Seemingly more eager than ever to boost her profile within the mainstream media, Rap’s favourite daughter Nicki Minaj made a very special guest appearance on last night’s episode of  The CW’s  ‘America’s Next Top Model’.

Joining Tyra Banks and her team of judges on the panel, Minaj recently admitted the opportunity had been a dream come true as she has been long time fan of the modelling series since it began  seven years ago.

Check out the ‘Here I Am‘ performer’s appearance below…

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Two of TGJ’s favorite ‘singers’ have joined rising rap star J. Cole for fun in the sun on the set of ‘Can’t Get Enough’ –  latest visual from his debut album ‘Cole World:  The Sideline Story’.  Enlisting permanently pouted lip pop star Trey Songz, the video was shot in Barbados where hometown hitmaker Rihanna was also spotted making a cameo (but thankfully did not lend her noise voice to the track).

J. Cole aptly is quoted as saying:

“It’s like ‘Big Pimpin” minus the million-dollar budget”.

We’ll let you be the judge. We’ve already shown you the sneak peek, now check out the Clifton Bell-directed ‘Can’t Get Enough’ after the jump:

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The girls continue to show the charts who really run this as Billboard has unveiled its latest chart movements for the week.  The tally, which refreshes tomorrow, sees previous chart champions Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera return to the #1 spot just one week after being bumped by British beauty Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You’.  The latter now takes the #2 spot.

While not much other movement made news, the queen of bleats over beats Rihanna notched her 19th Top 10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Cheers’.  Although the last single lifted from her ‘Loud’ era (and album), the Barbadian beauty is said to be giving fans new reasons to cheer as she is presently microwaving more popcorn pop hits for inclusion on its 2012 follow-up.

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Miami dance machine Jason Derulo releases the 5th installment of his Vlog sessions prepping fans for ‘Future History‘ – his soon to be released sophomore set on Warner Bros. Records (September 27).  Per request, the session sees Derulo lend fans a stripped down version of his hit ‘Ridin’ Solo’.   And by ‘solo’, he probably meant ‘with autotune on mute’.

How did Derulo do with a lack of backing track?  You be the judge after the jump:

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With a line-up that already boasts the likes of Brandy and talent show alums Leona Lewis, Jordin Sparks, and Adam Lambert, news has surfaced another talent-show graduate’s name has been added to the mix – Jennifer Hudson.  The ‘Spotlight’ songstress joins a list of ‘major’ singing stars tapped to mentor ‘minors’ on their quest for musical stardom.

Debra Byrd, resident vocal coach and mentor on the show, spoke highly of Hudson, stating:

“These kids wanted to sing for her, because they just loved her so much. She was able to bring to these kids who look up to her this great presence, this great energy and a wealth of information.”

In related news, Black Eyed Peas hitmaker Will.I.Am has also signed on for a mentoring spot.  Set for a September 23rd premiere on The HUB TV Network, fans can find out more info on the show here.

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“Pretty Girl Rock’ starlet Keri Hilson may be rocking stages in a town near you, but that didn’t stop the singer from taking time to chat with AOL’s ‘The Boombox’ recently.  The Decatur darling dished on everything from her current tour with Lil’ Wayne (‘I Am Music Tour’) and prepping the follow-up to her acclaimed sophomore project ‘No Boys Allowed‘ to fighting through vocal damage in promotion of that record.

Aside from taking to the stage to perform her latest ‘Lose Control’, Hilson also hinted at hopes for silver screen  appearances.  More on Miss Keri Baby after the jump:

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In addition to serving up our original content, we’re  happy to announce that each week you can now watch BET‘s newest reality series ‘Born To Dance’ right here on That Grape Juice TV!

Hosted by Laurieann ‘Boomkack’ Gibson, the show seeks out and give the 20 aspiring young dancers the tools they need to take their careers to the next level; allowing them to battle it out for the number one spot and the ultimate prize of $50,000!

From week to week, they dance their way through a variety of creative challenges including: a music video competition, a commercial, and ultimately the chance to perform live with Lady Gaga in front of a packed arena in The Monster Ball Tour.

Hit ‘PLAY’ and get into episode 7 below!

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‘My Life ‘ maestra Mary J. Blige sets the record straight in the latest issue of Ebony magazine.  Gracing the mag’s cover is one of many ventures in line for the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul as her steam on the promo trail is certainly about to pick up.  Fans can expect to see more of Mary in the coming weeks as the release of her new project – ‘My Life II:  The Journey Continues’ – is due in stores before the year’s end.

The lead single, ’25/8′ (which sounds more like her work schedule) is gaining buzz on various outlets with an accompanying visual soon-to-follow.  In the meantime, fans are invited to get into the visual of Blige behind the scenes with Ebony:

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Mariah Carey‘s return to form on her ‘Merry Christmas II You’ opus last year left many salivating for new material from the diva. And while the new mother continues to cook-up the official follow-up to 2009’s chart disaster ‘Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel’, fans can preview those imfamous vocal chords will be serving up this go round on her newly released duet with jazz star Tony Bennett.

Featuring on Bennett’s new ‘Duets II’ LP (due September 20th), you can listen to the track ‘When Do The Bells Ring For Me’ below…

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Recently tying with Michael Jackson to have 5 singles from the same album to go #1, it would appear that Pop character Katy Perry isn’t satisfied with sharing  this feat the King Of Pop at all.

For she is to release a sixth single from the album ‘Teenage Dream‘ , a single which will best Michael Jackson’s long time record if it follows its predecessors by going to #1.

Full explanation below…

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‘Rocky’ is perhaps the best way to describe the last few years for soulful starlet Estelle. The Brit-bred, US-based singer has, despite dropping many a solid single, struggled to replicate the success of 2008’s ‘American Boy’.

However, in what is looking live a reversal of fortunes, her recent effort ‘Break My Heart (ft. Rick Ross)’ generated quite the buzz, momentum Ms. Swaray will hope continues with its follow-up ‘Thank You’.

Will it do the trick? Listen after the jump…

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In addition to serving up our original content, we’re  happy to announce that each week you can now watch BET’s newest reality series ‘Born To Dance’ on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV!

Hosted by Laurieann ‘Boomkack’ Gibson, the show seeks out and give the 20 aspiring young dancers the tools they need to take their careers to the next level; allowing them to battle it out for the number one spot and the ultimate prize of $50,000!

From week to week, they dance their way through a variety of creative challenges including: a music video competition, a commercial, and ultimately the chance to perform live with Lady Gaga in front of a packed arena in The Monster Ball Tour.

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