Almost a year after being sensationally axed from the X Factor USA, Cheryl Cole is back.

The former Pop force is looking to re-rev her movement with new single ‘Call My Name’, the video for which was shot in Los Angeles today (see pics above and below).

Reportedly produced by Alex Da Kid, the cut serves as the most “important” Cole release yet.

Why, you may ask?

It’s her first solo effort without the X Factor scaffolding. Indeed, it was that well-oiled machine that blew ample amounts of smoke in the face of any and everyone who dare question her clear limitations (see: lack of talent and inability to judge). And yet ironically, it would be that same machine that would ditch her with the swiftness once the vapidity of its “creation” became too obvious to ignore.

In any case, it’ll be uber interesting to see how Ms. Cole fares on this outing. Credit where it’s due, she may not be able to sing worth a lick, but she’s become quite the performer. Paired with the right material, she may well be able to surprise and pierce through her artistic flaws. Time will tell. In the meanwhile, check out more pics below…

Randomness: Did you know Cheryl is managed by Black Eyed Peas frontman, will.i.am?

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R&B songstress Monica took front stage centre during the NCAA Final Four game tonight, performing a stirring rendition of the US National Anthem, ‘The Star Spangled Banner’.

How did Ms. Brown fare? Find out after the jump…

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Get a load of Rihanna covering the Swiss publication ‘Friday‘ magazine.

In aid of her new LP ‘Talk That Talk’ and her forthcoming flick ‘Battleship‘, Rita-lite’s cover comes weeks before she releases the video for ‘Where Have You Been’ – her latest single.

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The Voice UK continued in spectacular fashion tonight.

Check out highlights from the hotly anticipated show on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV.

Click here to watch The Voice UK!

 

Kim Zolciak may not have been ‘Tardy For The Party’, yet her latest single, ‘Love Me First’, sees the reality star slow it all the way down.

Given its world premiere on The Ryan Seacrest Show, the not so moving ballad boasts lyrics which are “close” to the 36 year old’s heart. Of the song, the pregnant Zolciak says:

“It was written about my life and what I went through 11 years ago. I think people will be able to relate.”

Take a listen below…

Watch out Mariah!

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Since his debut, Drake has made no secret of his love for the late Aaliyah.

Tattooing her face on his back in her honor, this week saw him hint at a duet between the pair during his recent trip to the UK.

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April 11th marks the release of ‘Battleship‘, starring none other than Island model Rihanna.

Taking to the UK last week in support of the flick, last night saw her touch down in Japan for the same reason, days after chart rival Nicki Minaj graced the country in aid of her new LP, ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘.

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While doing the promotional rounds for her small role in ‘Battleship’, Rihanna took time out to talk about Beyonce and Jay-Z‘s daughter Blue Ivy.

Having recently been introduced to the Billboard record-breaker, the 24 year old couldn’t hide her excitement at meeting her chart-rival’s offspring.

See what she had to say after the jump…

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VH1’s ‘Behind The Music’ continued this week with a rare look at the life of R&B star T-Pain.

Renown for his distinctive sound and catalogue of hits (solo and features), prior to now little had been known about the 26 year old beyond his many eccentricities.

Hit ‘play’ for a wholly insightful watch.

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Vocal powerhouse blew the roof off  That Grape Juice’s The Splash! Check out her show-stopping set!

Click here to watch Melody Thornton’s Splash session!

 

It’s been a month and a half since the world lost the greatest voice of all time, Whitney Houston.

And while family members have stepped forward to talk about their grief, the late star’s mother Cissy Houston has mourned privately.

That is all set to change this coming Monday, though, when the elderly Gospel singer talks exclusively to My9 about the tragedy.

Details below…

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After stampeding the charts with ‘Elephant’, Pop force Alexandra Burke is wasting no time lining up it’s follow-up.

Details after the jump…

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