She’s the mastermind behind your favorite act and now, Laurieann Gibson is stepping out on her own.

Yes, following her interview with That Grape Juice three weeks ago, the dance star has released her debut single ‘Last Chance‘.

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Say hell to ‘Shake Ya Body‘, the forgotten chart bid by television mogul Tyra Banks.

Released in 2004 in aid of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ cycle 2, the ‘Darkchild‘ produced cut saw the model switch the catwalk for choreography, showcasing her skills as an entertainer as well as the show’s final 6 contestants.

While billed as one of Banks’ more ’embarrassing’ moments by many a critic, it’s actually quite enjoyable when watching with the benefit of hindsight.

See what we mean above…

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Pop force Alexandra Burke is gearing up to release her sophomore set ‘Heartbreak On Hold’ and as the set’s June 4th release date draws nearer, snippets of the whole album have surfaced.

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Short notice, we know. However, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to give YOU – the That Grape Juice faithful – the chance to win a pair of tickets to the London premiere of Men In Black 3 tomorrow!

Easily one of the year’s most anticipated movies, Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reunite for is sure to be the Summer blockbuster.

To enter be in with a chance of attending the event (which will see appearances from Smith and the rest of the cast), answer the following question correctly:

Which of the following is NOT a Will Smith single? ….

a) Summertime

b) Party Like It’s 1999

c) Will 2K

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Men In Black / TGJ’ :

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 7am GMT Wednesday 16th May 2012!

Much like nemesis Christina Aguilera, diva Mariah Carey is a renown shade-dispenser. Hence, it was little surprise when the 42 year old offered up an “interesting” response when probed on Britney Spears signing up as an X Factor USA judge.

Fling open those curtains because Mimi throwing that dark stuff far and wide. Her interview with Extra after the jump…

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Without a doubt, Amy Winehouse and Adele‘s influence on British music and its impact on the global scene makes them equally as monumental.

However, if comments allegedly spawned by Winehouse’s producer Mark Ronson are anything to go by, the late star didn’t feel the same way. In fact, he suggests she was jealous of the ‘21‘ singer.

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May 2oth will see the 2012 Billboard Music Awards air live on ABC.

With Usher, Nelly Furtado, Chris Brown and Justin Bieber set to perform on the night, the event is shaping up to be one of the hottest of the year.

Now, it’s set to get even hotter.

For, Whitney Houston is to be honored for her contributions to Pop culture.

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Check Rihanna, unveiling her inner warrior at the Robin Hood Foundation Benefit in New York City– performing her smash hit ‘Where Have You Been‘ for the event’s attendees.

Her appearance comes after she came under fire in ‘Star’ magazine, when an alleged source claimed the star suffers from substance abuse, ‘drinking’ heavily everyday.

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It’s a topic Hip-Hop routinely treats as taboo, yet a topic hot the lips of many American’s heading into November’s Presidential Elections.

Indeed, homosexuality -particularly same sex marriage- continues to be fiercely debated in the US, especially following Barack Obama‘s public backing of such groups last week.

Now, Hip-Hop heavyweight Jay-Z is weighing in on the matter, voicing his opinion in a new interview with CNN. Check out what he had to say after the jump…

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The last few months have seen the world become acquainted with Rita Ora – the singer. However, in age where “knowing” the artist is paramount, the ‘R.I.P’ chart-topper journey’s “home” to West London in her latest VEVO Lift Diary to recount where it all began.

Peep the episode after the jump…

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‘Fortune’ comes to those who hard work, and Chris Brown is putting in ample amounts in the lead-up to the release of his new album.

Having shot videos for his latest US releases ‘Till I Die’ and ‘Sweet Love’, as well as a guest slot on Nicki Minaj’s ‘Right By My Side’, the 23 year old filmed the visual for his next International release ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’.

Peep more pics from the Colin Tilley directed clip below…

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At 20 years old, Azealia Banks wasn’t even born during Grace Jones‘ heyday. Yet the young talent tributes the fashion icon accordingly on the  striking cover for her debut EP ‘1991’.

Due for digital release on May 29th (and June 12th physically), the 4-track collection features viral smash ‘212′, as well as four other tracks.

It serves as a prelude of sorts to meatier releases from Banks later this year; mixtape ‘Fantastic’ is due in the Summer (with its lead single ‘Jumanji’ having already premiered, while her hotly anticipated album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ is being readied for a Fall release.

Peep the ‘1991’ tracklist after the jump…

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