After much speculation, it has been confirmed that chart force Adele will indeed be taking to the stage at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

Full details below…

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The world.

That’s exactly what soulful crooner D’Angelo had at his feet.

An industry rarity in that he commanded both critical and commercial acclaim (including two Platinum albums to his name), things took a turn for the worst when the star descended into a life of drink, drugs, and run-ins with the law.

Now, with his troubles behind him, the 37 year old is plotting his long-awaited comeback. Preceding his 3rd studio album (working title ‘James River’), is a European trek billed ‘The D Tour’.

Does he still have ‘it’? Peep his performance of the classic ‘Untitled’ and be the judge…

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In support American Idol‘s brand new season, Jennifer Lopez took to ‘The Late Show With David Letterman‘ last night to discuss the show and her role on it.

Unfortunately for her, she was unable to avoid questions surrounding her recent divorce, which led to what some might call ‘awkward hilarity’.

Interview below…

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Tipped to be 2012’s definitive’s breakout star, Lana Del Rey is certainly living up to her billing.

For, just one day after her major label debut ‘Born to Die’ hit stores, the ‘Video Games’ singer has seen the set trail-blaze the UK charts.

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It’s been a long time coming, but Mariah Carey‘s new album is well on its way.

With confirmed production from DJ Clue and Randy Jackson, today saw Camp Mimi release footage from a recent studio session with Jermaine Dupri, reportedly shot some weeks ago.

Watch below…

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As earlier announced, it’s Best of British Week here at That Grape Juice!

So what better way to kick off affairs than with one the UK’s most promising artists – Daley.

The Soul-filled singer has been tipped by the British industry as “the next to blow”, something we wholly co-sign after seeing the him soar on our very own Splash recently.

Peep his stirring performance of promo single ‘Blame The World’ above. Be sure t get familiar, as you’ll be seeing much more of the Mancs talent.

Daley’s debut album is due later this year via A&M/Interscope.

Your thoughts?

If anticipation for Madonna‘s new album, ‘MDNA’, wasn’t at fever-pitch already, the Material Girl cranks it up a notch with the unveiling of the set’s official cover.

Loud and bodacious, the colourful cover is everything it needed to be. Multiple flavours of fierce! Let’s just hope the material matches.

‘MDNA’ arrives in stores globally on March 26th. You ready?

Your thoughts?

Simon Cowell is clearing house. Or so it seems.

Following last night’s announcement that wooden host Steve Jones would be departing the Fox show, fresh reports have emerged ‘confirming’ judges Nicole Scherzinger and Paula Abdul have also been culled and won’t be returning for season 2.

Details after the jump…

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It’s here!

Yes, after months of anticipation, the video for David Guetta‘s and Nicki Minaj’s ‘Turn Me On’ premiered online seconds ago.

Get right into it below…

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Talk about a hot shot!  Looks like ‘Feeling Good’ wailer Jennifer Hudson was feeling herself when she shared this snapshot to her Twitter followers recently.  Despite a media blitz that saw the soon-to-be Mrs. Otunga lending her life story (and weight loss advice) in her memoir ‘I Got This’, Jen took another impromptu opportunity to show off her new abs in this snap.

Looks like the Weight Watchers diva is truly the one to watch!

Your thoughts?

The Braxton sisters are back with season 2 of their hit WeTv series ‘Braxton Family Values’.

Set to air this Thursday, Episode 12 of this series sees Trina and Gabe clash over infidelity in their marriage.

Peep the preview above…

Pop icon Madonna is making moves on a massive media blitz this week that will be topped off Sunday with her highly anticipated Superbowl performance.  Dropping by ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jay Leno tonight as well as premiering the visual for her M.I.A./Nicki Minaj-assisted single ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ on this week’s American Idol, it’s safe to say Madge is definitely preparing to dominate the tube.

Already getting fans of Lady Gaga and Janet Jackson buzzing with her stinging remarks about them, Madonna is switching gears to her forthcoming, March due  ‘M.D.N.A.’.  Now, in a bid to build even more anticipation for her Superbowl showing, the ‘Take A Bow’ singer has taken to CNN’s Anderson Cooper to give fans the lowdown before the touchdowns.

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