Guess which Pop vocalist was snapped lending her hand to a good cause last night.

Hint: She made up one third of Urban Pop’s most groundbreaking trio.

Find out who the mystery lady is below….

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The 2012 Soul Train Awards, taped live from Las Vegas last month, are currently airing via sister channels BET and Centric.

As ever, That Grape Juice will be providing you with performances as they occur, including stageblazing sets from Keyshia Cole, Ne-Yo, Miguel, and more!

Keep refreshing, as we’ll be updating minute-by-minute:

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Many a star came out to play at the 2012 Soul Train Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada.  The show, which aired tonight, saw R&B’s finest go head-to-head for the coveted trophies.

So, now the show is over, find out who picked up which awards at the high profile outing below…

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Wrapping a week of non-stop promotion, Rihanna took front stage centre tonight on the The X Factor UK, delivering a show-stopping performance of chart-topping single ‘Diamonds’.

Let’s just say the ‘Unapologetic’ performer turned in a showing she won’t be saying sorry for.

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The X Factor 2012 saw its 8th set of eliminations tonight. Find out who’s heading home this week…

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Let’s face it, save for a select few, Bruno Mars is Pop’s strongest male offering…and tonight, by way of ‘The X Factor UK’, he proved that fact all too well.

Performing his latest single ‘Locked Out Of Heaven’, the pint sized Pop Prince wowed the show’s audience, accompanied with a live band, fiery vocals and the energy that keeps his fans hooked to classic cause.

Enjoy below…

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So talented, so talkative.

Another day, another drama-filled episode of Chris Brown On Twitter. And this time it’s digital comedienne and one-time TV exec Jenny Johnson who has annoyed the singer. But, as per the 23 year old’s latest hit, don’t be so quick to judge him…at least not yet.

Find out why after the jump {Please be aware that profanity awaits below. If easily-offended or young, please click another post}

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Roc Nation has done it again!

After spearheading the success of Rita Ora’s debut LP ‘ORA’, the Jay Z led company have scored their latest UK #1 album with the Pop piece, ‘Unapologetic‘.

Exciting details below…

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If only all performers were as genius as J.Lo.

In an age where album campaigns are scrapped upon the arrival of underwhelming first week sales, Lopez proves that a unsuccessful album does not have to equate to an unsuccessful era.

For, as her current ‘Dance Again’ World Tour will attest to, her lucrative dealings with Fiat and ‘American Idol‘ have ensured that despite the commercial failings of her latest LP ‘Love?‘, her stock as a celebrity/ touring force stays hotter than ever.

So hot, last night saw her take her tour to Shanghai, where she performed at the ‘Mercedez Benz Arena’ alongside her ever smoking dance crew and boyfriend, Casper Smart.

Snaps below….

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“Do you remember?!”

Indeed we do remember Spring 1992; a window in which the late Michael Jackson was once again dominating TV, radio, and global arenas – thanks in part to this week’s From The Vault pick – ‘Remember The Time’.

Unleashed as the second single from the phenomenal ‘Dangerous’ album, ‘Time’ and the majority of said LP were produced by Jackson and (then-new) partner in crime Teddy Riley – marking a major musical shift for the King of Pop who achieved much of that title under the pupilage of Quincy Jones beforehand.

The New Jack Swing cut proved to be a commercial smash, peaking at #3 in both the US and the UK and securing a slot within the Top 20 of all the other major markets.

Beyond it’s chart run, the most exciting aspect of this single’s campaign was its fantastically flawless accompanying short film. Directed by John Singleton, and boasting appearances from actor Eddie Murphy, supermodel Iman (who played Jackson’s love interest), and basketball star Magic Johnson, the visual does a stellar job showcasing Jackson’s unparalleled talent, yet also Ancient-Egyptian culture. Indeed, for all the debate surrounding MJ and race, he made quite the statement enlisting an all-black cast in a quest to truly mirror the reality of the “historical era” the video tributes.

As you would expect from the greatest entertainer that was (and arguably ever will be), the video comes embedded with a killer dance-break – in the same vein Jackson himself popularised in the legendary  ‘Thriller’ clip. In many ways, ‘Time’ and its accompanying visual are a source of inspiration for both professional dancers as well as a multitude of today’s biggest artists.

Michael Jackson’s passing left a void in many a heart and as the new generation of entertainer is rising, it’s evident that few pack even a fraction of the qualities that made him individual so special, so extraterrestrial.

So to answer the question MJ was asking: we will never forget! We’ll always remember his unravelled gift, his artistic vision, his alien stage presence, as well as his unshakable commitment to charity.

Long live The King!

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By way of his elusive nature, Diplo stands as one of Pop’s most influential contributors in his own ‘discrete’ kind of way.

Responsible for the Beyonce classic ‘End Of time’ and MIA’s Top 40 smash ‘Paperplanes’, recent months have seen him closely linked to Azealia Banks’ debut effort, ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’, set for release at the dawn of next year.

Now watch as he dishes on his experiences with Pop’s leading ladies during an interview with ‘Sway’s Universe‘ earlier this week. An interview, which saw him reveal that he had enlisted Banks to help craft material for Missy Elliott, five years before she came to the public’s attention.

Watch below…

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Peep this pic of ‘Fortune’ sensation Chris Brown , seemingly asleep in Pop singer’s Rihanna‘s bed.

Uploaded to the latter’s Twitter page last night, the pic sees Brown surrounded by Bart Simpson memorabilia,  hours after wrapping up another night of his ‘Carpe Diem’ tour, which the ‘Fool In Love’ singer recently joined him on.

More below….

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