The sixth live show of  X Factor 2011 aired tonight.

{For those unfamiliar with The X Factor, the show is the UK’s version of American Idol – with a twist in that groups and over 28’s are eligible to enter. Now in it’s seventh season, the show is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, and JLS. Its US incarnation launched this September on FOX}.

Watch this week’s performances below…

Miss Janet Jackson turned many-a-head with her lean green cover of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia this month.  Supplying no shortage of sexy, the 45-year-old pop icon made headlines this month for cancelling the Australian dates of her acclaimed ‘Number 1s’ tour (citing need for vocal rest).   Additionally, it didn’t help that family matters related to the Dr. Conrad Murray trial were equally pressing.

With that all behind her, fans are undoubtedly geared up for new releases from the diva in the coming year.  Said to be working on new movies and music alike, we are certainly hoping 2012 proves to be a big year for the songstress.  Until then, fans have been invited to take a look behind the scenes of the famed photo shoot.  Needless to say, Janet rocks it!

It’s all for you after the jump:

‘I’m Going Down’ diva Mary J. Blige brought the house down last night in the Bay (Oakland, CA).  Much like ‘Love A Woman’ co-star Beyonce, Blige is prepping fans for her forthcoming ‘My Life II’ (November 21st) with 4 intimate shows.  See pics from the affair below (thanks to Rap-Up):

The show will certainly act as prep for ‘Act I’ next living showings as the Grammy-winner is set to take stage in Los Angeles on Thursday, November 17, for the live concert broadcast at 11 p.m. EST on VEVO.  Shows in New York City (11/23) and Atlanta (11/25) round out the 4 intimate dates.

As ever, keep it locked to That Grape Juice for your first look!

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As reported here, ‘Down For Whatever’ diva Kelly Rowland got down to business tonight on Graham Norton.  Although resuming her panel duties on X Factor UK after a brief hiatus due to illness, the songstress (still obviously in recovery mode) soldiered through this – the first televised performance of her latest RedOne-crafted hit.

Setting the tone for the international release of her acclaimed ‘Here I Am’ set, find out how she did after the jump:

*Update* – Interview now included.

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Britney Spears may have all but forgotten the point of an 8-count, but who cares as long as she’s getting paid, ay? At least that must be the thinking of her team, who signed a lucrative deal with Epix – who’ll tonight air Spears’ ‘Femme Fatale Tour’.

Sure to be an embarrassment, you can get a taste of just how bad after the jump where her performance of ‘Till The World Ends (ft. Nicki Minaj)’ awaits…

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Set for release in 2012, Brandy‘s upcoming album is without a doubt heavily anticipated by anyone who has been following her career.

So last night as a way to keep her fans up to date with regards to where the project is heading, she held an intimate Ustream session which saw her respond to questions and more interestingly give attendees a glimpse of what they can expect from the finished product.

Watch below…

Continuing the all-out promo push for season 2 of ‘Braxton Family Values’, sisters Toni, Traci, Towanda, Tamar, and Trina stopped by The Wendy Williams Show this week.

The ladies loveable personalities mixed with Wendy’s ever-candid nature made this one cracking segment.

Interview after the jump…

‘All good things must come to an end‘.

In what will come as a shocking blow to many a Katy Perry fan familiar with her long running creative relationship with producer Dr.Luke,  today saw news that will  change the course of her career. Forever.

As of 2012,the pair are no longer permitted by law to work with each other.

Full story below…

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Last night, Brit Pop beauty Alexandra Burke helped fans get in the festive mood when she performed at the Tree Lighting Ceremony at McArthurGlen Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

Rocking the stage with renditions of her singles  ‘Broken Heels’ , ‘The Silence‘ and ‘Bad Boys’, to name just three, she enjoyed the company a number of fellow  X Factor alumni, from 2009 winner Joe MCElderry to 2011 finalists Sophie Habibis and The Risk.

More from the night below…

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Some time before ‘announcing’ her pregnancy at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards, budding icon Beyonce graced the Jimmy Fallon show with a performance of her smash hit single ‘Countdown‘.

Reportedly ill at the time, the song bird’s rendition of the song aired for the first time last night , a few weeks after its supporting video premiered here.

Get into it below…

Six albums in six years. Say what you want about Rihanna, but that is quite the feat.

Yet, it’s this very fact that has divided fans and critics alike. For, the Bajan star has crammed into her short career releases and achievements her predecessors have worked decades to amass.

Predictably, the 23 year old’s supporters lap up each annual effort. One after the other, after the other. However, growing ever wider is the sect of listeners who attribute her success to being little more than a record label puppet. Indeed, with few writing credits, a limited vocal range, and a “change-with-the-sway” sound, it’s hard to posit the contrary.

Whatever the reality, the singer remains a staple on the tongues of many.  A sentiment well captured on the title of her sixth studio album ‘Talk That Talk’.

However, with ample doubt still surrounding Ri’s legitimacy, it quite – literally – is time for her to ‘walk that walk’.

After attending Def Jam’s London playback, That Grape Juice gives you the WORLD EXCLUSIVE first full review of the album everyone’s waiting for.

Since her debut six years ago, Pop belle Rihanna has rightly or wrongly seen her career center  more on style than on  substance.

Yes, quite unfortunately  the ever changing hair colors, larger than life persona and knee jerk approach to releasing music have led many to accuse the Island beauty of being nothing more than a ‘flash in the pan’.

Now, she has given her thoughts on her matter.

Find out what she said about being a gimmick  below…

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