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.

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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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Marsha Ambrosius ups her drama for her brand new video, ‘Cold War‘- unveiling a teaser for the clip online today.

Featuring the cast of HBO’s ‘The Wire‘, the visual will premiere on BET’s 106 & Park tomorrow and -judging by the footage below- is set to see Marsha serve a video rich in both storyline and delivery.

Peep the mini teaser below…

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It may have leaked one month before its release, but ASAP Rocky‘s debut LP ‘Long Live A$AP‘ has proved that nothing stands in the way of fan loyalty this week.

Find out how below…

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Superproducer Bangladesh has lent the music industry over a decade worth of hits. 

Working with the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna to Lil’ Wayne and Nicki Minaj, the hitmaker (born Shondrae Crawford) has decorated Billboard charts with bangers over multiple genres.

But, despite imparting platinum plaques to all of your favorite rappers and singers, Crawford exclusively tells That Grape Juice that there is much uncharted territory to conquer – namely seeing his name afront those same plaques as lead act.

Dishing with TGJ on rumors of “artists stealing production credits”, his solo workings, and industry beefs, as ever, you know we asked the questions you want the answer to.  Click below to see a new side of your favorite producer’s favorite producer – Bangladesh:

Bangladesh Shouts Out That Grape Juice:

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Despite being well on its way to reaching Gold Certification, it seems the plug has been pulled on Keyshia Cole‘s latest LP ‘Woman To Woman‘.

Yes, despite selling more units at a faster rate than any other female R&B release in 2012, the ‘Trust & Believe‘ singer has revealed that there will be no more singles from the album.

Find out why below…

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Three weeks before she performs at the 55th annual Grammy Awards,  Rihanna hit West Hollywood on Sunday night to unwind at ‘Greystone Manor‘, later joined by ‘Wall To Wall‘ vocalist Chris Brown.

Hitting the venue one month before her 25th birthday, the ‘Let Me‘ singer was seen walking in and leaving alone some time after, while Brown was snapped leaving with a male friend as he readies the release of his sixth studio album, ‘Carpe Diem‘.

More snaps below…

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Obama’s on fire!

Those were the words recently belted by a certain 14-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys.  One of many acts on hand to serenade the First Family for the inauguration of their return to the White House, Keys lent a fiery version of her most recent #1 album’s title track – ‘Girl On Fire’.

This time, however, with a twist to commemorate the occasion.  See it all below:

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Shortly after Jennifer Hudson got the Obama’s grooving to Al Green‘s hit ‘Let’s Stay Together’, her ‘Dreamgirls’ co-star Jamie Foxx brought down the house for the Bidens’ first dance.

Lending his vocals to idol Ray Charles‘ hit ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’, the crooner certainly reminded viewers that his talents certainly do not end on the big screen. See what we mean below:

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‘Dreamgirls’ co-stars Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx were just two of many popular acts tap to serenade the President and First Lady at tonight’s Inaugural Ball.

Indeed, as onlookers gazed in amazement of the country’s “first couple”, Miss Hudson had the honor of setting the mood for the night by lending a fiery version of Al Green‘s signature hit ‘Let’s Stay Together’ for the Obamas first dance.

How did she do?  You tell us:

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Soulful songstress Solange continues her European promo trip this week, most recently stopping by French TV show Le Grand Journal.

Backed by a full band, the eclectic singer served up a solid showing of ‘Losing You’ – the lead release from her new EP ‘True’. Upon arriving last Fall, the set has garnered praise aplenty and has spurned a tour of major cities worldwide.

Peep Ms. Knowles in action below…

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As previously reported, That Grape Juice was on hand at the 2013 Stellar Awards this weekend hosted live from Nashville’s historic Grand Ole Opry.

There we caught up with ‘Never Would’ve Made It’ crooner Marvin Sapp and other gospel heavy hitters like Smokie Norful and Byron Cage to dish on their latest projects – including ventures into the reality show circuit.

While we’ve already shown you our exclusive chats with Dorinda Clark Cole and Destiny’s Child graduate Michelle Williams from the event, click PLAY above to see what we found out from Vashawn Mitchell and ‘Meet the Browns’ lovebirds David & Tamela Mann…

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