‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, charged  back onto the small screen for recently season three.

We’re already hooked, and by the looks of this episode 13 teaser, our Thursday night obsession with Olivia Pope and co will only grow stronger.

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Season 7 of The Game continues next week.

Serving up the usual dose of dramedy and then some, this instalment of the BET hit seems to be the best yet. Indeed, Tasha Mack, Malik, Jason, Chardonnay and co are upping the ante, with must-see results.

Peep this episode 3 teaser below…

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After making its 2013 debut as Oxygen’s premier modelling competition, ‘The Face’ is poised for a second bout at the runway.

We at That Grape Juice were given the opportunity to preview the Season 2 opener of the supermodel search, and were pleasantly surprised at not only the surplus of raw beauty, but the heightened dramatics one could only expect from a Naomi Campbell production.

As in its first season, the show aims to test the 12 “modeltestants” in their ability to demonstrate fundamental skills and distinct versatility throughout various challenges molded after real-life instances of the everyday supermodel. However, this go around we find last year’s coaches Karolina Kurkova and Coco Rocha have been replaced by Victoria Secret angel Anne V. and publishing heiress/model Lydia Hearst, who both join Campbell. Famed photographer Nigel Barker also returns in an extended role as both host and advisor to the hopefuls as they seek to be the next “face” of Frédéric Fekkai’s 2014 national ad campaign.

We’re introduced to the girls as they’re thrust into their first task: tackling a pop-up runway show in the middle of New York City’s crowded Bryant Park…in nothing but their underwear.

As the three coaches come together in taking their first glimpse of the group, it becomes clear that Naomi hasn’t lost an ounce of the wit and sheer honesty that have brought her both popularity and disdain throughout the years.

In referencing one of the contestants who lacked the proper runway strut, the 43-year-old stated, “That walk has to be changed. She looks like she’s climbing up the steps.”

After their high impact first challenge, the girls are taken to their posh New York City loft, in which they’re greeted by life size images of their three coaches and gifted contemporary jewelry by Alex and Ani. The sisterly bonding session is tested as Russia-born Kira stirs the pot in boasting of her previous experience and her plan to use the show as a platform, saying, “I’ve done probably more than all of you…I’m already thinking about what I’m going to do after the show.”

Ultimately, the attitudes remain on high as the coaches arrive to individually construct their teams. At one point in the conflict, Naomi is baffled at the “complete disrespect” of one of her fellow coaches.

In the latter half of the episode, Team Naomi, Anne V. and Lydia go head-to-head in a live store window advertisement for Juicy Couture. Keeping in line with last season, it is left up to the winning coach to determine the fate of one member from both losing teams.

We can appreciate that ‘The Face’ continues to differentiate itself from its ‘America’s Next Top Model’ predecessor by utilizing the coaches as consistent and hands on aides to their prospective teams, and we’re here for it.

Season 2 of ‘The Face’ premieres on tonight, March 5^th, at 10 PM ET/PT.

Will you be tuning in?

From a factual standpoint, brand Beyonce is booming like never before.

Still riding sky-high on the charts with her self-titled visual album, King B has returned to the road, more specifically Europe, where she is thrilling audiences with a re-tooled version of her ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’.

While rumours of new International dates have yet to be confirmed, the 32-year-old teases and titillates her global fanbase with a preview video of the tweaked trek.

Check it out after the jump…

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Braving a storm of competition from the likes of Hip Hop heavyweights Pharrell and Rick Ross, ‘I Got It’ songstress Ashanti finally gets to see her 5th studio album ‘BraveHeart’ aboard digital shelves after a series of setbacks.

A nod toward reclaiming her throne as crowned princess of Hip-Hop/R&B, the title is an intentional ode to the 1995 Mel Gibson movie where Ashanti similizes with the main character William Wallace (portrayed by Gibson).  Yes, while lacking the army and arsenal (which translates to major label financing and PR machine in her case), the ultimate comparison is certainly found in her ‘little engine that could’ displays of bravery and spirit…

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, charged  back onto the small screen for recently season three.

We’re already hooked, and by the looks of this episode 12 teaser, our Thursday night obsession with Olivia Pope and co will only grow stronger.

