Britney Spears’ really does seem poised for a major comeback, after her current single ‘Womanizer’ hit the #1 spot this week on the Billboard Hot 100:

Another week, another record-breaking jump to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Britney Spears makes a near-maximum 96-1 rise with “Womanizer,” returning to the top of the list for the first time since her debut single “…Baby One More Time” hit No. 1 in January 1999.

This is the third time in the past two months that the mark for the biggest jump to No. 1 has been shattered. On the Hot 100 dated Sept. 6, T.I. soared 71-1 with “Whatever You Like” and last week he sprinted 80-1 with “Live Your Life.”

Spears’ single is spurred by first-week download sales of 286,000, the biggest opening-week tally by a female artist since Nielsen SoundScan began tracking digital downloads in 2003, besting Mariah Carey’s take for “Touch My Body” by just over 200 units. {Source}

Though the song is rubbish IMO, I’m still real happy for her – considering the drama of the last few years. More power to her!

Your thoughts?

In a move that no doubt reaffirms Kanye West’s uniqueness in an increasingly ‘samey’ industry, the rapper leaked his latest single ‘Heartless’ himself on his official blog last night. The track, which is the 2nd release from his hotly anticipated ‘808s & Heartbreak’ LP (due November 25th), once again sees ‘Ye employ the vocoder effect as well as both singing/raping. A great cut I must say.

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Check out this behind the scenes look at the video for Keri Hilson’s new single, the Timbaland assisted ‘Return The Favor’. This is by far my favourite effort from Keri thus far, and it’s great to see that the video is looking to be so good as well.

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What do you think of the interview?

Brandy’s official 2nd Single…

As you can see guys, I’m playing catch-up a lil (Working hard at the MOBO Awards last night…have a few scoops for you all…stay tuned!)

In the meanwhile…

What do you think of the song?

Review in a bit…

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That Grape Juice will be operating live on site from the eargerly anticipated MOBO Awards 2008 here in London’s Wembley Arena this evening.

Do be sure to keep it locked on here, though, as there’ll likely still be updates through the day.

Before I Self Destruct is darker and harder than last year’s Curtis. 50 Cent wrote much of the album while he, as Curtis Jackson, was also penning the 90-minute film of the same name that would be his directorial debut.

The film Before I Self Destruct is a coming of age story about an inner city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize, he finds himself employed in a supermarket. After his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.

“My film captures the harsh realities that reflect so many communities today. There will be some who will greatly identify with the characters and the situations presented and then there will be others who may be shocked at the struggles that go on in the inner city,” states 50 Cent. “I made the film for both groups.”

As much as I feel 50’s time was officially up after he lost out to Kanye last year, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t interested in the film. The plot, though done over many a time, sounds pretty interesting.

The album hits stores December 9th, with the movie due in theatres 4th quarter too.

Will you be checking for ‘Before I Self Destruct’?

In a recent interview with Power 106 radio station, Ne-Yo spilled the beans on Chris Brown’s ‘lacking’ hygiene, Yung Berh, as well as shedding light on the age he lost his virginity. An interesting listen, I must say.

Your thoughts?

The latest single to be lifted from T-Pain’s ‘Thr33 Ringz’ LP, the Ludacris assisted ‘Chopped N’ Screwed’ premiered recently. I’m kinda indifferent when it comes to T-Pain, so…

What do you think of the song / video?