Perhaps in a bid to right wrongs committed by many a Femcee before her, it seems Nicki Minaj is hell bent on turning herself into a global brand.

Inking lucrative deals with Pepsi Co and MAC as a result of her burgeoning commercial power, today saw the Rapper unveils news pertaining to her future ambitions.

Ambitions, which she hopes will launch a clothing line specifically targeted at her gay audience.

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Peep Pop titan Katy Perry looking all sorts of fierce on the cover of Elle magazine’s September issue.

Due on newsstands on August 14th, the singer’s feature interview sees her reflect on her gargantuan success, as well as her divorce from actor and comedian Russell Brand. To be honest, we could care less about that mushy mush – we’re still struck by how stunning she looks in this shoot. Work!

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As one fifth of R&B troupe Day 26, Willie Taylor enjoyed notoriety as one the genre’s more prolific acts-watching their debut album rocket to the top of the Billboard 200 upon its March 2008 release.

Now, four years after joining the group and two weeks since announcing their split, Taylor opens up to That Grape Juice in his most telling interview yet.

The frank chat sees the Harvey, Illinois native explain just why the group came to an end, the role Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs played in their problems. Taylor also weighs in on fellow crooners Frank Ocean, Raz B and Marques Houston.

A compelling read awaits below…

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Get into ‘Don’t Fail Me Now‘, the brand spanking new jam by X Factor winner Melanie Amaro.

Launched exclusively by our friends over at US magazine, the song awaits your very first listen below…

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Keyshia Cole is back!

The R&B belle is gearing up to hit the promo trail in support of new album ‘Woman To Woman’, and so as to kick off the campaign officially, she has unwrapped the video for the set’s lead single ‘Enough of No Love’.

Check out the clip for the Lil Wayne assisted cut after the jump…

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Justin Bieber serves up cinematic in the video for ‘As Long As You Love Me (ft. Big Sean)’ – the latest single to be lifted from his ‘Believe’ LP.

Watch the Anthony Mandler mini-movie after the jump…

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Check out these pics of Christina Milian, showcasing her killer body in Jamaica hours ago.

In the country for a magazine shoot, the triple threat uploaded the snaps to her Twitter page weeks before returning to US screens via NBC’s ‘The Voice‘.

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Kelly Rowland sure clocks up those air-miles.

The ‘Ice’ songstress, who has been in Australia shooting new show ‘Everybody Dance Now‘, jetted into New York this week to launch TW Steel‘s latest line of watches.

Unveiled as the luxury line’s spokesmodel last year, the 31 year old proved herself fitting for that billing after dazzling at last night’s gala at The Standard Hotel.

Now let’s just hope the video (and campaign) for ‘Ice’ arrive in a…timely manner. Why? Because the song is all sorts of blazing.

For now, peep more pics and promo video after the jump…

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As the undisputed voice of Pop, Christina Aguilera has successfully whipped quite the buzz for her forthcoming album and its long awaited lead single.

However, before launching the new campaign, the star was snapped enjoying downtime  in West Hollywood two nights ago with boyfriend Mathew Rutler.

More from the Grammy winning vocalist below…

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Pink – Raise Your Glass

2) Wonderful – Angel

3) The Spirit Indestructible – Nelly Furtado

4) Ice (ft. Lil Wayne) – Kelly Rowland

5) Forrest Gump – Frank Ocean

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

 

 

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As reported here, ‘Love All Over Me’ maestra Monica has been making waves all over the gospel-front with her soul stirring single with gospel hitmakers James Fortune & Fred Hammond.

Now, to the delight (and good fortune) of fans, the three have released the full visual to their joint single ‘Hold On’.

Get into it after the jump:

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Peep this snap taken from the set of Brandy‘s new video ‘Put It Down’, released by the singer online today.

Whipping up excitement for the long awaited clip, fans can catch the Frank Gatson produced piece in full in the coming weeks.

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