Your thoughts?

Age ain’t nothing but a number for 43-year-old Mariah Carey.

As at writing, the diva is enroute to the 2014 BET Honors, where she is set to perform alongside the likes of  Jennifer Hudson, Tamar Braxton, and Janelle Monae.

Ever keen to flaunt her assets, the vocal powerhouse took to Instagram to offer fans a look at her dress for the night.

Here’s hoping Mariah shows as up and as out on her new single when it arrives next week.

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Following a year long hiatus from music, Rita Ora is getting ready to rocket back onto the scene.

The Roc Nation priori spent much of last year racking up endless endorsement deals with the likes of Rimmel and Adidas, as well as filming her role in the much-talked about ’50 Shades of Grey’ movie.

During a visit to BBC Radio 1 this morning, the singer was keen to stress that she’s also been using the downtime to record her hotly anticipated sophomore album – which she confirmed is now finished.

Most exciting though, is the fact that the Jay-Z protégé revealed that the project’s lead single is due any moment now.

All the details, including a preview, after the jump…

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Over the course of her illustrious career, Mary J. Blige has never strayed from unorthodox collaborations. Indeed, from U2, to George Michael, to Sting, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul has taken many musical risks – with most contributing to her status today as mainstream superstar.

That said, even That Grape Juice are surprised by the singer’s latest move.

Blige has teamed up with British EDM duo Disclosure, lending her vocals to their surprise new single ‘F For U’.

Set to arrive on Thursday, a preview of the track has been unwrapped so as to whet appetites. Take a listen below…

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As earlier reported, Jessie J is hard at work on her new album.

Having departed Robin Thicke’s US tour so as to focus on recording, the vocal powerhouse is conjuring up new tunes in LA for the Stateside version of her sophomore LP – ‘Alive’.

Released in the UK last Fall,  J recently told That Grape Juice that the American incarnation of the album will boast an all-new sound.

Taking to Instagram this weekend, she offered the first preview to fans. Listen below…

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Spoiler Alert: it’s going to be amazing, but we’re sure you already knew that.

That Grape Juice was privileged to be on hand for a private screening of the highly anticipated return of OWN‘s breakaway hit ‘Tyler Perry’s The Haves & The Have Nots’.  Hosted at Grand Tribeca Hotel in New York City, the cast and industry tastemakers alike piled in for an exclusive preview for what, unbeknownst at the time, would be an unforgettable, 42 minute thrill ride.

Any doubt that the series’ season 2 premiere would not do justice to its season 1 cliff-hanger of an ending were quickly erased as the show went from zero to 100 within the first few minutes of airing.  The first captivating minutes alone were just swift reminder that ‘The Haves and the Have Nots’ is a show that loves being bad and is so deliciously good at it.

Season 2’s premiere fulfills its promises of being #toodarnhot and brings viewers everything they are looking for in 42 minutes – palpable tension, entangling cast relationships (almost to a frustrating level), and comedic relief.  Well delivered comedic relief we might add.  Unexpected given that the over-the-top action on the show – a decorative “shade olympics” one might say – doesn’t border on the overflow of cheesy some might expect from a “soap opera”.

We give this one a definite A+ and hope the seasonbbrings with it more of what episode 1 was drenched in – discovery, sexiness, revenge, conflict, ambition, but most importantly, growth.  For, in all of its cattiness and thrilling moments, the show tackles some serious issues through the lens of imperfect people – a mainstay in Tyler Perry productions.

Take a word of advice from us – make sure your wig is secure before watching this premiere.  You’ll thank us later.

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Following a fairly stealth-like 2013, Alexandra Burke has gifted her fans morsels of new material.

Taking to her Facebook page, the Pop powerhouse shared snippets of two new songs from her third studio album.

As previously reported, the X Factor alum jetted to the US to record much of the hotly anticipated LP, clocking in studio time with the likes of Rico Love, Kareem James, and the production team behind many of Drake‘s hits.

Want to heat what Ms. Burke has been baking in the studio? Preview ‘Shine’ and ‘No More You’ below…

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