Often cited alongside Missy Elliott as being one of Rap’s more ‘welcoming’ residents, recent months  has seen Da Brat slowly make her way back to the spotlight since her release for an alleged assault of a club hostess.

Now find out why she says she feels fellow Femcee Nicki Minaj is a blessing and why unlike Lil Kim– she supports anyone who ‘is doing their thing’.

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Recent years have seen Urban Pop maestro Chris Brown share the stage with many of music’s leading ladies.

From his sizzling performance with Ciara at the 2008 BET Awards to joining ex girlfriend Rihanna on tour to deliver a rendition of their ‘Umbrella/Cinderella‘ combo around the same.

Now peep the ‘Take You Down’ crooner enjoy the company of touring buddy Kelly Rowland during the Atlanta showing of his ‘F.A.M.E Tour‘.

Watch the pair heat things up below…

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Fans all over praised ‘Love All Over Me’ songstress Monica’s official lead single ‘Until It’s Gone’ upon its mid-September unveiling.  To capitalize on the warm reception, the Grammy winner has already wrapped shooting on the accompanying visual for the single – which officially gained radio adds Tuesday.

And, while the Diane Martel-directed clip is expected to make its way to screens in the coming weeks, Essence.com caught up with the ‘Everything To Me’ belter to dish on everything from the song, its video concept, beauty tips and more.

See more of Mo’ after the jump:

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Though plagued with a number of growing unfavorable headlines, anticipation for tomorrow’s Michael Jackson Forever tribute is still mounting.  And while fans ready themselves for the Jamie Foxx-hosted extravaganza featuring performances from the likes of Christina Aguilera, Ne-Yo, Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce, and more, news has surfaced two formerly expected A-list guests won’t be in attendance – Chris Brown and Black Eyed Peas.

Much like Michael’s pop superstar sibling Janet Jackson, their absences are not being received well by fans and critics of the show.  Unlike Miss Jackson, their reasons – in Chris Brown‘s case, especially – weren’t exactly voluntary…

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One of the highest grossing tours to kick off within the last ten years, Lady GaGa‘s ‘Monster Ball Tour’ is undeniably one of the most celebrated concert showings to be delivered by a Pop debutante.

Now fans of the ‘I Like It Rough‘ singer can enjoy the tour from the comfort of their homes, for it is to become available on DVD in coming weeks.

Find out when below…

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Hours ago, shots from Kelly Rowland‘s latest collaboration with Cosmopolitan Magazine surfaced here.

Now peep the behind the scenes footage of the well received shoot, which sees the entertainer sport a variety of looks in support of the UK release of her latest album and her  judging role on the X Factor UK.

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That Grape Juice’s resident host Patrick gives the business (nee Rundown) on this week’s hottest stories.

* LA Reid: “Beyonce Is The Greatest Performer Alive”

* Rihanna Breaks Billboard Record

* Willow Smith Premieres New Single ‘Fireball (ft. Nicki Minaj)’

*Christina Aguilera Hires Vocal Coach

& much more!

Your thoughts?

The X Factor USA rolled onto the Boot Camp stage this week.

With the audition phase now confined to the past, here’s where the show begins to draw the lines of difference to its competitors – most especially American Idol.

That Grape Juice’s resident host Patrick gives the his take on Fox‘s prime-time extravaganza.

Your thoughts?

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R&B siren Kelly Rowland scorches in this sizzling new shot from her feature in Cosmopolitan‘s November issue.

In today’s age of scantily clad, it says something when one can ooze sex appeal when almost entirely covered up. More power to Ms. Kelly.

Peep more pics below…

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“More men than Precious has hot dinners“

That may just be the line some of Rihanna’s naysayers will be uttering once they see this new image of the ‘Thug In My Life‘ sensation.

For last night, the songbird was snapped in the company of her alleged new boyfriend Dudley, who reportedly has a starring role in her video for  the single ‘We Found Love‘.

The  image of the pair comes just months after her well publicized relationship with Matt Kemp came to a close.

Your thoughts?

Just days ago, J.Cole celebrated the news that his debut album was the #1 LP in the US and today will see him receive even greater news with regards to the generally well received project.

For the United States isn’t the only market which is showing ‘Cole World’ some love.

More information below…

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Currently in London Town on a revitalized promo campaign for her album ‘Born This Way’ , one time rock upstart Lady GaGa was snapped leaving a vintage shop west of the city wearing a hat made of money.

The images are reported to have been taken not long after she finished taping her appearance on ‘The Jonathan Ross‘ show which airs in the UK in coming hours.

More snaps below….

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