Lady GaGa recently called ‘The Ellen Degeneres Show’ to wish Ellen a happy birthday. While talking with the comedic host the Pop sensation revealed details about her new album, ‘Born This Way’, and confirmed her performance at the upcoming 2011 Grammy Awards. Check out the footage below:

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Here are more images from the filming of Nicki Minaj’s video for ‘Moment 4 Life’. The visual, which debuts today via MTV tonight at 7:54 pm Est, features Drake. Peep more pictures below via Derick G:

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Guess who was spotted at the National Television Awards at the O2 Arena in London last evening! Hint: she is often referred to as the UK’s Rihanna! Look below for the answer:

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A new song from Jennifer Lopez has surfaced. ‘Take Care’ will reportedly appear on the entertainer’s new album, ‘Love?’, which is set to hit stores later this year. Listen to the song below:

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Nicki Minaj recently sat down with Tim Westwood in the UK to promote her new album, ‘Pink Friday’. During the interview the ‘I’m The Best’ performer spoke about her relationship with Rihanna as well as her labelmate Drake. See what Minaj had to say below:

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Last week we provided you with Brandy and Ray J’s alternate covers of the February issue of Kontrol magazine. Now the full spread, which was direct by photographer Allen Cooley, has been made available. Look below for all the images:

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Kelly Rowland arrived in Heathrow’s Terminal 5 in London today. The R&B/Pop singer is still in the studio working on her often delayed 3rd studio album.

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A new video was T.I was released today. ‘Lay Me Down (Ft. Rico Love)’ is yet another buzz single being utilised to promote his latest album, ‘No Mercy’, which is currently struggling to match the multi-platinum success of its predecessor, ‘Paper Trail’. Check out the clip below:

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Chris Brown was spotted while shopping in The Grove, Los Angeles recently. The entertainer has been quite busy during the last few months, preparing for the release of his new album, ‘F.A.M.E’, this spring. See more images below via Neon Limelight:

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It looks like Rihanna’s vision is almost as bad as her voice. The video vixen exclaimed on Twitter yesterday that her latest collection of beats and catchy hooks, ‘Loud’, has been certified platinum in the US. However, there is only 1 problem: the RIAA database has no trace of that achievement.

Still, if ‘Loud’ has managed to finally ship pass the 1 million mark then her team deserves to be congratulated, despite the fact that the record has sold less than 820k at retail outlet. It took a substantial amount of effort to convince US consumers that they were purchasing an album that isn’t destined to be forgotten when she releases yet another LP by the end of the year.

After all, those colourful wigs and bright outfits don’t sew themselves, and that camp of writers and producers costs quite a lot to maintain. Therefore, Rihanna’s team needs to be commended. Yet again they have managed to sell mediocrity by disguising it with clever marketing schemes and trendy Dance/Pop production.

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Check out this special sneak peek of next week’s episode of ‘The Game’. Airing at 10pm Est next Tuesday via BET, the show will focus on the aftermath of Malik’s arrest for driving under the influence and assaulting a police officer. Peep the preview below:

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Ever keen to spotlight, fresh new talent, That Grape Juice introduces to you Blaze Blackheart.

The Zambian-born / London-bred rapper is the subject of mounting buzz within the British industry. For, with his uniquely quirky sound, Blaze serves as one of the most refreshing UK Hip-Pop acts to emerge in some time..

He admits to drawing creatively from an interesting array of artists; asserting “Shakespeare taught me how to rap… how to put words together”, while 2Pac provided my musical inspiration”.

In carving out his own lane, Blaze has shunned the staple topics of violence and hyper-masculinity often found in popular rap. Instead, the self-styled ‘Gentleman of Hip Hop’, talks only of what he knows: real life, real feelings and the moments and situations that capture his true emotions.

Discovered, and now managed by James Merritt of Kiss 100, Blaze is currently hitting the live circuit, playing his music to an ever-increasing number of new fans. You can catch the newcomer on 1st February at London’s Embassy Club.

In the meanwhile, take a listen to Blaze’s new single ‘I Feel Alright’ below – which gets the That Grape Juice stamp of approval.

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