Without a doubt, recent years have seen the world find itself falling back in love with Pop icon Janet Jackson.

From her acclaimed roles in many a Tyler Perry movie to the positive press her Number Ones: Up Close And Personal world tour has garnered, her oft debated public image seems to be back on track following the misfortunes that were  ‘20 Y.O’, ‘Discipline’ and of course- the ‘Superbowl’ incident.

Now, as 2012 approaches, there are many Janet fans who have been left wondering if the coming year will see the arrival of a brand new album from the performer, and just what demographic that album will be geared towards.

Now’s the chance to let Ms. Jackson know what you’re thinking.

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Peep these snaps of Tina Knowles, daughter Solange and grandson Juelz ducking the paparazzi during a recent shopping trip in New York City recently.

Accompanied by Juelz‘ father, Daniel, the quartet’s unexpected sighting comes hours after Tina’s eldest child Beyonce received the news that her latest album ‘4′ had sold over 1 million copies in the US since its June 2011 release

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Responsible for spawning the legends that are Whitney Houston and Dionne Warwick, to name just two, the Drinkard‘s are without a doubt one of the most influential family of artists the world of music has been blessed with to date.

Now, in celebration of their wide reaching influence on Pop culture, it has been confirmed that a documentary named ‘The Wonderful Family Of Divas‘ ,written and directed by acclaimed director Gary Keys, will feature commentary from ‘The Bodyguard‘ singer herself, alongside other members of her family.

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Famed for baring her soul (and other body parts) on stage, Lady GaGa has ironically guarded her personal life with much ferocity.

Indeed, when quizzed on the existence of a signifiant other back in October, the 25 year old offered: “You know I don’t talk about my love life, but I’m very happy.”

Fast forward two months and it appears the eccentric star is ready to go public with her happiness – much of which comes in the form of new boyfriend, Taylor Kinney.

An actor, Kinney met GaGa on the set of the video for her single ‘You & I’; with the two reportedly becoming inseparable since then.

Peep pics of the couple walking on a Californian beach this week above and below…

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Earlier this week, That Grape Juice reported the news that Rap Prima Lil Kim had taken to the studio with 50 Cent to record a follow up to their smash hit release ‘Magic Stick‘.

Today, a snap reportedly taken from the session has surfaced which shows the Rap Queen in the company of the ‘Candy Shop‘ maestro and boxer Floyd Mayweather.

Expected to feature on Ms. Jones’ upcoming EP, due out in a few days time, the snap’s arrival also comes a week after the release of ‘Stupid Hoe‘, the latest track aimed at the Rapper by Pop Princess  Nicki Minaj ,who has been engaged in a war of words with the performer since 2010.

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If the last year in music has proved anything, it is that whatever  industry politics, changes in the chart system and unforeseen controversies throw at an artist, nothing can hinder the success of that performer if they are backed by a loyal and willing support base.

This week saw Pop icon Britney Spears learn that lesson all too well.

For, despite the lack luster sales generated by her latest ‘Femme Fatale‘ outing, its supporting tour has raked in a whopping 69 million dollars, beating the likes of Lady GaGa and Katy Perry on this year’s list of highest grossing Pop tours.

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With the year drawing to an end, the annual influx of “favorite” lists are hard to avoid. Yet, it’s doubtful anyone will be avoiding Beyonce‘s window-peak into which tracks she enjoyed most in 2011.

Check out who had the mother-to-be leaning and rocking over the last 12 months. Some picks are surprising to say the least…

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After a six year absence from the charts, naturally there’d be air of nerves surrounding Nelly Furtado‘s new project. So, in order to put her best foot forward, the 32 year old has enlisted an all-star cast of hitmakers to craft hits for the set.

Soulful producer Salaam Remi is the latest to join the line-up, which currently includes Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins and Timbaland.

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‘Keeps Getting Better’ diva Christina Aguilera is looking to prove such titling true as she preps her yet-titled, 5th studio album.  As time for the rumored release of the set’s first offering nears, what Xtina is certainly “keeping” is fans in suspense.  With the single already gaining slight teases from record label and radio hosts, the lid was recently lifted on the title of the first single.

Reportedly due next month, find out what Miss Aguilera is bringing to the table in 2012 after the jump:

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That Rihanna reign finally let up.  After an impressive 8 week run at #1, the Billboard Hot 100 now finds the  ‘We Found Love’ singer slipping to the number 2 spot – surrendering the throne to ‘Sexy And I Know It’ by LMFAO.  As the ‘Party Rock Anthem’ performers have logged in quite a few weeks at the runner-up spot, their most recent bid for #1 was undoubtedly assisted by holiday sales.  Elsewhere, chart titan Adele is making it rain on ’em as her latest offering ‘Set Fire To The Rain’ has blasted into the top ten to #7 (last week #13).

Like LMFAO, the songstress got quite the holiday help from fans as the song’s parent album ’21’ moved another 399,000 units this past week despite nearing its year-old mark.  The two are presently occupying two spots in the singles’ top ten, with ‘Someone Like You’ and ‘Rain’ at numbers 8 and 7 respectively, while LMFAO are rocking the charts with ‘Party Rock’ and ‘Sexy’ at numbers 9 and 1 respectively.

Rounding out the charts,  Katy Perry‘s ‘One That Got Away’ gets one step closer to landing that 6th #1 as it jumps from 5-3 and Big Sean dances into the #10 spot with a little help from Harajuku Barbie Nicki Minaj with ‘Dance (A$$)’.

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Christmas may be be over, yet it seems Beyonce has one unopened gift under her tree – a Platinum sales plaque.

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No matter how hard her competitors try, beating Brit belle Adele’s weekly sales  has- in many respects- become a mission so impossible that even her most egotistical of contenders wouldn’t bother trying to disprove.

This week was singles Queen Rihanna‘s turn to learn that lesson.

For, despite having the price of her latest album ‘Talk That Talk‘ reduced to $4.99 on Amazon, she has failed to best the sales of the belter’s ‘21‘ on the Billboard 200 for another week.

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