After wowing audiences worldwide with his sensual brand of R&B, Miguel now finds himself lending his skills to another sonic trendsetter this month. A trendsetter, who goes by the name of...Beyonce.

Sharing this snap of them together during a studio session for her fifth album, he marks the latest act the singer has enlisted to help craft the project, following studio sessions with ‘Climax’ writer Elijah Blake, last month.

Now find out how Miguel found out he was to work with Knowles, in an interview with MTV below…

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 This Sunday, Nicki Minaj takes over the E! Network with the first chapter of ‘My Truth’, her three part reality series.

Shot a matter of weeks ago, the series follows the Rapper in preparation for her sold out UK arena tour and her hotly anticipated judging role on ‘American Idol’, which saw her ‘get into it’ with fellow judge Mariah Carey.

Teaser below…

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With much of America’s East Coast literally picking up the pieces in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, NBC have announced that they will be airing a benefit concert to raise money for the families affected.

Details below…

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Ludacris may be blazing up Urban radio with Winter sizzler ‘Representin'(ft. Kelly Rowland)’, yet that doesn’t mean the Disturbing The Peace hitmaker hasn’t got plans for the Pop arena.

The rapper /actor  has called on Usher and David Guetta for Urban-Dance number ‘Rest Of My Life’, which serves as the first mainstream offering from his new album ‘Ludaversal’ (due early next year).

Having already collaborated with Usher on 2004 mega-hits ‘Yeah’ and ‘Lovers & Friends’, it’s the involvement of Guetta which makes for the most intriguing read on paper.

Does the union deliver on song, though? The answer awaits after the jump…

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With 18 days left till the release of ‘Unapologetic‘, Rihanna took a break from recording last night to hit the West Hollywood Halloween Parade, dressed in ‘all black everything’.

Given the key to the city by mayor John Duran, the singer was crowned the ‘Queen Of West Hollywood’ at the event- held on La Cienega Boulevard.

More from the ‘Diamonds’ darling below…

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Now, this is black star power!

As previously reported, 2013 is set to debut the star-studded, playwright/director David E. Talbert film ‘Baggage Claim’ starring Tia Mowry, Trey Songz, Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Paula Patton, Octavia Spencer, and more.

Much like the ensemble cast of 2012’s ‘Think Like A Man’, the highly anticipated comedy has assembled some of black America’s best and brightest and as new reports indicate, the assembly is not quite complete.  For now, TV personality Terrence J and singers Jill Scott and Christina Milian have joined the already star-studded cast!

The reports surface shortly after Scott’s last try at film, Lifetime’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ remake, was announced to be a ratings winner – giving the channel one of its highest viewed showings ever.

Your thoughts?

It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Ciara – Got Me Good

2) CeCe Winans – Don’t Cry For Me

3) Christina Aguilera – Your Body

4) Misha B – Do You Think Of Me

5) Tyler James – Single Tear

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

 

Roc Nation star Rita Ora continued her US push tonight with a show-stopping performance on ‘The Late Show With David Letterman’.

The high-profile slot is the latest in a long line of American dates lined up for the Londoner, who is presently on US promotional tour. A trek we assume is more about generating awareness rather than sales, given that the Stateside version of her debut LP ‘Ora’ arrives next year with all-new songs.

Watch Ora soar with her British chart-topper ‘R.I.P’ below…
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‘Your Body’ beauty Christina Aguilera is set to unveil her latest body of work through ‘Lotus’ – her highly anticipated follow-up to 2010’s ‘Bionic’.

Due November 13th,  Aguilera has already teased fans with the visual to ‘Body’, already racking up millions of views (and counting) on the web.

But, for those still unsure if they’ll be adding ‘Lotus’ to their collection, the ‘Genie In A Bottle’ songstress is granting access to her album via an assortment of snippets.

Your listening pleasure awaits below:

 

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‘Crazy’ singer Cee Lo Green is calling recent sexual assault allegations against him just that – crazy.  Indeed, the ‘The Voice’ judge has been the center of sexual assault charges brought against him by a Los Angeles woman in recent weeks.

While Green vehemently denies being anywhere near the location in question, the eclectic singer’s camp is also defending him claiming to have never seen the hitmaker act out physically toward anyone.  However, this contradicts reports that surfaced in 2001 when the ‘Forget You’ crooner was arrested for misdemeanor charges of “simple assault (family violence) and disorderly conduct” against his then wife.

The action allegedly caused the two’s divorce in 2004 where the ex-wife cited “mental and physical cruelty”.

As ever, That Grape Juice will give you more on this story as it develops (source).

Your thoughts?

For an artist as talented as JoJo, it beggars belief that she is still climbing the ranks. Sadly, despite being more than qualified  for chart superstardom, the Pop powerhouse has seen industry politics delay the release of her long awaited 3rd album.

However, proving that her voice can’t be silenced, the Boston beauty has announced that she is cooking up another mixtape for her fans.

Details after the jump…

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