One month after welcoming ‘Sons of Anarchy’ star Donal Logue to its cast, FOX‘s forthcoming series ‘Gotham’ has welcomed Jada Pinkett Smith to its line up this year, enlisting the actress to serve as one its villains.

Based on DC characters from Bob Kane‘s ‘Batman’, the series will explore the genesis of Commissioner James Gordon, set to be introduced as a charismatic rookie detective living in a crime-ridden Gotham City.

Called on to portray sadistic thug ‘Fish Mooney‘, Jada‘s role will place her alongside ‘Blue Juice’ actor Sean Pertwee and ‘All Good Things’ actress Zabryna Guevara, who signed up to play Sarah Essen Gordon, first introduced in ‘Batman #405.’

Detailing Smith’s role in the series, Deadline shares:

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After a three hour extravaganza, which saw performances from the likes of Beyonce, the credits have rolled on the BRIT Awards 2013.

Hailed as the UK’s answer to the Grammy’s, you can find out who snagged what awards at the ceremony (which was held in the city of London ) after the jump…

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It’s the performance everyone was waiting for. Beyonce has literally just stepped off the stage at the 2014 BRIT Awards in London town.

King B brought the house down at the O2 Arena with a haunting rendition of current Pop single ‘XO’.

Watch the 32-year-old soar with the stirring anthem after the jump…

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The 2014 BRIT Awards are airing live from London’s iconic O2 Arena.

A global first, the entire show is being streamed live for the world via Youtube.

Already boasting an action-packed performers list, the show was dosed an extra “must-see” factor today after it was announced that Beyonce will be taking to the stage.

So what are you waiting for? Tune in to the 2014 BRIT Awards right here on That Grape Juice! (Show starts at 8PM UK/ 3PM US EST)

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 ‘XO’ may be yet to reach the heights attained by ‘Drunk in Love‘, but it seems Beyonce is ready to move ‘on to the next‘ this week, ‘secretly’ plotting the release of her brand new single…’Partition.’

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Meet us after the jump!

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Better late than never.

The above may be a sentiment adopted by R&B staple John Legend, whose latest album ‘Love in the Future‘ is enjoying an epic chart revival of sorts this year…seven months after its August 2013 release.

Full story below…

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Rita Ora is readying a return to the charts after almost a year hiatus.

The Roc Nation priori has spent much of the last twelve months racking up endorsement deals in earnest, including a lucrative partnership with cosmetics giant Rimmel London.

As reported last month, the Calvin Harris helmed ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ has been confirmed as the lead single from the 23-year-old’s upcoming new album.

Fusing her musical and brand hustles, the singer is promoting the track via a major campaign with Rimmel – who today shared a behind the scenes look at the upcoming commercial. Featured within is a lengthy preview of the song.

So what are you waiting for? Sample new Rita after the jump…

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As her new album begs to be placed at #1 in the market, the UK’s ‘BRIT Awards’ will welcome Beyonce to its star-studded shores this evening, now the singer has been announced as one of the night’s many performers!

Details below…

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For most, the weekend lasts two days. For The Saturdays, though, it’s two years.

The Pop quad have stretched the campaign for their latest album ‘Living For The Weekend’ all the way out, serving up first single ‘What About Us’ in 2012 and the video for new release ‘Not Giving Up’ today.

A dynamo dance-floor jam, the track serves as the fifth cut to be lifted from ‘Living’ and the first since band-member Frankie Sandford gave birth.

With most artists being lucky to release two singles from an album these days, one has to give The Sats’ kudos for pushing on. Was the visual worth it, though? The answer awaits below…

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After much speculation, it has finally been confirmed – Nicole Scherzinger has signed with Sony Music.

Details on the singer’s major new deal and forthcoming album after the jump…

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It was billed as “the comeback”. However, after a week of availability, the flame that heated the buzz for Mariah Carey‘s new single ‘You’re Mine (Eternal)’ has but burned out.

As at writing, the track sits at #376 on US iTunes. Yes, three-hundred-and-seventy-six.

A tale of unfortunate proportions, the placing sees the song chart under releases that impacted several years ago. Indeed, the likes Beyonce’s ‘Halo’ (2008), Rihanna’s ‘We Found Love’ (2011), and even Nicki Minaj’s ‘Super Bass’ (2010), all rank higher on the tally. Even Mario’s ‘Let Me Love You’ (2004) places above ‘Mine’.

And granted a rebound is plausible as the cut has just been sent to radio and further performances are lined up, the jaw-dropping dip suggests only a marginal rise is likely.

So what is the “problem”?

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Having crafted hits on Beyonce’s recent album, it appears the singer’s surprise approach has rubbed off on hitmaker and friend Pharrell Williams.

For, not only has the Neptunes frontman announced the title of his hotly anticipated LP, he has revealed that it’s coming in a mere matter of weeks!

Details after the jump…

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