As an award-winning songwriter, Emeli Sande has crafted hits for many a chart-topper. However, it’s the Scottish star’s own material which has her poised for major success this year.

Soulful and flavoursome, the 24 year old’s unique sound has earned her both critical and commercial acclaim.

 The BRIT Award Critics Choice winner is gearing up for the release of her debut album ‘Our Version of Events’ and was keen to talk to That Grape Juice about the project.

Also discussed during our candid chat were her thoughts on the Urban music scene, working with the newly reformed Sugababes (original line-up), collaborating Leona Lewis, her recent engagement, and much more.

Enjoy.

Emeli Sande Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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In somewhat of an unanticipated move, proud parents Beyonce and Jay-Z have introduced their bundle of joy Blue Ivy to the world.

The fiercely private pair, who welcomed the youngster last month, shunned megabucks magazine deals, opting instead to share the first pics of baby Blue on the internet.

So what are you waiting for? Get familiar with the youngest of the Carter clan below…

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 As fans embrace ‘The Boy Is Mine’ successor ‘It All Belongs To Me’ – the dynamic R&B reunion of belters Brandy and Monica – the song looks to kick off what may be a year of diva double teams.  With Keyshia Coleseeking the assistance of Ms. Norwood as well, (now silenced) rumors ofRihanna and Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keysentreating Adele, and now news that Britney Spearsmay be featured on Queen of Pop Madonna‘s forthcoming ‘MDNA’, the divas are joining forces like never before to tackle the Billboard charts.

In honor (and anticipation) of these 2012 alliances, That Grape Juice has collected 12 of our favorite diva duets.

See who made our list after the jump:

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Despite the enormous campaign that supported Madonna‘s ‘Give Me All Ur Lovin’, the track has done all but impress on a charts front.

So in order to generate an even greater buzz for her new ‘MDNA’ LP, the icon has confirmed the name of ‘Luvin‘s follow up single during an interview with Ryan Seacrest.

Find out what it is below…

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Feast your eyes on this shot of J.Cole and Pop icon Missy Elliott ,on the set of their new video ‘Nobody’s Perfect‘.

Lifted from the Cole’s debut album ‘Cole World: The Sideline Story‘, the cut’s video was shot last night and is the brainchild of famed director Collin Tilley, responsible for much of Chris Brown‘s recent work.

Set to premier in a matter of weeks, the video precedes the release of Elliott’s new album ‘Block Party’, which is to be released this June.

Listen to ‘Perfect’ below…

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It may be hard to believe, but it’s been 7 years since Cassie released her self titled debut album.

So, it’d be fair to say that the arrival of new music by the star will be welcomed by those in tune with the her journey, which has seen her play anything but musician in recent years.

Now listen to her new single ‘King Of Hearts‘ below…

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This Monday, in support of her forthcoming LP, Ashanti will take to ‘Good Morning America’ to perform some of her greatest hits, including her new single, ‘The Woman You Love’.

Her biggest promotional stint in a while, a commercial for her set was released today and is now available to watch below.

Get right into it…

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And the claws are out!

Following last Sunday’s Superbowl 2012 half time show, which saw Madonna perform with Nicki Minaj, Cee Lo Green and MIA, the icon has responded to the controversy surrounding the latter’s fauxpas during the performance.

Her interesting remarks below…

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This Sunday, the hottest night in show business will finally take place.

Indeed, after months of anticipation, the 54th Annual Grammy Awards airs live on CBS, featuring performances by Nicki Minaj, Adele, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Alicia Keys  and appearances by Drake, Lady GaGa and the night’s host LL Cool J.

So now we want to know, just who will you be checking for on the night?

Let us know below!

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Peep these shots of a glowing Whitney Houston, taken at a Grammy party at Tru Hollywood last night.

Fresh faced, youthful and undeniably classy, the 40 something year old stunner enjoyed the company of a few close friends at the event, after meeting fans both inside and out of the venue, taking and signing a number of pictures and autographs.

More from the night below…

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Get very excited!

For, in what will be sure to excite their respective fan bases, Rihanna & Drake shot the video for ‘Take Care‘ recently,  in support of the latter’s album, ‘Take Care’.

Shot by ‘Born To Die’ director Yoanne Lemoine, the clip is set to debut before the month’s end and will mark the second video the pair have shot together, following 2010’s ‘What’s My Name’.

Your thoughts?

Last year, Epic executive LA Reid set Twitter alight when he confirmed Ciara had signed to his newly acquired label.

Now, after the deal scored her a role in Adam Sandler‘s ‘That’s My Boy‘ but before she releases her first album it, Harris was spotted on the way to a salon sporting an ‘Epic‘ tee, in an open display of support for the group.

More snaps of Ms.’Ride‘ and her dogs below…

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