In an age where even the world’s more ‘bankable’ stars struggle to wow on a commercial front, Young Money‘s Drake remains exception.

A Platinum coin in a box filled with oversexed R&B silvers, the ‘Take Care‘ maestra -by way of his unashamedly ‘brohemian’ brand- has risen to become one of the US’ highest selling acts.

An act, whose sophomore album ‘Take Care‘ bested Lady GaGa‘s first week full priced sales for 2011’s ‘Born This Way‘, selling more copies in three weeks than Rihanna‘s ‘Talk That Talk’ has sold in 9 months.

Now, in what marks yet another commercial feat scored by the star, his latest tour has pulled in impressive numbers on Pollstar‘s Mid-Year Top 100 Worldwide Tours tally.

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Pink gets fans excited for her new LP ‘The Truth About Love’ today, with the release of its popping front cover.

Released by RCA records September 18th, the project is preceded by its lead single ‘Blow Me ( One Last Kiss)’, which has thus far peaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100.

So, let us know…

Do you like the cover?

Earlier this year, ‘A Star Is Born’ actress Beyonce embraced the power of social media by releasing an open letter penned to Michelle Obama, online.

Praising the First Lady for her dedication to the US and its people, the letter marked yet another friendly exchange between the two, after Mrs. Obama named the singer as the one person she would be if given the option.

Now watch the 16 time Grammy winner speak on the well received letter below…

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Yesterday evening, Rap Royal Lil Kim found herself at the receiving end of harsh criticism from her fan base, Team Kim.

Criticism, which saw her stans brand her ‘selfish’ for placing men before her career in music yet again, when she and members of her team refused to answer questions regarding the release of new music they had been promised since last year.

This, after they threatened to shut down her official fan site when she put the release of a 2011 Holiday EP on hold to support Floyd Mayweather Jnr, who faced a prison sentence for allegedly assaulting the mother of his children- in front of their very eyes.

Now, after being cited as Kim’s latest distraction, her boyfriend ‘Mr Papers‘ has spoken out against the criticism.

His promise below…

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The Bad Boy curse strikes again. This time Day26 are its latest victims.

After teasing a new album and reality series, the R&B quartet look poised to press on following their departure from the Diddy-helmed label. However, in an open-letter to their fans today, the group confirmed that they have decided to take a “break”.

The press release after the jump…

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It seems Lady GaGa has developed of picking up new friends recently.

Following a fun filled slumber party with Lindsay Lohan and Lana Del Rey in Hollywood last week, the ‘Disco Heaven’ belter was snapped in the company of Dr. Dre protegee Kendrick Lamar.

Likely to have been connected by mutual acquaintance Jimmy Iovine, GaGa took to Twitter to dish on the meeting- which took place at last weekend’s Pitchfork Festival.

Her comments below…

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Rising Brit star Angel continues to whip up quite the buzz with his debut effort ‘Wonderful’. And so as to heighten awareness of his talent-filled cause, the Universal Music signee covers one of the label’s biggest hits of the year – Cheryl Cole‘s ‘Call My Name’.

Finding all the notes Cole was looking for and more, the Londoner puts a fresh twist on the Dance hit, soaking it in soulful and melodic brilliance.

Be sure to keep an eye out for this young man, as he looks poised to soar.

Your thoughts?

Despite his R&B contemporaries keeping mum on his ‘open letter‘, this week saw Frank Ocean receive support from ‘Street King’ philanthropist / Rap heavy 50 Cent.

His comments on Ocean’s ‘coming out’ below…

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In an era where the higher the decibel, the higher the chart position, songstress Natalie Duncan posits a soothing antithesis.

A potent mixture of the soulful, the haunting, and the spine-tingling, the British belle’s debut album ‘Devil In Me’ has been on constant replay here at That Grape Juice since we received our advance copy. And with the LP now in stores,  you too can sample what she’s serving.

With a slew of TV performances slated for the remainder of the year, remember where you heard her first!

Try before you buy after the jump…

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It’s finally here!

Today, following countless teasers from its visual, ‘Settle Down’ by No Doubt touched down online and awaits your first listen below.

Tuck in…

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R&B stalwart R. Kelly serves up a taste of reality with his latest effort ‘Feelin’ Single’.

The freshly divorced singer channels Broadway in the clip for the cut, which features on his current LP ‘Write Me Back’.

Peep the video after the jump…
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While a team of writers whip up her seventh studio album for her, Rihanna journeyed to Sardinia yesterday for another leg of her Summer vacation.

Caught taking a jet to the location with her entourage, the belter was then snapped enjoying downtime on yacht upon arrival, snapped with a mystery man far too aware of onlooking paparrazo.

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