The MTV Video Music Awards 2011 will be airing live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre this Sunday – and That Grape Juice are happy to announce that we will be flying out to cover the show!

An action packed bill, the show will feature performances from the industry’s brightest stars including Lady GaGa, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Lil Wayne, Adele, and a certain child of Destiny! What’s more, an all-star Britney Spears tribute is to be staged.

Want to keep up with it all?

Not to worry because, That Grape Juice will be providing live on-the-minute updates from the event including news, commentary and, of course, all of the performances! All LIVE from the Nokia Theatre! As well as extensive coverage on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV, expect four main areas right here:

Red Carpet Arrivals

Continuously uploaded images of all the red carpet arrival.

Your Shout!

Here you’ll be able to express yourself on everything VMA-related – from rumours to spoliers and, of course, the actual show as it occurs. Anything and everything goes; randomness, observations, ‘WTF!’ moments and all that jazz. A live stream also be available!

Performances

All the show’s performances minutes after they’ve aired. Visitors who’ve observed our coverage of previous award shows will know what we mean!

Twitter Commentary

Be sure to follow That Grape Juice on Twitter for our commentary on the show. As ever, we will be -for one night only- be sharing our uncensored thoughts throughout the event.

Click here to follow That Grape Juice on Twitter!

So for ‘net’s most thorough live coverage of Pop’s biggest night, be sure to keep it locked on…

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Even though it was recently confirmed that Drake and Lil’ Wayne are indeed preparing a joint LP after their solo projects, R&B heartthrob Trey Songz has also revealed an interest in recording a duet album with his former ‘Successful’ co-star.

Speaking with hip-hop magazine The Source, Trigga had this to say:

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Things appear to be on track for ‘Jumping Trains’ diva-in-training Jojo.  In addition to news surfacing of her tour with Joe Jonas and Jay Sean, now there’s news on the singer’s recently revealed lead single ‘Disaster’ (from her forthcoming LP).  And, fans may be surprised at how soon they’ll get a chance to hear it.

Via Interscope:

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Your thoughts?

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the passing of late R&B diva Aaliyah, Billboard.com asked 12 of today’s R&B’s leading ladies about the singer’s influence (on themselves and the industry).

While Ciara, Monica, and Keyshia Cole were just a few of the names listed who paid tribute to the ‘One In a Million’ singer, find out what they had to say and who else shared their thoughts after the jump:

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Kelly Rowland‘s August/September VIBE cover may have had tongues wagging, but the accompanying feature story may do just the same.  Unveiled today by the Urban magazine, the ‘Stole’ singer spoke candidly on the commercial failure of her sophomore release ‘Miss Kelly’, split from former manager Matthew Knowles, and being dropped by record label home Columbia Records.

Catch a few excerpts and find out what she had to say about these topics and more after the jump:

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Although ‘Break My Heart’ stalled on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop charts at #33, Britain born songstress Estelle has enlisted a few hip-hop heavyweights to help on the remix.  While the lead single from her forthcoming release ‘All Of Me’ originally featured rap titan Rick Ross, now the ‘American Boy’ singer reveals the remix will feature the accompaniment of Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, and Swiss Beatz.

Hear her speak on this and more after the jump:

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Seemingly hell bent on putting his own spin to a number of new releases, R&B performer Trey Songz has recorded a remix to Jay Z and Kanye West‘s ‘Niggas In Paris‘, named ‘Trigga In Africa‘.

Check it out below…

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With its complete version expected to make its premiere  in a matter of hours, Rihanna has teased fans with a sneak peek of her new video ‘Cheers‘, the latest release in support of her album ‘Loud‘.

Check out Madame Fenty in action below…

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After the above shot from Janet Jackson‘s Blackgama shoot emerged this morning, footage from the set has made its way online much to the delight of her ever loyal fan base.

Check it out below…

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Linked to the series since confirmation of its existence last year, Mariah Carey‘s role on the upcoming talent contest ‘X Factor USA‘  has remained shrouded in mystery for months.

Until now.

Find out exactly what Mrs. Carey- Cannon will be up to in the first season of the competition below…

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Last week we asked you vote for you felt was the ultimate Queen Of Pop, and just days ago you decided that the Queen Of Hip Hop title belonged to none other than Missy Elliott.

Now, after a number of requests sent in by medium of the That Grape Juice comment sections, the question you have all been waiting to answer is finally here.

Who is the Ultimate Queen Of R&B?

Get voting below!

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Now an act officially signed to Sony Music, speculation surrounding the next Brandy album has reached fever pitch within her fan base in the last few days.

So it  will serve to please these supports to learn that ‘Motivation‘ producer Rico Love has confirmed that the ‘Full Moon‘ entertainer has enlisted his help as well as that of Chris Brown‘s to create a solid R&B driven sound for the project.

Find out more below…

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