With momentum for her forthcoming ‘Girl On Fire’ album slipping in recent weeks, Alicia Keys stopped by at the ‘Tom Joyner Show’ for a stunning performance of some of the LP’s cuts.

Taking to the infamous Red Velvet Studio, the chart topper performed our personal favorite ‘Not Even The King‘ and her take on Jay Z’s ‘Empire State Of Mind’.

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 Rita Ora was in good company hours ago, taking to Tampa, Florida for WiLD 94.1’s “Last Damn Show 14″.

Partying it up with ‘I Luv Dem Strippers’ MC 2 Chainz and ‘Rich Whores’ starlet Kreayshawn, Ora also took the time to sign the ‘derriere’ of one fan at the party held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum, as can be seen above.

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Before watching Benny Blanco‘s ‘Diamonds‘ hit #1 on the UK Singles tally, Rihanna journeyed to Baku‘s Crystal Hall to celebrate the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup tournament on Saturday night.

Wowing fans with an energetic set, her set comes before the launch of ‘Diamonds World Tour’, which will come in aid of her seventh studio LP, which boasts cuts penned by Elijah Blake, Sia and ‘Think Like A Man’s Eric Bellinger.

Peep Rita Lite in action below…

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 The Queen has spoken.

In support of her latest TV showing ‘Steel Magnolias’, Queen Latifah took to Anderson Cooper‘s ‘Anderson Live‘ for a conversation with the talk show host and his pal Andy Cohen.

Of course, as one her idols, Latifah was quizzed on Nicki Minaj’s current spat with calculated diva Mariah Carey, spawned on the set of ‘American Idol’ season 12, in which they both star on.

Latifah’s comments below…

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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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22.

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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