As reported here, tonight’s season premiere of ‘Saturday Night Live’ boasted the musical stylings of ‘Pyramids’ performer Frank Ocean.

Fresh off a stunning performance from the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, the 24-year-old singer/songwriter took to the New York audience to lend live renditions of two of his ‘Channel Orange’ hits.

Joined by smoky voiced guitarist John Mayer, catch all the action below if you missed it:

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Ever keen on keeping the masses abreast of fresh and/or often underrated talent, That Grape Juice presents ‘The Spill’ – a renewed look at not-so-new, yet active, acts.

Much like its ‘Freshly Squeezed’ sister segment, this revived assay aims to put the magnifying glass on talents who may not appeal to the buying public on a broad scale yet are still serving material that could easily spin side-by-side with some of today’s top hits.

Covering a kaleidoscope of genres, ‘The Spill’ is set to feature some names you probably know and love as well as some you’ll (soon) be glad to know.

Click below for The Spill on…R&B crooners Ryan Leslie, Bobby V, and Avant:

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Despite delays, fans have greeted Ciara‘s new single ‘Sorry’ with open arms (and ears) as it made its way to  screens this week.

Boasting reminders of moves and melodies that once placed the ‘1,2 Step’ singer’s heels atop many-a-chart, it’s safe to her forthcoming ‘One Woman Army’ offering may have her well on her way back to such heights.

But, with new L.A.Reid-led EPIC team in tow, a former integral part of the singer’s team (Jazze Pha) recently made headlines with claims that her absence from charts was due to his absence from her production credits.

Taking to our friends at VibeTV, see what Cici had to say when quizzed about reuniting with Pha, additional details on her new album, and more:

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The last few days have been busy ones for ‘Blow Me (One Last Kiss)’ beauty Pink.  The Grammy winning hitmaker has seen her name afront many billings on this side of the pond in support of her forthcoming effort ‘The Truth About Love‘.

Landing on US shelves on September 18th, the 33-year old celebrated her birthday, kicked off Ellen‘s 10th season, hit up famed talk show ‘Alan Carr:  Chatty Man’, and delivered a high octane, 80 minute set for the 2012 iTunes Festival all in just the past week.

Can’t hate a hardworker! If you missed any of it, catch it all below.  Covering some new tracks and fan favorites (‘Sober’, ‘Get This Party Started’, ‘Blow Me’, more), Miss Hart does not disappoint:

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‘Confessions’ crooner Usher invited Oprah over to his Atlanta home for an in-depth sit down to discuss his divorce drama, music career, and more for her hit ‘Oprah’s Next Chapter’ series.

Hoping to undoubtedly turn the page on his life and career, the singer candidly dished on a number of topics that have kept him in the headlines over the past few years including new chart successes but many personal failures.

While you will get your first full peek tomorrow night at 9/8c only on OWN, O has invited fans in for a look at the extended previews of the upcoming interview.  See them below:

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With R&B on the rebound, ‘Soon As I Get Home’ hitmaker Faith Evans is looking to soon see her name at the forefront of the movement with the charity album ‘R&B Divas’.

Assembling an assortment of songstresses for the TVOne record-breaking reality show and its accompanying album (Syleena Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Nicci Gilbert of Brownstone, Monifah), the powerhouse fivesome will each lend their voices to the project as its proceeds will directly benefit the Whitney Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts.

Guesting fellow R&B heavy hitters Fantasia & Kelly Price, see the girl power collective and its tracklist below:

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The latest series of the X-Factor UK continued in spectacular form tonight. Unsurprisingly, with this being the audition phase, the talented and talent-challenged came out in equal measure for a crack at progressing to the next stage. Judging the hopefuls are new additions Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, original panelist Louis Walsh, and newcomer Nicole Scherzinger.

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Thursday night saw Ciara take to Club Amnesia following the release of her new video ‘Sorry’.

Taking to the New York City spot to meet and greet members of her C-Squad, the ‘That’s My Boy’ actress found herself in good company when she ran into entertainment writer Necole Bitchie, pictured above.

Also partying with the likes of Flo Rida and Meagan Good, Cici sighting precedes the December 4th release of her new album ‘One Woman Army’.

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If the success of her ‘Return Of The Queen’ Tour is anything to go by, Lil Kim‘s brand isn’t as depleted as many would like to believe.

For, by way of classics spawned in her prime, the Rap icon has amassed a fan base more eager than ever to hear new music from the star.

So, being just as eager to deliver the goods, Kim has now confirmed her long awaited come back during an appearance at New York Fashion Week.

Good news below…

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Considering his ability to turn most things he touches into gold (or Platinum), it only made sense for the owners of Toronto’s ‘Gangster Burger’ to call on the Rapper to aid in their opening.

Following an impressive night at last week’s VMAs, the MC took to the spot at 607 Queen Street where he posed with customers and fans alike, signing autographs for any who turned up to support the new business.

More from the trend setter in Toronto below…

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With Kelly Rowland gearing up for her new album campaign, the Destiny’s Child graduate is on the hunt for new male background  talent.

If you can sing, dance and pack swagger aplenty, Ms. Kelly wants you! Peep more details about the auditions, which are taking place in Atlanta, New York, and Los Angeles.

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‘Novacane’ crooner Frank Ocean continues his promotional promenade by taking on late night with ‘Saturday Night Live’.  Set to make his first guest appearance (as a solo act) on the long-running series as the featured musical guest, Ocean guests these series of promo clips with ‘Family Guy’ creator Seth McFarlane.

Get into the pair above..

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