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Thousands tuned in to watch live, but for those who missed (or simply want to watch again), check out our exclusive Google Hangout with Ciara above!

Ever keen to push the envelope, That Grape Juice are venturing into LIVE territory – partnering up with Google+ to serve up our brand of must-see interviews… as they’re happening!

So, who better to kick off this exciting evolution with than the ‘Body Party’ singer herself?! Even more special is the fact that her ever-loyal CSquad were on-hand to share the moment.

Watch as she dishes on her new self-titled album, collaborating with Janet Jackson, industry politics, the ‘I’m Out (ft, Nicki Minaj)‘ video, the BET Awards, and much more! A wonderfully in-depth watch!

‘Ciara’, the album, hits stores on July 9th globally

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Michelle Williams is back!

Fresh from wrapping up an impressive stint on ‘Fela’ the musical, the Destiny’s Child diva has announced the first single from her upcoming Gospel album.

Christened ‘If We Had Your Eyes’, the track (which is hits iTunes on June 24th) is the first traditional Williams material since 2008’s ‘Unexpected’.

Peep the cut’s official cover above and check out a message from Michelle and a brief preview below…

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As to keep momentum for the era burning bright, Brandy continued to push her new LP ‘Two/Eleven’ with a performance in Nashville recently, following the success of her Japanese stage outing months ago.

While there, she wowed fans with a tribute to ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’ singer Whitney Houston and rocked her sold out spot with a medley of jams pulled from the aforementioned ‘Two’, now available for your viewing pleasure below!

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As her best pal Jason Derulo continues the push for his new single ‘The Other Side‘, Jordin Sparks touched down in NYC to party at the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Dinner!

Looking on as Benny Blanco picked up the Hal David award for his contributions to the world of Pop (see ‘Diamonds’), Jordin arrived at the star studded event as she continues work on her forthcoming album, reportedly enlisting ‘Bijoux 22′ star Elijah Blake to craft jams for the piece.

More from the ‘SOS’ stunner below…

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Leona Lewis was on hand to support Justin Timberlake hours ago, when she arrived at the party thrown in honor of Myspace’s relaunch.

Thrown after the ‘Losing My Way’ star signed onto serve as the company’s creative director and one of its many investors, the party took place at the EL Rey Theatre, LA where Lewis has been stationed as of late.

Reportedly in town on the hunt for new material, Leona’s arrival at the party came two years after Justin and The Vanderhooks bought the social network for $35 million dollars- in a bid to recapture the audience it lost to Mark Zuckerberg‘s Facebook and Jack Dorsey‘s Twitter…which boasted forecasted revenues of $110 million in the same year.

More pics from their night out below…

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Is the 5th time the charm?  14 time Grammy winner Alicia Keys is probably hoping so with ‘Tears Always Win’ –  the official fifth single lifted from her fifth LP ‘Girl On Fire’.

Taking time from her hotly selling ‘Set the World On Fire’ tour, Keys unveils a Vegas themed visual to accompany the ballad.  But, while the Bruno Mars co-penned tune has long been a critic and fan favorite, its seen a very slow start on charts – making its first impact this month.

Now that it has a Robert Hales-directed video in tow, will that be enough to help the number win on the Hot 100? You tell us below:

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With Ciara‘s ‘Body Party’ still blazing Urban radio, it figures that the singer is keen to keep the music playing.

The stage blazer, who is set to rock London’s indig02 tomorrow, has called on R&B crooner Ne-Yo for a titillating new remix of the Mike Will produced number.

What are you waiting for? The Party continues after the jump…

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‘I want Urban. I just want something that feels Black’.

In case you were wondering, the line above was spewed by former Disney belle/current Ratchet Pop purveyor Miley Cyrus– revealed this week by the writers behind her new single ‘Planet IV‘.

Want to know why this comment has so many up in arms?

We’ve got the full story below…

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The time is nigh!

Mutya Keisha Siobhan, the original line-up of the Sugababes, are finally ready to unleash their eagerly awaited new single ‘Flatline’.

Due imminently, the Dev Hynes produced cut was teased moments ago with a generously long snippet. What are you waiting for, then? Get a taste of MKS after the jump!

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Released in 1990, Whitney Houston’s ‘I’m Your Baby Tonight’ became one of the icon’s most renown Pop efforts in the years that followed, but inevitably found itself dwarfed by the ballads that she’s undoubtedly more celebrated for.

Now, in introducing the LA Reid & Baby Face produced jam to her audience, Brandy has made it a staple in her shows following the release of 2012’s ‘Two Eleven’.

As all would agree, to say she does it justice would be an understatement.

So, in the event you haven’t seen her perform it live, check her out in action during her recent gig in Nashville, Tennessee, below!

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Kanye West heats up the campaign for ‘Yeezus‘ today, releasing footage from one of the album’s recording sessions.

In this case, the laying down of the Rick Rubin led ‘I Am a God’- one of the many jams set to see consumers flock to pick up the album come June 18th.

Peep a candid Kanye in action below…

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In recent years, Kelly Rowland has blossomed into one of R&B’s leading ladies. It’s a title the singer embodies well in this stunning new snap in support of her fourth studio album ‘Talk A Good Game’.

Due next Tuesday (June 18th), the hotly anticipated set features singles ‘Kisses Down Low’ and ‘Dirty Laundry’, as well as growing fan-favourite ‘Gone (ft. Wiz Khalifa)’.

Peep her recent performance of the Harmony produced number on Jimmy Fallon after the jump…

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