One’s a Pop Queen guiding the path of her genre with an ambitious hand and undying influence.

The other…a sassy Rap Queen kicking dust in the face of convention with every trans-genre record she and her collection of ‘characters’ break. Together, they have aided Irving Azoff’s ‘Live Nation’ in generating a sweet $5.8 billion in the year 2012, thanks to their respective world tours and dealings with the company.

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Kanye West has invaded London and That Grape Juice are giving YOU the chance to see him live in concert tomorrow!

The Grammy winning tour de force has thrilled fans and critics alike with the surround vision show, earning four stars (minimum) from every major publication that reviewed the must-see spectacle.

Want to be in with a chance of winning tickets to attend tomorrow night’s Hammersmith Apollo show? Simply answer the following question correctly…

Kanye West’s First UK #1 Single Is…

a) Jesus Walks

b) Stronger

c) Gold Digger

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Kanye – TGJ’ :

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 11.59pm GMT Thursday 28th February 2013. {TONIGHT}

Good luck!

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Funny man Kevin Hart is set to host Saturday Night Live this weekend!

The actor/comedian will front the hit NBC show in support of his BET series ‘The Real Husbands Of Hollywood’.

Check out his hilarious promo clip for the stint below…

Be sure to tune in to SNL at 11.30pm ET this Saturday on NBC.

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Dear Jesus is back!

After the well received launch of its first season, the light hearted drama returns for a second season boasting a plethora of new characters and a storyline set to be more even gripping than the first.

Ready for more of Mercedes and Co?

Peep its trailer above!

Your thoughts?

Dear Jesus is back!

After the well received launch of its first season, the light hearted drama returns for a second season boasting a plethora of new characters and a storyline set to be more even gripping than the first.

Ready for more of Mercedes and Co?

Peep its trailer above!

Your thoughts?

As far as she’s concerned, the violent past she shared with Grammy winning singer Chris Brown is just that…a thing of the past.

Unfortunately for Rihanna, last night saw her past unearthed in an episode of ‘Law & Order: SVU‘ which dealt with a A-list couple battling domestic abuse, pulling from her story by way of its theme and choice of actors.

Now, after it aired on NBC last night, fans of the MAC girl took to the social networking Twitter to air out their feelings towards the show’s execution of carefully crafted story.

Their thoughts below…

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Eclectic songstress Solange stopped by The Late Show With David Letterman a few hours ago.

Building on the buzz of her critically acclaimed EP ‘True’, the 26 year old served up a live performance of ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ from the set.

Watch her full-band backed performance below…

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As comebacks go, No Doubt‘s ‘Push & Shove’ came and went like a thief in the night.

The album’s performance (or lack-thereof) surprised many industry analysts who perceived the group’s popularity was intact despite a ten year hiatus.

In learning the hard way that artists can’t “disappear” and remain relevant these days, the Pop quad mapped out a world tour to re-engage and rebuild their live fanbase.

However, in a somewhat surprising move, the Gwen Stefani led outfit have announced that they have cancelled postponed hitting the road to work on a new album altogether.

And while we already reported that the group are recording new material, it appears the project is coming together much faster than anticipated.

Read their announcement after the jump…

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Kelly Rowland is on fire right now!

Fresh from making headlines aplenty at the Super Bowl, Grammy‘s, and Oscars, the ‘Kisses Down Low’ singer turned up the heat at BET’s Rip The Runway last night.

The 32 year old took on hosting duties with actor Boris Kodjoe; but she might as well have strut the runway herself as she was serving pure supermodel on a platter. Work!

BET’s ‘Rip The Runway’ airs March 12th.

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Fans of gospel supergroup Mary Mary are sure to rejoice at news that the Grammy-winning duo are due give WeTV a season 3 of their hit reality show.  While we’re still glued to the show for its season 2 finale (February 28 at 9 pm ET/PT), reports surfaced today indicating the ‘God In Me’ maestras will in full-swing of production for their third season starting March 2013.

Erica Campbell of the group is quoted as saying, “We’re so excited about the next season as we enter a new phase in our lives and careers. This past year has been both overwhelming and exciting and we were happy to share those moments with our fans…we hope to continue to inspire and encourage people through our show in addition to our music.”

If the season will see them as a duo or done-zo, only time will tell.  The big reveal on the Campbells future as a unit is expected to be revealed tomorrow night only on WeTV!

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As reported here, ‘Balm In Gilead’ belter Karen Clark Sheard and award-winning daughter Kierra Sheard have been tapped to BET to bring forth a family reality show.  Set to be unveiled immediately after this year’s ‘BET Celebration of Gospel’ showing, the reality venture comes as one of many being taken on by gospel stars as Byron Cage, Marvin Sapp, and Kim Burrell have all made strides over 2012 in the reality television market.

The news comes just a day before reports surfaced that WeTV’s hit gospel reality show ‘Mary Mary’ was renewed for a season 3.

See below for when you can get your first peek at the Sheard family’s reality venture:

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While fans anxiously await getting their hands on ‘Side Effects Of You’ – the forthcoming album from ‘American Idol’ alum Fantasia, the Grammy winner continues to tease with updates on the project.

After unveiling the Missy Elliott and Kelly Rowland-enlisted tracklist for the album, now Barrino brings behind-the-scenes footage to light of ‘Lose To Win’ – the album’s first single.

Said to feature a “retro” feel reminiscent of Josephine Baker, early Tina Turner, and co., watch below to get your first peek at Fannie’s latest gem:

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