As one of the masterminds behind Leona’‘Glassheart‘, Emeli Sande is one of the UK’s fastest rising singer/songwriters.

Enjoying many a success on the UK singles chart with ‘Daddy‘, Heaven‘,Never Be Your Woman and Read All About It, February 13th will see the UK release of her debut album, ‘Our Version Of Events’.

Now, ahead of its release, a preview of the entire project surfaced online today, and is now available for your sonic pleasure.

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“Pass the dutchie on the left hand side”

Get into these staged snaps of Rihanna smoking what appears to be marijuana on a Hawaiian beach recently.

Following the controversial shots that arrived of her doing the exact same thing yesterday, the emergence of these pics come weeks before her upcoming ‘Talk That Talk’ video featuring Hip Hop mogul Jay Z is set  to debut.

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“I’m in the UK but just for one day!”

Well- make that a week love.

Yes, in what will be sure to have Nicki Minaj‘s UK based Barbz beaming with joy, the Pop belle has confirmed her return to the country in coming weeks.

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On Sunday February 5th, Superbowl 2012 will welcome Pop icon Madonna to its stage to deliver what has become a heavily anticipated performance.

Now, two weeks before it actually takes place, the ‘Material Girl‘ maestra has shared details from the set, which will include confirmed appearances from Rappers MIA and Nicki Minaj.

 

Find out what she had to say at the 1.31 mark below…

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It’s hard work being a Pop eccentric; something the ever “in-character” Lady GaGa made look easy.

Yet, as these pics attest, even megastar’s have their “off days”.

The ‘Bad Romance’ singer was spotted grocery shopping with boyfriend Taylor Kinney in Southern California yesterday. Kinney, an up and coming actor, reportedly shares a beach-house with friends in the area.

In any case, peep more pics of the star, who is set to announce new tour dates any day now, below…

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In a thinly veiled effort to break Michael Jackson‘s single’s record, Katy Perry has unveiled an acoustic version of current single ‘The One That Got Away’.

Perry’s team have made no secret of their desire for the singer and her album ‘Teenage Dream’ to unseat he King of Pop as the artist with the most #1 singles from one album. As such, they’ve officially released to iTunes a stripped back take on ‘The One’ – which up until now had peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Enter Cover Drive.

Comprised of Amanda, Jamar, T-Ray, and Bar-Man, the Barbados based Pop collective have been drumming up quite the buzz.

Signed to Universal Music UK, the group have notched up a top 10 smash with their debut ‘Lick Ya Down’, with new single ‘Twilight’ on course to enjoy a similar fate when it arrives in stores on January 22nd.

So what are you waiting for?!

Get a taste of their island-flavoured Pop on the latest episode of The Splash  on That Grape Juice TV!

Click here to watch The Splash!

Click here to watch The Splash!

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‘Reductive’ diva Lady Gaga may resent the remarks of a once-praised Pop idol who branded her as such, but it may be safer to say she resents another, more pressing reduction – of presence on Billboard.  Despite boasting 4 out of its 5 singles as top ten hits, the singer’s official sophomore effort ‘Born This Way’ may have seen its releases find their way to Billboard’s upper rankings, but their tenure there was very short lived.

Tack on the singer’s most recent single ‘Marry The Night’ not living up to hype, those quick to write the songstress off believe that Gaga has gone a bit beyond the ‘edge’ of her glory.  ‘Night’ may have landed the diva her latest #1 dance hit, but it missed the mark on another tally…

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‘No badder b*tch on the planet who represents the chocolate better than Miss Kelly Rowland’.

Words lent by famed actress Gabrielle Union at her boo Dwayne Wade‘s 30th bday bash in Miami recently.  The gathering, which saw hip hop hitmakers T.I., Common, Rick Ross, and more in attendance, found its highlight when ‘Lay It On Me’ singer Kelly Rowland laid her vocals over a ‘Happy Birthday’ performance.  Needless to say,  even in January the Miami Heat star was feeling the heat!

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Seemingly taking a leaf from her ‘Pon De Replay’ days, Bajan beauty Rihanna flaunts her best talent (silence) in these sizzling promo shots for Emporio Armani Underwear and Armani Jeans.  Already fronting the fashion frontrunner’s commercials and earlier campaigns, this clothing collabo is one of the many ventures Riri and Armani are said to be conjuring up for Bloomingdales and Macy’s alike.

When not imparting poses for Armani promo, the Grammy winning vocal less vocalist is said to be readying the title track of her critically ashamed album ‘Talk That Talk’ (featuring mentor Jay Z) as its third single.   While the latter of whom just made history for enlisting the help of a (much more welcomed) musical whine – newborn Blue Ivy – you can catch the former in these sizzling shots for Armani below (thanks in part to RihannaDaily):

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For years, the name ‘Braxton’ has been synomous with singer Toni.

Yet, after We tv series ‘Braxton Family Values’ hit it big, it’s Tamar who’s been on the lips of everyone and their mom.

The youngest of the Braxton clan, Tamar has been the show’s break-out star, etching words such as ‘dot com’, ‘dot org’, and ‘dot life’ into public consciousness. Now, the 34 year old hopes to etch herself into the favour of record-buyers, as she re-launches her solo career.

That Grape Juice TV‘s Patrick caught up with the singer at last week’s Los Angeles screening of ‘Braxton Family Values’. During their frank chat, Braxton dished on her forthcoming single, sound, and much more. As ever, Tamar was very much Tamar!

Tidbit: Want to see how candid star works the stage? Peep her Soul Train Awards 2011 performance below…

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Miami was awash with stars  as basketball player Dwyane Wade celebrated his 30th birthday in the city at ‘The Setai Hotel‘ last night.

Joined by the likes of  Usher, Rick Ross, Common and T.I, the athlete also enjoyed the company of ‘Simply Deep‘ star Kelly Rowland who was recently praised by  Mariah Carey after paying homage to the diva at the BET  Honors Ceremony two nights ago.

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