Nelly Furtado is back!

The singer is gearing up for the June 19th release of new album ‘The Spirit Indestructible’; and so as to whet appetites has unveiled the set’s standard and deluxe covers.

Hotly anticipated, the LP is preceded by ‘Big Hoops (The Bigger The Better)’ – which Furtado will bring to life live on stage at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards on May 20th. The track’s accompanying video is expected to debut on May 7th.

Exciting times, ay?

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Let’s be honest, aside from being a poor man’s version of Janet‘s ‘Together Again‘, Rihanna‘s ‘Where Have You Been‘ really is all that and then some.

The latest clip in aid of her new album ‘Talk That Talk’, it premiered on Tuesday and follows the release of the record breaking number ‘We Found Love‘.

However, today gave indication that ‘Where‘ is to best ‘Love’s astounding feats.

Why?

It now holds the record for scoring the most views on VEVO in the shortest amount of time.

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15 years after his death, VH1 honored Hip-Hop icon Biggie Smalls with his very own ‘Behind The Music’ special.

Featuring footage from his short life and commentary from some of those who knew him best, peep the episode right here on That Grape Juice TV – part 1 above and part 2 below.

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Without a doubt, Beyonce‘s skill as a writer is oft overshadowed by her success as an entertainer.

Writing or co-writing almost every number she’s recorded since her debut in 1998, Knowles’ writing feats include scoring a Golden Globe nomination for 2007’s ‘Listen’,.
This, after she became the second African American woman to win an ASCAP Songwriter Of The Year award, following  ‘Say My Name’ maestra Kandi Burruss.

So now, in recognition of her contributions to the craft, she is to be honored by the New York Association of Black Journalists this month.

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Alicia Keys was in the loving mood last night, as she hosted 4th Annual Bronx Charter School for the Arts Auction at Marquee in NYC, alongside partner Swizz Beatz.

Snapped locking lips with the famed producer, the ‘Karma‘ maestra enjoyed the company of Melanie Fiona and Lala Anthony, in aid of the event which raises money for after-school programs at The Bronx Charter School for the Arts, as well as lending support to struggling students and their carers.

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She’s finally done it.

In what marks yet another milestone in Adele’s short career, her latest LP ’21’ has done what once thought impossible- outselling Michael Jackson‘s ‘Thriller‘ in the United Kingdom.

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Yesterday saw rapper Rick Ross shock the Urban diaspora with news that he had signed R&B trier Omarion to his Maybach Music imprint.

And while many jaws remain on the floor, the former B2K star stopped by BET’s 106 & Park (with his new “crew”) to discuss his surprising signing and the heat his new music will be packing.

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Cop a gander of Christina Milian!

The star of The Voice and newest signee to Young Money strikes many a fierce pose in the latest issue of Denim magazine.

Accompanying the colourful feature is an interview which sees the ‘Dip It Low’ singer dish on her relationship with ex The-Dream, her daughter Violet, dating, and more.

Peep soundbites, more pics, and a behind the scenes look at the shoot after the jump…

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Where is Keyshia Cole?

It’s a fair question if looking at the Billboard charts. Or Twitter. Or Pop culture.

However, it’s be a question the singer answers emphatically with today’s announcement that she has snagged a new BET reality show.

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Despite obvious shortcomings, Rihanna is undoubtedly Pop’s most exciting act.

Yes, while her excitable nature has kept her out of rehearsals and into controversy one too many times, her light, bright and carefree attitude to life sometimes makes her more appealing than acts far more talented than she is.

Now, before the release of her new video ‘Where Have You Been’, she sat down with Extra to discuss her new movie ‘Battleships‘, her mother but more importantly- her controversial reunion with ex boyfriend Chris Brown.

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During a recent interview with ‘RagoLdn‘, Grammy winning songstress Melanie Fiona opened up like never before- speaking candidly on some of the industry’s ‘rug swept’ issues.

Check out her interesting take on sexuality and exploitation below…

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The Real Housewives of Atlanta reunion provided many a laugh, yet the fun doesn’t stop there.

For, funny women Wendy Williams and Gabourey Sidibe re-enacted the antics of NeNe Leakes and co on today’s episode of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’.

Peep the hilarity above…

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