With the BET Awards literally just a few days away, the anticipation for Urban music’s biggest night is reaching a feverish pitch.  And, with performances from the likes of Beyonce, Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland, Trey Songz, Mary J. Blige, and so on, the show will definitely be the talk of many a viewer for weeks to come.

As has become standard fare for the lead up to the main event, BET has aired its “Nomination Special” – hosted by none other than featured performer Kelly Rowland and ‘The Game’s’ Pooch Hall.  Check out the two after the jump:

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Check out the sneak peak for the visual to David Guetta‘s upcoming single ‘Where Dem Girls At‘ featuring Flo Rida and Nicki Minaj.

Already charting at #3 in the UK singles chart as well #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, the visual like the song marks the first time Ms. Minaj has collaborated with Guetta.

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When audiences take a liking to an artist, they really take a liking to an artist and it seems that in today’s chart climate that artist is Adele. For the starlet has scored another Billboard Hot 100 #1 with the song ‘Rolling In The Deep’.

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Rap visionary Missy Elliott has come forth with information on her battle with Graves’ Disease. The ‘Get Ur Freak On’ rapper has been suffering from the autoimmune disease that affects the thyroid since 2008.

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After a bout with laryngitis caused the canceling of a string of North American tour dates, Adele has announced the rescheduled shows, that will take place in August and October.

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While English R&B chanteuse, Estelle, is prepping her upcoming All of Me release, a behind the scenes look at the music video for the set’s official second single recently surfaced. Shot in Los Angeles by director Chris Robinson, the visual for ‘Break My Heart’ features rapper Rick Ross and actor Omari Hardwick as Estelle’s leading man.

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In continuing to expand our cause, That Grape Juice will, alongside our staple celebrity interviews, also serve up candid features with noted names behind the glitz of the industry. What better way, then, to continue this foray into the relatively unknown, than with a sit-down chat with acclaimed songwriter Claude Kelly.

The much-sought after songwriter, who has worked with everyone from Michael Jackson to Whitney Houston, talks openly with us about how he broke into the industry, working with Whitney Houston and her ‘new’ voice, Christina Aguilera’s ‘Bionic’, how he’d mastermind a Ciara comeback and much more.

As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to. And answer Kelly did. A great read, if we must say so ourselves! Enjoy.

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West Coast rapper The Game and Virginia born Chris Brown have come together once again, this time for Game’s single ‘Pot of Gold’. The controversial twosome muse on the pitfalls of fame, over the The Futuristiks-crafted cut, lifted from Game’s upcoming The R.E.D Album.

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R&B veteran Monica has confirmed that she will be welcoming ‘New Life‘ to the world later on this year. The proud mother of two made the announcement last night on USTREAM.

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Season 1 / Episode 1

It’s finally here! That Grape Juice presents….The Splash!

Filmed in the heart of London this week, our launch episode features award-winning R&B force Keri Hilson. The 27 year old singer-songwriter serves up stunning renditions of hits from her sophomore set ‘No Boys Allowed’ – which is out in stores on and on iTunes now.

Hit ‘play’ and enjoy what is the start of an amazing season!

Next year’s 54th annual Grammy Awards is already in production. The Recording Academy and Grammy broadcasting network, CBS, extended their contract through 2021 on Tuesday (June 21). So, what’s the date of music’s biggest night?

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It seems that there is no stopping the technicolor steam  train that is Nicki Minaj‘s life. For today she was confirmed as one of the many acts appearing at this years BET Awards which will also see Kelly Rowland and Chris Brown take to the stage.

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