That Grape Juice caught up with Pop belter JoJo at Perez Hilon‘s Pre-VMA bash hosted by Carrera and Cut The Rope in Los Angeles last night.

There the 20 year old chatted it up with us about many a topic including her new album, its release date, and its lead single ‘Disaster’ – which she gave us an impromptu taster of on the red carpet.

The track, which she describes as a not-too-distant cousin of 2006’s ‘Too Little Too Late’, hits US radio this week coming.

Your thoughts?

With the MTV Video Music Awards 2011 set to get under-way live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre in a few hours, That Grape Juice’s ‘MTV VMA’s 2011: Your Shout!’ area goes live right now!

Tonight’s show boasts performances from Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Adele, Chris Brown, Jay-Z and Kanye West, Jessie J, and more. We are currently here in LA, and if rehearsals are anything to go by, tonight is going to be VERY special!

Here you can post your views on  anything and everything regarding the show. Pre-Show rumours…Who you’re looking forward to seeing… Who you feel rocked the red carpet, who should have skipped it altogether… Who deserved to win what…performances…and all that good stuff –  before, during, and after the show….

This is ‘Your Shout’!

Check out ‘Ice Box‘ entertainer Omarion enjoying a night out with friends last night in  Hollywood’s LAX  Nightclub.

Performing a number of his previous releases, the singer both met and greeted fans who came out to show their support, some of whom enjoyed his company in the club’s VIP area as the evening went on.

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It’s 2006 and Diddy’s super-group Danity Kane were finally ready to prove that the vocal training and “book kacks” had paid off. Composed of Dawn Richard, Shannon Bex, Aundrea Fimbres, Wanita “D.Woods” Woodgette and Aubrey O’Day, the ladies embarked on a short-lived, yet ultimately impressive adventure.

This week’s From The Vault relives the group’s biggest hit, the Stereotypes produced ‘Damaged’.

Released in early 2008 as the Making The Band winners’ first single from sophomore set ‘Welcome To The Dollhouse’, the track is a definitive homerun, serving as one of DK’s finest audio-visual moments. With its seamless fusion of Urban and Electro-Pop , the upbeat cut allows the ladies to truly show the masses that they are more than capable vocalists. Underscoring the fact that after only 3 years being bandmates, their chemistry as a recording act was off the chain.

Unfortunately, the same couldn’t be said for their chemistry off the record. Indeed, in-fighting rumors were whipped into overdrive, ultimately proving more than accurate. As such, Mr. Combs decided to put an end to his own creation, sacking star-member Aubrey O’Day as well as D.Woods -rendering many a fan…well…damaged.

Three years down the road, there seems to be no turning back for Aubrey and co. as a collective. However, we seriously hope the budding divas  put their talent to good use, for it would be a crime against the  industry if they were to ‘sleep on it’.

Still, we’d like to know:

Do you think it is essential for band members to be friends in order to succeed?
Was disbanding the group Diddy’s biggest mistake? (… after signing Cassie of course)?

Your thoughts?

Now one of Rap’s leading debutantes, Big Sean has made quite the impact on the charts in recent weeks with his #1 album ‘Finally Famous‘ and his single ‘I Do It’ both dominating urban radio.

However, long before signing to Kanye West‘s ‘GOOD Music‘ group and rubbing shoulders with the likes of Chris Brown and Pharell Williams , the California born personality was a struggling lyricist who once found himself in hot water when he ‘forgot’ to pay for a meal he had eaten.

Confused?

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With confirmed performances and appearances from Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Beyonce, Adele, Bruno Mars, Lady GaGa, Jessie J, Katy Perry and Britney Spears, the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards will be sure to stay hot on the lips of Pop culture enthusiasts for weeks to come.

Ever eager to know what’s on your mind, we here at That Grape Juice HQ want to know…

Which of the confirmed performances are you most looking forward to?

Are you besides yourself with excitement for the Britney Spears’ tribute or does the possibility of an encounter between Jay Z and Lil Wayne have you positively  foaming at the mouth?

Let us know below…

One of the many attendees at tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards,  White Girl Mob character Kreayshawn treated fans at The Roxy, West Hollywood recently with a performance of her online smash ‘Rich Whores‘.

Check her out in action below…

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Now just hours away and with yours truly in attendance, the 2011  MTV Video Music Awards is undeniably one of the most anticipated ceremonies in the music industry’s calendar this year.

For if performances from the likes of Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Adele, Lil Wayne or Chris Brown weren’t enough to tickle your fancy, perhaps the report that Jay Z and Kanye West have now joined the  long line up of performers will be enough to secure your viewership.

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In support of her upcoming LP ‘New Life‘, R&B veteran Monica has taken fans behind the scenes of her latest video for the single  ‘Anything To Find You‘.

Discussing everything from her recent controversy with rapper  Lil Kim to her hopes for the new album, the ‘Sideline Ho’ performer also takes the time out to address the difficulties she has faced in the past, both personally and professionally.

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The MTV Video Music Awards 2011 are almost upon us. Airing live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre, the event sees performances from the likes of Lady GaGa, Adele, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Lil’ Wayne, Jessie J and more. Of course, the August 28th show will witness many a coveted award handed out.

Check out our resident host Patrick giving the business on Pop music’s biggest calendar night!

Never quite able to stand out in Pop’s ever growing crowd of femme fatales,  it would appear that Glam Pop character Ke$ha is hoping some predictably unpredictable shock tactics will help generate some attention for her cause.

For last night, during a performance at MTV World Stage Mexico , the ‘Cannibal’ singer caused quite a stir when she decided to feast on a number of plastic body parts  to the horror and surprise of her audience.

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