Pop icon Whitney Houston sat down with Access Hollywood in an exclusive interview on the set of her latest movie ‘Sparkle’ (also featuring Jordin Sparks).  The first time the Grammy-winning diva has made waves on the silver screen in over a decade, she dished on everything from late R&B starlet Aaliyah‘s involvement in the film to her co-stars in this two part interview (airing Monday and Tuesday).

However, fans were particularly happy when reports from earlier this year suggested  that ‘Getting To Happy:  Waiting To Exhale 2‘ would be in the works featuring prequel co-stars Angela Bassett, Lorretta Devine, and Lela Rochon.

Mum on the topic until now, find out what Whitney had to say about the movie and if she’ll be involved.  This and more after the jump:

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If the numbers are anything to go by, fans couldn’t wait to tune in to last Thursday’s premiere of Braxton Family Values season 2.  The show, which was already WEtv’s highest rated, blasted onto the ratings tally with some impressive numbers.

Press report:

Braxton Family Values ranked as the #1 telecast for women 18-34 (108% increase from last season’s premiere) and #3 for women 25-54 during primetime among all ad-supported cable when the show returned for its second season on Thursday, November 10.  The series also ranked as the #1 show among African-American viewers during primetime for all key women and adult demo deliveries.

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Pop imposter Rihanna unveils the latest set of promo shots from her forthcoming ‘Talk That Talk’ album.  The album, which hits stores next Monday (November 21st), has suffered somewhat of a setback due to a leak that has made its rounds on the net.  Needless to say, even if that ever-so elusive #1 album is no longer within grasp, her ever-so faithful Navy will certainly keep the lifted singles afloat (with two currently in the Top 20 and ‘You Da One’ sure to follow).

Are you ready to ‘Talk That Talk’?  More from the ‘Man Down’ mannequin smoking away what little voice she has below:

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Dance commander Kelly Rowland dropped by Alan Carr last night with fellow X Factor UK judges Tulisa Contostavlos and Gary Barlow.  Covering quite a number of interesting topics, the ‘Down For Whatever’ diva went down a list of her latest happenings including making a few hints at her love life (which she rarely does).  Needless to say, her responses had the audience buzzing.

Find out what we mean and catch the hilarious interview below:

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Say what you will about vocal powerhouse Cassie Ventura, but to say she doesn’t take a pretty picture would be nothing short of a lie.

For, these snaps of the singer taken for ‘Idol’ magazine’s Illuminati themed issue only serve to prove that what she lacks in discernible talent is most certainly made up for in looks.

More shots from the shoot  below courtesy of Global Grind…

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After it emerged that the US version of Nicole Scherzinger‘s ‘Killer Love‘ album was to be released in December after suffering a   number of well publicized set backs, today saw the singer confirm that the LP has been pushed back once again.

Find out when below…

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Hip-Hop titan Jay-Z continues to garner praise outside of the music arena after being named one of GQ magazine’s Men of the Year.

The 41 year old, who shares the honour with Justin Timberlake among others, chats with the mag about impending fatherhood, ‘Watch The Throne’, and much more.

Peep quotes from the publication’s December issue below…

The Pop stunner, 30, joins the likes of Justin Bieber and Harry Potter’s Rupert Grint as one of the names who have fronted the campaign (which serves as the British answer to ‘got milk?’).

Kudos to Ms. Kelly.

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Proving that her hustle knows few bounds, Mariah Carey has jumped straight back into work.

The vocal icon, who gave birth to twins to in April, was snapped shooting the video for  ‘When Christmas Comes’ – a cut featured on last year’s ‘Merry Christmas II You’ LP, which has been reworked as a duet with John Legend.

Set to debut within the next few weeks, you peep more festive set pics below…

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What a tangled web the world of creativity continues to weave.

For, in what will be sure to have fans of Pop phenom Lady GaGa shaking their heads in disbelief, the performer has fired her long time creative director LaurieAnn Gibson and has sensationally replaced her with one of her  students.

All the details below…

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Renown for her ‘radio friendly’ rather than her stage presence, Rihanna has often seen many of her hits ascend to the top of the charts without a supporting live performance in sight.

Case, point, example, her current single ‘We Found Love’ – which this week returned to #1 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

To celebrate the feat, the 23 year old served up her first live rendition of the Calvin Harris cut at London’s 02 Arena last night. How did she fare? Find out after the jump…

2011 has seen That Grape Juice solider forth as one of the net’s top destinations for all things Urban Pop culture And with the New Year looming, we’re looking to crank things up a whole other level!

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We’re looking for dynamic, passionate, and articulate individuals who will lend their talents as a member of the That Grape Juice team (.net and .tv).

Ever on the hunt-out for fresh talent, we are – at present – open to prospective applications for ‘Team Writer’ and ‘Regional Correspondent’ roles. Applicants for the latter should preferably be located in either New York or Atlanta.

The initially non-paid positions are rich in opportunity; providing the chance to acquire valuable experience ‘in front and behind the scenes’ of one of the net’s premier Urban Pop Culture websites.

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