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.

More below, courtesy of The YBF…

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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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Check Rita Ora, serving a live rendition of her 1st UK single ‘R.I.P‘.

Performed at ‘The Crush’ days ago, this is one performance you don’t want to miss out on.

Find out why below…

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With her debut album ‘The New Classic’ set for release this year, the coming months are set to be hectic for Rap hopeful Iggy Azalea.

However, in what can only force those who love her to love her even more, she released a hilarious clip of herself days ago- performing a cut named ‘Tennis Song’.

All the fun below…

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The Voice UK continued in spectacular fashion tonight.

Check out highlights from the hotly anticipated show on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV.

Click here to watch The Voice UK!

Lil Kim– regardless of what you think of her- is iconic.

Yes, while the above should be obvious to any in tune with her career, recent years have made her legacy all too easy to forget.

Indeed, while many of her contemporaries have gone onto become world figures and moguls in their respective fields, Kim- rather unfortunately- has evaded such success.

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With the release of ‘Think Like A Man’ drawing ever-nearer, the Kevin Hart led cast stopped by BET’s 106 & Park to promote the flick yesterday.

Check out Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy and co in the hilarious segment above…

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Get into ‘National Anthem‘ star Lana Del Rey, gracing the latest  cover of French ‘Glamour’.

A far cry from the awkward girl we all met on ‘SNL’, the provocative maestra’s cover arrives months ahead of her new album, a re-release of her debut LP.

UK based fans can catch Rey live next Tuesday when she takes to London’s ‘Jazz Cafe’ for the very first time.

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