Earlier this evening Blackground Recordings startled fans of the late singer Aaliyah, when they refuted claims the Rapper Drake was to produce her latest posthumous album- contrary to statements released by the MC.

Now, the label has changed their tune, retracting their initial statement by naming him the album’s executive producer.

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With the arrival of the Drake/Noah Shebib Aaliyah cut ‘Enough Said’ came reports that the Rapper was to executive produce the late singer’s new LP, upon request of her record label Blackground Records.

However, in what marks another twist in the increasingly uncomfortable story, the label has denied giving Drake permission to oversee the project in an interview with the folk over at Billboard Biz.

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Today saw Pop rebels No Doubt draw the curtains back on the cover for ‘Push And Shove’ – their first album in over 10 years.

Led as ever by the formidable Gwen Stefani, the quirky quad are set to release the LP on September 25th, squeezing in another single to follow up current effort ‘Settle Down’ which has thus far peaked at #34 on the Billboard Hot 100.

We like the cover…do you?

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With today marking the birthday of the late, great Whitney Houston, fans still mourning the singer have been gifted a treat of their own.

For moments ago it was announced that a new album from the icon (who passed away in February) is being cooked up for release nearer the end of the year.

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With only thee episodes to go until this season ends, True Blood teased fans with a trailer of this coming Sunday’s episode- giving fans a taster of what they can expect once it airs on HBO.

So, with Sookie getting closer to unveiling her parents’ murderer and Eric facing Bill’s unlikely betrayal, we’d say that the above is a must see.

Enjoy, and let us know what you think about it below…

In a sect where even the strongest of competitors are fueled by a ‘male presence’, it’s no wonder Azealia Banks has struggled to find secure footing in Female Rap.

Lacking a Lil Wayne or Biggie Smalls to fight her corner when the need arises, it seems taking aim at the 21 year old Femcee has become all too easy for Rap regulars in need of publicity without the repercussions.

So now, in response to the barrage of attacks she has faced from the aforementioned has beens, Ms. Banks has taken to VIBE to air out her grievances, taking aim at burger flipping chart evader Lil Kim.

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Feast your eyes on ‘Luxury’ belle Azealia Banks, looking all kinds of romantic with Diplo on the cover of VIBE Magazine’s latest edition.

All in aid of the mag’s ‘Juice’ series, the creative partners graced the publication with two feature stories, which reportedly go some way to shed light on the Rapper’s debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste‘, due out next month.

While the issue hits stands next week, fans can expect Azealia’s feature to hit the net later on today, so be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice for your first look.

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He’s one of Pop’s more powerful characters, credited for birthing the careers of chart topping Islander Rihanna. 

However, as is the case with many industry figures, Brown’s contributions to his field oft go unnoticed by a public  more interested in his performers and his long time business partner Jay Z.

Now, he has been honored by Billboard, who have named him one of their top ’40 Under 40, Power Players On The Rise’.

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The MTV Video Music Awards were doused with a splash of colour today, after it was announced that Pop rebel Pink will be performing.

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Check out Lady GaGa looking all flavours of fierce on the cover of Vogue. 

The Pop titan takes over the magazine’s September 2012 issue, the pages of which sees her dish on her new fragrance The Fame, her current tour – the ‘Born This Way  Ball’, and forthcoming album ‘ARTPOP’.

While the interview arrives on August 14th, when the issue hits newsstands, you can check out another shot from the diva-defined shoot below…

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With Ciara‘s buzz single ‘Sweat’ having fast evaporated, all eyes have been on what the talented star is set to serve up next.

And while silence has greeted the ever-fervent question from fans, the singer’s mentor and label head LA Reid addressed the status of her ‘One Woman Army’ project on Bravo‘s What Happens Live last night.

As you’ll see below, Mr Reid may as well be Santa Claus, because oh did come baring gifts. See what we mean after the jump…

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