With American Idol back on the small screen, judge Jennifer Lopez has hit the promotional trail – with her latest stop being The Today Show.

What the singer, likely, wasn’t expecting to be hit with was questions about her private life. But host Matt Lauer went “there” and then some, grilling the diva on her divorce from ex Marc Anthony, working with him so soon after, and a whole lot more.

Watch the singer wince during the frank chat below…

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Busta Rhymes is back and back with a bang!

The rapper has teamed up with R&B crooner Chris Brown for ‘Why Stop Now’, the lead release from his first album under the Google Music umbrella.

Directed by Hype Williams, the cut’s cinematic video debuted literally seconds ago. As ever, we’ve got you covered.

All the action after the jump…

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Monica‘s last studio outing, ‘Still Standing’ served as a comeback of sorts, whetting appetites ten-fold for its follow-up.

It’s no surprise, then, that anticipation for the LP, christened ‘New Life’, has been intense. Especially after its lead single ‘It All Belongs To Me (ft. Brandy)’ was announced.

And while fans have been anticipating the previously confirmed March release, the singer’s new delivery has been assigned a new arrival date.

Find out when after the jump…

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Fierce, fabulous, and 42, Jennifer Lopez was snapped owning her diva in New York last night.

Decked out in white fur, the mother of two was snapped arriving at her hotel with new boyfriend Casper Smart.

The American Idol judge was in town for a promotional stop at the Today Show. Peep more pics below…

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Whether he likes it or not, Will.i.am has always struggled as a solo act.

From facing the shame that was ‘Change Is Now’ to failing to chart with any of the singles lifted from ‘Songs About Girls’, Mr. Adams’ solo work has oft played second fiddle to the work he creates for other artists.

Now, in a bid to generate momentum for his LP #willpower, he has revealed that Britney Spears and Alicia Keys are both features on the forthcoming project.

Details below…

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This Sunday, Madonna will take to Superbowl 2012 to serve her most anticipated performance to date.

With confirmed appearances from Cee Lo Green, LMFAO, Nicki Minaj and MIA, her performance will arrive three days after her new video ‘Give Me All Your Luvin‘ premiers on American Idol.

Now peep a portion of Sunday’s night set list below…

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Earlier this week, it emerged that Leona‘s ‘Glassheart‘ LP had been pushed back for a second time. This time, to November 2012.

Of course, this came as bad news for any who had expected the album to drop in March, threatening its chances of becoming the hit Clive Davis and Simon Cowell are hoping it will be.

Now it’s time to let them know what you’re thinking.

Confused?

Details below…

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As part of our Best Of British week, That Grape Juice  shines a light on ‘Last Time’, the latest cut by Simon Cowell‘s  protegee, Labrinth.

The follow up to his 2011 hit ‘Earthquake‘, ‘Time’ is the third single lifted from his upcoming album ‘Electronic Earth‘ out  March 19th 2012.

Get into it below…

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After a difficult few years, R&B star Ciara seems poised to make one of Urban music’s biggest comebacks.

With the ink still wet on her new deal with Epic Records, the 26 year old and label head LA Reid are wasting no time piecing together her 5th studio album.

And by the sounds of she’s working with, the ‘Promise’ singer looks set to serve up a double dose of retro and fresh.

Details after the jump…

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The years following the 2007 launch of That Grape Juice have seen us grow into a global entity – something that wouldn’t have been possible without all of YOU!

This week will see us pay homage to our UK roots with the 1st annual ‘That Grape Juice – Best of British Week’. 

Over the next seven days, we’ll be spotlighting the best of Britannia – past, present, and future. All alongside your daily fill of Urban-Pop! Be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice!

This Thursday, American Idol will premier Madonna‘s brand new video, in support of her new album ‘MDNA’.

Featuring  Brit maestra MIA and Rap Czar Nicki Minaj, a sneak peek of the clip surfaced online minutes ago and is now available for your viewing pleasure.

What are you waiting for?!

Get into it below…

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‘Everything To Me’ maestra Monica moved Atlanta this weekend with rocking performances of hits ‘Don’t Take It Personal’, ‘Anything (To Find You)’, and more as she headlined Honda’s ‘Battle of the Bands’.  Readying for a battle of her own on Billboard charts in spring, the 31-year-old reportedly took to Twitter to confirm her forthcoming ‘New Life’ album is complete and awaiting label approval.

And, as fans are more anxious than ever to get their fill of ‘It All Belongs To Me’ – her highly anticipated duet with fellow R&B vet Brandy, they can first get a good look at her bringing down the house at the Honda Battle of the Bands below:

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