2012 may have seen R&B veteran Brandy land a starring role on BET’s ‘The Game’, but when it comes to vocal displays, we all know, she. does. not. play!  As if there aren’t already a wealth of performances and recordings to reiterate such, the songbird took to Los Angeles’ ‘Sing-A-Rama 2012’ recently (an event she annually guests) to sing ‘His Eye Is On The Sparrow’.

Previous years have seen Ms. Norwood turn the event out with her stunning vocal demonstrations, but none quite like this!  Get an eye and earful of the ‘Long Distance’ diva in this short clip after the jump:

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‘Stay With Me’ singer Ne-Yo has certainly stayed low-key as of late months after swapping mixtape plans with the preparation of a full LP.  Despite generating moderate buzz for his Trey Songz-assisted single ‘The Way You Move’, the R&B crooner has remained fairly mute on the musical tip since the under-performance of 2010’s ‘Libra Scale’.

Albeit reportedly readying his return to radio later this year, Ne-Yo starts off his 2012 with his cinematic debut in the George Lucas-directed ‘Red Tails’.  The semi-biographical film, boasting an all-star cast featuring Terrence Howard and Cuba Gooding, Jr., sees the crooner take flight in new ways as the group have joined to depict the famous story of the Tuskeegee Airmen.

Already jetting up the promotional trail for ‘Tails’, last night saw the singer drop by Jimmy Kimmel Live to give fans a few sneak peeks of the film.  Also, chatting it up with BET, watch this clip and find out what Ne-Yo had to say about divas Beyonce, Celine Dion, and Mary J. Blige after the jump:

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Congratulations are most certainly in order.

Well- at least if you consider yourself to be a Rihanna fan.  Because, following the untimely demise of her single ‘You Da One’ on the Billboard Hot 100, it’s predecessor-‘We Found Love‘ is #1 on the chart.

For the tenth time.

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Actress and media mogul Queen Latifah stopped by The Wendy Williams Show today. There she chatted it up with the former about everything from music, to movies, to motherhood.

Peep the interview above…

Often compared for their outlandish fashions and ever provocative music, Nicki Minaj and Lady GaGa are two acts just as famed for their controversial antics as they are for their stand out talent.

Now, in what will be sure to ruffle pink feathers everywhere, GaGa’s long time friend and producer DJ White Shadow  has weighed in on the Rapper’s ‘Turn Me On’, shortly before airing out his thoughts on his boss’ ‘feud’ with Pop icon Madonna.

His harsh remarks below…

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As the newly appointed head of Epic Records, LA Reid has already made a number of groundbreaking decisions pertaining to the label’s future.

Indeed, after signing  ‘Fantasy Rider‘ Ciara  last year and X Factor alum Cher Lloyd this year,today saw confirmation of news that will have many a Pop enthusiast buzzing- to say the very least.

For, in what will serve as an added incentive for any wannabe vocalists hoping to join X Factor USA’s upcoming season, the exec has signed three of last year’s more promising acts.

Find out who below..

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It’s almost here!!

Yes, on February 14th Nicki Minaj will release her long awaited second album, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ ,and now- weeks ahead of its release- the artwork for its first official single surfaced today.

Named ‘Va Va Voom‘, the cut is expected to debut shortly,following the release of the videos for ‘Roman In Moscow‘ and ‘Stupid Hoe’.

Keep it locked on That Grape Juice for more confirmation on the artwork.

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The fifth season of The Game contined tonight on BET.

Serving up a heavy dose of drama, comedy, and sexy, this season looks set to be its best yet!

Check out episode 3 of the smash hit sitcom below. Melanie, Derwin, Tasha, Malik, and co are back! Singer Brandy also stars.

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Bored with courting controversy, Rihanna has reverted to more familiar territory – showing skin and lots of it.

The Bajan beauty was snapped in a revealing bikini while enjoying a cruise in Hawaii. And just in case the papps didn’t get the right angle, the 23 year old took to Twitter to share more snaps.

Check out the model strike a pose after the jump…

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With the release of Emeli Sande‘s debut LP ‘Our Version of Events’ drawing ever-nearer, the soulful songbird continues to justify her buzz with new single ‘Next To Me’.

The video for the rousing release premiered moments ago.  Check it out after the jump…

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2012 is gearing up to be a big year for a certain Ashanti Douglas.  Already inciting a bevy of buzz for her Busta Rhymes-assisted comeback single ‘The Woman You Love’, she is finding herself amid a highly anticipated return to radio and charts alike.  Undoubtedly hoping to make more of a statement on the tally than her latest LP ‘The Declaration’, Douglas has taken matters into her own hands with the creation of her own company Written Entertainment.

To get things rolling, the starlet has started her own mini-promotional push for the record.  Lending the live treatment at B.B. King Blues Club in NYC recently to the soon-to-be-hit, as well as a few other fan favorites, see Miss Douglas doing what she does best after the jump:

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‘Sponsor’ singer  Teairra Mari has certainly found a sponsor in superproducer Rico Love since she joined his Division 1 imprint.  Turning the lights on the ‘Hunt 4 U’ songstress’ hunt for a hit, the two have cooked up ‘U Did That’ – the latest offering from Mari.  Set for inclusion on her next, yet-titled venture, we’ve already introduced you to the making of the mix.

Now, with the feature of rapper 2 Chainz, the former Roc princess is pushing envelopes to new heights to earn buzz for this sexy, slow jam.

Hear Mari do her thang on ‘U Did That’ after the jump:

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