Usher opened the NBA All-Stars Game, which took place at the Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with an electrifying performance of ‘More’ and ‘She Don’t Know’ (both from his new LP ‘Raymond v Raymond’), as well as his 2004 smash ‘Yeah’. Check it out above…

Say what you want about him, but it’s hard to doubt Mr Raymond’s ability and agility as a live performer. After all these years, he’s still world-class, and able to hang with those who’ve come after him. Awesome performance.

Tidbit: Yes, he lip-synced everything aside from ‘Yeah’, however, considering a) the fact we all know he can sing and b) he put on one hell of a show with the choreography etc, he gets a pass.

What do you think of the performance?

Hip-Hop superstar Jay-Z spoke with MTV while at the ‘2 King’ dinner this past Saturday (February 13th) on why he declined an offer to take part in the much-hyped ‘We Are The World 25 (For Haiti)’ remake. The rapper explains, in the video above, that the original should not have been touched, as it’s musical legacy is like that of ‘Thriller’ and can not be rehashed. Interestingly, the 40 year old’s wife Beyonce did not appear either.

While I don’t feel the remake is a patch on the original, I still felt it to be a commendable effort on the part of all those involved. That said, an original song with a similar message may have perhaps been a better option; hence in that guise I see where Mr Carter is coming from.

Do you agree with Jay-Z’s comments?

R&B star Ciara rocked the stage at the Arise Magazine Fashion Week After-Party at the Plaza Hotel in New York last night. The 24 year old journeyed back to her older hits including ‘Like A Boy’, and ‘Goodies’, as well as newer cut ‘High Price’ from her 2009 ‘Fantasy Ride’ LP. Check it out above….

As ever, Cici nailed it! Great performance.

Your thoughts?

Chris Brown is giving his fans a special gift for Valentine’s Day. The singer is releasing his ‘In My Zone’ mixtape today, which includes 32 new songs. The record is available right now on LiveMixTapes.com.

Warning: It’s explicit!

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The Sugababes performed their latest single ‘Wear My Kiss’ on T4’s Inside Out Festival earlier today, marking the first time they’ve given a televised performance of the track.  Check it out above.

Blah. Despite Jade’s facial expressions cracking me all the way up, she is clearly more talented than Amelle and Heidi put together. At this point, I’m simply hoping their ‘Sweet 7’ project (due March 8th) does well enough to ensure Jade has a firm foundation to build her inevitable solo career on.

What do you think of the performance?

Ciara hit the stage at one the New York Fashion Week’s most popular events last evening. The sexy siren performed a collection of her biggest hits for the guests at the ARISE magazine ‘African Collective – Part III’ runway show after-party at the The Plaza in New York City. Peep below for more images of Ciara doing some ‘work’:

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We have to give it to Rihanna and her team; despite the vocal power-house’s new LP ‘Rated R’ somewhat under-performing worldwide, they are pressing on with the costly promotional efforts in support of it. Check out the Bajan beauty posing it up for the cameras at an exclusive promotional photo-call at the InterContinental Hotel during her visit to Sydney, Australia yesterday. Peep more snaps after the jump….

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From myself, Trent, and all of us here at That Grape Juice, we’d like to wish you all a very Happy Valentine’s Day.

Be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice over the coming days to find out how you could win an exclusive Valentine’s prize. (Yes, it’s a little late, but, hey, Valentine’s Day should be everyday, right? LOL)

In the meanwhile, check out a few of our favourite Valentine-themed videos below (which also dub as this week’s From The Vault clips). Be sure to let us know your Valentine video picks in the comments section too:

Janet – Love Will Never Do Without You (1991)

Ne-Yo – Miss Independent (2008)

Mariah – We Belong Together (2005)

Your thoughts?

Former Danity Kane star Aubrey O’ Day celebrated her 26th birthday at Las Vegas’ Jet Nightclub at The Mirage last night (February 13th). The one-time Playboy cover girl, whose is set to reprise her role in Broadway adaptation of ‘Peep Show’, is certainly looking a lot better these days. Peep more pics after the jump…

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The UK’s top group JLS performed an exclusive show at London’s Hammersmith Apollo earlier today. Sponsored by Nokia Comes With Music and T-Mobile, the event drew thousands and was attended by competition winners and industry pundits only (That Grape Juice was in the house).

Your thoughts?

Lady GaGa stopped by CNN yesterday. The Pop phenom took the time during the feature piece to explain her fashion sense, something that many consider to be an integral part of her success. GaGa’s debut album, ‘The Fame’, has thus far sold over 8 million copies worldwide and she has 2 #1 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 to date.

Although many aspects of GaGa’s style have been taken from Grace Jones and Leigh Bowery, she is definitely the most interesting performer on the scene today. Every time we see her, she displays a new piece as she continues to impress and shock her audiences. My only concern is whether she will be able to continue this for much longer. Just like writers experience a lack of inspiration (‘writer’s block’), I wonder how long it will be before her well of ideas runs dry.

Thoughts?

Chris Brown hit the runway during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week last evening. The energetic performer took part in supermodel Naomi Campbell’s Fashion for Relief: Haiti show at Bryant Park in New York City. Check out more images of the young one below:

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