Beyonce served fresh heat on the first France leg of her ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ world tour tonight, performing her scorching new song ‘Grown Woman‘ at the sold out Palais Omnisports de Paris- Bercy.

Ready to watch the Queen Bey sting?

Watch the way she does it below!

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It goes without saying that R&B has had it hard in recent years.

From its lack of variation (see Sex Anthems 101) and commercial decline, the slow but steady sales scored by the likes of Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Frank Ocean, Miguel and Keyshia Cole no doubt served as ray of lights in what truly has been a dark era.

Now, Fantasia joins the elite group of artists from the genre who can still boast of a potent pull when it comes to selling albums.

Find out how below…

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In the mood for a new Beyonce video?

Well, if you’re the patient type you won’t minding until May 2nd- the day H&M releases their first television commercial in support of their Beyonce backed Summer range.

However, if you’re a little impatient and want to catch a teaser of what’s to come, meet us below for breathtaking pics pulled from the piece- featuring a variety of new looks from the ‘Obsessed’ icon.

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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.  While the masses rock out to R&B soulstress Fantasia‘s fourth album ‘Side Effects Of You’ (in stores now), let’s take a stroll down memory lane to her 2006 sophomore self-titled effort…

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With his new album ‘Love In The Future‘ hitting sonic shores in the coming months, John Legend has embarked on a venture that will see him branch outside of music…in partnership with Time Warner‘s ‘HBO‘.

Joining forces with ‘24′ producer Tony Krantz, Legend has signed on to craft the brand new TV series ‘Down Lo’, set in Miami’s South Beach – ‘exploring the intersection of three worlds — the party town’s popular music scene and sports and fashion circles. It deals with fame and secrets, with the stories told from multiple points of view’.

One of these view points- Vulture explains- will come courtesy of a closeted gay Rapper battling with his sexuality, a theme previously tackled on The CW‘s short lived ‘The LA Complex‘.

While its launch date is yet to be announced, we do know the series will be produced by John’s ‘Get Lifted’ film company, which has enlisted ‘How To Make It In America‘s Seth Zvi Rosenfeld to serve as one of its writers.

Your thoughts? 

Peep these pics of ‘Dessert’ quartet JLS, making their first public appearance since announcing their untimely split this morning.

Arriving at the London Studios to tape an interview with Channel 4‘s Alan Carr, the group met with and consoled fans perched outside the studio, as the sales of tickets purchased for their forthcoming shows have trebled in the last few hours.

Bitter sweet snaps below…

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Kelly Rowland‘s solo stock keeps rising!

The R&B star was named by PEOPLE as one of 2013’s ‘Most Beautiful Women’ today and to celebrate the feat posed without make-up for the mainstream mag.

Proving that she’s a natural stunner, the ‘Kisses Down Low’ singer beams in the feature which arrives as she begins heavy promo for her new album ‘Talk A Good Game’. Due on June 18th, the set boasts collaborations with Beyonce, Michelle Williams, Wiz Khalifa and more, while production credits include Pharrell Williams, The Dream, Mike Will, and T-Minus.

Your thoughts?

Ciara and Bow Wow aren’t the only former couple who reunited on camera this week.

R&B belle Ashanti sat down with ex Nelly, interviewing the St Louis native as part of her new hosting gig at FUSE.

Expected territory was covered (see: new music, career tales, and the like), however the interview was dosed added  pepper and spice when the ‘Baby’ singer quizzed her former flame on what he looks for in a lover, as well as his turn on’s and turn off’s.

Watch what went down after the jump…

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For most folk, the best remedy for “sickness” is rest. However, for Rihanna it appears more partying is the way forward.

The Noise has received backlash aplenty after cancelling a multitude of dates on her ‘Diamonds World Tour’. And while disappointed fans await news on re-scheduled shows, the 25-year-old rubbed salt in the proverbial wound by being video’ed having a blast at a Miami strip club.

TMZ, who at this point must have sources on the moon too, caught the ‘Pour It Up’ performer throwing money on a scantily clad dancer — together with a horde of men.

Watch the classy showing below…

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She’s the Pop icon boasting one of the greatest voices to grace the world of entertainment.

Unfortunately, by way of a personality that only seems to function when her accomplishments are being relayed to her by doting fans, Mariah Carey‘s arrival on FOX‘s ‘American Idol’ has been anything but triumphant.

So fruitless, that reports allegedly pulled from ‘knowledgeable’ sources reveal the show’s producers put plans in place to ax her and replace her with former judge Jennifer Lopez.

Full story below…

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With his new album ‘Love In The Future‘ hitting sonic shores in the coming months, John Legend has embarked on a venture that will see him branch outside of music…in partnership with Time Warner‘s ‘HBO‘.

Full story here!

 ‘Loud’ Princess Rihanna touched down in NYC hours ago, hitting the city in Givenchy before she arrives in Baltimore to continue her ‘Diamonds World Tour‘.

Joined by friends days after cancelling a number of dates on the outing, the singer’s arrival in the city comes after she scored her 10th Mainstream Top 40 number one with the single ‘Stay’ and one day after welcoming ‘Work‘ Rapper Iggy Azalea to Island Def Jam, the label at which she’s currently housed.

 More below…

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