The lady on the lips of many, Jessie J, took to the stage at KoKo recently to perform a rousing rendition of ‘Stand Up’ – a cut lifted from her debut LP ‘Who You Are’.

Check out the BBC Sound of 2011 contender in action below. The performance serves as her second televised showing to date.

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R&B rebel Keri Hilson has revealed the alternate cover for her second studio album ‘No Boys Allowed’. Due in stores on December 21st, the LP is preceded by singles ‘Breaking Point’, ‘The Way You Love Me’, and ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ – the latter of which taking off on Mainstream radio.

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Mine and Trent’s are below – in no particular order:

Sam

1) The Way You Love Me – Keri Hilson
2) Monster – Kanye West
3) Turn It Up  – Ciara & Usher
4) Smash Into You (‘I Am…World Tour) – Beyonce
5) My Redeemer Lives – Nicole C. Mullen

Trent

1) Oh Come All Ye Faithful / Hallelujah Chorus  – Mariah Carey
2) I’m The Best – Nicki Minaj
3) Firework – Katy Perry
4) Castle Walls (ft. Christina Aguilera) – T.I.
5) In The Morning (ft. Drake) – J. Cole

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

The video for Tiffany Evans‘ inspirational new single ‘I’ll Be There’ made its debut on Myspace moments ago. Check out the visual for the song, the lead release from Evans’ sophomore LP (due next year via Columbia/Music World), below.

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Ray J is making the most of the buzz generated from his Vh1 reality show. The R&B singer has just released a video for ‘Last Wish’ which serves as the 1st single off his ‘Raydiation 2’ album (in stores in 2011). Check out the visual below:

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Michael Jackson and 50 Cent‘s much anticipated collaboration ‘Monster’ surfaced a few moments ago. Take a listen to the Teddy Riley produced cut, which features on Jackson’s first posthumous LP ‘Michael’, below…

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Much ado has been made about Nicki Minaj and Lil’ Kim‘s on-going “beef”, no doubt due to the ladies publicly sparring on song and during interviews. Speaking at the VH1 Divas: Salute The Troops last night, female Hip-Hop pioneer MC Lyte gave her two cents on the issue.

What does she think of the feud? Who does she feel would win in a battle? Find out after the jump…

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Alesha Dixon may be ‘The Entertainer’, yet it seems no one cares. Well, at least not enough. For the former Misteeq star’s latest studio album has bombed in quite spectacular fashion on the Official UK Album Chart.

Full story after the jump…

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You can now preview Keri Hilson‘s sophomore LP in snippet form ahead of its release on December 21st. The album is preceded by singles ‘Breaking Point’, ‘Pretty Girl Rock’, and the controversial ‘The Way You Love Me’. Featured guests include Kanye West, Chris Brown, J. Cole, and Rick Ross.

Check out the tracklist and take a listen after the jump…

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VH1‘s flagship Divas special aired tonight. The ‘Salute The Troops’ themed show saw performances from the likes of Keri Hilson, Nicki Minaj, and Katy Perry.

Check out the performances after the jump. (Continually updated. Keep checking back for additions)

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Pop star Kelly Rowland continues to keep her face out and about, last night appearing at ‘Vogue Presents Evenings In Vogue’ at Miami Beach.

More pics of the stunning 29 year old below…

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R&B songstress Christina Milian is soaking up the Holiday festivities this year. Having been snapped out and about during Thanksgiving recently, the ‘Dip It Low’ singer seems to have turned her attention to Christmas; last night attending ABC Family’s Winter Wonderland with 10 month old daughter Violet.

More pics of the mother and daughter at the event (which took place at The Rock Center Cafe at Rockefeller Center), below…

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