As reported here, ‘American Idol’ alums Jennifer Hudson and Jordin Sparks are set to join forces in the Alicia Keys-produced film ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister and Pete’.

The George Tillman-directed movie, said to also feature an all-star cast that includes the likes of Anthony Mackie and Jeffery Wright, sees Hudson play a drug-addicted mother whose eventual downfall forces her young son to raise himself.  Click PLAY above to see the fiery exchange between J-Hud and the young actor.

No word on a release date for the film.

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Before wigs rolled on VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop’, the true tale of its namesake was the love triangle between late rapper Biggie Smalls, his wife/R&B singer Faith Evans, and rapstress Lil’ Kim.

Indeed, the topic of many-a-rumor and tune, the trio’s trials topped many a headline during its tenure – a tenure that extended long beyond Smalls’ 1997 murder.

Dishing with Wendy Williams on Tuesday, Evans talked in detail about her late husband’s murder as well as her relationship with the Queen Bee.  Looking to lay the longstanding rivalry to rest, click below to find out what the ‘Soon As I Get Home’ hitmaker had to say:

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As reported, Pop royal Prince is making a beeline for the Billboard Music Awards 2013.

The Purple one is set to be honored with the Billboard Icon Award at the May 19th extravaganza and will also perform at the Las Vegas event.

So as to celebrate the feat ahead of the show, the 54 year old features on the latest cover of Billboard Magazine, who he also sat  down for an interview with (click here to read).

Randomness: Did you know Prince, Madonna, and Michael Jackson were all born within months of each other in the year 1958? Needless to say, their individual greatness continues to remain ever-present in today’s industry.

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In many ways, Nicole Scherzinger has more  lives than Super Mario. For, despite a number of ill-fated solo efforts, the former Pussycat Doll continues to push on. Her most recent effort? ‘Boomerang’.

The lead release from the follow-up to her solo debut ‘Killer Love’, the track’s accompanying video was previewed today ahead of its release on Thursday.

Check out Ms. Scherzinger in action below…

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Marsha Ambrosius ups her drama for her brand new video, ‘Cold War‘- unveiling a teaser for the clip online today.

Featuring the cast of HBO’s ‘The Wire‘, the visual will premiere on BET’s 106 & Park tomorrow and -judging by the footage below- is set to see Marsha serve a video rich in both storyline and delivery.

Peep the mini teaser below…

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It may have leaked one month before its release, but ASAP Rocky‘s debut LP ‘Long Live A$AP‘ has proved that nothing stands in the way of fan loyalty this week.

Find out how below…

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Superproducer Bangladesh has lent the music industry over a decade worth of hits. 

Working with the likes of Beyonce and Rihanna to Lil’ Wayne and Nicki Minaj, the hitmaker (born Shondrae Crawford) has decorated Billboard charts with bangers over multiple genres.

But, despite imparting platinum plaques to all of your favorite rappers and singers, Crawford exclusively tells That Grape Juice that there is much uncharted territory to conquer – namely seeing his name afront those same plaques as lead act.

Dishing with TGJ on rumors of “artists stealing production credits”, his solo workings, and industry beefs, as ever, you know we asked the questions you want the answer to.  Click below to see a new side of your favorite producer’s favorite producer – Bangladesh:

Bangladesh Shouts Out That Grape Juice:

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Despite being well on its way to reaching Gold Certification, it seems the plug has been pulled on Keyshia Cole‘s latest LP ‘Woman To Woman‘.

Yes, despite selling more units at a faster rate than any other female R&B release in 2012, the ‘Trust & Believe‘ singer has revealed that there will be no more singles from the album.

Find out why below…

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Three weeks before she performs at the 55th annual Grammy Awards,  Rihanna hit West Hollywood on Sunday night to unwind at ‘Greystone Manor‘, later joined by ‘Wall To Wall‘ vocalist Chris Brown.

Hitting the venue one month before her 25th birthday, the ‘Let Me‘ singer was seen walking in and leaving alone some time after, while Brown was snapped leaving with a male friend as he readies the release of his sixth studio album, ‘Carpe Diem‘.

More snaps below…

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Obama’s on fire!

Those were the words recently belted by a certain 14-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys.  One of many acts on hand to serenade the First Family for the inauguration of their return to the White House, Keys lent a fiery version of her most recent #1 album’s title track – ‘Girl On Fire’.

This time, however, with a twist to commemorate the occasion.  See it all below:

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Shortly after Jennifer Hudson got the Obama’s grooving to Al Green‘s hit ‘Let’s Stay Together’, her ‘Dreamgirls’ co-star Jamie Foxx brought down the house for the Bidens’ first dance.

Lending his vocals to idol Ray Charles‘ hit ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’, the crooner certainly reminded viewers that his talents certainly do not end on the big screen. See what we mean below:

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‘Dreamgirls’ co-stars Jennifer Hudson and Jamie Foxx were just two of many popular acts tap to serenade the President and First Lady at tonight’s Inaugural Ball.

Indeed, as onlookers gazed in amazement of the country’s “first couple”, Miss Hudson had the honor of setting the mood for the night by lending a fiery version of Al Green‘s signature hit ‘Let’s Stay Together’ for the Obamas first dance.

How did she do?  You tell us:

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