The incomparable Mary J. Blige took centre stage on BBC 1’s Jools Holland Show here in London this week. There, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul delivered a powerful showing of ‘Need Someone’ – a cut lifted from her ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’ LP.
Check out the must-see performance after the jump…
After a brief rest on the bench, this week sees the return of That Grape Juice Cover Star. Helping kick things off is Edison, who serves up a rousing rendition of Lady GaGa‘s ‘Judas’.
Check out his showing below:
Atypical in its original form, the song was a strange choice for an acoustic. However, this young talent made it his own, by way of solid, controlled vocal delivery and an interest visual. Good stuff.
R&B breakout star Miguel was honored by Grey Goose’s ‘Rising Icons’ series last night in New York.
The ‘All I Want Is You’ singer has enjoyed much critical and (increasing) commercial success this year, a trend he’ll no doubt hopes continues when he releases his sophomore effort in 2012.
Currently in Argentina filming scenes for her reality TV show ‘Q’Viva! The Chosen‘, Pop staple Jennifer Lopez was the center of all attention yesterday as she was snapped leaving her hotel yesterday afternoon.
Dressed casually and in the company of what appears to be a team of minders, the mogul recently celebrated the news that ‘Q’Viva’, the talent competition that will also star ex husband Marc Anthony, has been sold internationally to over 20 countries.
Kelly Rowland‘s stint on the X Factor UK has largely been hailed a success. However, after being struck down will a serious illness while Stateside, the Grammy winner found herself targeted by some sects of the press for missing last week’s live show.
In her first sit-down interview since returning to the UK, the ‘Motivation’ singer candidly addresses the “drama”; also talking at some length with That Grape Juice about her new single ‘Down For Whatever’, the new version of her ‘Here I Am’ LP, her next studio album (exclusive details), and a whole lot more.
As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to. And answer them Kelly does. What are you waiting for? Hit ‘PLAY’!
Your thoughts?
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Kelly Rowland’s new single ‘Down for Whatever’ hits iTunes UK on November 21st
Little Willow Smith whipped in the industry into a frenzy last year with ‘Whip My Hair’, and looks set to do it all over again when she takes to the stage on the X Factor USA next week.
Set to rock the house on Thursday’s results show, the 11 year old has given fans a window peak into what they can expect from her debut performance of new single ‘Fireball’.
Check out the clip, which weaves between rehearsal and performance footage, after the jump…
Pop trier Nicole Scherzinger continues to clock up them air miles as trots the globe in support of her ‘Killer Love’ project. The vixen’s latest stop was ITV1’s This Morning here in London today, where she performed ‘Try With Me’ – the lead single from the LP’s forthcoming re-release.
After releasing the well received single ‘With Ur Love‘ and the polarizing ‘Swagger Jagger‘, Cher Lloyd has drummed up quite the anticipation for her debut album ‘Sticks & Stones‘.
Now, that anticipation is sure to heighten with the surfacing of the song ‘Grow Up’ featuring none other than Rapper Busta Rhymes.
The answer to that question depends on who you ask.
For, while her naysayers would have you believe she is currently on her fourteenth minute of fame, her fans have a never ending stream of reasons to defend their belief that that notion is anything but true. And today saw another reason added to that list.
She is to share the stage with Pop icon Prince at the launch event for Versace for H&M.