This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star (s) are R.T.I. The London-based trio – consisting of Raqual, Tina, and Ivy, serve up a rousing medley of Jackson 5 hits ‘Who’s Loving You’ and ‘I Want You Back’ – with an Envogue-esque flare.

Check out their showing below:

Home-run! With the commercial Urban music scene in dire need of raw talent (especially here in the UK), it’s so refreshing to see a group who possess it by bucket-load. Powerful vocals, tight harmonies and the all-important ‘look’, the ladies (aged 21-18) have it all.

If there’s one niggle, it’d be that their take on ‘Who’s Loving You’ pretty much wiped the floor with their rendition of ‘I Want You Back’ (which, comparatively, was a little flat in places). Still the ladies nailed the performance overall and certainly are ones to watch out for!

For more on R.T.I, check out their Youtube channel.

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In his latest ‘G.O.O.D Friday’ offering, Kanye West serves up ‘Lord Lord Lord’. The cut features Mos Def, Swizz Beatz, Raekwon, and Charlie Wilson.

Take a listen after the jump…

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Pop diva Kelly Rowland premiered the video for new European single ‘Forever And A Day’ a few moments ago. The song, which has been A-listed by BBC 1 Xtra (and B-Listed by BBC Radio 1) is the follow-up to chart smash ‘Commander’.

Peep the video below…

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Chris Brown has already named his 4th studio album. The young entertainer revealed the LP’s title during an interview with Austin’s 102.3 The Beat radio programme. So what is the name of the record? Check out the answer below:

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Rihanna surprised her fans today with the release of a new video. ‘Who’s That Chick’ is a previously unreleased track from the Bajan bleater. Check it out below:

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Sassy Kelly Rowland made headlines last week with her daring new photoshoot for YRB magazine. The pictorial’s accompanying article has now surfaced, and sees the 29 year old not hold back on any topic – not even when it comes to controversial former manager Mathew Knowles.

Check out what the Grammy winner had to say after the jump…

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Lady GaGa sat down to RWD magazine to talk about her new album, ‘Born This Way’, recently. The singer/songwriter revealed that record entails some of the best material that she has ever put forward and that her ideas even impressed fellow superstar Beyonce. Check out what GaGa said below:

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Usher has proven once again why his ‘Raymond vs. Raymond’ and ‘Versus’ projects are probably the most widely promoted records of 2010. The superstar hit the stage on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ last evening where he performed ‘DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love’ and ‘There Goes My Baby’. Peep the performances below:

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Check out controversial rapper T.I on the cover of YRB magazine. The rapper and his wife, Tiny, are currently facing several legal woes because of their possession of illegal substances. Video footage of the cover shoot is available below:

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Peep pint-sized rap star Lil’ Kim on cover of Kontrol magazine’s latest issue. It’s rather refreshing to see a more curvaceous Kim gracing magazines – as opposed to the Photoshopped to heaven look many artists go for these days. Her much debated face, looks great too.

In other Kim news, her official new single (a club banger, reportedly) is set to debut early October. Long overdue, yet welcomed nonetheless.

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A video teaser for Willow Smith’s ‘Whip My Hair’ surfaced today. The new artist recently signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation. Check out the clip below:

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Trey Songz made a promotional appearance on MTV’s ‘Extended Play’ recently. The ‘Bottoms Up’ singer spoke about how difficult it is for him to lead a normal life with his new-found “success”, a possible collaboration with Drake, working with Nicki Minaj and many other topics. Peep the interview below:

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