Adele‘s reign atop global charts since her critically and commercially acclaimed ’21’ was released has seen the ‘Rolling In the Deep’ songstress roll in impressive accolades.

However, the gain and consequent maintenance of such success is seemingly coming with a price.  For, not too long after resuming her postponed trek due to vocal damage and fatigue, the British beauty has been forced to curtail her tour plans yet again due to the recurring condition.

Find out what dates were affected and read Adele’s full statement regarding the matter after the jump:

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Mary J. Blige appears queenly regal on the HQ cover for her hotly anticipated ‘My Life II’ LP. Apt as the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul is set to do battle with the Queen of the Singles Chart – Rihanna come the album’s release on November 21st.

Indeed, ‘Life’ goes head-to-head with the nasal sensation’s latest effort ‘Talk That Talk’ – a move many industry analysts believe will deny RiRi the ever-elusive #1 debut for the 6th consecutive time.

Still, in being the fair and unbias site we are, it’s important to point out the relative success of Talk’s lead single ‘We Found Love’ – success which has, thus far, escaped all of Blige’s releases this go round. What’s more, the 23 year old’s effort is inevitably set to be backed by a mammoth marketing push; one which Blige – at this point in her career – can’t command.

Still, with the masses often needing to be force-fed Fenty’s material before buying into it, and Mary J. being able to scan at least 300,000 first week with ease, it’s Ms.J’s battle to lose.

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As fans know, ‘We Found Love’ songstress Rihanna recently found gracing the cover of the U.K.’s Vogue.  With her fans still in a frenzy after the recent unveiling of her 6th studio album title, the faithful Navy can now rejoice doubly as the full spread of her Vogue guest appearance has now surfaced.

In Rih-lated news, the ‘Man Down’ diva was also recently named an Armani spokeswoman.  As fans prepare for her ‘mini-film’ (set to debut October 6th), a teaser has been released.

See all of this and more from your favorite commander and mine after the jump:

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One of the most anticipated LP’s of the year,  recent weeks have seen J Cole‘s debut album has found itself at the center of every music spectators attention, eager to see just how the project will fare commercially upon its release.

Now its first week figures have been released, courtesy of Hits Daily Double.

Without any further delay, find out how many units the Roc Nation Prince sold in the last seven days below…

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Soulful songstress Melanie Fiona is a woman scorned in the video for new single ‘4AM’ (the second to be lifted from her sophomore set ‘The MF Life’).

Shot in Los Angeles last month, the Roc Nation star today gives fans an official behind the scenes look at the clip – which premieres in its entierety this week.

All the action below…

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Get familiar with  Big Sean‘s ‘Dance Ass‘, remixed and revamped to accommodate the wild and wacky flow of none other than Pop chart topper Nicki Minaj.

The first time the pair have worked together publicly, the release of this song comes just weeks after the release of Sean’s debut album which enjoyed a top ten position in the Billboard 200 upon its release.

Listen to the full track below, courtesy of Miss Info…

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With Rihanna‘s latest fast-food hit racing up the charts, the reluctant role model has announced news that will no doubt whip her legion of misled fans into a frenzy – her new album title.

Find out what Fenty’s 6th studio album in as many years has been christened below…

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Take a gander at these behind the scenes snaps from Monica‘s latest video ‘Until It’s Gone‘.

In support of her upcoming LP ‘New Life‘ , the visual will see the ‘Angel Of Mine‘ sweetheart take on the dramatic theme of a car accident.

Fans of the entertainer may also be pleased to know that the clip also stars the oft celebrated actor Brian White and ‘Soul Food‘ actress Malinda Williams.

More images from the video shoot below…

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Hours ago, students at the University Of Houston had their worlds rocked when Pop Queen Beyonce made an unexpected appearance at the establishment  with mother Tina Knowles.

Looking on as her mother was honored for her accomplishments as a role model, business women and philanthropist, the mogul greeted fans and friends alike as news broke out on Twitter that she was indeed on the premises, which led to – as is to be expected- Beehive induced hysteria.

Peep some footage and hot shots below…

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To undermine Christina Aguilera‘s vocal ability, would be akin to comparing Rihanna’s to Mariah’s.

However, as the years have gone on (taking her relevancy with it), it’s quickly become apparent that years of bad technique have shaved away some of the intricate qualities of a voice we’ve known and loved for the better part of 12 years.

Yet, as the age old adage goes: it’s not over, till it’s over. A fact Aguilera’s popularity on NBC’s ‘The Voice‘ and recent chart-topping success with Maroon 5 proves.

As such, capitalising on her rediscovered relevance, the 30 year old is back in the studio recording what essentially needs to be the comeback of comebacks. So as to ensure she’s in tip-top form, it is being reported the mother of one has enlisted the services of a new vocal coach.

Full story below…

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You know we love us some YOU, hence we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to treat you!

R&B star Keri Hilson crowns a successful year with her first headlining London show at the indigO2 next Tuesday (October 11th)! Ever keen to hook you up, we have a pair of tickets to give away!

Want to be in with a chance of seeing Ms. Keri Baby rock the house with ‘Pretty Girl Rock’, ‘Turnin’ Me On’ and more? Simply send us a tweet on Twitter telling us why you should win. All entries must be received by October 7th, 9am (GMT/UK time)

Click here to enter!

*Small print: All entrants must actually be following the That Grape Juice on Twitter, not just tweeting us*

Take a listen to ‘Top Of The World‘, the latest release by ‘Flatline‘ vocalist Trey Songz.

One of the many tracks featured on his upcoming mixtape ‘Anticipation II’ , the Hip Hop flavored number arrives just weeks after the surfacing of his remix of Lil Wayne‘s ‘Nightmares Of The Bottom‘.

Full song below…

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