With today marking the birthday of the late, great Whitney Houston, fans still mourning the singer have been gifted a treat of their own.

For moments ago it was announced that a new album from the icon (who passed away in February) is being cooked up for release nearer the end of the year.

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With only thee episodes to go until this season ends, True Blood teased fans with a trailer of this coming Sunday’s episode- giving fans a taster of what they can expect once it airs on HBO.

So, with Sookie getting closer to unveiling her parents’ murderer and Eric facing Bill’s unlikely betrayal, we’d say that the above is a must see.

Enjoy, and let us know what you think about it below…

In a sect where even the strongest of competitors are fueled by a ‘male presence’, it’s no wonder Azealia Banks has struggled to find secure footing in Female Rap.

Lacking a Lil Wayne or Biggie Smalls to fight her corner when the need arises, it seems taking aim at the 21 year old Femcee has become all too easy for Rap regulars in need of publicity without the repercussions.

So now, in response to the barrage of attacks she has faced from the aforementioned has beens, Ms. Banks has taken to VIBE to air out her grievances, taking aim at burger flipping chart evader Lil Kim.

Her scorching remarks below…

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Feast your eyes on ‘Luxury’ belle Azealia Banks, looking all kinds of romantic with Diplo on the cover of VIBE Magazine’s latest edition.

All in aid of the mag’s ‘Juice’ series, the creative partners graced the publication with two feature stories, which reportedly go some way to shed light on the Rapper’s debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste‘, due out next month.

While the issue hits stands next week, fans can expect Azealia’s feature to hit the net later on today, so be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice for your first look.

Your thoughts?

He’s one of Pop’s more powerful characters, credited for birthing the careers of chart topping Islander Rihanna. 

However, as is the case with many industry figures, Brown’s contributions to his field oft go unnoticed by a public  more interested in his performers and his long time business partner Jay Z.

Now, he has been honored by Billboard, who have named him one of their top ’40 Under 40, Power Players On The Rise’.

Details below…

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The MTV Video Music Awards were doused with a splash of colour today, after it was announced that Pop rebel Pink will be performing.

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Check out Lady GaGa looking all flavours of fierce on the cover of Vogue. 

The Pop titan takes over the magazine’s September 2012 issue, the pages of which sees her dish on her new fragrance The Fame, her current tour – the ‘Born This Way  Ball’, and forthcoming album ‘ARTPOP’.

While the interview arrives on August 14th, when the issue hits newsstands, you can check out another shot from the diva-defined shoot below…

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With Ciara‘s buzz single ‘Sweat’ having fast evaporated, all eyes have been on what the talented star is set to serve up next.

And while silence has greeted the ever-fervent question from fans, the singer’s mentor and label head LA Reid addressed the status of her ‘One Woman Army’ project on Bravo‘s What Happens Live last night.

As you’ll see below, Mr Reid may as well be Santa Claus, because oh did come baring gifts. See what we mean after the jump…

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Pooch Hall, better known as ‘Derwin Davis’ – star of BET‘s hit series ‘The Game’, sent fans into an uproar upon learning that he and co-star Tia Mowry (Melanie) would no longer be a part of the show’s cast.

And, despite later implying that he would be open to returning to the show, news of his new leading role on Showtime’s “Ray Donovan” seemed to seal the deal.  Until now…

Taking to Twitter (and a Toronto nightclub), the Massachusetts  actor has sent the show’s faithful followers into a frenzy by teasing his inclusion on season 6 of the show.

What this will mean for the show’s new male lead, has yet to be seen.

Your thoughts?

Actor, comedian, and all-round funny-man Kevin Hart was today announced as the host of the MTV Video Music Awards 2012.

His unveiling, which comes following weeks of speculation, was ushered in with a hilarious skit starring Kanye West and girlfriend Kim Kardashian.

Check it out above and be sure to tune into the VMA’s 2012, which take place live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, on September 6th.

Your thoughts?

Real life basketball wife Monica and hubby Shannon Brown took to VH1’s ‘Big Morning Buzz’ on their continued promo tour for the forthcoming ‘Woodstar Music Festival‘ – set to feature the ‘Angel of Mine’ maestra herself.

Also sharing on how they keep their marriage hot (as well as their undying competitions with each other), this stop by VH1 made for an awesome watch!

Get into it below:

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