Some days ago, comments allegedly made by media mogul Simon Cowell with regards to Pop Empress Beyonce and one time partner in crime Lady GaGa, spread like wildfire when he was reportedly quoted as saying ‘they were boring and based entirely on looks’.

Now the X Factor USA judge has set the record straight.

Find out what he really said  below…

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Recently speaking to That Grape Juice about her upcoming project and future endeavors, R&B Princess Ashanti graced ‘The Today Show‘ this morning to reveal the name of the  first single to be lifted from her long awaited new LP.

Without any further delay, find out what the cut is called below…

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Peep ‘Ride‘ entertainer Ciara snapped just hours ago at Paris Fashion Week.

An attendee of the Barbara Bui fashion show, the songstress was greeted by members of the paparazzi as she entered the event dressed in what can only be described as ‘all black everything’.

More images of Ms. ‘Promise’ below…

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Currently on tour with Jay Sean and Joe Jonas, the last year has seen ‘Too Little Too Late‘ sensation JoJo rise from the shadows of Pop music  to re emerge as one of the genre’s  more promising contenders.

Now peep the singer discuss why fans can expect an eclectic sound from her upcoming album and why there was a time she was unsure  if the project’s release date would even come to pass.

Watch below…

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After the generally positive response received from her single ‘25/8‘, Hip Hop Soul Queen Mary J. Blige has confirmed the name of its follow up, a Rico Love produced cut named ‘Mr. Wrong‘.

Lifted from her upcoming ‘My Life II‘ album, due out November 21st, Love gave further details  just hours ago and explained why although he wrote the song for Mary, it is in many ways a song about himself.

More information below…

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Black men in the music industry have never been hard to find.

In today’s musical climate, there are very few genres of music that haven’t been touched by the black male, from Jay Z and Lil Wayne in the world of Hip Hop, to British boy band JLS in the realms of Pop.

For years, the issue of how black men are portrayed in the music industry has remained a well discussed one.

With even the likes of Rapper Game airing his thoughts on why many of his own contemporaries are presented in a light  contrary to their  actual realities , this is one hot topic very  few have little to say about.

Now we here at That Grape Juice HQ want you to weigh in…

Do Record Labels Endorse Negative Stereotypes Of Black Men To Help Boost Sales?

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Peep ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ starlet Jessie J dressed in  a far more revealing way than usual for Q magazine.

Featuring one of the publication’s 25 covers in celebration of its 25th anniversary, the songstress bares all in more than way one during her interview in the long awaited edition.

Discussing the disappointment she experienced when her broken leg forced her out of Katy Perry’s ‘California Dreams‘  Tour, as  well as why why she hopes her upcoming single ‘Who You Are‘ will enjoy similar  success to her previous releases ‘Price Tag‘ and ‘Nobody’s Perfect‘.

Your thoughts?

Last week’s X Factor USA premiere saw Nicole Scherzinger panned by some sects of the media for being “too boring”. Fast forward 7 days, and any such notion is dashed as quickly as a Cheryl Cole.

For when fellow judge Simon Cowell likened a wack contestant to the 31 year old, sassy Scherzinger hit back with a must-see response.

Peep the action after the jump…

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The Saturdays slow it down for ‘My Heart Takes Over’, the third release from their fourth studio album ‘On Your Radar’.

Following on from chart smashes ‘Notorious’ and ‘All Fired Up’, the track is marked departure from its dancier predecessors. Take a listen after the jump…

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“Michael Jackson left the spirit of dance in Chris Grant” – Frank Gatson

For anyone else, such a billing would generate some discomfort. Yet for 23 year old Chris Grant, it’s not only a title he is humbled by, it’s one he’s keen to both embrace and honour.

A renown dancer and choreographer, the New York native has amassed a wealth of experience in his few years on the scene. Indeed, his choreography credits boast many a Beyonce stage-show, Jennifer Lopez‘s ‘On The Floor’ video, and most notably a spot on Michael Jackson’s ill-fated ‘This Is It’ concert.

With Grant eager to emerge from the shadows as an artist himself, That Grape Juice presents episode 2 of ‘Introducing…Chris Grant’.

And with it, this week, being announced that Grant will portray the King of Pop in a show-stopping solo dance tribute at next week’s ‘Michael Forever’ extravaganza, it’s apt that this edition sees him discuss what it was like working with MJ in his final days – and more.

Hit ‘PLAY’ to get familiar with this face and story you’ll be seeing a lot more of! Click here to watch episode 1.

Your thoughts?

For more on Chris Grant, check out his official website:

www.chrisgrantmusic.com

Booking Enquiries: Chris@chokolate.tv

Chokolate Management & Chokolate Records – www.chokolate.tv

‘This Is It’ footage credit: Sony Pictures

As announced here, R&B pint-sized powerhouse Tiffany Evans is prepping fans for the release of ‘Won’t Find Me’ – the forthcoming single from her mixtape.  Set for an October 1st premiere, Evans is building buzz by bringing fans a behind-the-scenes look at the photoshoot for the single.

The now-19-year-old, recently released from Matthew Knowles management, is certainly asserting her newfound independence in so many ways.  And, if this shoot is anything to go by, fans ‘won’t find’ the same Tiffany they’re used to.

See the behind-the-scenes action after the jump:

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