Fans were sent into a frenzy moments ago when pop princess Britney Spears shared the album cover artwork for her 8th studio album ‘Britney Jean’ (due December 3).

Unveiled via the stagewalker’s Twitter handle, the photo surfaces as the first single spawned from the set ‘Work B*tch’ is still working to put up a fight on the Hot 100 (peaking at #12, sitting at #28 this week).

But as the jets on that high octane number cool, its highly anticipated second single ‘Perfume’ has been cleared for launch granted a release date…probably sooner than you think.

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With a resume full of career milestones (see: Stellar & Dove Award wins, Grammy nominations, having the longest running #1 single in history), you'd think there would be few “firsts” left for gospel superstar Marvin Sapp.

But, as his first holiday-themed album 'Christmas Card' (in stores now) reveals, even the most seasoned of stars still have room for new achievements.

That Grape Juice recently caught up with the “Never Would've Made It” singer to chat specifically about the new album (which features the likes of former group Commissioned, R&B singer Joe, and more), his new reality show, thoughts on the controversial 'Preachers of LA', and so much more.  As always, you don't want to miss this:

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Weeks before it draws to a close in New Orleans, Rihanna's 'Diamonds World Tour' has found itself faced with legal drama this week…brought its way by the production company responsible for the show's Israeli showing.

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The drip-feeding continues.

Lady GaGa serves up another taste of ‘ARTPOP’ with this freshly released snippet of ‘Venus’ – the latest “promo” single  to be lifted from the eagerly-anticipated LP.

As previously reported, the DJ White Shadow track was replaced as the second single from the album following the trail-blazing success of former “promo” song ‘Do What U Want’. 

Really, though; what are you waiting for? Go intergalactic with Mother Monster after the jump…

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With sales of Justin Timberlake‘s ‘The 20/20 Experience’ now hitting the 4.75 million mark, there’s no doubt his long time friend/competitor Beyonce eyes similar glory for her fifth studio album.

So, perhaps it makes sense that the icon has decided to take as much as time as she needs to perfect the release, calling on Pharrell Williams to help craft numbers for the hotly anticipated effort!

Now, in an interview that will no doubt excite the ‘Creole’ singer’s fans, Williams has spoken openly about the release…revealing that it won’t be released until she believes it’s good enough for those fans.

His words below…

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 Two nights ago, Clear Channel and iHeart Radio joined forces with Katy Perry to launch the ‘Prism‘ album release party, which saw Perry perform numbers from the soon to be #1 album.

Waiting for you below, is a slightly reworked serving of ‘By the Grace of God’…enjoyable from start to finish.

Peep the Pop star impress her ever loyal support base below!

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No stranger to controversy, Lady GaGa courts exactly that with the covers for new promotional single ‘Venus’.

The ‘ARTPOP’ cut was initially scheduled to serve as the album’s official second single – following Platinum lead effort ‘Applause’. However, as reported, was bumped to “promo” status once the R. Kelly assisted ‘Do What U Want’ became a surprise hit on iTunes globally this week.

Still, Mother Monster seems keen to whip up a buzz about the mythical track, taking to Twitter seconds ago to post three official covers. The first (and tamest) appears above.

As we’re a work-friendly/family site, click below to see the NSFW snaps…

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The trio of shots were lensed by ‘Alejandro’ and ‘Fame’ (fragrance commercial) director Steven Klein.

‘ARTPOP’ hits stores November 11th.

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The ladies of Little Mix command the masses to ‘Move’ on the lead single from their second studio album ‘Salute’.

Set to hit iTunes on November 3rd (with the parent LP following one week later on November 11th), the video for the cut made its debut moments ago.

Does it pack punch enough to create heightened buzz? Find out after the jump…

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17 years after bidding the world adieu, Peter S.Fischer’s ‘Murder, She Wrote‘ has been dealt a fresh hand by NBC today, gearing up to return to TV screens in a way we’ve never seen it before.

For, after enlisting ‘Desperate Housewives’ producer Alexandra Cunningham to write the new series, the network has revealed that ‘The Help’ actress Octavia Spencer will take on the lead role, starring a hospital administrator /crime novelist whose passion for real crime sees her become an active participant in crime investigations!

Set for takeoff in 2014, Deadline reports that its original star- London born actress Angela Lansbury– has been offered a role in the series, which will see Spencer’s character serve as a cross between Lansbury’s ‘Jessica Fletcher’ and Peter Falk’s ‘Columbo‘.

On the new series, Spencer shares:

“I’ve always considered myself an armchair detective and in a recent meeting with Bob Greenblatt, he asked me what type of character would be able to lure me to TV. Naturally, I said ” J.B. Fletcher” meets “Colombo”… And here we are. I’m ecstatic to have the opportunity to work with Dave Janollari again, and Alex Cunningham a brilliant writer who shares my love for all things mysterious and Angela Lansbury.” 

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With the music-buying mass appearing to to have quite the appetite for Lady GaGa‘s ‘ARTPOP’, the chart blazer is feeding them more ahead of the album’s November 11th release.

Currently on a European promo blitz, the paw purveyor picked German capital Berlin to premiere an acoustic version of new song ‘Gypsy’ tonight at an exclusive album playback.

Watch below as she thrills with the cut…

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Beyonce sure has been busy of late.

And while speculation mounts as to what exactly King B is cooking up, the tour de force isn’t making the sussing out of her moves an easy task.

Case, point, these fresh snaps of the singer on set of yet another shoot (which by our tally is her fifth in almost as many weeks).

Lensed this week in Brunswick, Melbourne (where the star is currently on her sell-out Mrs Carter Show World Tour), the shoot was notable not because of Bey alone, but also what happened once she left.

Peep the hilarity after the jump…

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