‘Everything To Me’ maestra Monica sent fans into a frenzy moments ago when she shared this official snap of today’s rehearsal session for Clive Davis‘s annual Pre-Grammy Gala.  Joined by ‘It All Belongs To Me’ co-star Brandy, the diva duo is set to unveil the first live performance of the soon-to-be hit at the bash this weekend.

Much to the diva’s delight, their run through was guest by none other than ‘Run To You’ belter Whitney Houston and daughter Bobbi Kristina.  Taking to Twitter, Mo shared Whitney’s thoughts on her tune with Brandy:

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‘It’s All About Me’ maestra Mya is looking to live up to such billing with the forthcoming Valentine’s Day release of ‘K.I.S.S.’ – her recent effort, previously available only in select countries, that is now readied for worldwide release.  Lifted from the singer’s own imprint Planet 9, Miss Harrison is looking to make moves back onto charts and radio alike with ‘Mess Up My Hair’.

‘Hair’, now available at digital outlets, is a sexy tune reminiscent of Caribbean beauty Rihanna‘s ‘What’s My Name’.  A comparison that will inarguably serve as a blessing and curse, the single is one of many extras U.S. fans will get on ‘K.I.S.S.’ (Keep It Sexy and Simple).

Unfamiliar with the track?  Take a listen below:

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‘Peacock’ performer Katy Perry unveiled her colorful ‘Teenage Dream: Complete Confection’ cover today much to fan delight.  And, as ever to keep a smile on her ever faithful fanbase’s faces, the former Mrs. Brand is debuting the first offering from the repackaged set – ‘Part Of Me’.  

Set for release to digital retailers on February 21st,  this won’t be the first time the track has seen the light of day as an early leak made rounds on the net in 2010.  If the song is set to be retooled has yet to be determined.

But what we do know is that you can take a listen to ‘Part’ after the jump!  Get into it below:

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It’s certainly been a rocky road for ‘The Bridge’ beauty Melanie Fiona‘s sophomore set ‘The MF Life’.  Plagued with constant pushbacks and rescheduled release dates, fans can now rejoice at news that the former May slotted album is set to hit shelves on March 27th.  The news comes shortly after the singer unveiled the album artwork for the ‘Gone and Never Coming Back’-led set (seen above).

Fans can next expect to see Fiona at this Sunday’s Grammy awards where she is nominated for two trophies for her assistance on the Cee Lo Green track ‘Fool For You’.

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‘Jumping Trains’ conductress Jojo is certainly making moves in preparation for the release of her 3rd LP.  Winning fans and critics over with set’s leading single ‘Disaster’,   Ms. Levesque was once eyeing an April 3rd release date for her Interscope debut.  While the date, as the singer has confirmed has yet to be set in stone, one thing is certain – the promo grind has certainly never stopped for the Brattleboro beauty.

At an intimate showing at KISS 1075 Lounge recently, Jojo treated fans to a short showing of some of her best beloved hits including live renditions of ‘Leave (Get Out)’, ‘Too Little Too Late’, and her newest gems.

Get into the action after the jump (courtesy of KISS 107FM):

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Check out breakout star Lana Del Rey standing tall and standing fierce in the latest issue of T Magazine.

The feature marks the latest in a long list of publications the 25 year old has graced pre-and-post the release of her critically acclaimed debut ‘Born To Die’ – which last week topped the chart here in the UK and sits at #2 on the Billboard 200.

Accompanying the shoot was an interview which saw the ‘Video Games’ singer address the critique which oft greets her live performance.

Find out what she had to say, and peep more pics, after the jump…

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You’ve heard the track, now see the process.

Monica and Brandy have given fans a window-peek into the recording session for their new duet ‘It All Belongs To Me’.

So what are you waiting for? Peep the footage, via Perez Hilton, after the jump…

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She’s your favorite’s favorite and arguably the most sought after female songwriter of all time. Lending her pen to hits such as ‘Unbreak My Heart’, ‘I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing’, and more, Diane Warren has seen her name inked in history books almost as many times as she’s inked hits for the likes of Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, and countless others – most recently Beyonce for ‘A Star is Born’.

Recognized four times Billboard’s Songwriter of the Year and six times ASCAP Songwriter of the Year, Warren tells That Grape Juice there are still unconquered territories in her already decorated career.  Giving us the scoop on her latest sessions with Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, and more, she dishes on her feelings on Rihanna and Nicki Minaj while addressing rumors that she is currently working with Pop icon Whitney Houston!

All this and more after the jump…

Diane Warren Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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In an era when most acts’ success doesn’t last 30 minutes, Pop royal Madonna has 30 years of chart-topping under her belt;  a trend which looks set to continue – even at the ripe age of 53.

For, spearheaded by the Super Bowl and a mammoth Clear Channel campaign, the Material Girl’s new album has broken iTunes records – more than a month before release.

Full story after the jump…

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Nothing better to accompany a new cd, aptly titled ‘New Life’, than a new ‘do.  Such was clearly the forethought of ‘For You I Will’ wailer Monica.  Moments ago the multiplatinum diva gifted fans with a sneak peek of her new look, courtesy of famed hairstylist Kim Kimble.

The shot surfaces days before the singer rejoins fellow R&B belle Brandy for a live performance of their new cut ‘It All Belongs To Me’ at Clive Davis’ annual ‘Pre-Grammy Gala’.  The performance will come as the first time the two have joined forces on stage in almost 4 years.

Are you feeling the new look?

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“One day you’re in, the next- you’re out”

Indeed, as is oft the case in entertainment, once an act has served their purpose, they are  chopped, screwed and spat out by the very machine that helped them realize their dreams.

Case point example: Houston.

Rising to fame back in 2004 with ‘I Like That‘ and its follow up ‘Ain’t Nothing Wrong’, his career came to a draw dropping halt after a failed suicide attempt in 2005, but succeeding to tear his left eye out with a plastic fork.

Now, he has spoken openly on his tragic past.

Dishing on the details surrounding the incident and ‘the strange things’ he was forced to do while in the music industry.

His damning interview below…
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On February 28th, Estelle will releases her third studio album ‘All Of Me‘, the follow up to 2008’s ‘Shine‘.

So today, in support of the Soul driven record, the performer has released its official track list, two weeks ahead of its release.

Peep below…

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