In Rihanna‘s world, a new year isn’t only a time for fresh starts but for fresh music.

Indeed, as has always been the case with the star, just as fans are digesting one LP, she announces that its follow up is on its way.

So it should come as no surprise that despite releasing ‘Talk That Talk’ in November 2011, she has contacted Brit producers Chase’N’Status, in a bid to kick off a brand new project.

Details below…

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Following the success of her new LP ‘Born To Die‘, Lana Del Rey took to Hollywood’s Amoeba recently to thank fans for their support of both she and the project.

Indeed, seeing as actions do speak louder than words, the performer’s gratitude was showcased in a chilling rendition of ‘Without You‘,  a Kate Bush inspired number lifted from the LP.

Get into the show below…

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Tonight, The Dream’s latest video ‘ROC’ will debut on his VEVO channel in support of his new LP, ‘The Love IV: Diary of a Madman’.

However, as a way to warm fans up for its release, the performer released a preview of the clip recently, now available to watch below…

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Ever keen to keep an eye and ear on what’s fresh, That Grape Juice pours a new glass of comedic tea by introducing a new segment to its growing TV sister site –  ‘Comedy Corner’.  In this, the golden age of Youtube and social media, a host of new (and seasoned) talents have taken to the platform and others like it to hilariously highlight the happenings of Pop culture.  Now, in a weekly serving, get into the best of web comedy only on That Grape Juice TV!

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Since the media circus began for ‘Holiday’ hitmaker Madonna‘s 12th LP ‘M.D.N.A’, her claws have been out for the Mother Monster Lady Gaga.  Calling the young performer ‘reductive’ in a now famous interview, Madge’s copycat accusations against the ’Poker Face’ performer are by no means new and join a list of other stars (see: Grace Jones) and fans who co-sign the claim.  In a hilarious parody, comedian Charlie Hides takes a look into the pop starlets’ relationship – one that, according to him, sees Gaga incessantly taunting the Pop Veteran.  Hosted on his hit Youtube channel CharlieHidesTV, this viral video hosts a few other diva favorites.

Is Lady Gaga the Carmen San Diego of Pop?  Get into this hilarious clip and find out!

See the other parts of this series here, including Hides’ hilarious ’Give Me All Your Luvin’ parody.

Your thoughts?

Six years ago, the shock axe of TV host Star Jones from The View caused ripples. From the suddenness of the cull, to the spats which would arise between Jones and her former co-hosts, drama characterised the air surrounding her departure.

Hence, surprised were many when the 49 year old paid a visit to her old stomping grounds today.

“A new couch. You’ve got two black girls. Sherri and I are not the same person. Elisabeth had more children. Joy got married!”, Jones exclaimed after being welcomed back to the show which made her a household name.

Anchor Barbara Walters began to recount what happened in 2006, with Jones interjecting with: “Are we really going to go here, Barbara? Do we care at this point?! I honestly don’t.”

Walter insisted, saying “people ask us all the time”, going on to remind Jones that her contract had not been renewed and she surprised her co-stars by saying she was leaving. “It was ugly. … It was a bad emotional time,” Jones replied, adding, “I made the decision that I wanted to go out on my own terms.”

The mood would quickly lightened, as the ladies played catch up, and discussed Jones’ new VH1 venture, which see her book ‘Satan’s Sisters’ turned into a TV movie. Peep the footage above…

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Basketball Wives star Jennifer Williams stopped by New York’s Power 105.1 to promote season 4 of the hit VH1 reality show.

Chatting it up with Charlemagne and co on The Breakfast Club, Williams let rip on her fellow cast-mates (including Evelyn Lozada) and spoke on the slap heard everywhere, why she never fought back and more!

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‘Starships’ performer Nicki Minaj is launching an onslaught of promotions for her forthcoming ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ (due April 3rd).  With a host of television appearances lined up, following the rapstress’s infamous Grammy showing, the Young Money maven accompanies those showings with a number of magazine covers – including VIBE magazine.

While we’ve already unveiled the cover of the royal flush, now you can check out the full house below (with excerpts):

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Monday saw multiplatinum diva Janet Jackson take to daytime TV host ‘Anderson’ to lend her thoughts on the passing of Whitney Houston, her childhood, Nutrisystem success (double entendre), and, of course, address rumors of her enlistment for next season’s X Factor USA.

Hailed by fans for Janet’s subtle unveil of her new svelte figure, the youngest of the Jackson clan took to her official Youtube page to give viewers another look at the success of her Nutrisystem campaign.  See Miss Jackson behind the scenes of her visit to Cooper’s set below:

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Fans of ‘The Boy Is Mine’ co-stars Brandy and Monica will certainly rejoice at news that following the critical acclaim of their R&B reunion ‘It All Belongs To Me’ the two belters are preparing a joint tour.

Revealed by the ‘Everything To Me’ maestra herself in a recent radio interview, Mo and B-Rocka are hoping to rock a stage near you post-release of their respective spring albums – ‘New Life’ (April 10) and Brandy’s yet-titled LP due in May.

And, while nothing is set in stone yet, Monica is hopeful the tour will come to be:

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‘Turn Up the Music’ maestro Chris Brown is looking to turn up the heat on the promotional campaign for ‘Fortune’ – the highly anticipated followup to 2011’s Grammy winning ‘F.A.M.E.’.  Already taking off with ‘Strip’ and ‘Music’, Brown has unveiled the full (tentative) tracklisting for the March 16th due project.

Listing few features, Brown takes center stage in what is sure to quickly become a fan favorite.  Get into the list below:

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JoJo breathes a new lease of life into comeback effort ‘Disaster’ courtesy of an official DJ Kue remix, which boasts a retooled video too.

Check out ‘Disaster’ revisited below…

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After whetting appetites with new single ‘Climax’, R&B crooner Usher today unmasked the official cover for the seductive cut.

Set to feature on the star’s as yet untitled 7th album, the Diplo produced release is available on iTunes now.

Haven’t heard the titillating number yet? Let Mr Raymond  take your to the top below…

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