‘Disaster’ diva Jojo has been steadily gaining ground with the latest offerings from her forthcoming set ‘Jumping Trains’.  And, while steering ‘Trains’ has been seeing the young songstress and her team change directions a few times (see: release date, promo, etc.), Miss Levesque is still assuring fans that they can expect the set on shelves this year.

Already earning critical acclaim for the album’s lead single, Jojo was spotted on Billboard’s ‘TMI’ today chatting it up with host Julie Brown to thank fans for their patience and give tidbits on what to expect from the highly anticipated collection.

As we await more from the pop belter, see what good things she says are in store for those who wait:

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‘Fireball’ beauty Willow Smith may have whipped herself into a blazing Billboard debut with the 2010 scorcher ‘Whip My Hair’, but it looks like the youngest of the Smith clan now has other plans for her locks…completely removing them!

With her outrageous fashions already making her the talk of her generation, Smith is sure to have tongues wagging with this one.  The 11-year-old, who is readying her Roc Nation debut ‘Knees and Elbows‘ this spring, is finding much favor with her Nicki Minaj-assisted tune ‘Fireball’, but this new look is sure to court a firestorm of something else!

Get into more snaps of the former wigged wonder below (thanks to Rap-Up):

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Looks like Madonna is already getting a crowd up on their feet and she hasn’t even hit the Superbowl stage yet.  Tackling a number of questions from press reps at an Indiana-set press conference today, the Material Girl did not go into much detail about her highly anticipated Superbowl showing this Sunday, but certainly dropped enough tidbits to whet many-an-appetite.

With fans already in a frenzy over the first peek at ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’ – the first official single from her 12th LP ‘MDNA’, it’s safe to say you can expect the Queen of Pop to rule the tube for the coming days.  The press conference of just one of many showings set to air today alone and it joins her Anderson Cooper appearance as well as the American Idol video debut.

Before then, get t into the groove with Madonna below:

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Get familiar with Melanie Amaro‘s ‘Respect’, her take on the Otis Redding classic of the same name.

Remixed and reworked for the clubs, the jam arrives days after a sneak peek of her ‘Pepsi’ commercial emerged online, and months before the release of her debut LP.

Listen below…

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In case you didn’t know, Ciara stars in the new Adam Sandler movie ‘That’s My Boy‘.

Out in June, the singer stars alongside Gossip Girl’s Leighton Meester, and recently dropped by Shade 45 to discuss the project and the long awaited release that is her new album.

Now find out why she feels the comedy will be a success, below…

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With confirmed releases from Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Brandy, Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, Leona Lewis, Monica, Emeli Sande and Lana Del Rey, coming months will see a number of LPs compete in tandem to come out on top by the year’s end.

So,ever eager to know what you’re thinking, TGJ asks:

Which one are you planning to buy?

Weigh in below…

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In support of whatsgoingonnow.org, John Legend surprised students from the Duke Ellington High School of the Arts at the Kennedy Centre recently.

As they rehearsed Marvin Gaye‘s classic ‘What’s Going On‘ at the centre yesterday, the ‘Ordinary People’ star shocked them by walking inand caused quite a stir- to say the very least.

Watch below…

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As two of the frankest acts in their fields, a Mary J. Blige and Wendy Williams interview was always going to be an “interesting” watch.

And interesting it was when the pair sat down for a chat on Williams’ talk show today.

In true “Wendy” fashion, every topic was a “hot topic”, including Blige’s drug addiction, marriage to manager Kendu Issacs, and plans for children.

Get all the way in to the insightful segment after the jump. Performances of ‘Mr Wrong’ and ‘Living Proof’ feature too.

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Another day, another Madonna comment.

In what will be sure to have everyone – including yours truly –  wondering exactly where Madonna’s publicists are, another ‘interesting’ comment from the star emerged today. This time, in ‘The Advocate‘.

Find out why she thinks Britney Spears is built like a brick house below…

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The 90’s saw Girl Power pervade the Pop music scape. A phenomena which, contrary to the history books, wasn’t confined to the US or Spice Girls alone.

Indeed, as the likes of En Vogue and TLC took the States by storm, the UK had their own female force in Eternal.

Fronted by powerhouse Easther Bennett, sister Vernie, and Kelle Bryan, the multi-Platinum trio presented a compelling package in that they weren’t simply British takes on an American formula. No. They could more than hold their own when measured up against their US counterparts. A fact which makes their lack of American launch all the more puzzling.

After all, they could sing, dance, weave flick, and Naomi Campbell Walk with the best of them! Not to mention the heavy dose of girl-band drama they oft served up (see: line-up changes). Drama which only served to strengthen their fanbase.

Still, their run on home-turf remains nothing short of legendary. With 15 top 20 singles, and 10 million records sold between 1992 and 2000, the ladies achievements cement them as one of the UK’s most successful girl-groups. A fact forgotten all-too-often in today’s McDonalised industry.

Nonetheless, we’re still able to soak up the brilliance that is their back-catalogue. Peep ‘Power of the Woman’ above, ‘I Wanna Be The Only One’ below, and more Eternal goodness after the jump!

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Lana Del Rey‘s major label debut may have only just hit stores, yet that hasn’t stopped the set – christened ‘Born To Die‘ – from cementing her status as Pop’s biggest breakout star.

Not only has the buzz surrounding the 25 year old seen the LP sit atop of iTunes charts in 14 countries, it has landed Lana on the cover of Vogue UK’s March issue. More power to her!

Your thoughts?

Following the success of her debut album, ‘Heaven’, Rebecca Ferguson returns with ‘Too Good To Lose’, the second single from the LP.

Today,in further support of the project, its supporting video was released and is now available to watch right here on That Grape Juice.

Peep it below…

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