against skin disease vitiligo:

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‘XOX‘ is out now!

Yes, after leading his underground classic ‘Bijoux 22’ to digital glory, Elijah Blake‘s brand new single ‘XOX’ is now available to purchase online today.

Hitting digital outlets one day before its video airs on BET’s 106 & Park, the heartfelt love song’s release has already taken social media by storm as fans rush to get their hands on the Common backed release.

Their words and his links below!

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With her sound back in tact and a legacy that continues to move music lovers more than twenty years after her debut, it’s safe to say Mariah Carey still stands as one of Pop’s greatest forces.

Now, after teaching her contemporaries a thing or two on single pushing, Camp Carey are reportedly gearing up to launch a new world tour in support of her forthcoming album.

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Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.  So in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced a new retrospective segment – ‘TGJ Replay’.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits.  Today, we holla back at  Gwen Stefani’s 2004 debut album ‘Love. Angel. Music. Baby’… (more…)