They’re young, talented and have the world at their feet, so it should come as little surprise to anyone that Rap mastermind Drake and ‘Thinking Of You’ sensation Frank Ocean have made ‘Forbes 30 Under 30‘ list this year.

Celebrated for accomplishments achieved both on and off the stage, the pair are joined by Pop mannequin Rihanna, who was  honored on behalf of the Def Jam music group and Roc Nation.

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Beyonce is busy diva these days.

The singing superstar is presently in rehearsals for both the Super Bowl and her NYE showcase in Las Vegas. And while much of the process has been shrouded in secrecy, the 31 year old shared the snap above with fans on Instagram accompanied with the hashtag – “#work” .

It’d be futile to speculate what King B watching, however it’s worth noting that the fellow standing is Ed Burke – who, over the years, has shadowed the singer for behind the scenes projects as well as music videos and live shows.

Needless to say, exciting times!

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For years, it was Beyonce‘s empowering sound that inspired women around the world.

Now however, it’s her shapely figures that have British women singing her praises before the release of her fifth studio album.

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That Grape Juice was on hand at VH1 Divas 2012, chatting it up with many of the night’s stage blazers. Grand Hustle star and T.I. protégé Iggy Azalea was one of the names we caught up with.

Having whipped up quite the frenzy  this year with ‘Murda Bizness’, the Australian-bred femcee is looking to crank it up a notch next year.

Watch above as she dishes on the Electronic direction of her debut album, touring and recording with Rita Ora, and more.

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Voting for the That Grape Juice: End Of Year Awards 2012 closes…tomorrow!

Thus far, almost 100,000 votes have been cast and the winners of many catergories are presently separated by as little as 0.5%. As such, ensure your voice is heard by voting – and if you have already, feel free to vote again! There is also a festive prize in store for one lucky voter!

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Fans in love with the love story of Kal & Tariq or the pressing dramas of CW‘s ‘L.A. Complex’ other characters probably won’t love hearing news of its cancellation.

Indeed, the Canadian show that certainly built its fair share of buzz on the American side of the border, was passed on renewal for a third season by its Canadian parent channel.  Now, American audiences have been handed news that the series will not be renewed on CW either.

Despite series-long earning generally positive reviews, the show courted extremely low viewers on a weekly basis.  This is separate from already holding the record as the lowest-ever ratings for a broadcast drama series premiere.  However, much like CW‘s former hit series ‘The Game’, there is already buzz brewing that the series may be picked up by another channel.

Only time will tell.  (source)

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Expect to see much of Jamie Foxx, Samuel L. Jackson, Leonardo Dicaprio, and ‘Scandal’ starlet Kerry Washington as they hit the promo trail in support of their new movie ‘Django Unchained’.  The Quentin Tarantino directed film will hit theatres on December 25th, but is already stirring up Oscar buzz.

Before you can see the four in action on the silver screen, catch Jamie on last night’s ‘Leno’.  Hilarious indeed.

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2012 has certainly been a year of triumphs for ‘Two Eleven’ maestra Brandy.  Aside from seeing her first top 10 single on Billboard charts in nearly 10 years (‘Put It Down’ ft. Chris Brown), the songstress has also won rave reviews from her many show-stopping performances from January on.

Now, the ‘Talk About Our Love’ singer is taking to ABC to talk about ringing in the new year on the ‘New Year’s Rockin Eve’ concert – joining a lineup that features Fergie, Taylor Swift, and more.

See her dish on her year-in-review, album, and upcoming performance below:

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Contrary to popular belief, one doesn’t always need a note worthy chart position to score what is otherwise… a smash hit.

Sure, while most songs that that come under category usually come with a Top Ten position to show for its troubles, there are some cuts- especially  those of Hip Hop persuasion- that succeed in pulling in mega numbers without chart glory.

Now, in cementing her status as one of 2012’s highest selling acts, Nicki Minaj continues to surprise the world with fresh stats pulled on her single ‘Beez In The Trap‘. A single, many had written off as a commercial failure.

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The story of ‘Blow’ beauty Ke$ha‘s latest hit ‘Die Young’ being yanked from radio has certainly been blown to new proportions over the last few days.  As the story of its initial dismissal from radio (in response to the Sandy Hook tragedy) cooled, the singer reignited interest in it as she took to Twitter claiming she was “forced” to sing its negative lyrics.

Then, her mom also took to the same medium to corroborate her story.  Despite a swift retraction, fans were later confused when videos surfaced of Ke$ha bragging about the song – one that sees her as the primary contributor to its lyrics.

Now, with hopes of leaving the incident in the past, the ‘Tik Tok’ trier took to her official website today to lift a letter clarifying what she meant when she used the word “forced”…

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37-year-old country crooner Tate Stevens has been named the winner of The X Factor USA‘s second season.

Triumphing over runner-up Carly Rose Sonenclar in tonight’s live grand final, Stevens walked away with the coveted $5 million prize and a spot on Epic Records roster.

Congratulations are certainly in order for the Missourian.  As he prepares his debut album, fans can expect to see his ‘X Factor’ predecessor, pop newcomer Melanie Amaro, hit the promo trail in support of her inaugural album ‘Truly’.

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It may have taken seven years, but Rihanna consistency as an entertainer reached all new heights this year- upon the launch of her new album ‘Unapologetic‘.

Of course, while her voice still holds the goat like twang that has us begging for Beyonce‘s return, it seems her flawless performance at the ‘X Factor UK’ two weeks ago is paying off in ways not even she could have imagined.

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