Jennifer Lopez‘s shock departure from American Idol has seen many a name touted as a potential replacement. One of the most speculated is the 42 year old’s age-mate and rival Mariah Carey.

And while the diva (of all divas) remains “mumm” on the topic, her trusty husband Nick Cannon couldn’t resist voicing his opinion (a filtered version of hers, perhaps) into the mix.

Watch what he had to say after the jump…

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Get into the promo snap for ‘Fame‘, the first fragrance by Lady GaGa.

Shot by ‘Alejandro‘ creative Steven Klein, the provocative snap leads the product’s launch- set to enjoy an international release in the latter part of August.

GaGa will release ‘Fame’ via Haus Laboratories and Coty, who have reportedly designed the fragrance to become invisible once it hits oxygen- and according to GaGa evokes the sense of ‘blood’ and fluid some readers may deem unmentionable.

So, what do you think?

Do you like the shot?

It may be two weeks since Frank Ocean‘s truth-baring letter sent shockwaves through the music industry, yet the the content therein (which saw the Odd Future star open up about his sexuality) continues to garner praise from his contemporaries. The latest being singer and actor Jamie Foxx.

Joining the likes of Beyonce, Busta Rhymes, Russell Simmons, and Ne-Yo, the ‘Dreamgirls’ star  has offered his two cents on the story on the lips of everyone.

His interesting words after the jump…

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In an age where even the world’s more ‘bankable’ stars struggle to wow on a commercial front, Young Money‘s Drake remains exception.

A Platinum coin in a box filled with oversexed R&B silvers, the ‘Take Care‘ maestra -by way of his unashamedly ‘brohemian’ brand- has risen to become one of the US’ highest selling acts.

An act, whose sophomore album ‘Take Care‘ bested Lady GaGa‘s first week full priced sales for 2011’s ‘Born This Way‘, selling more copies in three weeks than Rihanna‘s ‘Talk That Talk’ has sold in 9 months.

Now, in what marks yet another commercial feat scored by the star, his latest tour has pulled in impressive numbers on Pollstar‘s Mid-Year Top 100 Worldwide Tours tally.

Details below…

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Pink gets fans excited for her new LP ‘The Truth About Love’ today, with the release of its popping front cover.

Released by RCA records September 18th, the project is preceded by its lead single ‘Blow Me ( One Last Kiss)’, which has thus far peaked at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100.

So, let us know…

Do you like the cover?

Earlier this year, ‘A Star Is Born’ actress Beyonce embraced the power of social media by releasing an open letter penned to Michelle Obama, online.

Praising the First Lady for her dedication to the US and its people, the letter marked yet another friendly exchange between the two, after Mrs. Obama named the singer as the one person she would be if given the option.

Now watch the 16 time Grammy winner speak on the well received letter below…

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Yesterday evening, Rap Royal Lil Kim found herself at the receiving end of harsh criticism from her fan base, Team Kim.

Criticism, which saw her stans brand her ‘selfish’ for placing men before her career in music yet again, when she and members of her team refused to answer questions regarding the release of new music they had been promised since last year.

This, after they threatened to shut down her official fan site when she put the release of a 2011 Holiday EP on hold to support Floyd Mayweather Jnr, who faced a prison sentence for allegedly assaulting the mother of his children- in front of their very eyes.

Now, after being cited as Kim’s latest distraction, her boyfriend ‘Mr Papers‘ has spoken out against the criticism.

His promise below…

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The Bad Boy curse strikes again. This time Day26 are its latest victims.

After teasing a new album and reality series, the R&B quartet look poised to press on following their departure from the Diddy-helmed label. However, in an open-letter to their fans today, the group confirmed that they have decided to take a “break”.

The press release after the jump…

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It seems Lady GaGa has developed of picking up new friends recently.

Following a fun filled slumber party with Lindsay Lohan and Lana Del Rey in Hollywood last week, the ‘Disco Heaven’ belter was snapped in the company of Dr. Dre protegee Kendrick Lamar.

Likely to have been connected by mutual acquaintance Jimmy Iovine, GaGa took to Twitter to dish on the meeting- which took place at last weekend’s Pitchfork Festival.

Her comments below…

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Rising Brit star Angel continues to whip up quite the buzz with his debut effort ‘Wonderful’. And so as to heighten awareness of his talent-filled cause, the Universal Music signee covers one of the label’s biggest hits of the year – Cheryl Cole‘s ‘Call My Name’.

Finding all the notes Cole was looking for and more, the Londoner puts a fresh twist on the Dance hit, soaking it in soulful and melodic brilliance.

Be sure to keep an eye out for this young man, as he looks poised to soar.

Your thoughts?

Despite his R&B contemporaries keeping mum on his ‘open letter‘, this week saw Frank Ocean receive support from ‘Street King’ philanthropist / Rap heavy 50 Cent.

His comments on Ocean’s ‘coming out’ below…

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In an era where the higher the decibel, the higher the chart position, songstress Natalie Duncan posits a soothing antithesis.

A potent mixture of the soulful, the haunting, and the spine-tingling, the British belle’s debut album ‘Devil In Me’ has been on constant replay here at That Grape Juice since we received our advance copy. And with the LP now in stores,  you too can sample what she’s serving.

With a slew of TV performances slated for the remainder of the year, remember where you heard her first!

Try before you buy after the jump…

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