Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Ne-Yo all have another reason to be thankful this year – their albums are all on track to exceed expectations. West’s ‘My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy’ is projected to sell 525k-575k based on first day sales figures, guaranteeing it the #1 spot on next week’s Billboard 200 tally.

Furthermore, despite rumours that stated differently, Minaj’s ‘Pink Friday’ is predicted to land in the #2 spot with 375k-425k copies sold during the next 7 days. This means that it will sell just shy of the 447k that Drake’s ‘Thank Me Later’ sold in its first week.

However, the real surprise come from Ne-Yo’s ‘Libra Scale’. The record is expected to sell 115k-140k without the assistance of any hit singles. Certainly, the singer’s string of promotional appearances and the Thanksgiving sales rush have given him a much needed boost.

Another notable projection is that of Christina Aguilera’s ‘Burlesque’ soundtrack which is expected to debut with 20k-50k depending on the success of the movie this weekend. Also, Ke$ha’s ‘Cannibal’ EP is set to enter the charts with 60k-70k copies sold.

Thoughts?

Rap-Up has provided the first look at Keyshia Cole’s ‘Calling All Hearts’ album cover. The record, which hits stores on December 21st, will feature collaborations with Tank and Nicki Minaj.

What do you think of the cover?

Nicki Minaj‘s recent Hot 97 interview hit many a headline, after the Young Money Mrs finally addressed the her feud with Lil’ Kim.

In yet another twist to the tale, though , Kim’s long-time nemesis Foxy Brown has added her two cents to the drama. With Minaj citing Brown as the individual who informed her of Kim’s supposed “transgressions”, what did the Ill Nana have to say?

Find out after the jump…

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Nicki Minaj is featured in the December/January issue of Ebony magazine (in stores now). The rapper released her debut album, ‘Pink Friday’, this week. Look below for a behind the scenes look of her photoshoot overseen by Derek Blanks:

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Non-singing ‘singer’ Cheryl Cole today premièred the video for her latest single ‘The Flood’ on 4Music. Produced by Wayne Wilkins, the song serves as the follow-up to Cole’s #1 smash ‘Promise This’.

Check out the video below…

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To celebrate the release of Beyonce‘s ‘I Am…World Tour’ DVD, That Grape Juice are giving not one, but two lucky readers the chance to win a copy of the hotly anticipated show!

The DVD set, which comprises footage filmed over the trek’s 108 dates, features show-stopping performances from the Grammy winner, who offers stunning renditions of  her past and present hits – including ‘Crazy In Love’ and ‘Single Ladies’. Also inter-woven, are personal diary clips shot by the 29 year old megastar herself. A must-have this Holiday season!

To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question correctly:

Beyonce’s last world tour was titled…

a) ‘I Am…Yours’

b) The Beyonce Experience

c) Last Girl On Earth

Submit your answer, along with your name, age, address, and telephone number to the below address. Please be sure to title it ‘Beyonce DVD Comp’:

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 7pm GMT Saturday 27th November 2010!

Good Luck!

Brandy and Ray J have teamed up with their father, Willie Norwood, for a new song entitled ‘Talk To Me’. The track is already on iTunes just in time for the Thanksgiving festivities. Listen to it below:

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Brandy returned to ‘Dancing With The Stars’ for the show’s finale last evening. The singer and her partner, Maksim, wowed the audience for the last time as the show came to a close. Thankfully, Bristol Palin did not win. Peep the footage below via Neon Limelight:

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‘Show Me How You Burlesque’ wasn’t the only song that Christina Aguilera performed on ‘Dancing With The Stars’ last evening. The singer also did a rendition of her last top 5 hit, ‘Beautiful’. See how she did below:

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A rebounding Chris Brown brought some Holiday cheer to Atlanta natives last night, performing at producer Polow Da Don‘s Thanksgiving gig at the Greenbriar Mall.

True to form, the R&B force owned the stage, turning in roof-raising performances of his biggest hits including ‘I Can Transform Ya’, ‘Wall to Wall’, and ‘Run It’.

Peep all the action after the jump…

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Christina Aguilera is trying to ensure that her ‘Burlesque’ project will be a success. The Pop diva visited the ‘Dancing With The Stars’ finale to perform ‘Show Me How You Burlesque’ with her troop of dancers. Peep her showing below:

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Keyshia Cole made a promotional appearance on BET’s ‘106 & Park‘ today. The singer spoke about her upcoming ‘Calling All Hearts’ project which hits stores on December 21st. Peep the footage:

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