Following in the footsteps of Jennifer Lopez, the dawn of Beyonce‘s solo career saw the star launch a promotional assault on the media via music, fashion and film.

Alas, despite going on to become one of Hollywood’s more bankable triple threats, Mrs.Carter‘s parting with manger Matthew Knowles saw her movie ventures pushed aside to make more room for her album and touring plans.

Now, in what may mark her return to the big screen, the star has been linked to a role which would see her star alongside ‘Six Degrees of Separation’ actor Will Smith!

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Busta Rhymes plants a Hip Hop kiss on Usher‘s latest single today, rocking the singer’s ‘Good Kisser’ with a remix of his very own!

Released as the song continues to woo listeners of ‘BBC Radio 1′, the remix drops before Raymond performs the jam live at this year’s ‘BET Awards’, and has us hoping future Busta LPs will see him use production akin to ‘Kisser’s.

Why?

A melodic Rhymes below…

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Jhene Aiko teams up with Cocaine 80s to unlock ‘To Love & Die’, the first single from her debut LP ‘Souled Out’!

Due out this summer, the project will no doubt benefit from her Top Ten R&B single ‘The Worst’, and its supporting EP ‘Sail Out.’

So, how does ‘Love’ compare?

Find out below…

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The divas of Devious Maids are back for a second round of drama-filled antics.

Conceived by Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry and executive produced by Eva Longoria, the spicy dramedy follows the lives of five maids who work for the wealthy residents of Beverly Hills.

With the both workers and their bosses housing a host of secrets, season 2 of the hit Lifetime series promises to be its most scandalous yet.

Peep a preview of of season 2 / episode 11 after the jump…

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Baltimore‘s ‘African-American Music Festival’ welcomed Brandy Norwood to its stage last weekend, calling on the ‘Put It Down’ singer to blaze its stage with a set now available to peep right here on That Grape Juice.Net!

Set to work wonders for her once her new album campaign swings by, her performance at the event marked the latest outing made by the star to keep her name above R&B waters in between projects!

Was she any good?

Press play and weigh in below…

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Check out Rita Ora!

The Pop force covers the newest issue of Flare Magazine in the latest push for her upcoming new album.

A top priori for Roc Nation, the British-bred talent recently hit the top spot on the Official UK Singles Chart with the Calvin Harris produced ‘I Will Never Let You Down’.

Reliable word tells us the follow-up is currently a major smash in waiting. Exciting times.

Peep more stunning snaps below…

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Fresh from causing a ‘Problem’ for rivals on the Billboard charts, Ariana Grande is turning her attention to her next single.

Hoping to best the #2 peak of the Iggy Azalea assisted cut on the Hot 100, the 20-year-old powerhouse is prepping its follow-up.

And let’s just say that  the songbird is wasting no time either, as the track will be arriving sooner than you might think.

Details below…

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Sam Smith‘s new album may be titled ‘In The Lonely Hour’, yet the Soul-filled crooner won’t be at a loss for fans following his haunting rendition of Whitney Houston‘s ‘How Will I Know’.

Smith’s re-working of the iconic cut took place during a live session at SiriusXM radio over the weekend and always has the industry buzzing.

Famed for its high-octane dance-floor attributes, the Houston hit is deconstructed and re-pieced as  spine-tingling ballad.

Take a listen below…

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Much to the dismay of her detractors, Rita Ora‘s enviable career continues to show no signs of stalling!

Sure, while the quality of her material may be yet to live up to the hype employed to push it, the star’s impact on music, fashion and movies now makes her one of music’s most promising cash cows.

Fact not opinion.

So, with her success story in mind, is it any wonder the star now finds herself on the receiving end of vitriol aimed at her by those unable to “deal” with her rise to the top, no longer renowned for being Craig David‘s protege and now celebrated as an artist in her own right.

What she has to say on the matter?

Find out below…

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Newly wed couple Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are both renown for their individual and collective outlandishness. As such, it was little surprise that the pair went all out for their daughter North West‘s first birthday.

The adorable tot celebrated her big day in a big way, with her parents creating an “event” christened “Kidchella“.

Attended by a number of celebrities and their kids, including new mom Ciara, the showy showing played on the concept of the Coachella Festival and saw invitees given multicoloured wristbands upon entry. Awaiting them were fun-filled activities such as karaoke and face-painting

Looked like an enjoyable day for all.

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Robin Thicke‘s controversial ‘Paula’ project saw the debut of its first visual today.

‘Get Her Back’  is the lead single from the set – which is titled after the star’s estranged wife Paula Patton.

While some have christened the project a cynical attempt at building buzz for the crooner’s post ‘Blurred Lines’ career, others applaud his diligent approach to…well…get her back.

Who knows.

What is certain is that the video for the track awaits below…

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One of Kelly Rowland‘s biggest hits is ‘Work’, hence it’s entirely apt that the pregnant diva does just that in the latest issue of InStyle Magazine.

The singer styles and profiles in the shot which features in the July edition of the lifestyle monthly.

As a seasoned veteran in the game, it’s clear Ms. Kelly knows the importance of maintaining visibility – even while in-between projects/labels.

Fierce shot.

Tidbit: Have you seen Kelly and Beyonce in the video for Michelle Williams’ ‘Say Yes’ yet? Click here to check it out.

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