Much to the dismay of many-an-earplug seller, despite reports of new music on the horizon, Bajan beauty Rihanna took to the U.K.’s Jonathan Ross to announce she is taking a departure from recording to focus on acting.  The ‘We Found Love’ wailer has seemingly found her work on the forthcoming Peter Berg-directed film ‘Battleship’ (May 18th) as inspiration to ‘jump ship’ (temporarily, so to speak).

A move that is undoubtedly unfamiliar to the songstress given that she has acted like she could sing for the last 6 years.  Alas, the interview, set to air tomorrow night, also found the ‘Birthday Cake’ creator serve up news on a number of other topics.

Singing Adele‘s praises (fortunately not literally), chatting more on ‘BattleShip’, and dishing of her ‘type of man’, see pics and a preview of her ‘Talk That Talk’ performance after the jump:

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As the world is still coming to grips with the loss of legendary pop icon Whitney Houston, undoubtedly, no two people’s worlds were rocked harder by the sudden loss than Houston’s mother Cissy and daughter Bobbi Kristina.  Amid rampant reports (and misreports) of the welfare, or lack thereof, of the latter, Bobbi is finally speaking on her own behalf less than one month since her mother’s passing.

Also joined by uncle and aunt Gary and Pat Houston, Bobbi spoke with O today to share fond memories of her mother.  A parent, unlike many other, she’s shared with the world even years before her birth.  And, also set to address many rumors surrounding the still mysterious death of the hitmaker, Bobbi’s sitdown with Oprah is sure to be a must see!

Set for air on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) on March 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, keep it locked to That Grape Juice for your view of highly anticipated interview when it airs! (source)

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As anticipation for the R&B reunion of diva duo Brandy and Monica reaches a feverish pitch, more behind the scenes looks at their latest joint venture ‘It All Belongs To Me’.  Set for listing on both ladies’ Spring-due albums, the trek is winning critical acclaim left and right – acclaim that is sure to be commercially matched once the unveil of the accompanying visual takes place.

Set for debut on Monday, March 5 at 11PM ET/PT on VH1 and VH1.com, the cinematic Chris Robinson-directed clip is sure to have people talking.  Until then, get into more behind the scenes action via VH1 and E!News below:

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As reported here, ‘Moment 4 Life’ maestra Nicki Minaj is set to be Allure magazine’s April covergirl.  Set to hit stands March 20th, the issue has already gained a bevy of buzz from the rapstress comments to fellow Hip Hop hitmaker Jay Z when she said:

“I had a little conversation with Jay-Z at the Victoria’s Secret fashion show. He said, ‘Congratulations on all your success.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, I’m coming for you. I’m coming for your spot, Mr. Mogul.’”

While the aforementioned remains to be seen, one thing Minaj is certainly coming for are record shelves on April 3rd with her sophomore set ‘Pink Friday:  Roman Reloaded’.  Before then, get into these new colorful Spring snaps lifted from the magazine’s shoot with the Young Money maven:

Thanks, in part, to NickiDaily:

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‘Part of Me’ performer Katy Perry may not wow many with her popcorn music, but post-Russell Brand the songstress’ threads have certainly had all eyes on her.  Since unveiling her blue ‘do in her first post-divorce outing, the new face of the Sims has looked sim-ply amazing with her latest head turner being a bronze printed Balmain dress sported to a Karl Lagerfeld-hosted dinner last night in Paris.

The singer is said to be partaking in Paris’ Fashion Week activities before jetting back to the States to promote the re-release of the hitmaking machine ‘Teenage Dream’ entitled ‘Teenage Dream:  The Complete Confection’ (March 26th).

The singer’s bronzed Balmain high-step is certainly a great makeup for her blue see-through misstep donned earlier in the week. See both looks below (via US and PD):

The shots surface shortly after the unveiling of Perry’s latest chart-topper ‘Part Of Me’ (which many believe is full of shots at former husband Brand).  Hear Katy tell of the song’s history and find out if the song truly is about the beauty’s former beau below(via MTV):

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In a career that spanned three decades, pop icon Whitney Houston had a career full of ‘firsts’.  From being the first artist to sell 1 million copies of a single album or record in a week to being the first female to debut at #1 on the Billboard 200, Houston’s storied career has had more achievements alone than many of her contemporaries combined.  And, in an awe-inspiring Billboard report, it looks like she has no plans on stopping.

For, as fans know, this week saw the late pop star become the first woman in history to land 3 albums in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 simultaneously.  Now, reports have surfaced she is set to best herself in such achievement:

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Following ‘You Da One’s unfortunate  demise on many a Pop chart,  Rihanna‘s long running single streak came screeching to a worrying halt,for many of her supporters.

Today however, these fans have great cause to celebrate.

For, in what should see her score her first #1 single since ‘We Found Love’, she is readying the release of dance smash ‘Where Have You Been’.

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Ahead of its May 8th release, Chris Brown kicks off the promo for new album ‘Fortune’, with a brand new web series.

Named after the long awaited LP, the series will follow the star as he readies its launch and today marked the release of Episode 1.

All the fun and festivities below…

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After spending the last two weeks working in the UK, Rihanna touched down in LA last night , alongside best friend Melissa.

Casually dressed and looking a little under the weather, Fenty arrives in the US weeks before the release of her new video, ‘Talk That Talk’ featuring Roc boss Jay Z.

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Mariah Carey is everywhere these days!

The campy diva was on hand  to christen the new Disney cruise ship, ‘Fantasy’, at a Hudson River pier in Manhattan last night. As the curvaceous songwriter stood with Disney’s CEO Bob Iger and Mickey Mouse she proclaimed, “I christen thee Disney Fantasy. May God bless this ship and all who sail on it.” Carey’s joyful announcement was received by a sea of cheers and applause.

Immediately after, the songbird hightailed it to Gotham Hall in NYC to perform a mini-concert presented by ‘Plot Your Escape’–which was later streamed around the world.

Watch all the action go down after the jump and sound-off below.

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If you consider yourself to be a Lauryn Hill supporter, your day’s about to get very exciting.

For, in what we hope is indication of a new project, the ‘Miseducated‘ belle has premiered a brand new song, ‘Fearless Vampire Killer‘.

Live performance below…

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Blue eyed soul r&b singer Robin Thicke scores yet again with another stunning visual bringing ‘Pretty Lil’ Heart’ to life.

Lifted from the ‘Love After War’ LP and directed by Marc Klasfeld the video finds Thicke at his most sexy and seductive borrowing elements from classic American cinemas.

Watch the video after the jump and sound-off below.

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