With her new album due out in a matter of weeks, there are some who feel the promotional campaign for Mary J Blige‘s  new LP hasn’t received the push it needs to ensure it sells more copies than Rihanna‘s ‘Talk That Talk‘, which is released on the same day.

Now, sure to put a smile on many of the faces of many of her fans and generate a greater buzz for the project, Ms.Blige  has been confirmed as a performer at the 2011 American Music Awards.

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Can you guess who was looking all flavours of fierce on stage last night in Uncasville, Connecticut? Find out below…

Hint: She recently released a new music video.

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With awards season soon to be in full swing, the 2012 People’s Choice Awards is on its way and the latest to unveil their list of nominations.  With performances to be confirmed in coming weeks, the ceremony is set to be held at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theater on January 11, 2012.  And, with divas Rihanna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, and Adele leading the pack , we can see it is already shaping up to be quite the event.

Get familiar with the full list of musical nominations below…

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Stateside fans of Nicole Scherzinger have been dealt yet another blow today. For, the Pop vixen has pushed back the US release of her debut LP ‘Killer Love’.

Full story after the jump…

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Responsible for catapulting her into the dizzy realms of  stardom she still reigns in today, Beyonce‘s ‘Crazy In Love‘ is without a doubt one of the most iconic singles to be released by a performer in chart history.

Helping its supporting album ‘Dangerously In Love‘ to sell more than 9 million copies worldwide, it remains one of the many examples used to support the theory that Ms. Knowles is one the most ground breaking entertainers to debut within the last twenty years.

Now, eight years after its release, the song been named by VH1 as the best song to be released in the 00’s.

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“Michael Jackson left the spirit of dance in Chris Grant” – Frank Gatson

For anyone else, such a billing would generate some discomfort. Yet for 23 year old Chris Grant, it’s not only a title he is humbled by, it’s one he’s keen to both embrace and honour.

A renown dancer and choreographer, the New York native has amassed a wealth of experience in his few years on the scene. Indeed, his choreography credits boast many a Beyonce stage-show, Jennifer Lopez‘s ‘On The Floor’ video, and most notably a spot on Michael Jackson’s ill-fated ‘This Is It’ concert.

With Grant eager to emerge from the shadows as an artist himself, That Grape Juice presents episode 2 of ‘Introducing…Chris Grant’.

And with it, this week, being announced that Grant will portray the King of Pop in a show-stopping solo dance tribute at next week’s ‘Michael Forever’ extravaganza, it’s apt that this edition sees him discuss what it was like working with MJ in his final days – and more.

Hit ‘PLAY’ to get familiar with this face and story you’ll be seeing a lot more of! Click here to watch episode 1.

Your thoughts?

For more on Chris Grant, check out his official website:

www.chrisgrantmusic.com

Booking Enquiries: Chris@chokolate.tv

Chokolate Management & Chokolate Records – www.chokolate.tv

‘This Is It’ footage credit: Sony Pictures

No stranger to moving a crowd,  ‘Moment 4  Life’ femcee Nicki Minaj took to the MGM Grand Garden Arena hosted ‘iHeartRadio Music Festival’  last night in Las Vegas to rock with the likes of Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and more.  Acting as sole rap representative for the night, and only one of two rap acts billed for the entire festival (see: Jay Z – night 1), the rapstress undoubtedly held her own in a colorful set that displayed the energy and wackiness fans have grown to know and love of the ‘Your Love’ performer.

Blazing through her hottest hip hop hits, fans can see more of Minaj after the jump:

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Jennifer Lopez‘s dead and buried ‘LOVE?’ project is being raised from the ashes with new single ‘Papi’.

The high-octane cut and its accompanying video has amassed millions of views online – just days after being made available; success the singer will be hoping translates on iTunes and radio. So as to give it the push it needs, Lopez and her troop of dancers performed the song during her iHeartRadio set last night – with mixed results.

Check out her ‘Papi’ and ‘On The Floor’ showings after the jump…

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Looks like Rock In Rio isn’t the only mega-fest having fans glued.  With a bill that features such top acts as Lady Gaga, Usher, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez and more, it’s no surprise that the event (which sold out in 10 minutes) is the talk of the weekend.

Fans who were unable to attend the event should not fret, however.  The website is offering a free live stream of the festivities right now as we speak!  See more below:

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That Grape Juice’s resident host Patrick gives the business (nee Rundown) on this week’s hottest stories:

* Rihanna’s New Single ‘We Found Love’

* Ray J and Fabolous Drama

* Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Papi’ Video

* Beyonce Promotes ‘Pulse’ Pregnant

…and more!

Your thoughts?

One of the year’s hotly anticipated events, previous years have seen the MTV Europe Music Awards produce a number of show stopping performances from the likes of Beyonce, Katy Perry and Kanye West.

Now find out if your favourite act received any nominations at this year’s ceremony, below…

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Despite it being some time before her new album hits stores, Pop beauty Cassie has already embarked on a mini promotional campaign to generate some buzz for the project which is to be released by Bad Boy Recordings.

Paying a visit to the ever welcoming 106 & Park, Ms. ‘Long Way To Go’ addressed a number of issues, from what can fans expect from the LP and more interestingly, the reason she has been working with vocal coaches.

Watch the interview below…

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