As jurors deliberate the fate of the man accused of killing her brother Michael, Janet Jackson returned to Australia this week to resume her sold-out ‘Number Ones’ tour.

Greeted by a horde of her ever-loyal fans, the superstar engaged with them before heading back her hotel ahead of her next show in the country.

The worldwide trek finally has its curtain call in February next year; which couldn’t come sooner if you ask us. This tour was necessary in that it allowed her to re-build relationships with promoters following the drama caused by the ill-fated ‘Rock Witchu’ trek. What’s more, it also enabled her to rebuild her international presence. However, it’s quite simply time to move on.

At 45, as phenomenal as she looks, she faces an uphill struggle. A struggle which ultimately becomes that much steeper with every year she delays a return to the studio. For, as much as we despise the industry age bias, it’s there – alive and kicking. One needn’t look further than mainstream radio, iTunes, and the Billboard Hot 100, for proof.

Then again, who’s to say Ms. Jackson even wants to be the chart-topping force her fans so wish her to be (again). After all, there’s more money in touring, and this jaunt has re-raised her stock as a high-grossing travelling act.

If that is indeed the case, I’m going to need Janet to stop teasing us with news of “new music”, so as for me to lay certain day-dreams of mine to rest.

You know, the ones where she re-teams Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and Darkchild. The ones where she hires a new choreographer (or at least gets help with the current one). The ones where she looks at the success of Madonna‘s latter career and takes note. The one where she remembers she can actually sing, and returns to projecting her voice instead of whispering. The one where she signs with a major label who fully believe in and back her. And the one where she realises that the market-place is different today and it’s increasingly difficult to rest on the laurels of who you were. A boy can dream, ay….

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With all eyes on whether Rihanna will walk that walk with the sales of her new album ‘Talk That Talk’, the model has aided her cause by launching her own webisode series this week.

While its last episode focussed on the The-Dream‘s contribution to her latest array of nursery rhymes, this latest chronicles her recent trip to London, where she freely rode our Underground subway in a well-organised PR stunt.

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Back in the UK after suffering what can only be described as a well publicized cold,  a revitalized Kelly Rowland shimmered at the 2011 Cosmopolitan Women Of The Year Awards in London last night.

Armed with a pink dress and her now trademark style, her appearance at the ceremony comes just hours after she sat down with That Grape Juice to discuss her role on the  X Factor UK, new music and future plans.

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The stars were out in full force tonight to attend the Alicia Keys-hosted 8th annual ‘Keep A Child Alive’ Black Ball, held at New York’s Hammerstein Ballroom.  The star studded event, with previous years’ guest lists boasting names like Whitney Houston, Beyonce, and more, included appearances and performances from the likes of Will.I.am, Tyra Banks, Serena Williams, Mary J. Blige, Usher, and Mrs. Beatz herself (among others).

This year’s ‘Ball’, which honored late Beatle George Harrison, benefits Keys’ Keep A Child Alive foundation.  See more photos below:

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Lambs and beliebers jointly rejoiced when news arose of teen pop sensation Justin Bieber joining forces with pop icon Mariah Carey to rework her ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ hit.  While we’ve already treated you to your first listen, photos have now surfaced of the diva on set of the accompanying visual (set to debut in the coming weeks).

Pic via MariahJournal

Keep it locked to That Grape Juice for your first peek at the finished product!

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As reported here, ‘Superwoman’ singer Alicia Keys has seen herself named in many-a-headline for her recent charitable efforts.  Besides her recent partnering with Western Union for ‘The World of Betters’, the singer reprises her role as host of the annual Keep A Child Alive ‘Black Ball’ affair (November 3).

The star studded event, with previous guest list boasting singers Whitney Houston, Beyonce, and more, will include appearances and performances from the likes of Will.I.am, Jay Sean, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Norah Jones, and Mrs. Beatz herself (among others).  This year’s ‘Ball’ is set to honor late Beatle George Harrison and benefit Keys’ Keep A Child Alive foundation.

Fresh from taking the stage at her alma mater to donate instruments to the school’s students earlier this week, the songstress spoke with MTV about the event and what attendees can expect:

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Little monsters everywhere are undoubtedly giving thanks as news circulates that famed news anchor Katie Couric will be joining ‘Poker Face’ performer Lady Gaga for an ABC Thanksgiving special.  Fans may know the songstress for cooking up controversy and Billboard hits alike, but now she is readying fans for a taste of something different – her cooking.

Serving up performances of her smash singles ‘Edge of Glory’, ‘You and I’, and ‘Marry the Night’, the songstress is also expected to duet with Tony Bennett on their remake of ‘The Lady Is a Tramp’. Insert a visit to her alma mater (Sacred Heart Catholic School) and entertainment like only Ms Germanotta can provide and you have  “A Very Gaga Thanksgiving”.

While we’re hoping the leftovers from her infamous meat dress are not on the menu, you can tune in to catch the 90-minutes special on November 24 at 9:30 p.m EST.

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Seemingly unfazed by the less than stellar sales of his latest album ‘Future History‘, Jason Derulo has kept the album’s promotional train rolling with a new music video today, for the single ‘Breathing’.

The follow up to his clips for the songs ‘It Girl‘ and ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home‘ , the visual for ‘Breathing’ sees the Pop upstart tackle more conceptual ground than exhibited in his previous releases.

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“Strike a pose“.

Seemingly bored of being stuck solely  in the realms of Contemporary Hip Hop, recent months have  seen Rapper Game slowly but surely worm his way further into the mainstream’s gaze.

From developing an ‘interesting’ relationship with the folks over at TMZ to taking to late night circuit to promote his LP, ‘The R.E.D Album‘, he has undoubtedly  boosted his profile within the public eye.

Now, he has made a guest appearance on the hit show ‘America’s Next Top Model‘ , lending his expertise to its now famed panel of judges.

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After enjoying critical acclaim with his 2006 release ‘The Evolution of Robin Thicke’ , Mr. Thicke found replicating its success a tedious and difficult affair with its follow ups ‘Something Else’ and ‘Sex Therapy: The Session’.

Now, he is hoping to reclaim his  glory with a brand spanking new album named ‘Love After War’.

Full track list below…

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Two years ago, Rap enchantress Lil Kim graced the MTV Europe Music Awards with her presence to present  the award for ‘Best New Artist On Their Way To Stardom’, a category a then fresh faced Lady GaGa was nominated in.

Now peep what the ‘How Many Licks‘  performer had to say about who she thought was partly responsible for the ‘Pokerface’ darling’s outrageous style, below…

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In support of his Christmas album ‘Under The Mistletoe‘, teen sensation Justin Bieber took the ‘Dancing With The Stars‘ stage to perform one if its supporting singles, ‘Fa La La‘ which features Boyz  II Men.

Watch the performance below…

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