It appears that things are finally shaping up for the Whitney Houston-produced remake of famed 70s musical ‘Sparkle’.  Originally reported to star late R&B songbird Aaliyah (and later with names like Raven Symone and Paula Patton at one time considered), it appears that the film will soon be making its way into the production stages with Jordin Sparks signing on to take the lead role.  Houston will play her mother.

BET‘s ‘The Game’ creator Mara Brock Akil has signed on to lead the behind the scenes action.  No word on who will contribute to the movie’s soundtrack.

The announcement comes shortly after news that Houston would be reprising her role in the Waiting To Exhale sequel, ‘Getting To Happy’, being shot later this year.

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For many a female (and male) Chris Brown fan, getting hot and heavy with the singer is a wish usually confined to dreams. Luckily for one young lady, fantasy became reality when the 22 year old star serenaded her (and then some) during the opening show of his ‘F.A.M.E Tour’ in Toronto last night.

Check out the ‘Take You Down’ showing after the jump…

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She is responsible for writing such hits as ‘Till The World Ends‘ by Britney Spears‘ and her very own ‘Your Love Is My Drug‘, yet Pop character Ke$ha has found cementing her status as one of Pop’s leading women both a difficult and tedious task time and time again.

However, it would appear the ‘Backstabber‘ entertainer is preparing to change all of that with her upcoming LP. For in a recent interview, she revealed that she not only plans to change her own sound but reinvent Pop music altogether.

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Ever keen to spotlight great new artists, That Grape Juice today kicks off our new Drippin’ Talent idents!

In keeping it short, sweet, and petite, newcomer Teni Solomon is the first up. Click here for more on the young Londoner.

It seems that  not even being heavily pregnant was enough to stop Pop force Beyonce enjoying all New York’s Fashion Week had to offer last night.

For just hours ago, the 16 time Grammy winner and singing sister Solange enjoyed the company of many a fashionista as well as her young sister Solange at the J.Crew Presentation which celebrated the work of creative director Jenna Lyons.

Glowing and most certainly showing, the entertainer was also seen enjoying the US Open’s men’s final just days ago with husband and fellow musician Jay Z.

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Music industry veteran and marketer Steve Stoute, recently sat down with some of the industry’s most influential entrepreneurs. The first time author’s new book The Tanning of America: How Hip-Hop Created a Culture That Rewrote the Rules of the New Economy is out now. The work discusses Hip-Hop’s past, present, and future influence on the consumer/corporate brand relationship in America. In the clip above, Stoute talks to Lady GaGa, Jay-Z, Pharrell, and Jimmy Iovine about their own “Tanning Moments”.
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Now one of the year’s most well loved releases, Drake‘s smash hit ‘Marvin’s Room‘ saw a plethora of artists from all walks of creative life put their spin on the moody love song in homage to the Rapper.

However, according to the Young Money Prince one particular reworking of the song stood out to him far more than the others did.

Find out  exactly what he had to say about Pop starlet JoJo‘s version of the number, below…

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Undeniably one of this year’s most anticipated live concert showings, Chris Brown‘s ‘F.A.M.E. Tour‘ was welcomed with nothing but love last night in the Canadian city of Toronto.

Joined by touring partner and X Factor UK judge Kelly Rowland, Brown wowed and enticed his fans with renditions of some of his well loved music, which included his hits  ‘Beautiful People‘ and ‘Run It’.

Peep the hottest shots from the night below…

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Never one to shy away from the ever present issue of her of her looks, recent years have seen  Pop It girl Aubrey O’Day come under heavy media scrutiny over her alleged use of cosmetic surgery and her supposedly  fluctuating weight.

So much so, the issue was even addressed on her reality television show ‘All About Aubrey‘.

Now, check out these recent shots of entertainer at a poolside shoot in California, sporting a far more leaner and healthier look.

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Some five months after popping out “dem babies”, Pop diva Mariah Carey is back to work.

The 41 year old mother of twins is preparing to amp up the recording efforts for her 14th studio album – and this time is asking for help from newcomers.

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Singer Miguel got his GQ on at The Daily Style Sessions last night.

Noted for his cultured image, the 24 year old ironically turned heads for the artwork on this own head at the Stone Rose Lounge event.

Peep more pics of the ‘Sure Thing’ crooner, who is currently hard at work on his sophomore set, below…

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It’s been a minute since Lady GaGa‘s been snapped in one of her wacky get-ups. Yet that all changed last night when the singer stopped traffic in New York’s Meatpacking District.

Towering over her adorning fans, the 24 year old rocked her trademark platforms, while sporting a blazing red ensemble.

No word on where she was coming from. Yet we wouldn’t be shocked if she was out doing groceries. There really is only one Lady GaGa…

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