Jennifer Hudson flaunts her new slim-line physique in the latest instalment of Elle magazine. The soulful songstress, along with the likes of Adele and Willow Smith, features in the fashion publication’s special ‘Women In Music’ issue.

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Change has finally come to the Grammy Awards. In an announcement made today by the President/CEO of the Recording Academy, Neil Portnow, and Academy Board Chair Emeritus, Jimmy Jam, it was revealed that the voting system of the prestigious ceremony has been restructured.

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Mariah Carey is literally bursting at the seams to share her twins with the world. The music industry’s top-selling diva strips away her usual glamour in the latest issue of Life & Style magazine, giving her unborn twins a taste of the limelight that will undoubtedly follow them for the rest of their lives.

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Katy Perry’s ‘E.T (Ft. Kanye West)’ continues to rocket to new heights this week as it maintains its dominance of the Billboard Hot 100. In fact, the momentum of the track is so strong that even the whips and chains of Rihanna’s ‘S&M‘ could not beat it into submission.

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Now isn’t this the picture of a happy family? Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz and their children hit the streets of New York City yesterday. The couple kept a close watch on their new baby, Egypt Daoude Dean, as Swizz’s elder song (Keys’ stepson) looked on Prince Nasir. Swizz’s ex-wife, Mashonda, was not present.

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The UK invasion continues as Adele scores a feature in ELLE’s Music Issue. Available on April 12th, the edition shows the ‘Someone Like You’ singer adorned in designs by Burberry London and Eddie Borgo.

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Nicki Minaj isn’t the only young superstar featured in ELLE magazine’s upcoming Music Issue. Willow Smith also graces the pages of the publication and just like her smash hit single ‘Whip My Hair’, she delivers quite a punch.

Pick up your copy of the edition on April 12th.

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Former Danity Kane star Aubrey O’Day is back with new reality show ‘All About Aubrey’. The Oxygen show sees the ever-outspoken singer battling her way back into the music industry.

Initially a little cynical about this all, yours truly was pleasantly surprised with how legitimate Aubrey and the show come across. Put simply, this is essential viewing.

Check out episode 5 after the jump…

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Mariah Carey is no stranger to revealing clothing but when it comes to her new cover of Life & Style magazine, we can all agree that we have never seen her quite like this. The icon, who is pregnant with twins, has decided to share one of the new personal portraits she had commissioned to capture the final days of her pregnancy.

Carey’s “dem babies” are expected to arrive in the coming weeks (by the end of April). Another generation of diva is almost upon us.

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Mine and Trent’s are below – in no particular order:

Sam

1) Motivation (ft. Lil Wayne) – Kelly Rowland
2) I’m Into You – Jennifer Lopez
3) Hit The Lights  – Jay Sean
4) Vibrate – Dawn Richard
5) Wet – Nicole Scherzinger

Trent

1) Blow – Ke$ha
2) E.T (Ft. Kanye West) – Katy Perry
3) Rumour Has It – Adele
4) Big White Room (Live) – Jessie J
5) Till The World Ends – Britney Spears

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As the release of Lady GaGa‘s ‘Born This Way’ LP draws nearer, the Pop titan has premiered a new episode of her ‘Transmission GaGaVision’ web-series.

Fans of the singer will remember earlier instalments of the show during the promo push for her debut ‘The Fame’.

In this episode, the 24 year old is shown clashing with a religious homophobe, who informs her she’s “going to hell”. She’s also filmed rehearsing for the video for ‘Born’s 2nd single ‘Judas’.

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Britney Spears takes it underground in the video for her latest single ‘Till The World Ends’. Check out the post-apocalyptic themed clip, which premiered minutes ago, below…

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