On a creative tip, April 15th will see August Alsina bear his soul to the world via his debut album ‘Testimony.‘

Before that though, fans of the Southern gent can catch him bearing his ink-kissed body for ‘Urban Ink‘ magazine, who called on photographer John Ricard to celebrate his artwork with a moving photo shoot.

Moving, as their time together saw Alsina reveal how the passing of his older brother inspired some of his more heartfelt designs.

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It may have taken it longer than her fans would have liked, but it would appear Lana Del Rey‘s ‘Born to Die‘ debut now stands no more than 4,000 units from hitting the 1 million units sold mark in the USA!

Want the 411 on her impending Platinum glory?

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May 5th may bring with it new music from Mariah Carey, but it would seem love for her older material continues to garner more support from the general public this year.

Why the icon’s commercial pull is far more potent than her naysayers would have the world believe?

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Well aware that the May 6th release of his new LP ‘X’ will seen him go into chart battle with Mariah Carey‘s latest album, Chris Brown gives fans another good reason to support his project today.

This, being the release of its brand new video for the single ‘Loyal’, dropping after he rocked the world with the dance floor filling ‘Fine China’ and the Nicki Minaj-backed ‘Love More.’

Hitting the net hours after his ex-girlfriend Rihanna arrived in London to support Drake‘s forthcoming show in the city, the clip awaits your first look…below!

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If recent reports are anything to go by, this year saw Interscope Records sever ties with ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ sensation Keri Hilson.

However, before the label speaks out to either confirm or deny the above, they have joined their leading man Eminem in welcoming good news this month, shedding fresh light on his undying hold over the charts.

Why his label-mates may owe him a thank you?

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Having rocked the net this weekend with the video for new single ‘G.U.Y’, Pop force Lady GaGa has unveiled the cut’s accompanying artwork.

Following the vein of previous ‘ARTPOP’ singles (pours out a little liquor for ‘Do What U Want’ With Ma Bodeh), the cover boasts a polaroid effect – which this time houses a snap from the song’s epic visual.

We like. Do you?

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If you thought that little Drake/“Rolling Stone” debacle was over, think again.

Indeed, a month after the Torontoian hitmaker shared with the magazine his thoughts on Jay Z‘s “corny” bars, the “Excuse Me Miss” rapper drops a response via his verse on Jay Electronica‘s new tune ‘We Made It’.

See Drake’s full quote here, then hear Jay’s rebuttal below:

“It’s like Hov can’t drop bars these days without at least four art references.  I would love to collect [art] at some point, but I think the whole Rap/art world thing is getting kind of corny.”  – Drake, via Rolling Stone

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Music lovers are still gagging for Gaga and her latest cinematic music video ‘G.U.Y.’

The latest single lifted from her not-so-well received album ‘ARTPOP’, the song and its accompanying visual – not even 24 hours since its premiere – are being received as a long-awaited return to ‘The Fame’ form for the Grammy-winner (i.e. catchy pop, eye-popping high fashion, killer dance moves, and the absence of a socially conscious message).

With news of its premiere in sight, the diva’s faithful fan group began a bid to push the tune to the top of VEVO’s digital history books by encouraging viewers to repeatedly watch the video to ensure it lands as the digital music channel’s “most watched video in a 24 hour period”.

Do you think their petition will succeed?

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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 Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, 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 Livre, The Clark Sisters, Jacky Clark, JJ Hairston, Hezekiah Walker, Dewayne Woods, and BET’s “Celebration of Gospel”:

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Shortly before its digital unveiling, Lady GaGa‘s ‘G.U.Y’ received a healthy dose of promo when the entertainer arrived at ‘Access Hollywood’ to discuss the release.

Detailing its conception and its joyous production, the star was interviewed by Johnny Weir who thanked the star for popping his ‘Hollywood’ cherry and billed her an icon.

Her response to his kind words?

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Despite kicking off in the April of last year, it’s become quite apparent that Beyonce‘s ‘The Mrs.Carter Show’ has no intentions of slowing down anytime soon.

For, despite drawing close to its final European leg on March 27th, figures generated by its recent showings in Dublin,Ireland have gone a long way to prove just how lucrative the tour has been for the star thus far…and why it’s record shattering dates are unlikely to be matched by even her more popular rivals!

Facts and figures below…

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Stage blazer Ciara is on a hiatus of sorts as she awaits the birth of her first child with rapper Future.

That hasn’t stopped the singer from lapping up the fun times, though. For, yesterday saw the 28-year-old host a baby shower for her soon-to-arrive son.

The ‘Body Party’ belter was supported by friends La La Anthony, Kim Kardashian, as well the latter’s mother Kris Jenner (…).

CiCi’s own mom was also in attendance to support her daughter as the countdown to the arrival of the baby shortens.

Peep more pics, via the singer’s Instagram, below…

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