As many a TGJ reader has pointed out time and time and time again, radio deals may buy hits but will always fall short when tasked with securing the support of a loyal album-buying fan base.

This week, K. Michelle and J. Cole stand as living proof of that, set to see their new albums rock the ‘Billboard 200’ with stellar first week sales without the benefit of a hit single on the ‘Hot 100.’

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In news that serves as nothing but tragic, reports have surfaced that actress/model/dancer/choreographer Stephanie Moseley was fatally shot by husband/rapper Earl Hayes (formerly of boxer Floyd Mayweather’s “Money Team) shortly before killing himself.

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It’s that time of year again!

Indeed, the weekend brought with it the 2015 Grammy nominations unveiled, as per usual, of a nomination special weeks before the actual showing.  But, what also comes with the ‘per usual’ showing are the jaw-dropping surprises, snubs, and all out “shut-outs” that accompany the annual spectacle.

Always a heated debate-starter, the coveted tally saw the likes of Trey Songz, Lana Del Rey, Justin Bieber, Jason Derulo, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez,  and Michael Jackson all go without mention.

For Bieber, whose manager made headlines for his rant regarding his 2013 Grammy shutout, this would be a third-go-round despite consistently clocking some of the year’s biggest hits.

Tuck in below for a list of other surprises and snubs:

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Reality TV royal Kim Kardashian has been named the “Most Searched Person of 2014” today, topping a list which names the most searched high profile figures on the internet.

Beating 2013’s “winner” Beyonce, Kim was awarded the title after a number of attention grabbing moves orchestrated by her camp saw internet users flock to search engine to “keep up” with the celebrity.

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We’re talking about Iggy Azalea of course, touching down on US soil with her debut album ‘The New Classic’ with the help of the aforementioned smash ‘Fancy‘ back in April, and its follow-up ‘Reclassified’ this November.

However, it would seem not even a #1 single and smash hits with Rita Ora, Jennifer Lopez and Ariana Grande were enough to convince the general public to her support her latest body of work this week, as it’s set to tank something vicious!

How vicious? 11,000 units, set to be sold by the release by the time next week’s ‘Billboard 200‘ chart is published, despite the benefit of the several Black Friday promotions its November release date armed it with.

‘Hits Daily Double’ reports:

SHADYXV (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope) 140-150k sales; 155-165k sales + streams
Beyoncé – Platinum Edition (More) EP (Columbia) 60-65k sales, 80-90k sales + streams*
Rick Ross (Def Jam) 60-65k sales, 65-70k sales + streams
Selena Gomez (Hollywood) 15-18k sales, 30-35k sales + streams
Iggy Azalea (Grand Hustle/Def Jam) 11-13k sales, 25-30k sales + streams**
Pitbull (Mr. 305/RCA) 20-25k sales, 28-32k sales + streams
David Guetta (Parlophone) 20-25k sales, 27-30k sales + streams

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The American Music Award 2014 are currently underway at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. As ever, That Grape Juice will be providing you with performances as they occur!

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After Britney Spears joined forces with the venue to launch her very own Vegas residency, ‘Planet Hollywood‘ has set its sights on Rita Ora this year, offering the entertainer a deal that would see her follow in Spears’ footsteps.

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‘Sail On‘ chanteuse Beyonce has done it again!

Yes, after giving former manager Mathew Knowles the boot in 2011, the entertainer has seen her brand reach exciting new heights in the years following, using her star power to secure deals that have no doubt made her the envy of a rival Pop superstar.

So, spare a thought for said superstars today as they learn that they’ve been outperformed by ‘Yonce once again.

Who, what, where and why?

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The figure above was offered to Hip Hop titan Kanye West recently, blown in his direction by  ‘Planet Hollywood’ in exchange for his very own Las Vegas residency.

So, what happened when the deal above was offered to him?

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Urban Hollywood is set to hit the big screen in a major way today – new movie ‘Addicted’ lands in cinemas and is serving up dizzying degrees of heat.

Boris Kodjoe joins the likes of Tasha Smith and Tyson Beckford in the movie adaptation of the Zane novel, which follows the lives of the sex-addicted.

Critics have praised the flick for sandwiching great acting performances between the ample amounts of skin and sensuality, rendering it a must-see for fans of its stars and beyond.

That Grape Juice caught up with Kodjoe and quizzed him about his role in the movie, as well as his own “addictions” – which interestingly include Beyonce, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and Jennifer Lopez.

Peep the interview above and…

Competition:

We have teamed up with Lionsgate and CodeBlack to offer one of our readers the chance to win an ‘Addicted’ gift-pack consisting of….

• Victoria’s Secret gift card
• ADDICTED Poster 
• Girls Night DVD Package (Including TEMPTATION, THE BIG WEDDING, SINGLE MOMS CLUB) 
• Zane Book Package (Including Zane’s Nervous: A Novel, Zane’s The Sex Chronicles, Zane’s The Hot Box: A Novel) 

Want to win? Simply drop us an email at competitions@thatgrapejuice.net letting us know who your entertainment addictions are!

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Her career may be missing a US #1 single, but this week has seen Nicki Minaj bathe in Platinum showers delivered to her by her latest single ‘Anaconda.‘

Released on August 14th 2014, the infectious Rap single has now crossed sales of 1 million units, doing so with the help of no less than 100,000 units sold each week since the release of its music video!

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It’s here!

The video for Jessie J‘s latest jam ‘Burnin’ Up (ft. 2 Chainz)’ blazed its way onto the net moments ago.

Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the glamorous visual follows the the clip for ‘Bang Bang’. Both songs are housed on the Brit-bred belter’s new studio album ‘Sweet Talker’, which hits stores globally next Tuesday (October 14th).

Peep the clip, which was choreographed by Jennifer Lopez’s former beau Casper Smart, below…

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