It was a family affair when Mr. and Mrs. Swiss Beatz were recently spotted out with sons Egypt and Kassem, Jr. in New York.  The duo is said to be hard at work at Alicia Keys‘ fifth studio album, the follow-up to ‘The Element of Freedom’.

For now, fans can see the happy family below (via INF):

Both have revealed the ‘possibility’ that chart champion Adele lend her vocals to the project.  As ever, keep it locked to That Grape Juice for the latest as this develops.

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Beyonce may be on a hiatus from the stage, yet that isn’t spelling an end to her media presence.

The mother-to-be and her team seem to have carefully planned just enough music videos, endorsements, and TV specials, to titillate fans in her absence.

Case, point, example the 4th part of her ‘Behind The Scenes: Beyonce’s 4 Intimate Nights’ webisode, which was released via Citibank moments ago.

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No stranger to nakedness, Rihanna is renown for stripping down to her bare essentials. However, this time the flame haired model has good cause; for, as reported, she is now serves as the face of  Armani Underwear.

In these newly released shots (forwarded onto us ever so kindly by Rihanna Daily), the stage-walker strikes many a suggestive pose – flaunting her only talented ass-ets.

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Renowned for being both outspoken and heavily opinionated, Pop maestra Kelis has never been one to mince her words when it comes to the issues that concern her.

However, very few could have anticipated what occured on Twitter just minutes ago when the ‘Milkshake’ singer aired out her thoughts on what remains to be a highly sensitive issue.

Find out what she has to say about racism in England and the role she feels it played  in its  recent riots below…

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In what will be sure to strike a jealous chord in many a Lil Kim fan Nicki Minaj naysayer, check out these hot shots of the ever animated Rapper enjoying the company of Vogue’s Editor In Chief Anna Wintour last evening.

Sat in the front row of Caroline Herrera‘s latest Fashion Week showing,  the pair were seen to be engaged in deep conversation and posed for cameras together at numerous times during the evening, which also saw the ‘Pink Friday’ darling  mingle with many of fashion’s elite.

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Check out R&B staple Ne-Yo treating fans at a football game yesterday to a performance of the US National Anthem.

Overlooked by former US Secretary of State Colin Powell, the ‘Irreplaceable‘ writer paid tribute to those who had lost their lives on 9/11 the best way he knew how, delivering a moving vocal for all in attendance.

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It is almost a year since  Pop stunner Rihanna was named as one of the possible talent judges for Fox’s upcoming show ‘X Factor USA‘.

Now, much to the delight of her ever glued on fan base,  the entertainer is now reported to have made an appearance on the televised series, as a judge.

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Check out Pop’s favourite expecting couple Beyonce and Jay Z taking a quiet stroll on the streets of New York City, just weeks after the arrival of their first child was confirmed at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards.

Snapped by an onlooker who saw the smiling pair in the Tribeca neighbourhood, the ‘Deja Vu‘ performers enjoyed a late  lunch at the restaurant  Locande Verde on Saturday, days after they were spotted enjoying a short vacation in Croatia.

More images below, courtesy of JustJared.

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R&B maestra Monica brings the 90’s to the 00’s with the video for new single ‘Anything (To Find You)’. The clip, which premiered moments ago, serves as the first offering from the newlywed’s latest studio album ‘New Life’ – which is slated to arrive in stores in November.

Check it out and let us know what you think below…

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Enter Tiwa Savage.

Boasting a resume as impressive as her looks, the Nigerian newcomer is already somewhat of an international entity.

Born in Lagos, raised in London, and working in LA, the singer-songwriter has made quite the mark in each territory. For upon re-locating to the UK at age 10, she spent several years honing her talent until eventually catching the eye of George Michael and his team- who invited her to sing background for him on tour at age 17. A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the trek lead to her taking up similar roles with the likes of Mary J Blige, Kelly Clarkson, and Chaka Khan.

Keen to step out from the shadows, Savage entered the UK incarnation of the X Factor, making it all the way to the Judges Houses segment of the 2006 series.

Since then, she’s signed a lucrative publishing deal with Sony Music (US), a union which saw her pen Fantasia‘s ‘Collard Greens & Cornbread’ (from the critically acclaimed ‘Back to Me’ LP). However, Savage’s biggest break comes in the form of her sizzling new single ‘Kele Kele’.

With Savage now dividing her time between Lagos and the US, the track and its accompanying video (above) fuse the best of both worlds. Indeed, she oozes a sass and confidence not dissimilar from Beyonce (interestingly featuring one of her staple dancer’s Kreyshaun in the clip), while seamlessly weaving in her native tongue.

It’s combination which seems to be paying off. For, not only has Savage taken her homeland by storm, she is drumming up quite the buzz on an global scale – giving an added boast to the long-overdue inclusion of African artists and music in the mainstream arena. A trend which recently saw Kanye West sign Nigerian star D’Banj to his G.O.O.D Music imprint.

For now, though, all eyes are on the stunning Ms. Savage, who you can hear more from below. Be sure to let us know what you think!

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Cameras were all over ‘Love All Over Me’ singer Monica this weekend as she and basketball husband Shannon Brown made rounds in Houston.  The songstress, who hosted an event with television personalities Toya Wright and Terrance J at the famed Club Anya, sported a form-fitting black and blue striped number with matching clutch.

As ever, she turned heads.  See more of Mo’ below (Via MonicaSoul):

In related news, Mrs. Brown will be guesting on tomorrow’s episode of ‘106 & Park’ to premiere the visual for her latest single ‘Anything (To Find You)’.  Fans can peep a behind the scenes video here.

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The excitement for the US version of X Factor is reaching a feverish pitch as the premiere date draws nearer.  With an all-star panel lining the judges’ table, Nicole Scherzinger, L.A. Reid, Paula Abdul, and Simon Cowell are gearing up for a whirlwind season to find America’s best undiscovered talent – and reward him/her $5 million dollars!

Set for a two-night, Wednesday, September 21st premiere on FOX, fans who missed the original airing of the 8 minute sneak peek can now catch it after the jump:

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