Today the world stopped to say goodbye to Grammy-winning pop icon Whitney Houston.  Laid to rest at Newark’s New Hope Baptist Church, the very church where she got her start, tearful mourners watched the emotional service with hopes of saying farewell to the fallen icon.  With an unparalleled career that moved over 170 million albums and landed 11 number 1 singles (7 of them consecutively) with just 6 LPs and 2 soundtracks, Miss Houston has left behind a legacy that will know no rival.

Even with such a well loved catalogue, there are a number of tunes oft-overlooked of the ‘So Emotional’ singer’s discography.  In such, That Grape Juice looks to honor ‘The Voice’ by sharing our favorites from her illustrious collection.  Get into them below:

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Guess which Pop tart was snapped channeling her idol Beyonce earlier today.

Hint: She’s not faring too well on our ‘Artist Of The Decade‘ poll.

Find out who it is below…

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April 3rd will mark the release of ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’, the new LP from Nicki Minaj.

Following ‘Starships‘, the album’s promo is set to score an enormous boost with the release of ‘Va Va Voom‘, the cut initially believed to be its first single.

Today,  its UK release date was announced. Find out when it is below…

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While mourners paid tribute to Whitney Houston at her ‘Home Going’, newswires were abuzz with news that the singer’s ex-husband Bobby Brown and his group of nine had been asked to leave.

With the service over, Brown moments released a statement addressing the matter. His words below..

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The late, great Whitney Houston‘s funeral ‘Home Going’ took place in Newark, New Jersey this afternoon.

Held at the New Life Baptist Church, the moving service saw family, friends and collegues remember Houston and the legacy she left behind after passing onto eternity on February 11th aged 48.

Words and performances from the likes of R. Kelly, Alicia Keys, Kevin Costner, Clive Davis, Stevie Wonder, Tyler Perry, Dione Warwick,  below…

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Since announcing the arrival of her new album ‘MDNA’, Madonna has ensured she be the subject of many a headline. And while her “Pop royal” status was always going to command the attention of the masses, it’s her comments on megastar Lady GaGa which has drawn the most gasps.

Indeed, the Material Girl has not held back in relaying her belief that the ‘Born This Way’ singer’s output has been “reductive” and lifted from her own.

Ever keen to hear what the masses think, That Grape Juice hit the streets of Hollywood to hear what folk are saying about the matter.

Hit ‘PLAY’ and get into ‘The Word…On Madonna vs Lady GaGa’.

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The legendary Whitney Houston is to be receive her “home going” in her native of Newark, New Jersey today.

A private, yet star-studded send off, the funeral of the late, great star is taking place at the New Life Baptist Church – the  place she discovered her talent.

Live stream commences at 12PM ET / 9AM PT / 4PM (UK)

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Whitney Elizabeth Houston, we will always love you.

Greatness does not die. It lives on and inspires.

Whitney Houston

1963 – Forever

After a murky period of uncertainty, things are finally on the up for soulful songbird Melanie Fiona. 

The new Grammy winner is gearing up for the release sophomore set ‘The MF Life’ this March. And so as to give the album an added boost, Fiona follows up its lead single ‘4am’ with the B.O.B assisted ‘Change The Record’.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Alexandra Burke‘s new Fabulous magazine shoot sees her pose it up with a bed of roses. And yet, conversely, the last 12 months have been anything but that for the talented songstress.

Characterised by family drama, a departure from longtime label SyCo, and a polarizing X Factor guest judging spot, the 23 year old is rising above the taxing time with the release of new single ‘Elephant’ and her sophomore album.

Peep excerpts from the insightful interview after the jump, where more pics from the shoot also await.

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As the world comes to terms with the passing of Whitney Houston, friends and family of the late legend were snapped filing into the Whigham Funeral Home for the singer’s Wake yesterday.

Mother Cissy Houston, daughter Bobbi Kristina, and Clive Davis, were among those in attendance at the solemn ceremony, which served as the final viewing of Houston’s body.

The singer’s funeral is scheduled to take place in New Jersey this afternoon. Stay tuned to That Grape Juice for the latest.

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The last week has seen rumours of  a supposed Rihanna and Chris Brown collaboration swirl into quite the media hurricane. And, while neither have confirmed if we’ll be tasting the ‘Birthday Cake (Remix)’ featured them both, Brown has taken to Twitter, offering insightful words.

Check out what the talented of the two had to say after the jump…

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Tonight saw the airing of the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards.  With a moving tribute to Whitney Houston from gospel singer Yolanda Adams to Jill Scott and Jennifer Hudson, tonight’s showing saw some powerhouse voices hit the stage.

Get into all the action after the jump:

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