It’s been a tough few years for R&B trier Ray J. Incessantly cast in the shadow of his sister Brandy, the singer (who turns 30 next week) briefly found success with singles ‘One Wish’ and ‘Sexy Can I’ – only to fade out of public consciousness with his releases thereafter.

Back with a new label (SRC/Universal), and the platform of  VH1 reality show ‘A Family Business’, Ray today premiered the video for ‘Celebration’ – the first single to be lifted from his fifth studio album ‘Raydiation 2’.

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As previously reported, former Danity Kane minx Aubrey O’Day is making a foray into the world of not-so-reality TV. Set to premiere this Spring on the Oxygen network, ‘All About Aubrey’ sees the O’Day trying to find her footing in the unforgiving world of Pop, with hopes of achieving solo stardom via the recording of her debut LP (executively produced by Adonis).

Check out the first official TV spot for the show below…

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Ciara was spotted at the Lakers vs Knicks game at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles yesterday. Meanwhile, her ‘Basic Instinct’ LP continues to slide further down the charts without any promotion.

What do you think of the pic?

Check out Nicki Minaj on the cover of V magazine. The rapper’s platinum-certified ‘Pink Friday’ debut album is still in the top 10 of the Billboard 200 almost 2 months after being released on November 22nd 2010.

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A new song from Kelly Rowland surfaced today. The unmastered ‘Hangover’ features singer/songwriter and was reportedly recorded during the studio sessions for Rowland’s new album due this year. Listen to the song below:

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Hip-Pop star Nicki Minaj took centre-stage on the Ellen Degeneres Show today, performing new single ‘Moment 4 Life’.

Check out the Young Money Mrs in action below…

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Ever get the feeling you’re saying entirely too much? One has to wonder if that was the case when will.i.am spoke of the late Michael Jackson‘s thoughts on a certain Cheryl Cole. (No I didn’t think he knew of her either)

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The top 2 candidates for the That Grape Juice internship have been chosen! Check your email to see whether you have been chosen to advance to the final stage of the selection process.

We thank all of you for your interest in joining the That Grape Juice team. We wish you the best in 2011!

Good luck!

Janet Jackson has just announced the US and Canadian dates for her ‘JANET JACKSON Number Ones, Up Close and Personal’ tour. 15 dates of the 35-stop venture will occur in those territories. Look below for the lineup:

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The highly anticipated 1st single from Britney Spears‘ new album has finally been released! ‘Hold It Against Me’ was crafted by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, and will appear on the Pop icon’s 7th studio LP later this year. Give it a listen below:

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Pop diva Kelly Rowland poses it up in these EXCLUSIVE new promotional shots snapped by noted celebrity photographer Robert Ector.

Keen for a whole new look late last year, the Destiny’s Child star chose Taylor-Ector Studios to help transform her. She decided to ditch the long wavy curls and opted for an edgier cut with the help of hair stylist Paula Britt. Ms. Kelly loved the cut so much, shes been wearing it ever since!

Photographer: Robert Ector
Wardrobe: Leah Taylor
Make Up: Latasha Wright
Hair: Paula Britt

Your thoughts?

Our friends over at The Ladies Room joined R&B vixen Keri Hilson during her recent promotional push for new LP ‘No Boys Allowed’.

Check out the ever-candid Keri in action below. The clip really captures the testing and unglamorous reality of the music industry. Still, I could think of worse jobs.

Video after the jump…

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