Type the word ‘Twerk’ into YouTube this week and you may find the words ‘Nicki Minaj’, ‘Ciara‘ and ‘I’m Out’ appear as related topics.

Why, you ask?

Well, in using the popular dance to boost momentum for her new Ciara led single ‘Out’- as mentioned above- the Rapper has launched a competition that sees fans who are aged 18 and over submit videos of themselves ‘twerking’ to the single, to win a chance to meet the Grammy nominated star in person!

Now, ever eager to keep on top of what’s really going down in the world of entertainment, we’ve been on the hunt for some of the more ‘interesting’ entries and have them waiting for you below!

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If you’re familiar with Foxy Brown, you’ll know her story is rooted far deeper than the lyrics that took her to the top of the Rap game in the 90s.

From being abandoned by her father at four years, the miscarriage she suffered some years back and the unfortunate loss of hearing she was faced to battle, it’s safe to say Brown‘s journey thus far has been anything but easy.

Now listen as she shares the story on ‘The Combat Jack Show’, speaking openly on her feelings towards her former mentor Jay Z and her Rap sister Nicki Minaj.

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‘The One’ songstress Tamar Braxton finally welcomes a little one – a baby boy to be exact.

Taking to Twitter moments ago to announce his arrival, the special delivery comes as a first for she and music exec husband Vincent Herbert….

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While the music world awaits the official kick-off of Beyonce‘s new album campaign, the singer’s first (complete) new song in three years, ‘Rise Up’, has received a digital release.

Now available to purchase on Amazon, the Sia-penned anthem – which features in Bey’s mega-grossing movie ‘Epic’, can now be heard in high quality.

Like much of the diva’s new material, the roll-out of ‘Rise’ was wrapped in quite the conundrum as it was initially omitted from the film’s soundtrack — despite being “the” song used to promote it.

In any case, there’s no confusion as to where you can listen to the stellar number. ‘Rise Up’ awaits after the jump…

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Queen of Pop Madonna reigned over Billboard Touring charts this year with her blockbuster ‘MDNA’ tour.  Seeing it smash the box office to the tune of a whooping $305 million generated sales with 2.2 million in attendance overall, the Material Girl is undoubtedly hoping fans tune into EPIX in similar droves to see her perform her latest material as well as the golden oldies.

Set for air June 22nd at 8pm ET, new clips from the forthcoming show have made their way to the net.  Proving that even past the half-century mark she can still get down with the best of ’em, see her high-spirited showing of her 2012 hit ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ below:

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T-Boz and Chilli team up with ROC Prince J.Cole for ‘Crooked Smile‘, lifted from the latter’s June 18th release...’Born Sinner’.

Penned with self worth and empowerment in mind, the cut sees him Cole address the aesthetic pressures that come with celebrity, calling on TLC to help deliver a message we can’t but commend him for sharing.

Be inspired below…

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It’s the hottest time of the year (in more ways than one) as some of Urban music’s biggest name flock to Jersey for the annual Hot 97 Summer Jam megafest.  This year’s bill sees names like Beyonce and Jay Z spectate from the audience as Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Miguel, Mariah Carey, and so many more on hand to take the Met Life Stadium stage to share live renditions of their latest hits.

As the festivities are winding down as of time reporting, tuck in below for the live stream!  Like always, keep it locked to That Grape Juice as we’ll have the performances up as soon as the show ends…

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Montel Jordan, Donald Lawrence, and Mary Mary:

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In case you thought being one of the best-selling gospel artists in history was enough for Yolanda Adams, you thought wrong.

Aside from listing multiple chart toppers on Billboard tallies over the past two decades, the Grammy winning diva has also brought her megawatt talents and smile to a number of projects including film, television, radio, and most recently, her own bath and body line ‘Simply Yolanda’.

With the venture being one of many keeping her ever busy, Adams took time to chat exclusively to That Grape Juice about it, her love life, new music in the works with legendary production duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson) and hit songwriter Diane Warren, her love of gospel newcomers Joshua Rogers, Livre, and so much more.

What are you waiting for? Tuck in below to see it all:

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J.Cole salutes John Legend in ‘N*ggaz Know‘, one of the many songs pulled from his June 18th release ‘Born Sinner‘.

Featuring the MC telling his story of his journey to the top, the mid tempo release also sees him take on a Rap/Sung vocal style that shouldn’t work, but ends up being one of the highlights of the song.

Check it out below…

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Kelly Rowland has proven that she knows how to ‘Talk A Good Game’ solo, however -in a treat for Destiny’s Child fans –  Ms. Kelly calls on her band mates for new track ‘You’ve Changed’.

Produced by Harmony, a meaty preview of the R&B groove was played during the 32-year-old’s visit to Raheem DeVaughn‘s radio show over the weekend.

Not to be confused as a “Destiny’s Child track”, the cut sees Kelly take center-stage with support from her sisters.

Taken a listen below…

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Twinkie Clark, The Showers, Kierra Sheard, Vashawn Mitchell, Livre, Mali Music, Zie’l, Sheri Jones-Moffett, and more:

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