It was all smiles this weekend as the cast of American Idol took the Television Critics Association 2012 Winter Tour in support of the show’s upcoming season.

Snapped alongside the show’s fellow stars was a considerably playful Jennifer Lopez who is also  readying for the launch of her own TV show ‘Q’Viva‘, which also stars her ex husband Marc Anthony.

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Peep these snaps of ‘Cockiness‘ diva Rihanna having what appears to be a whale of a time at the Laker’s VS Memphis Grizzles game at the Los Angeles Staples Center last night.

Rocking a pair of Christian Louboutin heels and enjoying beer and Pop corn with one member of her entourage, the performer was clearly in good spirits, perhaps brought on by the news that she is now the highest selling digital act of all time and the fact her ‘Loud Tour‘ raked in a cool $90 million last year.

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The last few years have seen Kelly Rowland really step out as a solo force. An occurrence which has not only been noted by many a music head, but also Essence – who are to honour the singer next month.

Full story after the jump…

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With over 2 million copies sold worldwide since November 2010, Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday‘ has become quite the earner for both she and her bosses over at YMCMB.

So, as a reward for her efforts, the label’s executive BirdMan aka Baby surprised the animated songstress with what  can only be described as a gift of ‘lavish’ proportions.

Find out what he got her below…

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As two of modern music’s biggest acts, Rihanna and Beyonce naturally find themselves compared. Add their race, gender, and genre’s into the fray, and the pair emerge as direct competition. At least, from the standpoint of their fiercely loyal fanbases.

And while it’s oft their fanbases who address the matter, Rihanna herself has given her two cents.

Find out what the she had to say below…

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After spending much of 2011 touring the States with critically acclaimed play ‘What My Husband Doesn’t Know’, Michelle Williams closes out the year with a return to music.

The soulful singer is hard at work on a new studio album (due 2012); and, so as to whet appetite’s, she’s teamed up with German DJ’s Electric Giant Beatz, featuring as a guest vocalist on their new single ‘On The Run’.

As keen appreciators of the Destiny’s Child star’s vocal prowess, we invited Williams onto our acoustic show The Splash during her recent London visit.

Check out the song bird soar with a special stripped-back version of ”Run’ above…

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“Later on in my destiny, I see myself having your child”

With fans and celebs alike rejoicing at the arrival of Beyonce‘s baby girl Blue Ivy, we thought it the aptest of occasions to travel back in time to relive one of the new-mom’s most defining moments.

This week’s From The Vault pick is the live performance her 2003 classic ‘Dangerously In Love’ at the Grammys 2004.

King Bey won 5 of her 16 Grammys on that night, one of them being for the said song.

Backed by a larger-than-life animated painting, the megastar delivered a vocally flawless rendition of the track. Notably more passionate, raw, and honest than the recorded version, she performed with such intensity and conviction that one can’t but feel what she felt for those 4 minutes.

Stunning stuff.

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‘A Star Is Born!’

Yes, moments ago it was confirmed that Pop Prima Beyonce successfully delivered her first child with husband Jay Z, a healthy baby girl -reportedly named Ivy Blue. Sources close to the couple confirm the birth was a C-Section.

From everyone here at That Grape Juice, congratulations!

More details as they they come in…

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Update:

Stars have begun to send their well-wishes via Twitter.

Rihanna wrote:

“Welcome to the world princess Carter! Love Aunty Rih.”

Diddy offered:

“Congrats to jay and B! God Bless 🙂 ! And many more!”

While Russell Simmons added:

“congrats to my good friends Beyonce and Jay-Z.”

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American Idol alum Jordin Sparks took to the RPM Nightclub at the Tropicana in Las Vegas to bring in her 22nd birthday last night.  Donning a dress by Karina Grimaldi,  the ‘No Air’ songstress was spotted with mom Jodie getting down on the dance floor before trying her hand in a few gaming lounges and indulging in a Freed’s Bakery designed cake.

The photos surface days before Sparks’ feature film debut in Sony Pictures’ remake of famed musical “Sparkle”, opposite Whitney Houston. Fans of the film will be pleased to learn of reports indicating the film will make way to theaters on August 10, 2012.

Until then, get into these snaps of Sparks below (courtesy of Haute Living):

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Without a doubt, the arrival of Beyonce and Jay Z‘s daughter  Blue Ivy Carter  is one of the best pieces of news to arrive from the world celebrity in some time.

So, in joining the proud parents in celebrating the birth of their first child, some of their peers have taken to Twitter to congratulate the family.

Congratulatory tweets below…

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‘If This Isn’t Love’ belter Jennifer Hudson has gotten nothing but love from fans who are highly anticipating her venture into writing, memoir ‘I Got This’.  Set for a January 10th debut on bookshelves, Jen the author looks to not only detail her rise to fame and overcoming personal hardships, but also her highly publicized weightloss – one that resulted in a staggering 80lb weight loss.

Taking to NBC’s ‘Dateline’ tonight at 7/6 central, the Grammy winning bride-to-be tells all in the revealing interview, reflecting on her tragic family loss and forthcoming wedding.  Looks to be a great watch!  Get a behind the scenes view and preview tonight’s episode all after the jump:
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With only a few weeks shy of the anniversary of its release, Adele‘s sophomore album ‘21′ has made history yet again!

Indeed, with a whopping 19 non consecutive weeks spent atop the UK Album Chart, it is the longest running #1 album in the country since Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ which held court at the top spot for a mind blowing 33 non-consecutive weeks following its release in 1970.

This comes after the project was confirmed as being 2011’s highest selling album world wide with over 15 million copies sold, and after the singer picked up multiple nominations at the 2012 Grammy Awards, surpassing the efforts of chart rivals Rihanna, Lady GaGa and Katy Perry.

Well done Adele!

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