Three years after finding herself banned in the market on the grounds of her alleged ‘vulgarity’, China has bid adieu to their ‘Lady GaGa problem’, lifting the ban as she continues to promote her new album ‘ARTPOP.’

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After weeks of speculation, it has finally been confirmed: Beyonce will be performing at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards this Sunday.

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As earlier reported, Jessie J is hard at work on her new album.

Having departed Robin Thicke’s US tour so as to focus on recording, the vocal powerhouse is conjuring up new tunes in LA for the Stateside version of her sophomore LP – ‘Alive’.

Released in the UK last Fall,  J recently told That Grape Juice that the American incarnation of the album will boast an all-new sound.

Taking to Instagram this weekend, she offered the first preview to fans. Listen below…

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That Grape Juice was on-hand at the 29th Annual Stellar Awards last night, shot live at Nashville’s famed Municipal Auditorium.  Featuring electrifying performances from the likes of Isaac Caree, Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs, and Anthony Brown & Group Therapy. Look above for all of the show’s highlights!

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Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’ campaign has been quite the roller-coaster.

Indeed, the project’s solid material has been juxtaposed against so-so sales, departed managers, and a lack of supporting videos. For the superstar’s millions of Monsters, the latter has been particularly frustrating – as ‘ART’s sole visual is that of lead single ‘Applause’ – which was released last August.

Fret not, though, for the visual draught appears to be over.

During an interview at Donatella Versace‘s fashion show in Paris today, the singer revealed that she is indeed about to shoot a new video.

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Beyond being a stage blazer and blockbuster seller, much of Beyonce‘s “superwoman” status stems from the fact she does it all while being a mom.

It’s little surprise, then, that the 32-year-old is keen to share with fans her experiences with her 2-year-old, Blue Ivy.

King B’s latest set of mother-daughter snaps were shot at The White House yesterday prior to the singer’s performance for America’s First Lady Michelle Obama – who was celebrating her 50th birthday.

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Months before Rihanna rocks the world with her eighth studio album and as Beyonce‘s latest studio set blows inviting kisses to sales of 3 million units sold worldwide, both ladies have secured commendable positions on the UK’s Official Charts!

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That Grape Juice was on-hand at the 29th Annual Stellar Awards last night, shot live at Nashville’s famed Municipal Auditorium.

Rocking the red carpet with gospel legends and tomorrow’s brightest stars, TGJ rubbed shoulders with the show’s hostess Sherri Shepherd and many of the genre’s must see acts like Erica Campbell, Kirk Franklin, Karen Clark and Kierra Sheard, Vashawn Mitchell, Donald Lawrence, Zie’l, and so many more.

For those who missed the UPtv-aired affair, you know That Grape Juice has you covered!  Click below for photos of your fave!

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Over the years, the United Kingdom has been a resourceful land for fresh and authentic talent. Today, From The Vault pays homage to an artist that helped bridge the gap between the UK and the rest of the world. George Michael‘s ‘Freedom! 90’ is this week’s pick.

The third single from 1990’s ‘Listen Without Prejudice Vol I’, the Gospel-infused ‘Freedom’ – which was produced and arranged by Michael himself – is an introspective track that sees the crooner look back at his time in former band Wham! and the blessings and curses it had brought him. He also longs to become the man he never allowed himself to be. Seemingly just another pamphlet against authority and the darker side of fame, a closer look at the clever songwriting also reveals a song about the artist coming to terms with his sexuality.

‘Freedom’ was a huge hit for the ‘Jesus To A Child’ vocalist, peaking at #8 in the US and #1 in Canada. It only reached the 28th position of the Official Charts on home-soil but still is considered alongside ‘Faith’ and ‘Careless Whisper’ a George Michael signature track in the UK, evidenced by the musician performing it at the London Olympics 2012 closing ceremony.

Perhaps what cemented this as a Pop-Culture moment lies in its uber slick visual. Instead of appearing in the video – in a bid to distance his image from his music – Michael turned to director David Fincher and 90’s larger-than-life supermodels Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington and of course Cindy Crawford to take the musical piece to the next dimension resulting in an editorial, moody-yet-funky 6-minutes-and-30-second-long masterpiece. Staying true to the lyrics, the video aims at destroying the caricatural image George cultivated during the ultra-succesful ‘Faith’ era. Explosive!

With record labels routinely trying to launch the next Mariah, Usher, and Beyonce to varying level of success, we feel they should go on a hunt for an heir to the mighty George. For that particular brand of honest and Soulful Pop would be refreshing and could definitely be a chart fixture in a post-EDM-crazed world.

Anyhow, ladies and gentlemen, here’s to George Michael at his best.

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The countdown to The Boondocks season 4 is officially on!

Since last year, the return of the edgy comedy has been teased in earnest – with its airing network Adult Swim previously confirming a January 4th 2014 date for the show’s hotly anticipated comeback.

Clearly, that didn’t materialize. Yet fans of the Aaron McGruder creation needn’t fret. For, the network have announced a revised return date – April 21st 2014.

The revelation came in the form of a new commercial featuring a Twitter Q&A. Peep the footage below:

Needless to say, we can’t wait. Roll all the way on April!

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Cop a gander of Beyonce!

The dynamite diva lived up to her billing last night at The White House, where she performed for the US’ First Lady Michelle Obama who was celebrating her 50th birthday.

During the Obama’s stay in office, the power couple have maintained a solid relationship with the ‘XO’ singer; one which also saw them recently handpick the star to perform the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ at Barack’s second term inauguration.

Fast forward to today and it’s clear their bond is as tight at ever. Class begets class.

Is there any stage King B can’t book?! Needless to say, ‘winning’! Check out more snaps below…

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