Peep chart rivals Ciara and Rihanna chatting it up at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Party a few hours ago. Looks like an interesting convo, right? In the interest of fun….

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The incomparable Lauryn Hill took to the stage at Australia’s Raggamuffin 2010 reggae festival today at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl. Joined by Julian Marley, Hill (34) gave a rousing performance of Bob Marley’s classic ‘Turn Your Lights Down Low’ – which she herself covered and released in 1999.

Though a little rough around the edges in places, I really enjoyed this. What’s more, watching this really has me eager to see Lauryn find peace and come back and remind the new generation why she is who she is. She has an audience, she has a label (still signed to Columbia), so the ball really is in her court…

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This week’s From The Vault clip is Mya‘s 2003 smash ‘My Love Is Like…Wo’. As well as the Missy Elliott produced (Kenny and Charley penned) track being a winner, the video showcased the R&B star in a new light. Not only was the once clean-cut Mya sexier and sassier, the Paul Hunter directed clip highlighted how a great an all-round dancer Ms. Harrison actually is (she’s a trained dancer); the tap breakdown still looks as good today as it did 7 years ago, as is the song and the whole the damn video LOL. Enjoy.

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The stars came out full-force a few hours ago for industry legend Clive Davis‘ annual Pre-Grammy Awards party. Held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, the event’s theme was ‘A Salute To Icons’ honouring Universal CEO Doug Smith.

Notable attendees included Rihanna, Usher, Ciara, Ne-Yo, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Toni Braxton, Fergie, Keri Hilson Mya, and more. {Clive’s protégé Whitney Houston, who was snubbed by the Grammy committee this year, was notably absent}

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Undoubtedly two of the industry’s biggest stars; Lady GaGa and Beyonce sent the industry into a frenzy with the debut of their Darkchild produced collaboration ‘Telephone’ a few months back. Well now the pair look set to do the same, having shot the video for the single this week in Los Angeles – the first images of which you can peep above and below.

According to Lady-GaGa.net, the video is prison-themed and will see Beyonce break GaGa out of jail. R&B singer/actor Tyrese will star as the main lead.

GaGa and Beyonce filmed acting, performance and dancing scenes inside diner, on a desert road  on the outskirts of LA on the shoot’s first day. They are then said to have shot scenes inside a truck named the ‘Pussy Wagon’ (LMAO!). Interestingly, the wagon is the same one used by Uma Thurman in the film ‘Kill Bill’ and is now owned by Quentin Tarintino. The famed director loaned it to Lady GaGa for the video shoot. {Source}

I cannot wait! Word has it the video premières on February 10th!

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Rihanna recently sat down for a short interview with Miss Info. The Covergirl representative shed some light on how she feels to be nominated for ‘Best Rap/Sung Collaboration’ with ‘Run This Town’ and which performances she is looking forward to seeing at tomorrow’s Grammy Awards ceremony. Rihanna also discussed the possibility of a collaboration with fellow Pop sensation Lady GaGa.

When Rihanna says that she is waiting for the “right” time to make a record with GaGa I take it she means that she is waiting to get permission from her label. A collaboration between the two would no doubt be very interesting to witness (particularly the costumes in the accompanying music video) but I highly doubt that she would have much say in the direction of the track. As neither a renowned vocalist or critically acclaimed songwriter/producer, I expect the only part of the creative process to which Rihanna would contribute is wailing on the microphone.

Siderbar: Which performances are you excited to see at tomorrow’s Grammy Awards ceremony?

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Check out ‘Precious’ star Gabourey Sidibe on the cover of the March issue of Ebony magazine.

Say what you will about her, but she looks great here! Awesome cover!

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Though Janet Jackson‘s feature in Wonderland magazine isn’t set to hit news-stands until February 5th, an exclusive video has surfaced showing the full shoot. Check it out above!

Shot by Aitken Jolly, the shoot looks stunning. At 43, Janet really is looking almost half her age and still going strong. More power to her!

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Brandy hit up the House of Blues last evening. The singer performed as her alter ego Bran’Nu with Timbaland.

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Sexy songstresses Ciara and Christina Aguilera was spotted at Tricky Stewart’s pre-Grammy party at Wonderland in Los Angeles. Stewart offered productions to both of singers’ upcoming albums. Check out more images below:

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Our girl Kelly Rowland took to the stage at will.i.am‘s ‘Dip Dive’ pre-Grammy party earlier this week. The singer, who is set to officially announce her new record deal with Universal Motown at any moment now, performed her worldwide smash ‘When Love Takes Over’ with DJ David Guetta.

Ms. Kelly really has been knocking it out the park with her most recent performance, with this being no different. Her vocals were powerful and overly on-point. Great performance!

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As with all the major awards shows, That Grape Juice will be providing live on-the-minute coverage of the Grammy Awards 2010, which take place this tomorrow (January 31st) live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. News, commentary and of course performances, That Grape Juice will be the spot for them all!

This year’s Grammy’s will boast performances from the likes of Lady GaGa, Beyonce, Maxwell, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Lil’ Wayne, Pink, as well as an all-star 3D tribute to Michael Jackson, which will feature Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion, and Taylor Swift.

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