With a career that’s seen her celebrated for the skill she possesses on stage and on screen, Jennifer Hudson remains one of Hollywood‘s most sought after entertainers…years after rising to fame on FOX’s ‘American Idol.’

Now, as she celebrates the arrival of her new movie ‘Black Nativity’, the ‘Angel’ performer has spoken to  Net-A-Porter‘s ‘The Edit’, dishing on her career thus far, her relationship with Beyonce, and revealing that she did not know what an ‘Oscar’ was until she joined the cast of 2006’s ‘Dreamgirls’.

Her words below…

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Promises, promises, promises.

Black Friday came and went, and despite ample assurance – Lil Kim‘s ‘Hardcore 2K13’ mixtape was nowhere in sight.

The latest delay in the increasingly comical episode provoked an onslaught of negativity towards the femcee….from her own fans. Disgruntled, they took to Twitter in their thousands to voice their displeasure at yet another unkept Kim promise – with many wondering aloud if ‘2k13’ will actually be released this year. Or at all.

Hoping to quell the flames with a peace-offering of sorts, the rapper took to her own Twitter in the early hours of this morning to share the tracklist for the free set – which interestingly includes a Miley Cyrus collaboration.

The pint-sized diva also unwrapped a song from the project – titled ‘Kimmy Blanco’.

Check all out after the jump…

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Only ‘One More Sleep’ remains before December is upon us. As such, it’s apt that Leona Lewis has unwrapped the video for her single of the same name.

The Holiday groove is lifted from Lewis’ debut festive effort ‘Christmas, With Love’, which hits stores on December 2nd in the UK and a day later in America.

An early taste of Christmas awaits after the jump…

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After an aggressive push in the US and Europe, Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’ promotional train pulled into Japan this week.

Embracing the region’s Anime love, Mother Monster donned quite the ensemble while performing ‘POP’s lead single ‘Applause’   on  Music Station last night.

How did she fare? Find out after the jump…

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As the UK’s leading Pop Princess, there’s no doubt the pressure is on Rita Ora to ensure her US debut matches and surpasses the heights attained by her British effort, ‘ORA.’

Spawning a lucrative tour, three UK #1 singles and earning a Platinum plaque for its sales in the market, the LP’s continued success undoubtedly comes as a result of the almost personal relationship she has with her fan base.

A  base, who were recently treated to an impromptu meet & greet session with the fashionista, launched as she made her way out of BBC 1xtra’s London studios.

Peep the trendsetting starlet woo her adoring public below…

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After thrilling audiences on the initial Euro and US legs of Beyonce‘s ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’, soul-filled crooner Luke James will re-join the blockbuster trek — it has been announced.

The ‘I Want You’ singer has been selected by King B to rock the stage before she does on the tour’s second North American run.

No doubt a major coup for James, whose debut album ‘Made To Love’ arrives in the Spring, find out when he’ll be hitting a city near you below…

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Christina Aguilera sure stays busy these days. Ironically busier than when her last album ‘Lotus’ was out. We digress…

The Pop powerhouse stopped by The Tonight Show With Jay Leno this Thanksgiving for a special performance in honor of US military troops.

Backed by her own troop of dancers, Xtina delivered a titillating performance of 2007 hit ‘Candyman’, which resides on her Multi-Platinum LP ‘Back to Basics’.

Watch Aguilera in action after the jump…

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As US music lovers continue to push Rihanna‘s ‘What Now’ to the Billboard heavens this week, fellow musicians Miley Cyrus, August Alsina and Rico Love join her in earning respective ‘wins’ of their own today.

In the mood for a fresh ‘Chart’ fix? 

Tell ’em we sent you below…

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Though we’d say Janelle Monae’s ‘The Electric Lady’ deserves it more, there’s no doubt Ciara‘s self titled new LP stands a strong chance of picking up the ‘Best R&B Album’ award at the 54th Annual Grammys next year.

Indeed, if nominated in the category would be sure to benefit from the press doing so would garner and push its sales to higher ground- handing the project a fresh pair of promotional legs.

However, before that happens, creatives from across the globe have taken to YouTube in their thousands to celebrate the LP’s strongest Pop number, ‘Overdose‘- well before the release of its supporting music video!

Not sure why Camp Ciara would be crazy to drop the ball on its promotion?

Watch below…

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As breakout stars go, they don’t much bigger nor shine as bright as Ariana Grande.

Since bursting on the scene early this year with debut single ‘The Way’, the 20-year-old has gone on to enjoy blockbuster success with its parent album ‘Yours Truly’. Indeed, the hit-filled set appears to be the gift that keeps giving, spawning a number of chart smashes (including latest single ‘Right There’), a sell-out tour, and critical acclaim aplenty.

That Grape Juice recently sat down with the soulful Pop powerhouse, who readily dished on her phenomenal year, upcoming new album, those Mariah Carey comparisons, and more. As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to!

Hit ‘PLAY’ to watch our interview with Ariana Grande!

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Ariana’s album ‘Yours Truly’ is available now!

Single ‘Right There (ft. Big Sean)’ hits iTunes (UK) December 2nd!

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It may be the festive season, but the promo hustle continues for Pop megastar Lady GaGa.

The singer is in full plugging mode for chart-topping album ‘ARTPOP’, with her most recent stop being ABC’s Thanksgiving special  – ‘Lady GaGa & the Muppets’ Holiday Spectacular’.

Ever out-of-the-box, the telecast saw Mother Monster perform select cuts from the LP alongside Kermit, Miss Piggy, and co, as well as RuPaul, Elton John, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

Check out performances after the jump…

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‘Boys Lie‘ singer Cheryl Cole has settled her long running dispute with Blue Orbit Productions today, one year after she filed a lawsuit against the production company after she was axed from their US TV show the ‘X Factor USA.’

Full story below…

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