Well, meow!

Katycats have helped their leader claw to the top yet again, if reports are anything to go by.  For, everyday that has passed since ‘Part of Me’ performer Katy Perry unveiled her new single ‘Roar’ (ahead of schedule), industry insiders have updated its projected first week sales.  Each update, however, has been higher than the previous.

Originally, the first week forecast for the empowerment anthem was at 400,000, but updated to 450,000 days later.  Now, if the most updated projections are to be believed, Perry will pounce onto charts this week with a whopping 500k+ in digital sales…

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…and they used to be such good friends.

Well, that was then.  For, just days after Lady Gaga sent her Little Monsters into a rage when she recounted a horrific “texting incident” with famed blogger/media personality Perez Hilton, the ‘Bad Romance’ beauty informed followers of more bad blood between the divas over the weekend.

Indeed, just this morning Gaga shared news that Hilton was moving into her apartment building just to stalk her.

And it doesn’t end there folks…

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While free ‘streams’ meant all of nothing this time last year, the inclusion of these streams when awarding US chart positions has seen the stock of many newcomers soar substantially.

One of these newcomers, being Hip Hop freshman Elijah Blake- housed by Roc Nation and enlisted to pen and produce material for Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Kylie Minogue, Usher, Ciara and Rihanna.

It’s the latter two that have seen him join producer Mike Will Made It dominate the UK’s Urban tally!

Chart check below…

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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, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, 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 Ashmont Hill, Faith Evans, Fred Hammond, Tye Tribbett, Vashawn Mitchell,  and much more…

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Believe it or not, only hours separate the world from the release of Lady GaGa‘s video for ‘Applause‘, her smash hit new single.

Before that, the ‘Starstruck’ siren and her ‘Telephone’ sister Beyonce will be pleased to learn of good news that heads their way by way of the charts.

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King B she may be, but oh did Beyonce serve at the V Festival tonight!

The global force rocked the UK extravaganza with a headlining set that consisted of her classic catalogue of hits as well as newer fan-favourites such as ‘Grown Woman’.

In an era where image is everything, the singer’s new shorter hair ‘do was a major talking point – with fans and critics hailing her latest look as “fresh” and “exciting”. Better yet, if what we’re hearing (from multiple sources) proves true, so too is her new music! Bring it on!

Peep more pics after the jump…

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Career in the dumps?

Yet to make good on that ‘come back’ you’ve spent the last decade plotting?

Well, if the above apply to you, it would seem Interscope‘s Kendrick Lamar may just have given you another lifeline, by way of his controversial verse on Big Sean‘s ‘Control‘.

Now, in attempt to revive his career using that lifeline, Cassidy takes aim at Lamar with his very own take on ‘Control’.

Listen below!

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R&B legends Toni Braxton and Babyface have teamed up again, mixing and meshing their iconic talents for a new Motown flavoured album.

Having cooked up prior hits together in a artist-producer context (see: ‘You’re Making Me High’ ‘Breathe Again’), the pair’s new project is a duet affair

Originally due on Monday, the LP’s lead single, the stirring ‘Hurt You’, received its premiere via Foxy 107.1 moments ago. That Grape Juice has you covered, though. Take a listen below…

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As sophomore albums go, Jessie J‘s is easily one of the most anticipated Pop efforts of the year.

Having yielded hit singles ‘Wild’ and ‘It’s My Party’, the follow-up to 2011’s ‘Who Are You’ was officially christened ‘Alive’ today, with its accompanying cover unwrapped on the Brit-belter’s Instagram account.

The 25-year-old permanently vacated her seat on The Voice UK recently to afford her more time properly “work” the project – which arrives on September 23rd.

Your thoughts?

Kelly Rowland has been rather quiet of late, hasn’t she?

Having signed on as a judge on The X Factor USA, the natural assumption is that her “hiatus” was being used to film the FOX hit – which returns to TV screens next month. However, with new album ‘Talk A Good Game’ still a “fresh release” and in need of a push, many were left scratching their heads as to why Ms. Kelly has seemingly disappeared from the spotlight.

Well, it appears they may indeed be a method to the madness.

Full story after the jump…

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After unveiling a Vimeo-exclusive preview of the highly anticipated offering, Syleena Johnson & Musiq Souldchild finally invite all to tuck in below to see the official accompanying music video for ‘Feel The Fire’ – the hot new single from duo.

The R&B vets first excited fans with news of their forthcoming duet album ‘9ine’ earlier this year and have now delivered a long-awaited clip for the reggae-tinged tune.

What are you waiting for?  Your first peek awaits below:

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As the likes of Lady GaGa and Katy Perry would have already learned, the inclusion of streaming views to Hot 100 chart placements truly is an industry God send.

Giving established acts like themselves no choice but to win with every release, the ladies will no doubt see their pal Beyonce fare just as well when she kicks off the campaign for her new album.

In fact, if a new feat landed by the star is anything to go by, she can expect her brand new single to soar straight to the Top Ten upon release.

Confused?

Full story below…

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