As many know, today marks what would’ve been the 34th birthday of ‘One In A Million’ maestra Aaliyah.

Though her life was cut tragically short in 2001 at the young age of 22, the sweet voiced songstress had already collected more hits and accolades in that brief time than many artists 2-3 times her senior.  In such, we at That Grape Juice, like so many around the world today, pay homage to the everlasting legacy of the late R&B hitmaker.

But this time, with a twist:

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British starlets The Saturdays are gearing up for the launch of their E! reality series ‘Chasing The Saturdays’ – which premieres this Sunday. And so as to warm up the American audience to their sassy brand of Brit-Pop, the ladies performed on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno yesterday.

How did they fare on the episode, which also saw Nicki Minaj guest? Watch their performance of US debut ‘What About Us’ below to find out!

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Whether Mariah Carey loyalists would like to admit or not, it’s easy to see just which of this year’s ‘American Idol‘ judges FOX believe will bring in ‘the numbers’ this season…and it isn’t her.

Indeed, perhaps in realizing the full reach and potential of her brand’s stock, the network have enlisted Nicki Minaj to do most- if not all- of the show’s promo this week, kicking off with a stint on ‘Leno‘ last night and ‘Ellen’ this morning.

Now watch as the ‘Masquerade‘ MC opens up like never before with the latter, dishing on the show’s long hours and more interestingly- tease reports of a rumored new boyfriend.

Fun times below…

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Remember Alexis Jordan? We introduced you to her back in 2011.

Signed to Roc Nation, the 20 year old US native enjoyed success in Europe upon the release of her debut single ‘Happiness’ and her self-titled album.

Having spent much of the last year working on her sophomore effort (which also dubs as her debut on home-soil), the South Carolina native is back with new single ‘Acid Rain’.

Produced by Stargate, penned by Sia (the dream-team behind ‘Diamonds’), the high-ocane track features Jordan’s label-mate J.Cole.

Does the budding star’s latest offering pack a punch enough to propel her to the status of Roc sisters Rihanna and Rita Ora? Judge for yourself below…

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Brit stars The Saturdays may be making a beeline for the US charts with new E! show ‘Chasing The Saturdays’, but the ladies haven’t forgotten their UK roots.

Details the group’s new American and British albums below…

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Fresh from rocking the media scape with new single ‘Suit & Tie (ft. Jay-Z)’, Justin Timberlake has whipped fans into heightened frenzy after announcing the title of the track’s housing album.

Really, though, what are you waiting for? Find out what JT’s third studio effort has been christened after the jump…

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After setting the net ablaze with her catch phrase ‘I’m gone with the wind fabulous’, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ newcomer Kenya Moore is hoping to have similar effect on the Itunes charts.

For, as reported here, after being blessed by the vocal performances of fellow Atlanta housewives Kim Zolciak‘s ‘Don’t Be Tardy For the Party’ and Sheree Whitfield‘s ‘Who Gon Check Me Boo’, someone somewhere advised the former Miss USA to follow suit and turn her famous quote into a tune.

The product of such advisement is what you will hear below, unveiled via a live performance after tonight’s episode of ‘Housewives’:

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Let’s face it…

The turn of the century has unfortunately been accompanied by an under-appreciation of true vocalists.  Veritably, it has been clear to see that as production technology has increased its ability, inversely, quality vocal performances have decreased.

Turn on the radio today and you will be assaulted by an abundance of autotune, so much so one may question if he/she is listening to real people or The Transformers…

*Voting closes Monday, January 14th at 11:59pm CST*

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As flop albums go, Nelly Furtado is re-writing the “rule book”.

For, despite her latest LP selling just 6000 copies first week in the US last year, the Canadian star is pressing on with promotion. A commendable decision, yet one which is seeing her confronted with blunt questions about her commercial relevancy – to her face.

One such instance is a new interview with Gig City, who quizzed ‘The Spirit Indestructible’ singer on “why she’s not famous any more”.

What did the 34 year old say in response? Her answer awaits after the jump…

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Since it emerged she had been enlisted to judge on the show, there’s been an effort by some critics to belittle Nicki Minaj‘s achievements to justify their own doubts on her.

Of course, to any who’s followed her career since 2007 can attest to, the Rapper is anything but the mindless firework some outlets have billed her as following her run in with fellow judge Mariah Carey back in October.

Now watch as Minaj explains her layered past with those unfamiliar with it in a new promo piece for ‘Idol’.

A piece, where she opens up on the painful criticism she received as a Rap upstart, her days as a struggling actress and how her time as a ‘Red Lobster’ waitress fuelled her undying ambition to make her dreams a reality.

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Beyonce is coming for blood.

The above, albeit a little extreme, is the safest way to describe the force that is her latest album campaign- following the release of 2011’s ‘4‘. Now, as to boost momentum for the release, ‘Luxury‘ belle Azealia Banks has revealed that she contributed to the album, due out in a matter of months.

Her news below…

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Bruno Mars‘ new album ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ may be selling rather handsomely, but that hasn’t stopped the stage blazer from continuing along the promo trail.

Leaving the theatrics on the bench, Mars (real name Peter Gene Hernandez) took to the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night, delivering an impressive vocal display of album cut ‘When I Was Your Man’.

Watch the 27 year old take flight after the jump…

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