After a well documented few years, recent weeks have seen Hip Hop icon Foxy Brown slowly but surely make her way back into Popular debate. Particularly, when such debate is centered around the impact she has made on the genre of Rap.

Now, after remaining silent on the issue for an elongated stretch, the Ill Na Na has given her thoughts on Nicki Minaj and her long running feud with Foxy’s one time nemesis, Lil Kim.

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In news that will no doubt rock the showbiz community, actors Will Smith and wife Jada-Pinkett Smith are reportedly calling time on their 13 years marriage.

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Sure to use her recent controversy to garner some attention for any future releases, ‘No Daddy‘ singer Teairra Mari made her first public appearance recently in Los Angeles, the first time she has been spotted since her arrest just days ago.

Snapped in the company of a male friend, she was seen leaving the Church service with both Coffee and clutch bag in hand.

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That Grape Juice supporter Rihanna is gearing up to treat her own supporters this week. For, the Voice of an Angel has finally announced the premiere date for her new video ‘Cheers’ – the latest song and visual to be lifted from her ‘LOUD’ LP.

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Can you guess who launched into the air while performing in Las Vegas last night? Find out after the jump.

Hint: He’s about to embark on a Stateside tour…

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Just days before the 28th annual MTV Video Music Awards are set to air, it has been confirmed that ‘Do It Like A Dude’ singer Jessie J will take to the stage.  The star, who will serve as this year’s featured house artist, will be serenading viewers and attendees alike throughout the entire telecast.

This is no doubt another coup for British talent – as not only will Adele perform too, she’s also up for a number of the night’s biggest awards.

Jessie’s addition isn’t the only one, as the news comes on the heels of the announcement that ‘Give Me Everything’ duo Pitbull and Ne-Yo have joined the festivity’s billing.

Fans can catch the MTV Video Music Awards this Sunday live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. And for this year will be slightly different as That Grape Juice will in the house live at show itself. Click here for details of our coverage!

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In a bid to shed the Barbie gimmick which has come to define them, Pop starlets The Saturdays are hitting the festival circuit hard this year prior to their arena tour in December.

There most recent stop was the V Festival in Chelmsford this past weekend, where they performed a bevy of their biggest hits

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Kelly Rowland was one of many names on the bill this weekend for Oakland’s KMEL 2011 Summer Jam.  The dance ‘Commander’ treated fans to renditions of ‘Soldier’, ‘Motivation’, and more in a medley of hits.

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Pop powerhouse Leona Lewis is gearing up for the release of her latest video – the visual for controversial new single ‘Collide’.

Despite a lukewarm response to the actual song, the track has made many a headline – not least due to the plagiarism lawsuit which was filed against Lewis and label Syco.

With the matter now settled (and Avicii added as named feature), the X Factor star is pressing on – teasing fans today with these still from the single’s much delayed video. The clip is slated to debut any day now – especially as its September 4th UK release was nots revised after the case went to court.

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In what will be sure to serve a boost for the controversy-stricken ‘Michael Jackson Forever’ concert, Pop force Beyonce has been confirmed as the latest entertainer to sign on to tribute the man she has heralded as her idol.

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With a striking voice and look to match, Cherri V has understandably drummed up quite the industry buzz. One which looks set to intensify, as her promotional push picks up steam.

A former member of Sony Music group Trinity Stone (with the Sugababes’ Jade Ewen), V has struck out on her own – boasting a sound which could easily see her as a fixture on charts of the Urban and Pop persuasions.

With many a live show on the horizon and a recording stint in the US forthcoming, you’ll, no doubt, be seeing and hearing a lot more from this bright new. For now,  you can and hear her soar on this, the latest episode of The Splash!

Her new mixtape, ‘Shades of Red’, is available to download by clicking here.

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Motivation (Kelly Rowland Cover)

Greedy Eyes

Interview

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As previously reported, sassy Jennifer Lopez shot the video for her latest single ‘Papi’ over the weekend.

The singer, who’ll soon be lacking a papi of her own once her divorce clears, was filmed dancing in the streets as she dodged paparazzi. Definitely an interesting take on what is ultimately a club track.

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