Jordin Sparks rarely finds her name in drama-drenched headlines. However, since splitting with Pop star boyfriend Jason Derulo (who she dated for 3 years), the American Idol winner has been the subject of ample discussion. Especially, following Derulo’s candid public stance on what caused the union to end.

Looking to set the record straight, Sparks stopped by The Wendy Williams Show today – where she answered the host’s expectedly direct questions. She also talked up her new projects.

Peep the interview below…

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There are just some people whose talent seemingly know few bounds.  And, if his storied acting, modeling, dancing, and now singing career suffice as evidence, then Miami dance machine Alvester Martin is one of them.

Already building quite the buzz after seeing his talented feet dance alongside some of music’s biggest names from Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez to Rihanna and Beyonce, now Martin is making his own moves in the recording industry.

As fans lay in wait for his official debut release via Emagine/Universal Music Group, the multi-talented crooner lets That Grape Juice in to get a peek at his first official music video and find out more about the man known to many as the “industry’s best kept secret.”

It’s all below:

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Since it’s the arrival of its music video, Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Anaconda’ has seen now fewer than 100,000 units moved with every passing chart week.

Alas, not even the sweet smell of success could mask the brewing stench omitted by drama weighed in on by singer/songwriter Eric Bellinger, responsible for Chris Brown‘s smash hit single ‘Fine China.‘

This week, before it surpasses sales of 1 million units in the US, the single has found Minaj’s story behind its conception thrown into disrepute, now Bellinger claims that she is refusing to acknowledge his production work on it.

Why? His decision to tease fans with the single before the rapper had given him the OK to do so.

So, what Eric intends to do about it?

Watch and learn below…

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November 9th 2014.

‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ will return to Bravo on the date above, returning for a seventh cycle with a little help from two new ladies, and set to rock TV with more drama than it’s ever dished up before.

Now hit the play button to catch its official trailer, teasing fans with snippets pulled from a number of its major story lines.

These, including a physical fight between Kenya and Phaedra, NeNe’s continued rise in Hollywood, Kandi‘s continued battle with Momma Joyce and a “love triangle” between Porsha Williams, Kordell Stewart and struggling actress Claudia Jordan.

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It would seem ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ is the latest show in the Bravo empire to demote one of its ‘Wives’ to “supporting status” this year, after cast member Porsha Williams revealed that she would not be returning to the show as a ‘Wife.’

However, that doesn’t mean she’ll be done with the show altogether.

Confused?

Find out what she revealed on ‘Twitter today, below…

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Mr PR person had been contacted by BET personnel and had been instructed by someone from Disturbin Tha Peace to deny me access to the awards or the red carpet.

 

Four years after she addressed their feud here, Shawnna has accused of her ‘What’s Your Fantasy’ collaborator Ludacris of having her blacklisted by ‘Black Entertainment Television’, claiming that he had her banned from attending their recent ‘BET Hip Hop Awards’ event in Atlanta, Georgia.

Her surprising story, via ‘Vlad TV,’ below…

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Refreshingly squeaky clean and void of the mess that oft plagues African-American artists were Jordin Sparks and Jason Derulo, recently revealing that they had pulled the plug on their relationship.

Unfortunately for them, their split hasn’t come with a side order of drama, served in talk that Derulo had pulled a Future and had gotten another women pregnant while with Jordin.

What Jason had to say on the matter when he touched down on ‘Hot 97’ hours ago? He denied them, revealing that he had no involvement with the young lady, whom he billed a  serial “home wrecker.”

Watch below…

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Contrary to the holier than thou editing on The X Factor UK, Cheryl Cole is ‘Only Human’. So much so that she’s named her newest album exactly that.

Due later this year, the set has thus far spawned ‘Crazy Stupid Love’ – which hit number one earlier this Summer. Now, the former Girls Aloud cooer is hoping to achieve similar success with follow-up ‘I Don’ Care’.

Unwrapped moments ago on British radio, the track awaits after the jump. Is Ms. Cole Fernandez-Versini onto a winner? Let us know below…

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When he isn’t guiding the force that is Christina Aguilera‘s career, music manager Irving Azoff can be found building the machine he no doubt hopes will churn out success for his new client Gwen Stefani.

On Monday, the industry power player spoke in a panel at New York’s Advertising Week where he handed the world brand new details on the singer’s comeback album, even going as far as to say where she is recording it!

Everything he said, and more, below…

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His debut EP may have pulled in 15 million streams since December 2012, but fans of R&B singer Elijah Blake would have been a tad delusional if they believed that would guarantee success on a sales front when he made his new music available for purchase.

For, as Jennifer Lopez‘ ‘Booty’ current iTunes’ position of #93 proves, getting music lovers to buy music they can stream for free is anything but a walk in the park.

Fortunately for Blake, his aforementioned fans have come through, landing him a spot in iTunes R&B’s Top 20, proving that they’re more than willing to put their money where their mouths are.

Details below…

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‘2 On’ touter Tinashe will next week release her premiere album ‘Aquarius’.

Given the air of must-see created around the rising star, many have been eager to hear what her first full length project would be serving up. Would it be more club geared ala ‘2 On’ or mellower in the vain of current single ‘Pretend’?

Well, wonder more because the songstress has teamed up with our friends over at Dazed Digital to give folk a chance to try before they buy with a full stream of the LP.

Check it out below…

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One is talented, gifted, and skilled at what she does. The other is Kim Kardashian.

Ciara was spotted posing it up with the socialite at Paris Fashion Week today.

Together, the stunners embraced fashion force Riccardo Tisci – who serves as the creative director of Givenchy. The ‘Body Party’ singer is his muse.

We’ve said it already this week, but we’ll continue to echo it: CiCi is looking like a bag of money and good living. Let’s hope she brings these edgy looks to the table when she returns to the music scene; a return she’s openly been working on.

Your thoughts?