In support of her recently released EP ‘Hurt’,  ‘Better In Time’ belle Leona Lewis took to the X Factor UK stage to perform the project’s title cut this evening.

Predictably understated and indicative of the performer’s growth since her days as a contestant on the series, her performance arrives months before the release of her ‘Glassheart‘ studio album.

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The X Factor 2011 final aired tonight!

{For those unfamiliar with The X Factor, the show is the UK’s version of American Idol – with a twist in that groups and over 28’s are eligible to enter. Now in it’s seventh season, the show is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, and JLS. Its US incarnation launched earlier this year on FOX}.

Watch the hotly anticipated performances below…

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Moments ago, X Factor UK judge Kelly Rowland took to the stage with X Factor 2011 contestant Amelia to perform a rousing rendition of ‘River Deep,Mountain High‘ live.

Without further delay, get into the performance below…

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Since debuting six years ago, Island stunner Rihanna has amassed a career made in Pop Tart heaven.

From the lucrative endorsement deals, countless #1 singles and carefully managed media campaigns all used to compensate for her lack of discernible talent, anyone who would argue Ms. Fenty is anything but a success is quite simply- a liar.

However, recent decisions made by her management company Roc Nation have forced many to question if they really have  her best interests at heart.

For, taking into account the knee jerk approach to promoting her music, their inability to secure her a US #1 album, and their plans to release an It Girl with the looks and skill that will ultimately make her Fenty’s biggest threat, is it high time she bid them farewell?

Weigh in below…

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Yesterday, ‘Diary‘ maestra Alicia Keys paid a long awaited visit to BET‘S ‘106 & Park‘ in a bid to promote her Broad Way play ‘Stick Fly‘.

Also taking the time to discuss a number of other topics close to her heart, which include motherhood and new music, the interview also saw her explain her passion for DJing and her thoughts on working with screen veteran Mekhi Phifer.

Interview below…

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After coming under fire for an embarrassingly poor set at Capital FM’s Jingle Bell Ball last week,  Roc star Rihanna took her ‘Loud Tour‘ showing in Budapest to redeem both she and her worth as an entertainer.

Armed with just enough costumes and bright lights to disguise her evidently exhausted body, this show comes days before she pulls the plug on the tour to continue promoting her latest LP ‘Talk That Talk‘.

See how she fared below…

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With Christmas but two weeks away, Lady GaGa ushered in the festive spirit with a special rendition of ‘White Christmas’ during her set at z100’s Jingle Ball last night.

Peep the Paw purveyor making Madison Squared Garden move and sway to the Holiday classic after the jump…

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After wracking up gargantuan success with her sophomore effort ’21’, chart force Adele has revealed that fans awaiting its follow-up are in for quite the wait.

Full story after the jump…

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Last month, That Grape Juice reported that Pop icon Mariah Carey had called upon long time producer/ American Idol judge Randy Jackson to serve as her new manager.

Now, this report has been confirmed by the singer herself, during an interview with Matty & Maude on Australia’s ‘Hot 30 Countdown.

Listen below…

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Armed with her her trusty handbag (Safaree), Nicki Minaj was spotted letting her fur fly in New York City yesterday.

The Young Money maven has been a busy lady as of late, most notably shooting a music video with Pop queen Madonna. More power to her.

Peep more pics below…

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Rihanna has spent the better part of 6 years acting like a singer, so naturally a move onto the big screen was inevitable.

And with a few minor cameos under her belt, the Bajan pretender has landed herself a meatier role in action flick ‘Battleship’.

Peep an extended preview of the film, which arrives in May 2012, below…

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‘Superhuman’ and ‘One Night Stand’ co-stars Chris Brown and Keri HIlson are finding themselves yet again jointly aboard another highly anticipated project.  Unlike their previous collabos, however, this time they take their skills from the studio to the big screen in ‘Think Like A Man’ the movie.  The film, which is a visual adaptation of the acclaimed book by comedian Steve Harvey, features an all-star ensemble including Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Meagan Good, Chris Brown, Terrence J and a brief cameo from Miss Keri Baby.

Set to hit big screens March 9, get your first look at the trailer after the jump:

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