Myself (Sam), and all of us here at That Grape Juice wish you all a very Happy Easter!

Here’s hoping you enjoy the day with your loved ones, eat as much chocolate as you can, but above all, remember and celebrate the true cause for today.

Happy Easter!

Next up on From The Vault is, without exaggeration, one of the most recognized songs around the world. We are referring to Diana Ross’ ‘Upside Down’. Talk about a classic!

Leading the campaign for Diana’s eponymous eleventh studio collection, ‘Upside’ is without a doubt what you’d call a timeless track. Helmed by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers, it was yet another #1 record for the Diva. At the time of its release in 1980, the track was helmed for its edgier sound and honest lyrics about a dysfunctional loving relationship.

The cut, for many, is considered Diana’s signature song; indeed it has been reinterpreted countless times by many a music hopeful on talent shows and covered and sampled several times over the years by the biggest names in music, most notably MC Lyte for her ‘Cold Rock A Party’.

With the onset of the “music video” not arriving until years after, the selected clip is one of a 1981 live performance where you can witness Ms. Ross commanding the stage by just being present and parading around.

While there exists many a stellar showing of the classic, we couldn’t resist showcasing The Boss and the King Of Pop, Michael Jackson grooving together like it’s 1999. Easily two of music’s most enduring and legendary figures,  MJ and his Dirty Diana had a very strong bond throughout the years – one which birthed timeless showings such as this.

We’d say we’ve come a long way since that performance; for while Diana is obviously flaunting what her mama gave her (as she should too), she executes the whole shabang with class and sophistication aplenty. Which leaves one thinking about how sad it is that most of today’s multi-colored-wig princesses don’t possess an ounce of this.

Still, Ms. Ross’ legacy lives on through the likes of Beyonce, as well as the countless classic memories she blessed us with over the course of her illustrious career.

Your thoughts?

Check Rita Ora, serving a live rendition of her 1st UK single ‘R.I.P‘.

Performed at ‘The Crush’ days ago, this is one performance you don’t want to miss out on.

Find out why below…

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With her debut album ‘The New Classic’ set for release this year, the coming months are set to be hectic for Rap hopeful Iggy Azalea.

However, in what can only force those who love her to love her even more, she released a hilarious clip of herself days ago- performing a cut named ‘Tennis Song’.

All the fun below…

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The Voice UK continued in spectacular fashion tonight.

Check out highlights from the hotly anticipated show on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV.

Click here to watch The Voice UK!

Lil Kim– regardless of what you think of her- is iconic.

Yes, while the above should be obvious to any in tune with her career, recent years have made her legacy all too easy to forget.

Indeed, while many of her contemporaries have gone onto become world figures and moguls in their respective fields, Kim- rather unfortunately- has evaded such success.

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With the release of ‘Think Like A Man’ drawing ever-nearer, the Kevin Hart led cast stopped by BET’s 106 & Park to promote the flick yesterday.

Check out Gabrielle Union, Michael Ealy and co in the hilarious segment above…

Your thoughts?

Get into ‘National Anthem‘ star Lana Del Rey, gracing the latest  cover of French ‘Glamour’.

A far cry from the awkward girl we all met on ‘SNL’, the provocative maestra’s cover arrives months ahead of her new album, a re-release of her debut LP.

UK based fans can catch Rey live next Tuesday when she takes to London’s ‘Jazz Cafe’ for the very first time.

Your thoughts?

After a tumultuous journey, former Destiny’s Child star LaTavia Roberson is bouncing back.

We hear the 30 year old is readying a book for next year; hence, so as to get her name and face back in the fray, she posed it up for photographer  Corey S. Guevarra in what looks to be a stunning new shoot.

Check out a sneak peak below…

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Rihanna‘s ‘We Found Love’ seems to be song of choice for a line of singers with actual talent to inadvertedly show the model up.

The latest songbird to bless the track? Dance diva Wynter Gordon.

Gordon, who recently performed on That Grape Juice’s Splash, once again took centre-stage – this time at the First Fleet showcase in Iowa this week, where she served up a uniquely fresh Fenty’s global smash.

Watch Ms. Gordon school the vocal deviant after the jump…

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star boasts a bit of a twist. Ever keen to pierce through the smoke and mirrors, the feature almost wholly spotlights performances unaided by studio wizardry. However, today’s instalment was picked because of it.

Londoners Shakka and Vula serve up an unmissable take on Usher‘s latest hit ‘Climax’. Check it out below…

Three words Off the Richter!

For more on Shaka, check out his oh so popping Youtube page

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Your thoughts?

Last night, in aid of her new album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘, Pop belle Nicki Minaj joined Nokia for the launch of their new Smartphone- the Nokia Lumia 900.

Taking over New York’s Times Square for the evening, Minaj rocked the city with a set of her latest material armed with DJ Diamond Kutz, her hype man Safaree Samuels and ever growing fan base.

All the action below…

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