After a ten year hiatus, Sade has shot straight to the top of the Billboard 200 with new LP ‘Solder of Love’, it has been confirmed today. The album, which is the band’s 2nd number one on the chart, sold through a whopping 501,665 copies in its first week on sale. In doing so, ‘Soldier of Love’ is already certified Gold – after just one week!

Recession? What recession?! It really goes to show that people will still buy music if they feel it worthy enough to pay for. Much congratulations to Sade on an amazing feat!

Randomness: I was having a conversation with a friend the other day about which artists are truly in the best position in today’s musical climate. Interestingly enough, we agreed it’s artists like the Sade’s and Whitney’s, who may not get much radio play, yet maintain an older audience who will go to the retail outlets in their thousands to buy a CD; an audience who aren’t a part of this ‘iTunes / downloading’ era. What do you think?

Your thoughts?

Sabrina Washington is back! The former Mis-teeq singer has kept a relatively low profile since the trio, the UK’s most successful Urban group, went their separate ways back in 2005. All that is set to change as Washington releases her awesome debut solo single ‘OMG (Oh My Gosh)’ on March 22nd.

That Grape Juice chatted it up with the bubbly Londoner about everything from launching her solo career, to the comparisons to Lady GaGa, the real reason Mis-teeq broke up, whether she is indeed signed with Cash Money Records…and much more!  A great watch, I must say. Enjoy! {Special thanks to: S. Leopold, Seye Iizsik, and Mr Damaje!}

Part 1

Part 2

Your thoughts?

In a show of sisterhood, Destiny’s Child stars Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams pose for the camera following Williams’ performance in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’ on Monday (February 15th). Rowland came out to support her former group member, who is receiving rave reviews for her role as Roxie Hart in the long-running musical.

Your thoughts?

Songstress Alicia Keys shined on the red carpet last night at the BRIT Awards 2010, which took place live from London’s Earls Court Arena. Check more pics of the 29 year old, as well as singing sensations Leona Lewis and Alexandra Burke below.

Your thoughts?

Superstar Beyonce‘s appeared on The Tyra Banks Show aired earlier today. The 28 year old spoke with the former supermodel about her record-breaking six Grammy Award wins, husband Jay-Z, her new fragrance, Michael Jackson, and much more. great interview.

Your thoughts?

With the release of Mariah Carey‘s remix LP ‘Angel’s Advocate’ drawing nearer, the diva’s label Island Def Jam have announced that the release will NOT be available in all retail outlets. Instead, the record will be released as an exclusive to retailer Target:

Mariah has completed her 13th studio album, Angels Advocate, a collection of newly remixed duets with some of her favorite artists, performing Mariah’s favorite songs from her #1 R&B album Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel (released September 2009). Angels Advocate, on Island Records, will be available March 30 exclusively at Target stores nationwide, iTunes.com/target and Target.com.

Featured duet partners with Mariah on Angels Advocate include: Mary J. Blige, Ne-Yo, Nicki Minaj, Fabolous, R. Kelly, The-Dream & Ludacris, T-Pain & Snoop Dogg, Akon, Trey Songz, K-Ci & Jo Jo, and OJ Da Juiceman & OutKast’s Big Boi.

Not one to toot my own horn, but many of you will remember me suggesting such a move as best for the project, factoring in the initial album’s poor performance, and the further embarrassment a full-blown release flopping would cause for ol’ Mimi. By releasing the record as a Target/iTunes only release, the project takes on a ‘for the fans’ form, being less about sales – although I doubt this is what was intended for it initially. Back to the drawing board it seems for Mariah. Sigh…

Your thoughts?

The 30th annual BRIT Awards are taking place right now. Check out  performances from the likes of Lady GaGa, Jay-Z, JLS, Alicia Keys, and Cheryl Cole. Be sure to keep refreshing the post, as performances will be added continually…

Lady GaGa – Telephone (Acoustic) / Dance In The Dark

Cheryl Cole – Fight For This Love

Dizzee Racal & Florence and The Machine

Jay-Z & Alicia Keys – Empire State of Mind

Your thoughts?

The 30th annual BRIT Awards are taking place right now, and is set to feature performances from the likes of Lady GaGa, Jay-Z, JLS, Alicia Keys, and Cheryl Cole. As ever, That Grape Juice has you covered. Check out the live stream below!

{Content Removed As Requested}

The lovely Michelle Williams made an appearance on The Wendy Williams Show earlier today. Bubbly as ever, the Destiny’s Child alumni was quizzed by the former shock-jock on everything from her role as Roxie Hart in Broadway’s ‘Chicago’, to leaving Mathew Knowles’ Music World, to her new relationship (you know Wendy got the ‘juice’!). Peep the hilarious interview above, and her performance of ‘Roxie’ (with some of the ‘Chicago’ cast) below:

(more…)

Pop phenomenon Lady GaGa literally just arrived on the red carpet at the 2010 BRIT Awards at Earls Court Arena in here London. What else can be said other than she looks very…GaGa!

Your thoughts?

While the mother of Mathew Knowles’ alleged newborn son filed papers in court today to get him to pay child support, TMZ have published what they claim is the first picture of the child (above). Can you see a resemblance?

The woman at the centre of the scandal, a former employee of Knowles named Alexandria Wright, claims she had an 18-month affair with the 59 year old, who is the father of megastar Beyonce. An alleged affair which resulted in the birth of her son, and the divorce of Mathew and wife of 29 years Tina. Despite dodging the issue publicly, Knowles has agreed to take a paternity test soon.

Regardless of whether or not the child is his (which all signs point to it being a possibility), this will no doubt come as a major embarrassment for Beyonce, Solange, Tina and the whole family. SMH…

Your thoughts?

Check out these official shots from Lady GaGa and Beyonce‘s highly anticipated video for their new single ‘Telephone’, which were released by GaGa’s team a few moments ago. Word has it we’re but a few weeks away from the clip’s première.

To say we’re anticipating this one would be an understatement, particularly in light of GaGa’s much-touted statement that she feels ‘sorry for the Bad Romance’ video – as this is that much better. Exciting stuff.

Your thoughts?