This week, a ‘very special’ remix of Rihanna‘s ‘Birthday Cake‘ is set for release, to coincide with her 24th birthday.

With reports suggesting that the singer’s ex boyfriend Chris Brown is to feature on the cut, Fenty has spent the entire week under criticism for what some are calling an ‘irresponsible move’.

Now watch what happens when she is quizzed on her  work and relationship with the entertainer, below…

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In an era when record sales are on the wane, it takes a captivating artist to rise above the flames which engulf the industry at large. Artists such Emeli Sande, who has justified her buzz today by rocketing to the top of Official UK Album Chart.

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Last night, Saturday Night Live reached all new heights with their take on Beyonce and Jay Z‘s new arrival, Blue Ivy.

Parodying a number of the pair’s A-List pals meeting Blue for the very first time, it is their spin on Nicki Minaj that had everyone here at TGJ splitting our sides today.

Get into it below…

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With Kelly Rowland‘s “stock” higher than ever, the Destiny’s Child alum continues to up her diva with a series of high profile performances. The latest, at the 16th Annual Power of Love Gala, saw the 31 year old take to the stage with the legendary Stevie Wonder to perform Whitney Houston‘s ‘Greatest Love Of All’.

Peep pics of the ‘Motivation’ songbird working it out as she arrived as the Las Vegas event below…

Pics via The Kelly Rowland Network.

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Last night, ahead of her 24th birthday, Rihanna took to Stella McCartney’s Winter 2012 London Evening Wear Presentation, in aid of London Fashion Week.

Greeted by paparazzi as she made her way into the event, her sighting comes days after being accused of using the ‘drama’ between she and Chris Brown to promote her upcoming single, ‘Birthday Cake’.

More from the party below…

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From The Vault this week journey’s back to the mid 1990’s, a time where urban super-groups such as Boyz II Men, Blackstreet and Xscape were setting the charts alight.

Today’s pick comes courtesy of R&B legends Jodeci‘s ‘Love U 4 Life’.

The mellow serenade was released as the second offering of the boys’ third and last album, ‘The Show, The After Party, The Hotel’ back in 1995. It charted at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100 while faring much better on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles tally at #8.

‘Love’ is considered an all-time classic by many a music lover which is partly due to its epic accompanying video. The big-budget affair sees Run DMC’s very own Rev Run officiating a lavish wedding ceremony between group member Dalvin DeGrate and then girlfriend Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins from the mighty TLC. (side note: there is also a brief cameo by Timbaland and pals Ginuwine, Magoo and Playa).

With only three album released during their 5 year tenure, the quartet has established itself as a landmark in R&B music and has inspired a new breed of singers. Still, although the 00’s saw the rise of bands such as 112 and Jagged Edge – who we must say took many pages from the Jodeci book, and rightfully so – nothing ever came close to the real thing.

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Today the world stopped to say goodbye to Grammy-winning pop icon Whitney Houston.  Laid to rest at Newark’s New Hope Baptist Church, the very church where she got her start, tearful mourners watched the emotional service with hopes of saying farewell to the fallen icon.  With an unparalleled career that moved over 170 million albums and landed 11 number 1 singles (7 of them consecutively) with just 6 LPs and 2 soundtracks, Miss Houston has left behind a legacy that will know no rival.

Even with such a well loved catalogue, there are a number of tunes oft-overlooked of the ‘So Emotional’ singer’s discography.  In such, That Grape Juice looks to honor ‘The Voice’ by sharing our favorites from her illustrious collection.  Get into them below:

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Guess which Pop tart was snapped channeling her idol Beyonce earlier today.

Hint: She’s not faring too well on our ‘Artist Of The Decade‘ poll.

Find out who it is below…

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April 3rd will mark the release of ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’, the new LP from Nicki Minaj.

Following ‘Starships‘, the album’s promo is set to score an enormous boost with the release of ‘Va Va Voom‘, the cut initially believed to be its first single.

Today,  its UK release date was announced. Find out when it is below…

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While mourners paid tribute to Whitney Houston at her ‘Home Going’, newswires were abuzz with news that the singer’s ex-husband Bobby Brown and his group of nine had been asked to leave.

With the service over, Brown moments released a statement addressing the matter. His words below..

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The late, great Whitney Houston‘s funeral ‘Home Going’ took place in Newark, New Jersey this afternoon.

Held at the New Life Baptist Church, the moving service saw family, friends and collegues remember Houston and the legacy she left behind after passing onto eternity on February 11th aged 48.

Words and performances from the likes of R. Kelly, Alicia Keys, Kevin Costner, Clive Davis, Stevie Wonder, Tyler Perry, Dione Warwick,  below…

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Since announcing the arrival of her new album ‘MDNA’, Madonna has ensured she be the subject of many a headline. And while her “Pop royal” status was always going to command the attention of the masses, it’s her comments on megastar Lady GaGa which has drawn the most gasps.

Indeed, the Material Girl has not held back in relaying her belief that the ‘Born This Way’ singer’s output has been “reductive” and lifted from her own.

Ever keen to hear what the masses think, That Grape Juice hit the streets of Hollywood to hear what folk are saying about the matter.

Hit ‘PLAY’ and get into ‘The Word…On Madonna vs Lady GaGa’.

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