Nelly Furtado is back!

The talented songbird is gearing up for the release of new single ‘Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)’. And so as to whip up heightened excitement, the Canadian native has unveiled its striking accompanying cover.

Produced by Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins, ‘Hoops’ is set to hit iTunes on April 17th, with its video premiering just before.

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Pop powerhouse and The Voice UK coach Jessie J today unveiled the video for her latest single ‘Laserlight’.

The David Guetta produced cut serves as the 5th single to be lifted from J’s Platinum ‘Who You Are’ LP (re-release).

Cop a gander at the clip after the jump…

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R&B trier Teairra Mari is still trying. And after a succession of scrapped albums, the starlet is finally gearing up for the release of her chronically delayed sophomore set.

Due later this year, the 24 year old has revealed what the LP has been christened.

Find out after the jump…

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While part of ‘Part Of Me’ performer Katy Perry‘s last year has seen her name atop many charts, the other part has seen it plastered afront many-a-news story detailing her divorce from comic Russell Brand.

Such turn of events have made the cerulean haired singer speak out and say (source):

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Check out 50 Cent, playing the role of Hip Hop mogul ‘Glade‘ in FOX’s ‘The Finder‘.

Directed by ‘Bones’ star David Boreanz, 50 starred in last night’s episode which saw him hit flex his oft overlooked acting chops.

His stint in the series comes months after he engaged in a public spat with label exec Jimmy Iovine, over the release of a new LP, an LP he accused Iovine of withdrawing support from.

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With a new single due out by April’s end, Eve is slowly but surely making her way back to the public psyche.

So, in a bid to kick things off on a promo front, she sat down with our friends over at Women Of Hip Hop for a lengthy chit chat, spilling on anything and everything.

Brutal honesty  below..

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Can you hear that?

No? Well that’s the sound of Nicki Minaj breaking barriers and exceeding expectations.

Indeed, despite coming under fire for  her less than stellar live performances, the Rapper broke an astounding record today, one week after the release of her new LP.

Find out what below…

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Between readying his new album and supporting his new single ‘Climax’, Usher found time to play daddy yesterday during a trip to Disney Land yesterday.

Joined by his sons Naviyd and Cinco, the star was seemingly unaware of the onlooking paparazzo who captured their fun filled day.

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Feast your eyes on Nicki Minaj, spotted in LA’s LAX Airport with best friend/A&R consultant Saffaree Samuels.

In town to push her new LP, ‘Roman Reloaded‘, her sighting comes hours before the album goes to #1 in the UK and days before it follows suit in the US, with estimated sales of 235,000 units.

Peep more of the shaded wonder below…

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Roc star Rita Ora continues her rapid ascend with a scorching new photoshoot in The Sunday Times.

The ‘R.I.P’ singer, who is being championed by Jay-Z, poses it up in the stunning Damon Baker shoot, which accompanies a feature on her humblings, rise to prominence, and quest for success.

Peep more pics below…

…and check out our recent interview with the talented 22 year old.

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Myself (Sam), and all of us here at That Grape Juice wish you all a very Happy Easter!

Here’s hoping you enjoy the day with your loved ones, eat as much chocolate as you can, but above all, remember and celebrate the true cause for today.

Happy Easter!

Next up on From The Vault is, without exaggeration, one of the most recognized songs around the world. We are referring to Diana Ross’ ‘Upside Down’. Talk about a classic!

Leading the campaign for Diana’s eponymous eleventh studio collection, ‘Upside’ is without a doubt what you’d call a timeless track. Helmed by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers, it was yet another #1 record for the Diva. At the time of its release in 1980, the track was helmed for its edgier sound and honest lyrics about a dysfunctional loving relationship.

The cut, for many, is considered Diana’s signature song; indeed it has been reinterpreted countless times by many a music hopeful on talent shows and covered and sampled several times over the years by the biggest names in music, most notably MC Lyte for her ‘Cold Rock A Party’.

With the onset of the “music video” not arriving until years after, the selected clip is one of a 1981 live performance where you can witness Ms. Ross commanding the stage by just being present and parading around.

While there exists many a stellar showing of the classic, we couldn’t resist showcasing The Boss and the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson grooving together like it’s 1999. Easily two of music’s most enduring and legendary figures,  MJ and his Dirty Diana had a very strong bond throughout the years – one which birthed timeless showings such as this.

We’d say we’ve come a long way since that performance; for while Diana is obviously flaunting what her mama gave her (as she should too), she executes the whole shabang with class and sophistication aplenty. Which leaves one thinking about how sad it is that most of today’s multi-colored-wig princesses don’t possess an ounce of this.

Still, Ms. Ross’ legacy lives on through the likes of Beyonce, as well as the countless classic memories she blessed us with over the course of her illustrious career.

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