Jennifer Hudson and Brandy look like they’ll have some Grammy winning company on season 2 of FOX’s breakaway hit ‘Empire’ in the form of Alicia Keys and Lenny Kravitz.

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Brandy‘s career has been sitting on top of the world of late thanks to a number of major moves.

Indeed, the Vocal Bible has made headlines in recent months after signing on to star in the Broadway adaptation of ‘Chicago’ and for landing her own BET sitcom called ‘Zoe Moon.’

Now, it would appear a role on music drama ‘Empire’ is on the cards for the songstress (who is also working on a new album).

After teasing involvement in the Lee Daniels drama earlier this month, the singer all but confirmed her recruitment by joining the cast at the FOX Upfront presentation today.

The press event, which is held to tout the shows on the 2015-2016 schedules, is typically only attended by the talent on the programming being promoted. And per the snaps above and below, a roll-call of ‘Empire’s stars populated every pic B-Rocka featured in; stars such as Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Jennifer Hudson, and Timbaland – who executive produces the music on the series.

Put simply, it’s highly unlikely Ms. Norwood was there for fun. Fingers crossed a formal  announcement is made soon.

Pending then, peep more pics after the jump…

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Rita Ora is ready to release new music.

More than one year has passed since the campaign for the singer’s second studio album was brought to a screeching halt after ex-boyfriend Calvin Harris snatched back the songs he crafted for the LP following their break-up. This, despite then-lead single ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ hitting #1 in the UK.

Ever the hustler, Ora has spent the time since guesting on hits such as ‘Black Widow,’ being nominated for Grammys, starring in movies, and judging on talent shows.

Now, it seems the focus is back on the hotly anticipated project (which’ll also dub as her first US release). For, RiRi has spilled on its new official lead single…

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Great video alert!

DJ Khaled gets by with a little help from his friends on his latest bop ‘How Many Times’, calling Big Sean, Chris Brown and Lil Wayne to serve as featured acts on the release.

The video will serve as quite the buzz-builder for Khaled’s forthcoming album ‘I Changed a Lot’ and marks the first time Brown and Wayne have reunited for a visual since they appeared in Nicki Minaj’s ‘Only.’

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Kendrick Lamar is to star in Taylor Swift’s star-studded ‘Bad Blood’ visual!

Yes, the ‘King Kunta’ rapper has picked up a role in the music video which also stars Ellie Goulding, Zendaya and Hayley Williams.

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‘Empire’ is expanding for its second season. And in more ways than one.

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Flames to dust, lovers to friends, all good things must come to an end. And for FOX talent search ‘American Idol’ that end has been confirmed.

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FOX are onto a winner with music drama ‘Empire’ and look set to make it the centrepiece of their newly announced primetime line-up.

As reported, Cookie and co will be back for a second season following the blockbuster ratings generated by the show’s first run. And if fans were worried about the wait until the season two premiere, they needn’t fret. For, despite just wrapping in March, the Lee Daniels production will be back later this year.

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The family of slain African-American man Freddie Gray met with Beyonce and Jay-Z hours ago.

The couple reached out to the Gray family after Freddie was murdered by members of the Baltimore Police Department on April 12th 2015.

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That didn’t take long.

Less than an hour after debuting new single ‘Fire Under My Feet’ on BBC radio, vocal powerhouse Leona Lewis has uncaged its accompanying video.

The inspirational visual, the first from the songbird’s new album ‘I Am,’ was directed by Declan Whitebloom and awaits below…

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It’s here! Finally.

Leona Lewis has unleashed new single ‘Fire Under My Feet’ and, by the sounds of the Toby Gad production, she’ll be burning up the charts.

What are you waiting for? Listen to the lead single from the songbird’s new album ‘I Am’ below…

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That Grape Juice extends a warmhearted “Happy Mothers Day” to all of our readers and their moms!

To celebrate the occasion, join us as we stroll down memory’s lane to revisit some of our favorite moments with musical moms and their kids.

From Whitney Houston duetting with daughter Bobbi Kristina to the introduction of Beyonce‘s bundle of joy Blue Ivy, some of music’s most memorable moments have come from shared screen time of divas and their little darlings.

Tuck in below to peep our top picks and share some of your own:

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