The past year has seen little mention of Chris Brown without being followed with the phrase “…and Rihanna“.  Indeed, rumors of reconciliation have run rampant since their ‘Birthday Cake’ and ‘Turn Up the Music’ collaborations turned up speculation that the two were an item again.

This, of course, wasn’t helped by a certain video released by Brown elaborating on his love for the Barbadian beauty.  Alas, the ‘Say Goodbye’ beau says things are different now.  See him chat up the details with Big Boy on ‘Power 106’ below:

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‘Va Va Voom’ vixen Nicki Minaj is wasting no time zooming to the studio to start work on her official next release.

Indeed, while fans await her forthcoming effort ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded – The Re-Up’ (November 19th), the rapstress took to WestWoodTV to announce plans for her next album – eyeing 2013 as its release year.

The news will undoubtedly satiate Barbs who were not exactly thrilled out the re-release of her previous effort (despite its addition of 8 new songs).  Hear the details below:

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As previously reported, November 8th saw the taping of the 2012 Soul Train Awards.

Jam packed with performers from today’s best and brightest R&B performers, the Las Vegas hosted event saw its stage graced by the likes of Ne-Yo, Miguel, John Legend, Keyshia Cole, Fantasia, and more.

While viewers won’t get to see the action until it airs on BET & Centric later this month, That Grape Juice extends the invite to see some of the fashion hits and misses via the red carpet below:

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It’s finally time…well, almost.

Kelly Rowland is gearing up for the big reveal of the video for ‘Ice’ – her still-fresh new single.

After teasing the visual for the song (which has been burning up the airwaves since July), the Destiny’s Child graduate has set an unwrapping date for the Matthew Rolston-directed clip.

Find out when you can see ‘Ice’ in motion below…

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The X Factor 2012 aired its fifth Live Show this evening. This portion of the talent search sees the contestants’ ability showcased before a live audience – with an act being sent home each week.

Judging the hopefuls are new additions Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, original panelist Louis Walsh, and newcomer Nicole Scherzinger.

{An international phenomenon, local versions of the show show now air in the US, Italy, France and beyond. The brain-child of Simon Cowell, The X Factor is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, One Direction, Cher Lloyd and JLS.}.
Peep the best of this week’s Live Shows…

Via ‘She Is Diva’:

We have to admit it, even we had cool ourselves down after catching wind of this one.

During an interview with our friends over at ‘The Breakfast Club‘, ‘Pot Of Gold’ stunner The Game made some pretty controversial remarks on sex & relationships.

Comments, which saw him say that cheating should be legalized…and it gets better…for men only.

His ‘wisdom’ below:

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9 days may separate Rihanna‘s new album ‘Unapologetic‘ from her fan base ‘The Navy‘, but that hasn’t stopped them from supporting the release on a digital front.

Find out how why the singer may be on her way to scoring her first US #1 album below…

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Take Jem & The Holograms, add a spoonful of flavor and a generous dose of sass….and you’ll soon find you have StooShe.

Making life all the more harder for many a Brit group hoping to make a come back, the trio are well on their way to becoming Pop’s brightest stars, with their Future Cut jam ‘Blackheart’ peaking at UK #3, months before the launch of their debut album.

 Now, two weeks before the release of their new single ‘Betty Was Gone’, the Brit Princesses took to the ‘Virgin Red Room‘ to dish on the release, and perform it acoustically.

Get right into it below…

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Fresh from announcing sophomore album ‘Born Sinner’, Roc Nation rapper J. Cole has unveiled the title of the set’s lead single – which is set to hit iTunes sooner than you think.

Video announcement below…

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Ciara is back and is keen to ensure everyone knows it. Case, point, the Times Square, New York debut of her latest video ‘Got Me Good’.

Staged on the singer’s 27th birthday, the roll-out for the Joseph Kahn directed clip was very much “an event”.

See what we mean below…

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Pop powerhouse Alexandra Burke lived up to that billing in a must-see showing for Children In Need.

The ‘Bad Boys’ singer took to the West End stage for C.I.N’s POP Goes the Musical, serving up a rousing performance of ‘On My Own’ from Les Misérables.

Watch the 24 year old vocally fly below…

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Peep these snaps of ‘No Love Allowed’ singer Rihanna, leaving her NYC hotel last night with assistant Jenn Rosales and bodyguard.

Hitting the city’s night scene casually dressed, the starlet was spotted 9 days before the release of her new LP ‘Unapologetic‘, mobbed by fans as she left her hotel shortly before she appears on hit show ‘Saturday Night Live’ in support of the release.

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