In somewhat of an unanticipated move, proud parents Beyonce and Jay-Z have introduced their bundle of joy Blue Ivy to the world.
The fiercely private pair, who welcomed the youngster last month, shunned megabucks magazine deals, opting instead to share the first pics of baby Blue on the internet.
So what are you waiting for? Get familiar with the youngest of the Carter clan below…
As fans embrace ‘The Boy Is Mine’ successor ‘It All Belongs To Me’ – the dynamic R&B reunion of belters Brandy and Monica – the song looks to kick off what may be a year of diva double teams. With Keyshia Coleseeking the assistance of Ms. Norwood as well, (now silenced) rumors ofRihanna and Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keysentreating Adele, and now news that Britney Spearsmay be featured on Queen of Pop Madonna‘s forthcoming ‘MDNA’, the divas are joining forces like never before to tackle the Billboard charts.
In honor (and anticipation) of these 2012 alliances, That Grape Juice has collected 12 of our favorite diva duets.
See who made our list after the jump:
The last decade has served Pop culture with a healthy stream of ground breaking acts.
From Beyonce in 2003 to Lady GaGa in 2008, the last ten years have seen many of its newbies become some just as iconic as the acts they themselves were inspired by.
Now we want to know:
Which artist do YOU feel has done the most for their respective genre in the last ten years.
You decide below…
She may have declined the chance to star in X Factor 2012, but it seems Pop force Beyonce is launching a talent search of her very own this week.
Indeed, following the smash hit was her album ’4′, Mrs. Carter is on the hunt for a vocalist with enough talent and ambition to follow in her acclaimed footsteps.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Get into the details below…
Peep Beyonce looking all flavours of fierce as she stepped out to attend Jay-Z’s second Carnegie Hall concert last night.
The singer, who gave birth to baby Blue Ivy last month, continues to rock her slim, yet curvaceous post-baby physique, accentuating it with a sparkling blue Monique Lhuillier dress. How apt.
Check out more pics of the superstar, via Beyonce World, below…
It’s certainly been a game of musical chairs (literally) since X Factor USA’s Paula Abdul and Nicole Scherzinger found themselves axed from the judges panel. With rumors swirling at who would be the ladies’ replacements, no two names have been mentioned more than vocal powerhouses Mariah Carey and Beyonce. Both of whom have made headlines in the last year for new additions to their families, the mommy musicians have had the industry abuzz with news of Cowell’s interest in their seating on the judges row.
As reports began to surface that Simon offered the ‘Upgrade U’ diva $100 million dollars (some reports claiming $500 million) just to guest the judges bench and Nick Cannon reportedly slamming suggestions of wife Mariah’s involvement, the X Factor craftsman has finally decided to come forth to set the record straight on both ladies’ potential involvement on the show.
Will we be viewing the ‘Vision of Love’ diva on X Factor or the ‘Baby Boy’ beauty? See Simon as he talks X Factor with EXTRA below (you may be surprised at the answer):
Sheee’s baack! The world may be anxiously awaiting first peeks at newborn Blue Ivy, but equal anticipation was lent to the awaited reemergence of ‘Countdown’ diva Beyonce.
Moments ago Blue Ivy’s mom stepped out in a smoking red dress in support of husband Jay Z‘s two night stint at New York’s historic Carnegie Hall. The rapper, who is the first rapper to ever be granted an encore performance at Carnegie, was joined by fellow Hip Hop hitmakers Alicia Keys, Nas, and more.
Bey, on the other hand, sat as a proud onlooker to Jay (whose Carnegie appearance marks his first performance since birth of daughter Blue). Sharing her fans excitement for her return to work, it has already been confirmed that she is soon scheduled to return to the set of her Clint Eastwood-directed next film ‘A Star Is Born’.
See the diva flaunting all flavors of fierce in her triumphant outing below (source):
Seems like divas are everyone’s talk. For, much like That Grape Juice, VH1 is on a quest to crown ‘the ultimate diva’ and (based on fan votes) tally up the 100 greatest women of music history. The survey comes as their second – the first saw acts Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner take the number 1 and 2 spots respectively while acts like Madonna and Billie Holiday filled out the top 10.
As with most ‘best of’ collections however, much fan uproar encouraged the music channel to redo and revamp their original listing. With 6 categories – “All Time”, “90s”, “80s”, “Pop”, “Rock”, and “Hip Hop/R&B” – VH1 is introducing a more comprehensive compilation of divas to include, unlike their original survey, more contemporary performers.
With singer acts like Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and Beyonce facing off against legends Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Barbara Streisand, Madonna, and more, the results should be more than interesting. As the first of the series’ week long airing starts February 13th, fans must hurry before voting closes.
Will your fave land on top? Click here to vote!
Sometimes, in the heat of ‘stan debate’ and sales scrutiny, it’s easy to forget that the artists we support are in fact key global figures, with real impact on the world we live in.
From Rihanna‘s controversial ‘Man Down’ video to GaGa‘s ‘shameless’ stance on fame culture, recent years have seen sociologists dig deep to discover just how celebrities are shaping contemporary views and perceptions.
Now find out why one University is dedicating an entire course to ‘Single Ladies‘ maestra Beyonce, below…
With a career spanning almost two decades, there is no denying the impact Beyonce has made on Pop culture and music alike.
So, in honor of her wide reaching work, her hometown- Houston, Texas- is to build a monument in her honor, months after giving birth to her first child, Blue Ivy.
Details below…
Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige‘s unceremonious snubbing from the 2012 Academy Awards nominations has caused quite an uproar with fans and industry insiders alike. Never shy on a matter, Mary took to Twitter Tuesday to voice her own displeasure with the diss.
Despite making rounds for ‘The Living Proof’ – her acclaimed inclusion on ‘The Help’ soundtrack, Mary is still moving on the promo trail for her ‘My Life II’ set. Spotted on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live’ last night, the New York native was quizzed on a number of topics including her album, the Oscar snub, her thoughts on young R&B (Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Chris Brown, etc), and the dueling divas – Madonna and Elton John.
Fans may recall that Madonna’s ‘Masterpiece’ recently bested both Blige and John for ‘Best Original Song’ at its own 2012 ceremony. And, with Blige and John sharing mutual support and multiple duets in the past, spectators have long sought the R&B beauty’s thoughts on the longstanding Madge and Elton beef.
In this hilarious interview, you can find out the ‘No More Drama’ diva’s view on the drama after the jump:
Kelly Rowland is one very proud Aunty.
Indeed, weeks after the birth of Beyonce‘s daughter Blue Ivy, Rowland shared her thoughts on the baby for the very first time this week, exclusively to E!
Her touching comments below…
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