Singer/songwriter/model Candice Pillay has been generating quite the buzz in the UK and abroad and is now hoping to sting across the pond in the United States.  The 29-year-old South African beauty was recently signed to Bangladesh Records – headed by famed R&B/hip hop producer Bangladesh.  Though her sound has delved in R&B, soul, acoustic guitar and piano, and Europop, the songstress is no stranger to Urban pop.

Check out her take on the 2010 Bangladesh-produced Kelly Rowland banger ‘Smooches’ after the jump:

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While two Destiny’s Child alums blazed the stage at Sunday’s BET Awards, another took to the green carpet and Twitter to voice her support.  Letoya Luckett, who has been laying noticeably low as of late, filled viewers in on the latest with her career – including T.V. stints and a possible new album.

Also, see what the ‘Torn’ singer had to say about former bandmates Kelly Rowland and Beyonce after the jump:

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Self-proclaimed King of Hearts Lloyd was recently spotted on the set of his new video for ‘Be the One’.  The song, which features Trey Songz and rapper Young Jeezy, will be featured on the singer’s new album set to hit shelves July 5th.

Peep the ‘Get It Shawty’ singer in action after the jump:

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In what may be the most anticipated news in Pop music all year, Hits Daily Double have released their prediction as to what Beyonce‘s latest album ‘4’ will sell in its first week of release.

Find out how much they have predicted below…

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Peep a stunning Rihanna doing what she infinitely does best – pose. These newly released shots form part of Fenty’s latest endorsement campaign for Vita Coconut Water.

We can only hope the drink hydrates her voice. It has, after all, been a steaming hot mess since the smoke that is her career began polluting the industry back in ’05.

Your thoughts?

Alexis Jordan has lent her vocals to the latest song to the comeback single of Sean Paul. Titled ‘Got 2 Luv U’, the upbeat Reggae-tinged jam marks the first time the pair have collaborated and serves as Pauls first commercial release in more than 4 years.

Is it a a winner, though? Judge for yourself after the jump…

Check it out below…

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With the release of his fifth studio album, King of Hearts, only a week off, more material from Lloyd’s upcoming project is begging to surface on the internet. Today, fans of the R&B singer, were blessed with ‘Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)’, which features hip hop heavy weight Lil Wayne and the reclusive icon Andre 3000.

Check it out below…

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It seems that Jill Scott‘s latest release has a struck a positive chord with her fans, for they have made release titled ‘The Light Of The Sun’ the US #1 album, marking the singer’s first time at the top of the chart.

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Beyonce is not playing.

Fiercely critiqued for the handing of her ‘4’ project prior to release, the singer has staged the biggest of fightback’s in the wake of the album’s release. Indeed, following string of international performances, the 29 year old’s latest effort comes in the form an MTV documentary ‘Year of the 4’, which chronicles the promotional push for the project, interspersed with interview footage.

Check out a preview of the show, which airs on June 30th, below…

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As Kelly Rowland fans catch their breath following her show-stopping performance at the BET Awards, the singer drums up more excitement with the tracklist for her 3rd studio album ‘Here I Am’.

Due on July 26th, the LP comes in standard and deluxe form.

Get a taste of what Ms. Kelly is serving up next month below…

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Let the search for ‘The Voice’ commence!

Hosted by Carson Daly, the US talent-search sees judges Christina Aguilera, Adam Levine, Cee-Lo Green, and Blake Shelton conduct “blind auditions” in hope of finding the next big star. The winner of the competition lands major recording contract with Universal Republic.

Check out the second show of the week, episode 11, after the jump…

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That Grape Juice was in the house at the BET Awards 2011 – which aired live from Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium this weekend. Our resident host, Patrick, gives the the rundown of Urban music’s biggest night, as well as our exclusive chats with Ashanti, The Game, Michelle Williams, Estelle, and more over the action-packed BET weekend.