With Urban radio helping the cut generate further steam this year, Elijah Blake‘s ‘XOX’ has found a new home in mass media company Viacom this week.

For, in continuing on in their efforts to shine light and support new talent, the company have inked a deal with  The Island Def Jam Group, ROC Nation and Stephen Hill‘s BET  to premiere and place the single’s video on heavy rotation on the latter company…this week.

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That Grape Juice extends a warmhearted “Happy Mothers Day” to all of our readers and their moms!

To celebrate the occasion, join us as we stroll down memory’s lane to revisit some of our favorite moments with musical moms and their kids.

From Whitney Houston duetting with daughter Bobbi Kristina to the introduction of Beyonce‘s bundle of joy Blue Ivy, some of music’s most memorable moments have come from shared screen time of divas and their little darlings.

Tuck in below to peep our top picks and share some of your own:

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While Europe and Asia have taken her sound to impressive commercial heights, Lana Del Rey‘s US run has been modest to say the least.

Currently hovering around the 600,000 units figure- her debut major album ‘Born To Die‘ and its supporting ‘Paradise’ were the basis of her recent discussion with ‘Fashion‘ magazine- which saw her pose for a beach based spread and speak openly on her struggle to secure critical acclaim in the US.

More interestingly though, how this has affected her ongoing battle with alcoholism.

Her words below…

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Check out these shots of serial chart topper Rita Ora, striking a pose for a Buckingham Palace set photo shoot yesterday.

Snapped channeling her inner Royal Guard, the Platinum belle caught the attention of many a tourist as she put her best foot forward for her photographer, later heading to the city’s Embankment in an entirely new get-up.

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As one of the most active online destinations for Urban Pop, things move at a rapid pace here at That Grape Juice. However, each week, there’s always select stories that resonate most amongst our millions of monthly readers. Happen to miss one of them? Fret not, you now have…The Refill!

No frills or trills, The Refill simply recaps the hottest topics on the lips of the TGJ faithful over the last seven days. The metrics used to compile the list weekly are comments, social media shares, and page views.  So without further adieu…

That Grape Juice’s Top 5 Stories Of The Week!

1) Kelly Rowland Unveils ‘Talk A Good Game Album’ Cover

2) Mariah Carey Debuts ‘#Beautiful (ft. Miguel)’

3) Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Live It Up (ft. Pitbull)’ Premieres

4) RIAA Announce Gold & Platinum Awards Will Apply To Streaming

5) Rihanna’s ‘Pour It Up’ Hits Platinum

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With today being Mother’s Day, ‘Surrender’ stunner Lyrica Anderson adds a little sonic pleasure to the day with a brand new cut named ‘Appreciate‘.

Arriving months after the release of her ‘King Me‘ EP, the piano steered jam sees the singer/songwriter thank and praise mother’s across the world over a track that comes courtesy of herself and budding hit maker Arturo.

Appreciate ‘Appreciate’ below…

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As reported here, NBC listed comedy ‘The New Normal’ amongst its list of newly cancelled shows.  As reports of the cancellation swarmed the net, fans were keen to get the response of the show’s star Nene Leakes.

Taking to Twitter and Facebook, check below for Leakes’ response when she got the news:

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BET’s ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ quickly found a faithful audience upon its early 2013 debut.  The scripted “reality” series, based on the popular BET Awards skit of the same name, brought fans a weekly dose of comedy via its stars Kevin Hart, Duane Martin, Nick Cannon, Boris Kodjoe, Nelly, & J.B. Smoove.

Now, in reality show fashion, the stars of the show prepare a reunion episode to reflect on season 1 of the hit series before its season 2 premiere early next year.  Hosted by Lala Anthony, the reality show is due for premiere on May 28th at 10pm on BET.

The “first look” photo above surfaces just weeks after news that famed comedian Chris Rock was set to join the cast after former cast member Robin Thicke flew the coop and announced he was set not to return for the next season.

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Looks like those who can’t get enough of ‘Crazy’ crooner Cee Lo Green will have to make more room in their schedule for the eclectic singer.

For reports have surfaced indicating that the plus sized star, already readying a new album and formerly occupying a seat on NBC‘s hit reality talent series ‘The Voice’, is now teaming with TBS for a new unscripted series.  Titled ‘The Ceelo Life’, word has it the channel has already ordered six episodes of the series (due for premiere in 2014).

Set to primarily document his family life, the show will also lend behind the scenes looks at the making of his forthcoming reunion album with Goodie Mob.  Due in stores August 27th, the album (their fifth) is reportedly titled ‘Age Against the Machine’

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Looks like those who can’t get enough of ‘Crazy’ crooner Cee Lo Green will have to make more room in their schedule for the eclectic singer.

For reports have surfaced indicating that the plus sized star, already readying a new album and formerly occupying a seat on NBC‘s hit reality talent series ‘The Voice’, is now teaming with TBS for a new unscripted series.  Titled ‘The Ceelo Life’, word has it the channel has already ordered six episodes of the series (due for premiere in 2014).

Set to primarily document his family life, the show will also lend behind the scenes looks at the making of his forthcoming reunion album with Goodie Mob.  Due in stores August 27th, the album (their fifth) is reportedly titled ‘Age Against the Machine’

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The second search for ‘The Voice UK’ is underway!

Already a smash in the US (and its original home of Holland), the show has arrived on British shores by way of the BBC last year and takes its place prime-time for another year running. Coaches this side of the pond are Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’ Donoghue, and the legendary Tom Jones.

Billed as the definitive talent-search, many are predicting it to serve as a true contender to The X Factor‘s strong hold.

Judge for yourself below with highlights from episode 6 / series 2 (the first of the battle rounds) below…

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