While a number of his contemporaries turned to the current EDM craze to secure their recent chart toppers, Justin Timberlake has proved that trend hopping isn’t…well… all that trendy anymore.

For, by way of his star power, the public’s hunger for new material and that voice, he is well on his way to scoring the fastest rising hit of the year with his new single, ‘Suit & Tie‘.

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What’s not to love about Ester Dean?

From her countless contributions to the world of Pop via Rihanna and her hilarious stint in ‘Pitch Perfect’, her talent really is the gift that keeps on giving.

Now, in giving the world a little more, she serves up ‘How You Love It’, the sexy new jam pulled from her debut album ‘Story Never Told‘, featuring ‘She’s A B*tch’ Rapper Missy Elliott.

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Check out YouTube sensation Sincerely Oghosa taking on the ever debated ‘Brand Rihanna‘, in an interesting pieced name ‘Stop Worshipping Rihanna‘.

Listing her reasons for being against the star’s controversial stance on just about everything, the video will undoubtedly strike a chord with any interested in the singer or contemporary ideas on feminism.

Watch above…

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We knew she was ‘Bad‘, but today saw Eve confirm that she is most certainly back.

That’s right, 11 years after the release of her last album ‘Eve-olution‘, the Rap mogul has now confirmed the release date for its follow up ‘Lip Lock‘.

Just as excited as we are?!

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Fresh from delighting with free EP ‘Audrey Hepburn: An Audiovisual Presentation’ in the Fall, Chrisette Michele is heading to London town next week.

That Grape Juice is giving our readers the chance to win ONE PAIR of tickets to her eagerly anticipated show at the iconic Jazz Cafe on January 28th.

Want to be in with a chance of attending? Simply answer the following question correctly…

Chrisette Michele’s First Album Is Titled…

a) Epiphany

b) Audrey Hepburn

c) I Am

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Chrisette – TGJ’ :

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 9am GMT Thursday 24th January 2013!

Good luck!

Adele may be on a musical hiatus as she adapts to life as a mother, but that hasn’t stopped the performance requests from flowing in.

For, after much ado about whether the Londoner would take to the stage at the Golden Globes or the Oscars this year, it has been confirmed that the 24 year old will perform at the latter on February 24th.

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Peep these snaps of ‘Radioactive’ Princess Rita Ora, a walking talking Adidas commercial on the streets of Paris hours ago.

In the city for Fashion Week, the CK One model hit the scene with ‘She’s Great’ Rapper Theophillus London, caught by paparazzi as they made their way through town, as she continues work on her first US studio album.

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 TLC may be on a hiatus, but that hasn’t stopped lead vocalist T-Boz from launching new material of her own, via a cut named ‘Champion‘.

Initially mentioned during the singer’s ‘Totally T-Boz‘ reality series, today saw the song arrive in its entirety and will no doubt surprise any who doubted her ability to craft a solid tune.

For,  by way of its well written verses, ‘catchy’ hook and flattering production, the number has us wondering what else Boz has lined up for fans in the coming year.

Listen below…

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As reported here, ‘American Idol’ alums Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks are set to join forces in the Alicia Keys-produced film ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’.

The George Tillman-directed movie, said to also feature an all-star cast that includes the likes of Anthony Mackie and Jeffery Wright, sees Hudson play a drug-addicted mother whose eventual downfall forces her young son to raise himself.  Click PLAY above to see the fiery exchange between J-Hud and the young actor.

No word on a release date for the film.

Your thoughts?

Before wigs rolled on VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop’, the true tale of its namesake was the love triangle between late rapper Biggie Smalls, his wife/R&B singer Faith Evans, and rapstress Lil’ Kim.

Indeed, the topic of many-a-rumor and tune, the trio’s trials topped many a headline during its tenure – a tenure that extended long beyond Smalls’ 1997 murder.

Dishing with Wendy Williams on Tuesday, Evans talked in detail about her late husband’s murder as well as her relationship with the Queen Bee.  Looking to lay the longstanding rivalry to rest, click below to find out what the ‘Soon As I Get Home’ hitmaker had to say:

 

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As reported, Pop royal Prince is making a beeline for the Billboard Music Awards 2013.

The Purple one is set to be honored with the Billboard Icon Award at the May 19th extravaganza and will also perform at the Las Vegas event.

So as to celebrate the feat ahead of the show, the 54 year old features on the latest cover of Billboard Magazine, who he also sat  down for an interview with (click here to read).

Randomness: Did you know Prince, Madonna, and Michael Jackson were all born within months of each other in the year 1958? Needless to say, their individual greatness continues to remain ever-present in today’s industry.

Your thoughts?

In many ways, Nicole Scherzinger has more  lives than Super Mario. For, despite a number of ill-fated solo efforts, the former Pussycat Doll continues to push on. Her most recent effort? ‘Boomerang’.

The lead release from the follow-up to her solo debut ‘Killer Love’, the track’s accompanying video was previewed today ahead of its release on Thursday.

Check out Ms. Scherzinger in action below…

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