Season 1 / Episode 1

It’s finally here! That Grape Juice presents….The Splash!

Filmed in the heart of London this week, our launch episode features award-winning R&B force Keri Hilson. The 27 year old singer-songwriter serves up stunning renditions of hits from her sophomore set ‘No Boys Allowed’ – which is out in stores on and on iTunes now.

Hit ‘play’ and enjoy what is the start of an amazing season!

Next year’s 54th annual Grammy Awards is already in production. The Recording Academy and Grammy broadcasting network, CBS, extended their contract through 2021 on Tuesday (June 21). So, what’s the date of music’s biggest night?

Check below to find out…

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It seems that there is no stopping the technicolor steam  train that is Nicki Minaj‘s life. For today she was confirmed as one of the many acts appearing at this years BET Awards which will also see Kelly Rowland and Chris Brown take to the stage.

Find out more below…

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The Emmy Award winning series, Behind The Music, is celebrating it’s 14th Anniversary this August. To commemorate the milestone, VH1 is unleashing a new set of documentaries this summer, featuring some of music’s biggest stars.

Continue reading to see who’s on the list…

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Kelly Rowland is putting a whole new twist on ‘Motivation’. The 29 year old star is has teamed up with her trainer Jeanette Jenkins for a new fitness DVD – due out later this year.

In the meanwhile, folk can catch Rowland working the stage at the BET Awards this Sunday, when she gives the the first televised performance of ‘Motivation’.

BET VP Stephen Hill said of Rowland’s showing:

I wanna share the dopeness that is Kelly Rowland’s rehearsal…but I don’t want to spoil it. #torn #BETAwards FIRE!!!

Looks like Rowland is gearing up to show and prove!

The BET Awards take place this Sunday live from the Shrine Auditorium. That Grape Juice will be in the building, updating live from the LA extravaganza. Be sure to keep it locked on TGJ for the net’s most comprehensive coverage of Urban music’s biggest calendar night!

Your thoughts?

As many of your know, this week saw the launch of our sister site That Grape Juice TV (www.thatgrapejuice.tv)!

Anchored by The Splash, The Word, and The Rundown, the site houses That Grape Juice’s ever-growing original video content (as well as the best from the ‘net). Get a flavour of what we’re serving up above and below!

The Splash

A weekly acoustic series – launched by Keri Hilson, The Splash brings the freshest talent to your screen with a twist. For, with its unique blend of new and known acts, the show visually underlines what That Grape Juice is all about. Celebrating and spotlighting great talent.

Speaking on The Splash, That Grape Juice Founder Sam A, says:

“With That Grape Juice, my mantra has always been that there are no limits on where we can go, what we can do. Most especially, as an Urban Pop Culture outlet. Hence, in building on that stance, The Splash was born – and I couldn’t be more excited. Very much the centre-piece of That Grape Juice TV, the show provides a much needed weekly platform to showcase the talents of both new and established acts. To launch with the immensely talented Keri Hilson too is just…amazing!”

The Word

Ever keen to hear what masses are saying, The Word sees That Grape Juice hits the streets to find out the views of the people. With episodes shot in London, New York, and Los Angeles, the webisode is in every which way global.

The Rundown

Fronted by That Grape Juice’s resident host, Patrick B, The Rundown recaps the hottest stories on That Grape Juice TV’s sister site – ThatGrapeJuice.Net.

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With this and much more, you already know where to keep it locked on…

That Grape Juice TV

*All of the home-brewed content on That Grape Juice TV is executively produced and directed by Sam A, Jamell Williams, and Seye Iizsik*

Let the search for ‘The Voice’ commence!

Hosted by Carson Daly, the US talent-search sees judges Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, and Blake Shelton conduct “blind auditions” in hope of finding the next big star. The winner of the competition lands major recording contract with Universal Republic.

Check out the second show of the week, episode 10, after the jump…

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Hurricane B sweeps through a store near you next week when Beyonce releases her hotly anticipated ‘4’ LP. However, Stateside visitors will have to pay a visit to Target if they wish to pick up an expanded deluxe version of the record (boasting 3 new songs and 3 remixes).

Check out the 29 year old’s new commercial in support of the promotion.

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Racy Katy Perry strikes a pose on the cover of Rolling Stone‘s latest issue.

The singer has been quite the chart force this year, notching up an impressive four #1’s on the Billboard Hot 100 and Pop tally’s, as well as a Platinum LP in ‘California Dreams’.

Perry, 26, is currently on a world wide tour.

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Though she was dropped from her judging position long before she could work her Northern magic on US Audiences, Cheryl Cole has found her way back in ‘X Factor USA’ today and she might not even know it.

Find out how below…

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Check out Hip Hop hurricane Nicki Minaj out and about in Hollywood. Armed with her full time droog SB and a team of security, the ‘SuperBass‘ darling was spotted leaving the ever popular Katsuya.

More pic after the jump…

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Pop group The Saturdays performed fan favourite ‘Notorious‘ today on Radio 1 Live Lounge. The ever colourful band served fans with an acoustic version of the release as well as a mash up of some additional material.

To date, ‘Notorious’ has peaked at #8 on both the UK Singles Chart and the Scotland Official Singles Chart.

Check it out below…

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