Jennifer Hudson was spotted alongside son David Otunga, Jr. and sister Julia at the first annual Julian D. King Gift Foundation Hatch Day celebration.  The inaugural event was held in honor of the singer’s slain nephew who, along with other members of her family, were tragically murdered in late 2008.

See more from the celebration below (thanks to Rap-Up):

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Teairra Mari‘s name has been circulating many-a-headline following her recent (label) relocation to Rico Love‘s Division 1 imprint at Universal Motown.  Love, who not only serves as the ‘Sponsor’ singer’s new ‘label-head’, also served producer duty on her latest release ‘That’s All Me’.

While we have already seen photos from the set, now fans can take a look behind the scenes for the making of the single’s accompanying visual:

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As excitement grows for the 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards, the good folks over at MTV have caused a fan frenzy by initiating performance polls to honor the ceremony’s best performances of all time.  Though the winners of the polls will be announced leading into the actual ceremony on August 28th at 9pm, unlike the new ‘Best Video With a Message’ category, this will be a one-time deal.

Find out the categories and how you can cast your vote below:

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MTV has excited many-a-Little Monster with the announcement of the premiere date for Lady Gaga‘s ‘You & I’ visual.  Lifted from her hotly-selling ‘Born This Way’ LP, and like the smash hit ‘Judas’ before it, the clip will see the ‘Bad Romance’ singer man the director’s seat.

And, as if the previously released images haven’t built enough suspense, Gaga is giving fans another incentive to tune into the premiere:

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Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, and Miguel were just a few of the stars were out last night for the taping of the UNCF’s ‘An Evening With the Stars’.  As reported here, though taped last night in Pasadena, California, the event will air on BET September 25th with performances from Jill Scott, Patti Labelle, Marsha Ambrosius, and more.

See photos from the event after the jump:

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Fans of Rap royal Jay Z will have cause to celebrate today.

For just hours ago, he was confirmed as the latest act to join the lineup of the IHeartRadio festival.

The news  comes just days after the release of  his collaborative LP with Kanye West ‘Watch The Throne‘.

More information below…

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Nicki Minaj may now currently hold the record for being Hip Hop’s highest earning female and her debut LP may be one the fastest selling albums to be released by an artist in the last few years, but there are still many who believe she is not eligible for the title of the current Queen Of Hip Hop.

With the average career life span for most female rappers undeniably very short, the issue of supremacy is an ever debated one with many a fan base believing that their favourite Femcee is indeed the Queen of the Rap/Hip Hop genre.

Now it’s time for you to have your say.

Based on the given categories, who do YOU think is the ultimate Queen Of Hip Hop?

Get voting below!

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You voted in your thousands, overwhelming the That Grape Juice comment sections with debate and argument.

Now the results are in.

Find out who YOU decided the next Queen Of Pop will be below…

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Noted for his club-destined efforts, Jason Derulo slows things down with ‘It Girl’, the 2nd single to be lifted from his sophomore set ‘Future History’ (due September 27th).

With the video for the track surfacing a few moments ago, one has to wonder if the 21 year old has left his much critiqued King of Pop  impersonating on the back-burner. Find out after the jump…

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It’s been a turbulent few years for R&B vixen Teairra Mari. Indeed, since departing Roc-A-Fella in 2006, the singer’s career has been plagued by label drama and many a failed single.

Hoping to turn the tide, the 23 year old has announced that she has severed ties with Warner (to whom she’s been signed since 2008), and has jumped ship to Rico Love‘s Division 1 imprint over at Universal Motown.

Check out her official announcement after the jump…

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Her role as a supporting act on Britney Spears‘ ‘Femme Fatale Tour‘ has undoubtedly helped to push her name further into the Pop stratosphere and last night.

So in appreciation of the opportunity, Rapper Nicki Minaj shocked the audience when she revealed how the tour has changed her life.

Find out what she said below…

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Last night, news emerged that her husband Jay Z is of the impression that she is the second coming of Michael Jackson.

Now, check out Beyonce tributing the man that she has cited as an inspiration for many years last night during a performance on her ‘4 Intimate Nights With Beyonce’ showing.

Watch below…

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