For one reason or another, Eve remains one of Rap’s most underrated entities.

Indeed, before Nicki Minaj became Brand Minaj there was Eve- Eve the Rapper, Eve the actress and Eve the designer, kicking dust in the face of Hip Hop’s ugly sisters Lil Kim and Foxy Brown.

However, much like the above, the Rapper fell prey to time and irrelevancy, forced to play the benches while the aforementioned Minaj rocked centre court.

Now, after six years, she’s readying her long awaited return to music.

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is Ari Lourdes. Watch the US native tackle Rihanna‘s latest single ‘Where Have You Been’ below:

Boasting a Pop, yet powerful tone, Lourdes joins the ever-growing line of acts who can sing Rihanna songs better than Rihanna. (Truthful) jokes aside, the young sonstress served up a solid and original take on a great song. We like. Do you?

For more on Ari Lourdes, check out her Youtube page

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It’s official- Nelly Furtado is back.

Readying the release of her new LP ‘The Spirit Indestructible‘, the ‘Bird‘ maestra released a sneak peek from its first video today, ‘Big Hoops (Bigger The Better)‘.

Fun filled footage below…

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It’s finally here!

Last night, Lady GaGa kicked off her long awaited ‘Born This Way Ball’ in Korea, in support of her #1 LP ‘Born This Way’.

Without further delay, peep the show below…

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For many, ‘Motivation’ served as Kelly Rowland‘s solo break-out hit; a stance its Platinum sales and Grammy nomination lends ample credence to.

So, in keeping her momentum afloat, the 31 year old has been hard at work conjuring up her 4th studio album and has lined up an All-Star cast of hitmakers to help her – the latest being Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins.

Details after the jump…

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The latest season of The Real Housewives of Atlanta may have wrapped, yet the acrylic claws are still out. Wolverine-style.

Case, point, Kim Zolciak‘s pit stop on the Anderson show today. There to plug her spin-off show, ‘Don’t Be Tardy For The Wedding’, the reality star didn’t hold back when quizzed on former friend and cast-mate NeNe Leakes.

Peep the action above…

Do you agree with Kim?

Check Rita Ora, turning up the sexy on the set of a shoot recently.

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Reportedly filming a video for an upcoming single, the beauty was undoubtedly on top form, sporting a number of ‘revealing’ get-ups,  which included the one pictured above.

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Peep this stunning poster for the star-studded ‘Sparkle’ – starring Whitney Houston, Jordin Sparks, Cee Lo Green, Derek Luke, and more.  The reboot of the 1976 film, due in theatres this summer (August 17th), is already celebrating mounting anticipation from its trailer alone.  Also boasting Houston’s last film role, its safe to say theaters will be packed to see the songstress soar – as she did so often during her career- over the film’s numbers.

Undoubtedly hoping to be Sparks’ breakout role, the American Idol alum is already on the promo trail for the summer film.  Recently spotted in Nylon magazine, catch Jason Derulo‘s boo’s outtakes from the set after the jump:

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Many scoffed, many laughed. Yet four have passed since Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon shocked the world with news of their marriage.

Fast forward to today, and the couple have much to be joyous about; particularly with twins Monroe and Moroccan are on the cusp of turning one.

Hence, in continuing their festive tradition, the couple renewed their wedding vows – with this year’s city of choice being Paris.

Peep exclusive pics Carey (42) and Cannon’s (31) nuptials above and below…

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Pop pin-up Justin Bieber whipped his legion of “bielebers” into a frenzy moments ago when he unmasked the cover for his hotly anticipated album ‘Believe’.

The set, which is preceded by single ‘Boyfriend’, hits stores on June 19th.

What do you think of the cover?

Ever-humble, industry veteran Brandy stopped by BMI’s ‘Live From Loews’ Showcase last night in Atlanta.

The event, which spotlights unsigned talent, saw former Dirty Money songstress Kaleena take to the stage. Peep her posting it up with B.Rocka following her performance above.

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We’re loving what we’re hearing of Kaleena’s new material and understand that life in Diddy‘s shadow was hard, but…DAMN.

Photo Credit: Ben Rose

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16 year old wonder Jessica Sanchez continues to live up to that billing on American Idol. As the final contestants continue to shrink, the powerhouse proved- once again – why she is a favourite to win this week, after serving up a stellar rendition of the late Luther Vandross’ ‘Dance With My Father‘.

Watch Ms. Sanchez soar above…

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