The US may be a little unsure of her positioning, but the UK just can’t get enough of the Pop force that is Nicole Scherzinger.

Launching her debut album ‘Killer Love‘ in the market in 2011, this year will see her continue work on her sophomore release spearheaded by the single ‘Boomerang‘. A single, that has secured the singer her sixth Top 20 single and her fourth Top 5 in the competitive market.

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Britney Spears  put her past behind her over the weekend, when she stepped out with her ex husband Kevin Federline for fun and games with their sons in LA yesterday.

Joined by Kevin’s girlfriend Victoria and their one year old daughter, the Pop icon seemed upbeat and relaxed as she watched her sons play as work on her eight studio album continues to piece together, with reported help from hit making producer DarkChild.

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Beyonce is back!

The world has waited with bated breath for new material, and tonight finally brought just that.

Christened ‘Bow Down / I Been On’, the promo cut was posted on the megastar’s official Tumblr moments ago. Take a listen below!

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As reported here, one of gospel‘s top families The Sheards is readying a reality show for BET.  Featuring famed mother-daughter duo Karen Clark and Kierra ‘Kiki’ Sheard, the reality venture is set to premiere April 7th immediately after the live airing of 2013 ‘Celebration of Gospel’.

While we’ve already given you a sneak peek into what to expect upon its debut in a few weeks, BET is teasing fans more with an extended trailer.  See it above (MQ):

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It’s been a minute since we’ve heard anything musically from Jason Derulo, but the Pop pin-up is clearly staying busy.

Taking to Instagram, the ‘In My Head’ singer shared saucy snaps of him in a Swedish sauna and pumping weights in the gym.

Not one to flaunt his pecs in previous years, it appears the 23-year-old plans to keep his name out there by embracing the tried and tested memo — sex sells. Let’s hope his music does too when and if album number three arrives.

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After a seven-year musical fast, Justin Timberlake looks set to bless fans with not one, but two new albums this year.

The Pop maestro’s third studio LP ‘The 20/20 Experience’ isn’t even out yet, however fresh reports suggest it’s follow-up – a sequel – is being readied for a November release.

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The way we see it, mid-tempo Rihanna will always trump Dance Rihanna…on a number of fronts.

Sure, while her Dance jams have seen her become one of the world’s most celebrated entertainers, it’s her mid-tempo numbers that showcase the tone and vulnerability that makes ‘Diamonds‘, ‘Rehab’ and ‘Love Without Tragedy’ the gems that they are.

Now watch Riri flaunt the best of her voice during a performance of ‘Cold Case Love’ during the first night of her ‘Diamonds World Tour’ below…

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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.  From our collection to yours, TGJ presses play on Michelle Williams‘ 2002 debut solo effort ‘Heart To Yours’

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Check out these snaps of ‘Take A Bow‘ icon Madonnaarriving at last night’s GLAAD Media Awards dressed as Boy Scout.

Perhaps a statement aimed against the ‘Boy Scouts’ allegedly ban against LGBT members, the vocalist hit the star studded event at NYC’s Marriot Marquis, where she presented the Vito Russo Award to Anderson Cooper, with whom she can be seen with after the jump.

Footage of her powerful speech below…

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Joshua Rogers, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on gospel beaus Fred Hammond, Ricky Dillard, Earnest Pugh, and more

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Singer/Songwriter…mega seller?

The above may be a question the folks over at Roc Nation will be asking themselves of Elijah Blake today, after he extended his lead as R&B’s fastest rising newbie with a remix to Drake‘s smash hit single, ‘Started From The Bottom’.

Find out why his stock as an entertainer is set to sky rocket below…

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As reported here, BET’s annual faith-based extravaganza ‘Celebration of Gospel’ is celebrating its 13th anniversary.  Looking to do it bigger than ever, the Steve Harvey-hosted affair unveiled its best line-up yet, featuring performances from Tamar Braxton, Anita Baker, Tyrese, and all the major gospel heavy hitters (Donnie McClurkin, Yolanda Adams, Kirk Franklin, Smokie Norful, Tye Tribbett, Clark Sisters, and more).

But before fans will be able to praise and gaze at the line-up on April 7th, the taping occurred last night in sunny Los Angeles.  Check below to see some of That Grape Juice’s favorites – Tamar Braxton, Dorinda Clark Cole, Kierra Sheard, and more – hit the red carpet…

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