This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is A. Fox. Watch as the songstress takes on Aaliyah‘s Drake-assisted tune ‘Enough Said’ below:

Given the buzz about forthcoming music from late R&B superstar Aaliyah, it should come as no surprise that this week’s cover would be related.

With a tone somewhat reminiscent of Aaliyah’s ever-praised falsetto, Fox definitely succeeds in her attempt to convey the same emotion the late songstress was going for in ‘Said’.  And it doesn’t hurt that Miss Fox also looked to dress the part as well.

For more on Miss Fox, check out her Youtube page here.

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As reported here, ‘Poker Face’ performer Lady Gaga saw face afront September’s ‘Vogue’ magazine.  Set to hit stands August 14th, the mag’s cover showcases Gaga’s bottle-esque figure (an obvious ode to the singer’s forthcoming fragrance line).

As fans prepare for the accompanying feature story – the dish on her new fragrance ‘The Fame’, current ‘Born This Way Ball’ tour, and new album ARTPOP – all are invited to see what went down behind the scenes of Gaga’s fierce ‘Vogue’ shoot.

See it all below:

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With just a week left before fans can get to experience pop legend Whitney Houston‘s final movie role, the cast of the highly anticipated ‘Sparkle’ set their promo efforts into overdrive for the film.

The star studded cast, which also features Derek Luke, Omari Hardwick, Cee Lo Green, and more, saw its leading ladies Jordin Sparks, Tika Sumpter, and Carmen Ejogo feature on September’s Ebony magazine.

And, as their promo efforts continue to cross many-an-outlet, a recent sitdown saw the ladies quizzed on their thoughts on who should assume the role of Houston in a biopic – should one ever come to light.  Find out who they think could fill the shoes of the legendary diva below:

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As one of the many masterminds to craft Aaliyah‘s trademark sound, there was little doubt Missy Elliott would be called to  contribute on the star’s recently confirmed posthumous album.

Unfortunately, despite her contributions to the music they are undoubtedly profiting from, Elliott has revealed that the singer’s label Blackground Recordings did not invite her to work on the LP.

Claiming, that the ailing music group is yet to even tell her about the project.

Her comments below…

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Say hey to the latest reworking of Michael Jackson‘s ‘Bad‘, featuring Pitbull and remixed by Afrojack.

Pulled from the late star’s forthcoming album Bad 25, a 60 second snippet from the release is now ready for your first listen below.

Enjoy…

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Beyonce put her star power to good use today, lending her voice to today’s ‘World Humanitarian Day‘ festivities in NYC.

Speaking at the UN Security Council an hour or so ago, the singer/songwriter also shot the video for her latest release ‘I Was Here’ at the event, all before she donates the proceeds from the single to its cause.

Unsure of what the day is in aid of?

More info below…

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Her fans had hoped for its release this year.

However, in a conversation with Billboard.Com, Mariah Carey‘s manager Randy Jackson has revealed that the icon has eyed March 2013 for the launch of the long awaited project.

Full story below…

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R&B star Keyshia Cole is playing no games with her comeback campaign.

With new single ‘Enough of No Love’ burning up at radio (due, largely, to a nifty Clear Channel deal which saw the Lil Wayne assisted cut inititally played every hour on the hour Urban stations), the songstress stopped by Angie Martinez Show on Hot 97 to plug the song.

Check out the candid chat below, which also saw the 30 year old dish on her new album ‘Woman To Woman’ (due October 22nd), its second single, her forthcoming BET reality show ‘Keyshia & Daniel: Family First’, and more.

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Hailed for her ‘open’ approach to Twitter and her ailing fan base ‘The Navy‘, Rihanna has amassed quite a representation as being the Queen of social media.

Now, that title has been solidified by Forbes Magazine who have crowned her their ‘Most Social Celebrity’ this week.

Full story below…

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“Dolce crop top, my play close down/Those Céline wedges are way downtown”

Azealia Banks‘ unleashes a teaser for ‘Van Vogue’ today, the latest video pulled from her ‘1991‘ EP.

Giving very little away with regards to its theme, the preview comes courtesy of HungerTV and precedes the birth of her first album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ next month.

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She has one of the most distinctive voices in R&B, serving every cut she performs with an increasingly popular originality.

The above, while sounding a ‘little much’ to any yet to hear Elle Varner’s voice, was put to the test last night when she took on Brandy’s classic ‘I Wanna Be Down’ at the Highline Ballroom.

Get into her jazzy take on the jam below…

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As one of  the world’s more commercially potent acts, One Direction has amassed somewhat of a religious following since their launch last year.

So, in a bid to win over the said following, Pop sweetheart Rita Ora has covered their hit single ‘What Makes You Beautiful‘ today, during a session with BBC’s Radio One Live Lounge.

Hear her soar below…

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