Kanye West will be opening the 2010 BET Awards. The visionary will be performing his new single, ‘Power’, from his upcoming album, ‘Good Ass Job’, which hits stores in September. {Source}

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Check out the official cover of Christina Aguilera’s ‘You Lost Me’. The song stands as the 2nd single to be lifted off her ‘Bionic’ LP, following the poor reception of the album’s 1st release, ‘Not Myself Tonight’, which only managed to peak at #23.

Beautiful cover for a beautiful song. Here’s hoping that it does well because it is definitely the best track on the record.

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Today marks one year since the passing onto eternity of the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Despite 365 long days having passed, the reality that Michael is no longer with us is still hard to fathom. Indeed, during his life, Michael enjoyed an unparallel level of super-stardom, leading many to class him as ‘other worldly’, a fictional character of sorts – who doesn’t die. Unfortunately, the reality of his mortality coldly hit the world on June 25th 2009.

However, today shouldn’t be one for mourning. Rather, the life of this incredible performer, philanthropist, and all-round legend should be celebrated. Cliché-sounding perhaps; yet, in the 50 years Michael spent on this earth, he shared a gift, a talent, which many of us will never see topped in our lifetime. To have experienced such history, I am eternally thankful for.

A lifelong fan, Michael’s passing hit me hard. As a late 80’s baby, Michael Jackson came to represent my childhood (from dancing around to his music at ANY and EVERY opportunity to watching ‘Thriller’ only to run away in a delightful fright when he turned into the monster “go away!”). In later years, I came to appreciate his artistry, as well as the depth and breadth of his message. Indeed, my love for Michael’s music birthed my love for music more generally – hence the eventual creation of this very site. His death (made all the more ‘real’ by the fact I was due to see him – front row centre – at his ‘This Is It’ show), therefore, left me feeling as if a significant part of my childhood died when he did.

Yet with time, comes fresh perspectives. While Michael may physically be no longer with us, he is still very much alive – as are the music and memories he left us with. Put simply, greatness is immortal. Michael Joseph Jackson is immortal.

Therefore, on this the one year anniversary of his passing, That Grape Juice salutes the undisputed King of Pop, King of Dance…King of Music – Michael Jackson.

Long live the King!

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Tidbits

A major supporter of Michael’s later work, I feel too much of it went criminally underrated. The following are a couple of my favourites of his more recent material:

We’ve Had Enough

Unbreakable

* Also, click here to check out our review of The Michael Jackson Exhibition.

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Fantasia has released the video for her new single, ‘Bittersweet’. To date, the song has reach #16 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Peep the video below:

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Lady GaGa was spotted moving through Heathrow airport earlier today. The singer once again drew the attention of the crowds with what appeared to be a princess wedding dress. Only GaGa.

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Alicia Keys put on a mini concert on ‘Good Morning America’ this morning. The singer, who is now 5 months pregnant, performed a collection of her new material including her latest single, ‘Unthinkable (I’m Ready)’. Peep the footage below:

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Ne-Yo has announced that he is expecting his 1st child. The 30 year old singer/songwriter whose next studio album, ‘Libra Scale’, hits stores on September 21st, told Ebony magazine that he is “very excited” for the arrival of the baby. Peep what he had to say below:

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Pop starlet Katy Perry strips down to her bare essentials on the cover of latest issue of Esquire magazine.

The former Gospel singer (yes, you read right), is currently riding high on the charts with her single ‘California Gurls’ – which enjoys it’s 2nd week atop of the Billboard Hot 100.

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As with all the major awards shows, That Grape Juice will be providing live on-the-minute coverage of the BET Awards 2010, which take place this Sunday (June 27th) live from the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. News, commentary and of course performances, That Grape Juice will be the spot for them all!

The BET Awards, this year, boasts performances from the likes of Usher, Drake, Eminem, Alicia Keys, Nicki Minaj, Ludacris, Diddy-Dirty Money, and more!

Red Carpet Arrivals

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Check out Eminem on the cover of the latest edition of Billboard magazine. The rapper’s latest LP, ‘Recovery’, is set to top the charts next week. Thanks RapRadar!

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In a recent interview with the Singers Room, The-Dream revealed that he is currently working on Beyonce’s new album. Check out what the yet-to-go-platinum singer had to say below:

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Lady GaGa performed at Elton John’s 12th annual White Tie & Tiara Ball last night in Windsor, England. Check out more images below:

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