Nicole Scherzinger isn’t the only ex Pussycat Doll hoping to make solo impact in the charts, for Melody Thornton has generated some excitement for her own career with the help of new song ‘Sweet Vendetta’.

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Black Eyed Peas beauty Fergie is Allure Magazine’s cover star this month.

Hitting stands on June 21st, the issue features an in depth interview with the 36 year old, a feature which sees her discuss how she feels about age and more interestingly the problem she says she has with group member, Will.i. Am.

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Win a Weekend In Atlanta With Multi-Grammy Award-Winning Songwriter/Producer Bryan-Michael Cox

That Grape Juice have teamed up with UK promotions company Stylish Nights and hit US producer Bryan Michael Cox, to offer one of our readers a once-in-a-lifetime chance to spend an unforgettable weekend with the creative force behind chart such as Usher’s ‘Burn’, Mariah’s ‘We Belong Together’, and Mary J Blige’s ‘Be Without You’.

The lucky individual will be shadowing Bryan-Michael Cox in Atlanta, a major hub of the popular US R&B and Hip-Hop scene, and will spend the weekend observing his working day and acting as his assistant.

Uber-talented Bryan, who has 8 Grammy Awards, is known for his working relationship with fellow hit songwriter/producer and mogul Jermaine Dupri (with whom he has crafted many of his hits), and has also worked with everyone from Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys, Chris Brown, Jagged Edge, Destiny’s Child, Justin Bieber and Fantasia!

This AMAZING prize includes: a return flight to Atlanta (which must be taken between the dates August 30^th, 2011 – Oct 30^th, 2011)

All you have to do to enter this fantastic competition, is attend Bryan-Michael Cox’s exclusive song-writing and production master class, to be held at Abacus, London, England on June 25^th, 2011. To register, call 07956 407 181 OR 0844 77 1000. Spaces are limited!

All those who purchase tickets for the event, will be automatically entered into the competition draw, and Bryan will pick one winner on the day. Closing date for entry: Friday 24th June 2011 at 5pm.

The session will give budding hit-makers an opportunity to learn about song structure, lyrics, harmony and stylistic awareness, amongst other things – essentially you will be schooled on the art of how one of the world’s biggest behind-the-scenes music names comes up with the award-winning multi-platinum hits sung by your favourite artists!

Good luck!

The Small Print: You must be over 21 and hold a valid UK passport.

R&B vixen Keri Hilson delivered the first televised performance of new single ‘Lose Control’ last night on ‘So You Think You Can Dance’.

The singer songwriter is currently gearing up to launch That Grape Juice’s The Splash – which will be making a quite a splash much sooner than you think.

In the meanwhile, check out Miss Keri Baby rock the stage after the jump…

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Chris Brown keeps the momentum going with the video for his latest release ‘Next 2 You’ – the fourth release to be lifted from his ‘F.A.M.E’ LP. The Colin Tilley directed clip, which features teen wonder Justin Bieber, premiere in its finished moments ago.

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The video for Lady GaGa‘s ‘The Edge of Glory’ premiered today. Initially set to be directed by Joseph Khan, the clip is instead credited as being creatively helmed by GaGa and her team after a “change of plans on set”. Hmm.

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X Factor USA judge LA Reid has made a move that will have the entire music industry stirring. For the former Island Def Jam executive, who is responsible for the likes of Pink and Rihanna, has been confirmed as the new chairman of the Sony Music subsidiary –Epic Records.

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Life has certainly been sweet for Mariah Carey in recent years  with the welcoming of her twins just months ago. Now, she has desired to share her sweet smell of success with the world with a trio of new fragrances in alliance with Elizabeth Arden.

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2011 has seen Jessie J breakout on an international scale, enjoying chart success on both sides of the Atlantic. Looking to continue her momentum, the 23 year old has revealed which single will serve as the fourth UK release to be lifted from her Platinum selling debut ‘Who You Are’.

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Expanding her ever-growing brand, Beyonce has announced a new fragrance.

Full story and promo pics below…

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Once a dominant force, Ashanti‘s star – love her or loathe her – has undeniably dimmed over the years.

Hoping to turn the tide, the Muli-Platinum selling singer is gearing up for the release of her 5th studio album – due later this year. Hence, so as to wet the apetite of fans, the 30 year old stopped by US Weekly‘s offices this week, answering fans questions about the project.

Check out what she had to say after the jump…

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As earlier reported, R&B star Brandy posed it up for photographer Derek Blanks this week. The theme of the shoot saw the ‘Full Moon’ singer partake in an Alter-Ego styled setup.

Check a behind the scenes at the sizzling shoot below…

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