It’s been a tumultuous few years for R&B collective Day26. Indeed, after quick-fire success with their album and ‘Making The Band’ reality show, trouble rocked the quad when member Que was axed, and label-head Diddy left the fold.

Still signed with Atlantic (just no longer a joint deal with Bad Boy), the group hope to bounce back with their aptly titled 3rd studio album ‘A New Day’.

So as to build anticipation for the set (due 2012), Willie, Brian, Mike, and Robert have premiered the debut episode of their new online series, also titled ‘A New Day’.

Check it out after the jump…

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Check out this shot of ‘Born This Way‘ maestra Lady GaGa gracing the cover of Spanish ‘V‘.

Laying next to the cover Visionaire ‘Larger Than Life‘ cover, GaGa also unveils a number of never before seen shots of herself in its supporting feature which hits Spanish news stands next week.

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With a career spanning over a decade, Christina Aguilera remains one artist whose life and music remain just as topical today as they were when she first started out.

Enjoying her fair show of highs and a number of unforgettable personal lows, to say her public image has been bitter/sweet would be an understatement.

Loved by many, loathed by some, we here at That Grape Juice want to know.

Is Christina Aguilera the performer people just love to hate?

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Without a doubt, Brandy‘s upcoming album is one her most anticipated releases to date.

With creative credits from the likes of Chris Brown and Frank Ocean, to name just a few, expectations- to say the least- are high.

So in a bid to heighten the  buzz that surrounds it ,  today the project’s leading contributor Sean Garrett share details regarding the LP and its long awaited lead single.

His comments below…

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No more than three months have passed since Lil Wayne‘s latest album ‘Tha Carter IV’ burst onto the charts.

Now, it what serves to cement his status as one of  music’s most commercially potent contenders, the LP has now been certified double platinum in the US.

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Get familiar with the sneak peek to Will. I .Am‘s upcoming ‘The Hardest Ever‘ video, featuring Mick Jagger and Jennifer Lopez.

Expected to premiere in coming weeks, the clip is in support of the performer’s upcoming album ‘#WillPower‘, due out in 2012.

Check it out below…

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“She works hard for the money…”

Kelly Rowland‘s UK promo hustle shows no sign of slowing.

Taking a brief break from rehearsals for her upcoming X Factor performance, the 30 year old arrived a London’s HMV Oxford Circus to plug the UK version of her 3rd album ‘Here I Am’.

Hundreds of fans queued to meet the singer, who signed a copy of the record for the first person in the line.

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The 2011 Soul Train Awards concluded moments ago and, as ever, That Grape Juice is providing you with the night’s performances.  The Cedric The Entertainer-hosted extravaganza, held at Atlanta’s Fox Theater, boasted performances from R&B frontrunners Lloyd, Miguel, Mindless Behavior, Melanie Fiona, Tamar Braxton, and more.

Airing November 27th on BET and Centric, see them all after the jump:

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The 2011 Soul Train Awards was certainly one of the year’s most electrifying events on the industry calender, with show-stopping performances from Lloyd, Tamar Braxton, Marsha Ambrosius, and Mindless Behavior, to name a few.

While R&B bad boy Chris Brown led the pack with a whopping 5 nominations (and Beyonce trailing with 4), find out who picked up an award or two  below…

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WriteWay will be presenting an EXCLUSIVE SCREENING of their debut short film “OneWay”. The film tells the story of four young men, each from very different backgrounds and how their paths cross, changing their lives forever. This film is extremely personal to the four members of WriteWay, as it is an insight into the reckless lives they used to live and the defining moments that set them on the right path.

Peep the trailer to the inspirational movie above.

“Every action and decision someone makes determines which direction they go on this motorway called LIFE”

In a bid to up-shift first week sales of new album ‘My Life II:  The Journey Continues’, ’25/8′ might be more descriptive of Mary J. Blige‘s promo schedule than anything else.  Adding to the whirlwind media blitz the ‘Seven Days’ singer has been on in the last seven days, Blige’s promo journey continues –  most recently adding CBS Sunday Morning to that growing list.

While dishing on the usual topics, the in depth interview saw the music monarch delve deeper into subjects explored on her latest LP venture and even chat more about her personal life.  The 8 minute interview is indeed a good watch.

See MJB on CBS after the jump:

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Triple threat diva Jennifer Lopez was spotted spending her holiday weekend in Hawaii with new boo Casper the friendly backup dancer.  While this doesn’t mark the first time Jen’s new beau, whose real name is Beau Paul Smart, has gotten attention from the press, its one of the few times the two have been snapped openly exchanging PDA.

The 24-year-old dancer may be adding a few new snaps to his collection, however.  As reports have it, Smart’s recent run-ins with the law may land him behind bars soon.  Before Beau cheeses for that mugshot, get into these shots of the lovebirds below.

(All photos courtesy of Daily Mail).

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