Much like Bruce Springsteen before him, Drake‘s unique ability to understand and articulate the male voice has made one of his genre’s most valued assets.

A healthier alternative to the superficial and at times mindless offerings oft served up by Hip Hop, his arrival on the scene and subsequent dominance over it marks- as far as we’re concerned- one of the best things to happen for a culture sullied with violence, jail time and short lived successes.

Now, as further proof of the role he plays in moulding the minds of his fans for the better, he has been credited for inspiring a class of hopeless 9th graders and their struggling teacher.

Her story below…

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 After peaking at #1 on iTunes, Tamar Braxton‘s phenomenal ‘Love & War’ received a fresh dose of promo recently when she performed it at Billboard Live, accompanied by her husband Vince Herbert.

Taking to the event months before the release of her new album, this performance will mark the first of many used to push the project- which has no choice but to match or better the success of the single.

Watch Tamar do it justice below…

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In case you needed a new reason to fall in love with Mariah Carey, we’ve got you covered.

Last night, in proving her worth as a musician and her longevity in the business, she played a sold out show in Australia at the Jupiters Hotel & Casino.

Of course, while her voice isn’t what it used to be, last night’s set will give fans no choice but to look forward her forthcoming studio album and what they might expect it on an arrangement tip.

Find out what we mean below…

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There are only 15 days to go until the new season of ‘American Idol’ kicks off on FOX, and it’s safe to say this season will definitely making for moving television.

Now, before its air date, watch one if its new judges- Mariah Carey– helps a contestant with an extreme speech impediment  through a nerve wracking audition, below.

Captivating stuff below…

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Brit-Pop belles Girls Aloud saw off 2012 with style.

The ladies blazed the ‘Top Of The Pops’ New Year’s Special stage with a live showing of comeback single ‘Something New’.

Backed by a troop of dancers, Cheryl Cole, Nadine Coyle and co served up a sass-soaked performance. Check it out below…

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Last year saw Rita Ora emerge as a Pop force, so what better way to ring in 2013 than a turn on ‘Top Of The Pops’.

The Roc Nation priori rocked out with a solid showing of he chart-topper ‘R.I.P’ on the iconic British show.

Get into her Ora below…

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It’s been the comeback on the lips of many for months, however the original Sugababes – now known as Mutya Keisha Siobhan – made their triumphant live return at Ponystep‘s New Year’s party today.

Easily  and already one of the most anticipated acts of the year, the Brit-Pop trio showed exactly why with a set that can only be deemed as stellar.

Watch below as MKS take Rihanna‘s ‘Diamonds’ to church, while also serving up fan favourites ‘New Year’, ‘Overload’, and ‘Freak Like Me’.

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Beyonce is back!

The global megastar and 16 time Grammy winner marked her official return to the stage tonight at the Wynn Las Vegas.

Backed by her all-female band, the diva thrilled with a hit-filled set much to the delight of the 700 couples invited to the private event.

Want a visual taste of what she is set to serve up February 3rd at the Super Bowl? Peep pics Pepsi-Bey in action after the jump…

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Ringing in the New Year in style for over 40 years, the loss of its pioneering patron Dick Clark has not stopped the legacy of his namesake from partying on into each new year.

With new resident host Ryan Seacrest in tow, the show continues to assemble the best and brightest of pop music to help timezones all over the world celebrate January 1st.

With this year being no different, tuck below to get into the performances by Brandy, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber and more:

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From myself (Sam),  and all of us here at That Grape Juice, we’d like to wish you – our readers – a very Happy New Year!

It’s surreal to think that That Grape Juice is now entering its sixth year online. Oh how time flies when you’re having fun! It’s been such a blessed journey for us in so many ways; a journey we Thank You so much for joining us on.

We  hope that 2013 brings you all that your heart desires and then some. Be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice as we have A LOT in store!

Happy New Year!

The online arena has been buzzing today in the wake of comments made by American Idol alum Fantasia surrounding Gay marriage.

As reported by She Is Diva, the 27 year old wrote on Instagram (in an apparent response to critics of her own colorful personal life):

“I Rise ABOVE IT ALL!!! THE WORLD IS GONE MAD. KIDS, THE GOVERNMENT, THE church House… Everybody Trying!!!!!!! Its a lot that going on that the Bible speaks about we should Not be doing. Weed legal in some places, Gay Marriage Legal BUT YET IM JUDGED!! Im not doing Nothing for you… My Life!!!!”

Naturally, this led to a backlash of Biblical proportions – with some sects Christening the mother of two a bigot.

However, the singer has responded insisting that there is no need for the negativity as her comments were simply taken out of comments.

Her words after the jump…

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Believe it or not, but only a few days separate fans of Pop staple Beyonce from news pertaining her new album- due out 2013.

So, with anticipation for her new single almost at fever pitch, we end the year by looking back at her 16 year long career- highlighting a few of her greatest moments thus far, beginning with her Destiny’s Child driven launch year.

Journey to the past below…

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