With confirmed performances and appearances from Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Beyonce, Adele, Bruno Mars, Lady GaGa, Jessie J, Katy Perry and Britney Spears, the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards will be sure to stay hot on the lips of Pop culture enthusiasts for weeks to come.

Ever eager to know what’s on your mind, we here at That Grape Juice HQ want to know…

Which of the confirmed performances are you most looking forward to?

Are you besides yourself with excitement for the Britney Spears’ tribute or does the possibility of an encounter between Jay Z and Lil Wayne have you positively  foaming at the mouth?

Let us know below…

One of the many attendees at tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards,  White Girl Mob character Kreayshawn treated fans at The Roxy, West Hollywood recently with a performance of her online smash ‘Rich Whores‘.

Check her out in action below…

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Now just hours away and with yours truly in attendance, the 2011  MTV Video Music Awards is undeniably one of the most anticipated ceremonies in the music industry’s calendar this year.

For if performances from the likes of Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Adele, Lil Wayne or Chris Brown weren’t enough to tickle your fancy, perhaps the report that Jay Z and Kanye West have now joined the  long line up of performers will be enough to secure your viewership.

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The X-Factor is back and bigger than ever. Unsurprisingly, with this being the audition phase, the talented and talent-challenged came out in equal measure for a crack at progressing to the next stage. Judging the hopefuls are new additions Kelly Rowland, Tulisa Costastavlos, Gary Barlow and original panelist Louis Walsh.

{For those unfamiliar with The X Factor, the show is the UK’s version of American Idol – with a twist in that groups and over 25’s are eligible to enter. Now in it’s eighth season, the show is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, Cher Lloyd and JLS. Its US incarnation is set to launch next month}.
Best and worst of this week’s auditions below…

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In support of her upcoming LP ‘New Life‘, R&B veteran Monica has taken fans behind the scenes of her latest video for the single  ‘Anything To Find You‘.

Discussing everything from her recent controversy with rapper  Lil Kim to her hopes for the new album, the ‘Sideline Ho’ performer also takes the time out to address the difficulties she has faced in the past, both personally and professionally.

Watch below…

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The MTV Video Music Awards 2011 are almost upon us. Airing live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre, the event sees performances from the likes of Lady GaGa, Adele, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Lil’ Wayne, Jessie J and more. Of course, the August 28th show will witness many a coveted award handed out.

Check out our resident host Patrick giving the business on Pop music’s biggest calendar night!

Never quite able to stand out in Pop’s ever growing crowd of femme fatales,  it would appear that Glam Pop character Ke$ha is hoping some predictably unpredictable shock tactics will help generate some attention for her cause.

For last night, during a performance at MTV World Stage Mexico , the ‘Cannibal’ singer caused quite a stir when she decided to feast on a number of plastic body parts  to the horror and surprise of her audience.

More images from the performance below…

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The MTV Video Music Awards 2011 are almost upon us. Airing live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre, the event will performances from the likes of Lady GaGa, Adele, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Lil’ Wayne, Jessie J and more. Of course, the August 28th show will witness many a coveted award handed out.

We’re reporting live from LA for the show and will be bringing you all the latest from the red carpet, press room, and behind the scenes of the extravaganza.

In the meanwhile, hit ‘PLAY’ to check out our resident host Patrick giving the business on Pop music’s biggest calendar night!

Remember we told you about Luke James last week? How you’d be seeing a lot of him? Well, the R&B newcomer is living up to that billing, as he was snapped posing it up with Kelly Rowland at VH1’s Save The Music Foundation Benefit yesterday.

The pair were among a host of other guests who came out to support the charitable cause in Los Angeles. Attendees included Christina Milian, Chris Grant (who you’ll be hearing much from soon), and Tamar Braxton.

Your thoughts?

Last night saw the Annual BMI Urban Awards take places in Los Angeles, California and saw the likes of many an urban staple in attendance.

From Christina Milian to Drake, the awards ceremony also welcomed former Danity Kane member Dawn Richards as well as ‘Pot Of Gold‘ rapper, Game.

Check out the hottest shots below…

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Jason Derulo is set to bring the future and history to the present as he readies his sophomore effort for release next month. Preceded by singles ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’ and ‘It Girl’, the LP will no doubt be the one the 21 year old hopes will help him transition from a singles-only seller to an album act.

Check out what Forever 21 will be serving up with ‘Future History’ below…

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Check out these shots of Lady GaGa at the 2011 MTV Music Video Awards pre-show dinner yesterday evening.

Noticeably toned down in the looks department, the entertainer enjoyed the company of Mary J. Blige, her manager Troy Carter, Nicole Scherzinger, Jimmy Iovine as well as long time collaborator Red One.

More shots below…

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