It appears the once-crowned ‘Princess of Hip-Hop/R&B’ Ashanti is looking to regain her reign atop Billboard charts.  And, if her latest Busta Rhymes  assisted single is even an inkling of what she’s serving up, Miss Douglas may be on the right course for a replay.  Receiving much love from critics and fans alike, her latest offering, ‘The Woman You Love’, is making its rounds on the net to a growing number of rave reviews.  Capitalized by her striking artwork for the single, the buzz for the ‘Rain On Me’ hitmaker’s return is mounting steadily.

Striking while the iron is hot, the young songstress has invited viewers into the behind the scenes process of ‘Woman’.  Joined by Busta and her ‘momager’, see Ashanti do her thing after the jump:

(more…)

Despite already treating fans this week with the visual for ‘Be The One’ – the Trey Songz/Young Jeezy-assisted cut latest to receive the video treatment from his LP ‘King of Hearts’, Lloyd is gifting fans with yet another offering.  Just days before Christmas, the young crooner unveils the clip for ‘She’s All I Want For Christmas’ – the Michael Jackson-esque holiday single presently making its rounds on the net.

Albeit met with mixed reviews, the song’s live rendition was one of 2011’s ‘A Very BET Christmas’ most talked about performances.  See Young Goldie attempt to take that shine to another visual front after the jump:

(more…)

‘King of Hearts’ Lloyd may be presently enjoying a reign over U.K. charts with this hit ‘Dedication To My Ex’, but now it seems the young crooner is dedicated to conquering chart territory stateside.  Though the album was met with favorable reviews at the time of its summer-2011 release, such enthusiasm was apparently limited to critics as record buyers vastly ignored the project.  In a bid to turn the tide on the sinking album, the ‘Get It Shawty’ crooner has gotten a helping hand from fellow crooner Trey Songz and hip hop heavyweight Young Jeezy for his latest offering ‘Be The One’.

While we’ve already shown you behind the scenes footage (months ago) of the pairing, see how the trio finally fare in the Parris-directed clip after the jump:

(more…)

With Nicki Minaj’s sophomore album ‘Pink Friday:Roman Reloaded‘ set for a February 14th 2012 release, it is fair to say her promotional train is now gearing up to get in fourth gear.

For, after the release of the bombastic ‘Roman In Moscow‘ buzz cut weeks ago, today saw the surfacing of the the cover for the LP’s first official single, ‘Stupid Hoe‘.

Expected to drop in a few days time, the song itself will arrive a year and a month after the release of the Rapper’s debut set ‘Pink Friday‘ which has now sold over 2 million copies worldwide.

Keep it locked on That Grape Juice for your first listen of ‘Hoe‘ as soon as it becomes available.

Your thoughts?

BET brings their own brand of Christmas cheer in the form of their annual holiday special ‘A Very BET Christmas’. Boasting performances from some of today’s R&B frontrunners, see Lloyd, Monica, Robin Thicke, and more shine in the festive showing.

While fans appetites were whet with a special teaser earlier tonight, you can catch all the performances in full after the jump:

(more…)

‘Not Myself Tonight’ singer Christina Aguilera was clearly not in the mood to be photographed when spotted treating herself to a Beverly Hills holiday shopping trip this weekend.  Joined by boyfriend Matt Rutler, the multi-platinum songstress may not be the best judge of wardrobe but she’s certainly winning reviews from fans for her judging skills on NBC’s blockbuster talent show ‘The Voice’.

Set for its season 2 launch on February 5, the trek will kickoff what will undoubtedly be a busy 2012 for the comeback queen (including a reported new album).

See more of Miss Aguilera in Beverly Hills below:

Thanks to AguileraOnline!

Your thoughts?

As 2011 inches nearer its final curtain call, annual review lists are pouring in a plenty. However, for many music enthusiasts, Billboard’s Top 25 Tours of the year tally proves the one to watch. Indeed, it clears the smoke and mirrors, giving true insight into who exactly is generating the big bucks and has real claim to the “superstar” status dished out all too generously these days.

So without further adieu, this year’s list awaits after the jump. Let’s just say it may surprise a few…

(more…)

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…

(more…)

In case you didn’t know, Bad Boy beauty Cassie is gearing up to release her second studio album in 2012.

So, in a bid to promote the project and defend the talent many say she has always lacked, the performer took to BET’s 106 & Park to fill fans in with regards to what they can expect from the album.

Interview below…

(more…)

Since surfacing online yesterday, Nicki Minaj‘s latest release ‘Roman In Moscow’ has caused quite the stir, generating an even greater buzz for her upcoming album- ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘.

So, in what will be sure to have ‘Barbz‘ everywhere rejoicing and singing God’s praises, the Rapper has announced that she is to release a ‘trailer like’ video for the cut ahead of the album’s release.

Full story below…

(more…)

He’s back!

Yes, after being deported to Russia for the crimes he committed against Lil Kim‘s self esteem on ‘Roman’s Revenge‘, Nicki Minaj’s alter ego Roman Zolanski is back, bigger and bolder than ever with ‘Roman In Moscow‘.

Listen to the promotional cut-at your own risk- below…

(more…)

Pregnancy has done very little to dim the light that is Beyonce‘s media presence.

For, shortly after her ’20/20′ interview airs on December 2nd in the US, her pre-recorded ‘A Night with Beyonce Special (which saw yours truly in attendance) will air on the  UK’s ITV.

Premiering on December 4th at 9pm, the show will feature the entertainer performing several of her well loved cuts, such as ‘Crazy In Love’ and ‘End Of Time’.

Get into the sneak peek below…

(more…)