The Bad Boy curse strikes again. This time Day26 are its latest victims.

After teasing a new album and reality series, the R&B quartet look poised to press on following their departure from the Diddy-helmed label. However, in an open-letter to their fans today, the group confirmed that they have decided to take a “break”.

The press release after the jump…

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It seems Lady GaGa has developed of picking up new friends recently.

Following a fun filled slumber party with Lindsay Lohan and Lana Del Rey in Hollywood last week, the ‘Disco Heaven’ belter was snapped in the company of Dr. Dre protegee Kendrick Lamar.

Likely to have been connected by mutual acquaintance Jimmy Iovine, GaGa took to Twitter to dish on the meeting- which took place at last weekend’s Pitchfork Festival.

Her comments below…

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Rising Brit star Angel continues to whip up quite the buzz with his debut effort ‘Wonderful’. And so as to heighten awareness of his talent-filled cause, the Universal Music signee covers one of the label’s biggest hits of the year – Cheryl Cole‘s ‘Call My Name’.

Finding all the notes Cole was looking for and more, the Londoner puts a fresh twist on the Dance hit, soaking it in soulful and melodic brilliance.

Be sure to keep an eye out for this young man, as he looks poised to soar.

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Despite his R&B contemporaries keeping mum on his ‘open letter‘, this week saw Frank Ocean receive support from ‘Street King’ philanthropist / Rap heavy 50 Cent.

His comments on Ocean’s ‘coming out’ below…

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In an era where the higher the decibel, the higher the chart position, songstress Natalie Duncan posits a soothing antithesis.

A potent mixture of the soulful, the haunting, and the spine-tingling, the British belle’s debut album ‘Devil In Me’ has been on constant replay here at That Grape Juice since we received our advance copy. And with the LP now in stores,  you too can sample what she’s serving.

With a slew of TV performances slated for the remainder of the year, remember where you heard her first!

Try before you buy after the jump…

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It’s finally here!

Today, following countless teasers from its visual, ‘Settle Down’ by No Doubt touched down online and awaits your first listen below.

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R&B stalwart R. Kelly serves up a taste of reality with his latest effort ‘Feelin’ Single’.

The freshly divorced singer channels Broadway in the clip for the cut, which features on his current LP ‘Write Me Back’.

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While a team of writers whip up her seventh studio album for her, Rihanna journeyed to Sardinia yesterday for another leg of her Summer vacation.

Caught taking a jet to the location with her entourage, the belter was then snapped enjoying downtime on yacht upon arrival, snapped with a mystery man far too aware of onlooking paparrazo.

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It’s finally here!

The third single from pop queen Madonna‘s 12th studio LP ‘MDNA’, ‘Turn Up the Radio’, has made its way for your viewing pleasure.

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With a career spanning almost two decades, it is impossible to deny the impact Brooklyn’s finest Lil Kim has made on both Hip Hop and – to a degree- Pop culture.

Launching the well received ‘Return Of The Queen Tour‘ two months ago, the last few years have seen the Rapper reboot her career successfully- following a nasty spat with Rap mogul Nicki Minaj.

However, despite her efforts to appease her ever growing fan base, they have attacked her- accusing her of putting her new boyfriend ‘Mr Papers’ before her career.

Details below…

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As previously reported, reality talent show juggernaut ‘American Idol’ recently bid adieu to two of its judges – Steven Tyler & Jennifer Lopez.  Now, reports circulate that the ‘Ain’t It Funny’ songstress’s exit from ‘Idol’ was everything but a laughing matter, as her demands for an increase in pay led to an unceremonious ousting.

Amidst falling ratings and steeper competition (see:  ‘The Voice’, ‘X Factor USA’), the FOX fan favorite is looking to employ a star who probably fits a bit more comfortably into their budget.  And, given some of the names allegedly in talks to take up Lopez’s vacant chair on the judging panel, possibly for once someone who can actually sing may be put in place.

Mary J. Blige, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion are just a few names at the front of the race.  Additionally, given the boost afforded to Lopez’s career during her stint on the show, it’s safe to say the aforementioned would appreciate the same.  Or, given Britney Spears (X Factor) and Christina Aguilera‘s (The Voice) inclusions on ‘Idol’s’ fiercest competitors, should FOX executives look for someone younger and more current?

You tell us:  Who (among these and more) should replace Steven Tyler & Jennifer Lopez on ‘American Idol’?

Professional poser Cassie lived up to her billing last night in Las Vegas.

The starlet, whose sophomore set ‘King of Hearts’ lacks a palpable pulse, smiled and sashayed as hosted a private gala at LAVO nightclub – embracing her model reality.

For the few hanging on for new material, the Bad Boy beauty is working on a new mixtape tentatively titled ‘Rock-A-Bye Baby’. Another classic, no doubt.

Peep more pics below…

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