Two days ago saw the 11th year anniversary of the passing of Aaliyah.

While each August 25th brings with it bittersweet memories of a life cut short, yet a life lived full, this year was particularly noteworthy…thanks to emotional rapper Drake.

Following the surprise release of ‘Enough Said’ – his collaboration with departed, the Young Money maestro’s was confirmed as an integral part of the fallen singer’s first posthumous effort. A development which has birthed a raging debate: should there even be another Aaliyah album? 

Hit ‘PLAY’ to watch our weigh-in on the issue and, as ever, let us know what you think below…

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Christina Aguilera‘s year just keeps on getting better.

Following the well received response garnered by her new single ‘Your Body‘, her successful run on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ and the continued support of her increasingly loyal ‘Team Xtina’, today saw the arrival of more good news for the star.

She is to be honored for her philanthropic efforts at the ALMA Awards later on this year.

Details below…

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What becomes a legend most?

Clearly, for Blackglama, it’s Janet Jackson. For, the luxury fur firm have enlisted the Queen of Pop for as their brand spokesmodel for the third year in a row.

The full campaign is expected to be rolled out on September 1st. Yet, pending then, the diva-divine shot above, courtesy of Brown Sista, will have to suffice.

In other (relatively random) Janet news, WWE star CM Punk took to Twitter recently to say…

I just did a job for Janet Jackson. #Hollywood

— CM Punk (@CMPunk) August 17, 2012

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With Ms. Jackson’s creative director Gil Duldulao recently confirming that she’s rehearsing for something, and now CM Punk’s tweet, it’s clear something is going on. Keep it locked on That Grape Juice as we follow what is shaping up to be an exciting time for Janet fans.

Your thoughts?

She’s Pop’s fastest rising star, surpassing her contemporaries to become the first debut act to enjoy three consecutive UK #1 singles.

Now, three years after signing to Jay Z’s Roc Nation, Rita Ora readies the release of her debut LP ‘ORA’ due out in British stores today.

So, with the success of its singles a positive indicator as to how the LP itself will do, That Grape Juice asks….

When ‘ORA‘ becomes available in your market…

Will you buy it?

Let us know below….

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Today marks the British release of Rita Ora‘s hotly anticipated debut, ‘ORA’.

Preceded by a whopping three #1 singles, naturally the question arises as to whether the set has “more of where that came from”.

Ora answers emphatically with the rousing ‘Radioactive’, which is all sorts of an album-standout.

Take a listen after the jump…

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R&B crooner Trey Songz has much to celebrate this week. On course to debut at #1 on home-soil with his latest album, ‘Chapter V’, the 27 year old making great strides in his International career too – as evidenced by his performance on the Official UK Album Chart this week.

Details after the jump…

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Kelly Rowland has assured that her 4th studio album will arrive during the looming 4th quarter. Hence the Destiny’s Child singer is wasting no time, last night posing it up for the LP’s packaging.

Girlllllllll it’s an ALBUM SHOOT. instagr.am/p/O0bfP2P-Uz/

— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) August 27, 2012

Looking all sorts of “diva”, Ms. Kelly has us umped for her visuals this go round. Speaking of which, we still patiently await the video for ‘Ice’ – which is accelerating steadily on Urban radio. As Brandy’s ‘Put It Down’ has shown, a scorching visual can light the match under a should-be hit, taking it where it needs to go – even if it premiered two months ago.

Your thoughts?

Cop a gander of Nelly Furtado.

The ‘Big Hoops’ singer strikes many a fierce pose in the latest issue of UK magazine, Esquire. Needless to say, whoa Nelly. She looks hot tamale.

For her sake, her comeback album ‘The Spirit Indestructible’ needs to be just as blazing when it arrives on September 11th. Three singles in, the set is yet to spawn a hit. Yet, as time has shown, a hit album isn’t always preceded by hit singles.

Your thoughts?

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Only three more hours until the release of  ‘ORA‘?

Yes, if you’re like us and can’t get enough of Roc Nation‘s latest starlet Rita Ora, you’ll be pleased to know that her debut LP finally becomes available for purchase in the UK at midnight (UK).

So, just in case you needed an incentive to purchase the project, get into her performance at London’s ‘G-A-Y‘ last night which saw her serve up live renditions of the LP’s material.

Enjoy below…

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It seems Rob Kardashian is making a habit of seeing Jay Z‘s leading ladies.

For, while his ‘wife’  Rita Ora entertained fans at London’s ‘G-A-Y‘, the Reality TV royal spent the night with her ROC sister Rihanna.

Yes, two nights before the release of the singer’s debut album ‘ORA‘, Rob and Rihanna hit Racer’s Edge Indoor Karting in Burbank, California, snapped enjoying each other’s company during a go-kart race.

A race, in which the ‘That La La La’ singer won before the pair hit the Playhouse nightclub in Hollywood.

More from their date below…

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Rihanna hit West Hollywood on Friday afternoon, joined by long time friend Melissa Ford for what is believed to a shopping trip.

Fresh faced and casually dressed, the ‘Styled To Rock‘ star sported trainers designed by Mr. ‘Workout Plan’ himself, Kanye West.

More from the singer Pop sensation below…

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Though it’s no fault of their own, the emergence of One Direction and The Wanted has seen JLS struggle to hold their title as the UK’s leading boy band.

However, after enlisting the help of Baby Face, Darkchild and ‘If I Were A Boy’ producer Toby Gad, the quartet are now readying a fresh bid for chart domination, with a brand spanking new album named ‘Evolution’.

Their announcement below….

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