Grammy winning crooner Usher may have built a career out of being a knockout on charts and dancefloors, but now the smooth singer will be taking his moves to the boxing ring.  Indeed, reports have surfaced indicating the ‘Trading Places’ performer will see his name placed on the bill of new film “Hands of Stone” portraying celebrated fighter Sugar Ray Leonard.

The movie, based on the life of great boxer Roberto Duran, will be directed by Jonathan Jakubowicz and also feature the likes of acting legend Robert De Niro in its cast.

Set for release in early 2014, Ush took to Billboard to share his thoughts on the announcement. His words below…

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Sunday saw a crazed male fan tackle pop pinup Justin Bieber on stage while the hitmaker was performing the title track of his latest album.

Bieber, who recently landed in Dubai for the international leg of his wildly successful ‘Believe’ tour, was caught off guard when an overzealous Belieber believed he needed to get a little closer to the action – knocking Bieber and a piano over in the process.

Thankfully, security quickly responded to remove the attacker.  Watch the crazy video below:

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 ‘Live It Up‘ singer Jennifer Lopez has been escorted out of Fort Lauterdale scene minutes ago, after gun shots were fired during an interview with Linda Bell Blue’s ‘Entertainment Tonight‘.

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Aussie rapstress Iggy Azalea bounces to Bollywood with the visual for the second single from her debut ‘The New Classic’.

Set in Mumbai, India, the video’s vibrant visuals bring the already colorful tune to life in ways only she can.

Think we’re lying?  Check in below:

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On the hems of his newest critically acclaimed single ‘Blurred Lines’, “blue eyed” soulster Robin Thicke hit the radio circuit this week in promotion of its now revealed, same-titled parent album.

One spot graced by the crooner’s presence was Power 105’s ‘The Breakfast Club’ – there Thicke dished on his new project, time on BET’s ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’, and, of course, those pesky Justin Timberlake comparisons.  The latter of the list has plagued the ‘Magic’ maestro since Timberlake’s return to chart dominance early this year.

Hear Thicke sound off on these topics and more below:

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Jennifer Lopez is making a beeline for that Summer smash.

The Pop diva is gearing up for the debut of her sizzling new single ‘Live It Up’ this Tuesday and hit Miami Beach today to shoot its accompanying video.

Little is known about the clip for the Pitbull assisted cut, however choreographer J.R Taylor teased the following:

Yes there is an official #LiveItUp Signature Dance! Can’t wait for the Kidz to learn it! #LifeOfAChoreographer

— J.R. Taylor (@Didntinviteme) May 5, 2013

We can’t wait!

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{Randomness: this is how a solid campaign is launched. Single roll-out, quickly followed by video. Of course, with J.Lo being Capitol Records’ new darling, she likely has a budget countless acts would wish for. Yet, still, it will forever puzzle yours truly why the music industry has yet to standardize the practice of preparing and finalizing the product first (i.e. singles, albums), mapping out how best to roll it out, and then doing just that — rolling it out (falling back on plan b’s, c’s and beyond if things don’t pan out accordingly). These mega gaps between singles, videos and promotion are far too often the Achilles Heel of one too many talented artists. And for no justifiable reason either. There’s ample irony in it being seasoned names such as the J.Lo’s and Mariah’s (whose are also trying to re-establish relevancy) that are showing how its done. Anyway, enough of my rambling…}

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No rest for the wicked. Or, in Justin Timberlake‘s case, the successful.

The chart titan is presently enjoying global dominance with his third studio album ‘The 20/20 Experience’, which was recently certified double Platinum in the US. And having confirmed its sequel will arrive in the year’s final quarter, the 32-year-old sent fans into a frenzy by moments ago unveiling the release date of round two.

What are you waiting for? All the tea is spilled after the jump…

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They were the life force behind her Nicki Minaj fuelled come back in 2011. Now, in marking the latest legal woe to be sent Lil Kim’s way, she is reportedly being sued for $15 million by the ‘International Rock Stars‘.

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As one of the most active online destinations for Urban Pop, things move at a rapid pace here at That Grape Juice. However, each week, there’s always select stories that resonate most amongst our millions of monthly readers. Happen to miss one of them? Fret not, for this week brings with it the introduction of our latest feature…The Refill!

No frills or trills, The Refill simply recaps the hottest topics on the lips of the TGJ faithful over the last seven days. The metrics used to compile the list weekly are comments, social media shares, and page views.  So without further adieu…

That Grape Juice’s Top 5 Stories Of The Week!

1) Rihanna’s ‘777’ Documentary Ripped To Shreds By Critics

2) Nicki Minaj Slams Mariah Carey on Twitter

3) Ciara’s ‘Body Party’ Becomes Her Biggest Hit In 3 Years

4) Kelly Rowland Performs The US National Anthem At Mayweather Fight

5) Janelle Monae Debuts New Video ‘Q.U.E.E.N (ft. Erykah Badu)’

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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 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 Twinkie Clark, Lecrae, Donald Lawrence, Tye Tribbett, and more…

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Gospel princess Kierra Sheard is looking for 2013 to launch her already established career into the stratosphere.

Yes, she has had many-a-hit reign atop Billboard’s gospel chart, but now the soaring songstress has tapped top hitmakers Rodney Jerkins, Babyface and songwriter TC (Brandy, Tamar Braxton) to help map the sounds set to nest on her sixth album.

Already teasing behind the scenes looks at its creation via her hit BET reality show ‘The Sheards’ (and recent live performances), now Miss Sheard introduces ‘Trumpets Blow’ – the thumping Jerkins/TC crafted number setting the net ablaze for gospel and secular fans.

Have your first listen below:

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