Scoring a #1 song on the Billboard Hot 100 is no easy feat, well, it used to not be. Not only does it mark an artist’s reign on the most coveted of Billboard charts, but it also signifies their heightened cultural relevancy and serves as a tangible measure of success.

While many acts have had the pleasure of resting their laurels on the top spot following an ascend of some kind, not many can say their singles debuted at #1. Debuting in the pole position is the musical equivalent of Tiger Woods hitting a hole in one, Kobe Bryant sinking a basket from backcourt, or Rihanna staying on key throughout a performance–it’s rare!

See the select few whose single’s have the distinction of debuting at #1 after the jump and sound-off below. The roster may surprise you.

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Pop’s favorite pair of identical twins, Nina Sky, are back with a brand new song and video! ‘Day Dreaming’, is a r&b flavored mid-tempo track with electro-pop sensibilities; and its accompanying music video is quite captivating.

Take a look at the latest from Natalie and Nicole after the jump and sound-off below.

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Azealia Banks has never been one to mince her words.

Indeed, and perhaps even to her detriment, her outspoken nature has made the one  to watch when it comes to airing out thoughts on anything related to her genre, or rivals.

Today, following an attack on Kreayshawn, she has weighed in on fellow newbie Iggy Azalea.

Find out why below…

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Back in 2011, Lady GaGa confirmed the creation of the ‘Born This Way Foundation‘, a community designed to project troubled kids.

In partnership with her mother Cynthia, Harvard University and the MacArthur Foundation, today saw exciting news pertaining to its launch confirmed today.

Oprah Winfrey will air the launch on her OWN network as part of her ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter‘ series.

Details below…

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Be it in song or in private quarters, Chris Brown and Rihanna are making no bones about past drama being just that – past drama.

Having set the net ablaze last week with not one, but two new collaborations, the ‘Birthday Cake’ singers are set to remain a hot topic after interesting new club footage emerged.

Details after the jump…

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Pop diva Mariah Carey has made no secret of the difficulties she experienced while pregnant with twins Monroe and Moroccan. Difficulties she says she was still healing from after giving birth last April.

However, almost one year after delivering “dem babies”, it appears the ‘We Belong Together’ singer is ready to go back to her day job – performing.

Details after the jump…

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Shortly, Lil Kim is set to announce a deal she has inked with a major recording label, in a bid to further her career.

Before then- peep the pint sized MC performing Rihanna‘s ‘Birthday Cake‘ at Winter Fetish 2012 recently.

Armed with a troupe of dancers, and the skill we’re sure scored a deal in the first place, this is one performance you do not want to miss.

Watch below…

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Since bursting onto the scene 8 years ago, JoJo has been hailed as having a voice well beyond her years.

However, now 21, the Boston native is keen to embrace her young womanhood on forthcoming album ‘Jumping Trains’. Case, point the set’s new promo single ‘Sexy To Me’.

Produced by Danja, the titillating cut (which had been floating around in demo form for some time), ushers in a much more risqué JoJo.

Get familiar with her below…

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Adele‘s ’21’ really is the gift that keeps on giving.

Yes, just when many believed the LP had broken every record possibly out there, it  continues to  exceed  expectations in ways she couldn’t begin to imagine.

Find out what the project has achieved in the last week below…

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Eclectic crooner Miguel is proving himself to have quite the hustle.

Having established himself as a potential force with breakout album ‘All I Want Is You’, the 25 year old bridges the gap between that LP and his upcoming sophomore set  with ‘Art Dealer Chic, Vol 1’.

A free, 3-track EP, the collective will no doubt whet appetites ahead of a meatier effort later this year.

What are you waiting for? Get into the goodness after the jump…

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Soulful songbird Melanie Fiona continued along the promo trail last night, stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live! to perform  current single ‘4AM’.

The stirring cut, which we can’t get enough of here at TGJ, has had a slow ascend since release in August. Yet, in rather apt timing (given next month’s release of its housing album ‘The MF Life’), the track is picking up  (and fast) at Urban radio . A bounce-back which has seen the cut rise to #11 on the Billboard Hip-Hop/R&B tally.

Watch Ms. Fiona soar with a haunting live showing after the jump…

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Ever keen to keep an eye and ear on what’s fresh, That Grape Juice pours a new glass of comedic tea by introducing a new segment to its growing TV sister site – ‘Comedy Corner’. In this, the golden age of Youtube and social media, a host of new (and seasoned) talents have taken to the platform and others like it to hilariously highlight the happenings of Pop culture. Now, in a weekly serving, get into the best of web comedy only on That Grape Juice TV!

The Queen of Shades Patti Lahelle deals her latest hand of laughs with the latest installment of fan favorite ‘Got 2B Real’. Titled ‘Rights, Wrongs, and Receipts’, LaHelle brings back all your favorite divas – Patti Labelle, Dionne Warwick, Beyonce, and Mariah Carey to do a diva quadruple team on ‘Queen of Shoul’ (all puns intended) Aretha Franklin. Press play to get into all the action!

Get into more ‘Got 2B Real’ here.

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