Check out these pics of ‘Unusual You‘ belle Britney Spears, enjoying a McDonald’s meal in LA yesterday.

Joined by her sons, the glowing icon was snapped at the fast food joint a day after she was caught enjoying a beverage at Starbucks.

All this, after reports emerged her internet access was being monitored by her minders– to avoid her accessing any online criticism of her stint on the X Factor USA, which reportedly welcomed her fiance/conservator Jason Trawick as a producer this season.

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That Grape Juice (LA) caught up with R&B superstar Brandy in West Hollywood over the weekend.

Be sure to keep it uber locked for B-Rocka’s interview with our very own Patrick B, as well as other Brandy goodies in the run-up to the release of her hotly anticipated ‘Two Eleven’ LP next Tuesday (October 16th).

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By 22, Aaliyah had become one of the most celebrated entertainers of her time- the long running poster child for cross-over R&B.

Now, more than a decade after her passing, her former label ‘BlackGround Records‘ ready the release of her first posthumous album, to be executive produced by ‘Practice’ Prince Drake and his long time collaborator Noah Shebib.

So, ever eager to serve the answers you want the questions to, That Grape Juice met with BlackGround CEO Barry Hankerson for a tell all interview on the controversial release.

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British breakout star Misha B keeps her buzz a’buzzing with epic new single ‘Do You Think Of Me’.

The follow-up to her ‘Home Run’ of a debut, the TMS produced track is the second to be lifted from the 20 year old’s hotly anticipated first album – which arrives early next year.

Speaking of the track, Misha says:

“I really, really loved working on Do You Think Of Me.  It’s one of those songs where everyone will take away something different from it.  I have an emotional connection to the song – it has a very special meaning for me, which I hope comes across in the lyrics and the vocals.  I’m SO excited!!!”

And so are we! Peep the video after the jump…

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The X Factor 2012 saw its 1st set of eliminations tonight. Find out who’s heading home this week…

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Fire!

The above was all that came to mind when we watched Ne-Yo rock the ‘X Factor UK‘ tonight, in support of his November release ‘R.E.D’.

Now, it’s your turn to peep his performance of ‘Let Me Love You‘, minutes after delivering the jam on the hit British show.

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With the release of Leona Lewis‘ ‘Glassheart’ album but a week away, The X Factor alum returned to the stage that birthed her career to perform the LP’s latest single ‘Trouble’.

Watch Ms. Lewis soar after the jump…

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Hitmaker Benny Blanco has much to celebrate today. For, after just six days on sale, his new single ‘Diamonds’ has rocketed straight to the top of the Official UK Singles Chart.

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The year may be drawing to an end, yet Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey, and the producers of American Idol are ensuring 2012 goes out with a boom-bang-bang.

Easily in contention for Showbiz Story of The Year, the divas Idol showdown became a viral sensation this week. And with good reason too. The clip showcased an irate Minaj laying into icon Carey with bull-like anger after supposedly being provoked.

With light-like speed, the drama has seen two “sides” emerge: those who support Carey and those who vouch for Nicki and her “I don’t care who you are, don’t disrespect me” stance.

We plough through the auto-allegiances and assess the situation for what it is in this the latest episode of The Business. Hit ‘PLAY’ and be let us know what you think below…

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In an era where sampling is all the rage, there are few better compliments than a song’s original artist endorsing its remakers.

Such was the fortune of R&B trio Stooshe, who saw the surviving members of TLC -T-Boz and Chilli-feature in their freshly released video for ‘Waterfalls’.

The retooled version of the 1995 classic serves as the latest cut to be lifted from the British belle’s self-titled debut  which arrives via Warner/Atlantic on November 12th.

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For Lady GaGa, altruism has become just as central to her cause as the music she’s come to be respected and admired for.

So now, in celebration of her tireless efforts to spread peace and acceptance through this material, she is to be honored with the ‘LennonOn0Grant For Peace‘ on October 9th, Iceland.

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Teasing fans just a little bit more of her overdue return, ‘Halo’ hitmaker Beyonce shined bright on stage tonight at hubby Jay Z’s finale concert (of 8) at the newly christened Barclays Center.

The finale, which saw its live stream on Youtube today, brought with it many surprises – but none matching the entrance of the Queen B.

Offering what is sure to be the grand closing to end all grand closing, B brings a medley of ‘Crazy In Love’ & ‘Diva’ to the stage, whipping fans into an instant frenzy.  See the commotion below:

*‘Young Forever’ performance added*

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