The video for new rap sensation B.O.B‘s new single ‘Nothin’ On You (ft. Bruno Mars)’ surfaced today. Though some of you may be unfamiliar with B.O.B, you won’t be for long!

Signed to T.I.‘s Grand Hustle movement, the 21 year old is about to crack the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100 with this very track (which is lifted from his debut LP ‘The Adventures of Bobby Ray’ – due in stores April 27th).

Hailed as ‘the next big star’ by both VIBE and XXL, it appears this young Atlanta-native is destined for big things. Check out the video below…

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R&B songstress Toni Braxton unveiled the official cover for her forthcoming LP ‘Pulse’ a few moments ago. Check it out above…

It pretty much goes without saying that the 41 year old mother of two looks smokin’! What’s more, the album is shaping up to be a real winner; I’ve had ‘Hands Tied’ (the video for which is set to be shot shortly) on replay since hearing it.

‘Pulse’ hits stores this May via Atlantic Records.

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As the music world awaits Lady GaGa and Beyonce‘s video for ‘Telephone’, more promotional shots of the clip have been released ahead of its debut this Thursday (March 11th). Check them out above and below:

We cannot wait!

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Check out this new promotional shot for Kelis‘ forthcoming ‘Fleshtones’ LP.

The former Mrs Nas is set to release the album on will.i.am’s Will.i.am Music Group /Interscrope later this year.

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R&B singer Teairra Mari premiered the video for new single ‘Sponsor’ a few moments ago exclusively on World Star Hip-Hop. Check out the Yolande Geralds directed clip above…

Put simply; the video pretty much serves its purpose. Though perhaps not as glossy as I imagined based on the stills and the behind the scenes footage, the clip is good enough to assist the song’s  ascent up the charts. Here’s hoping it does just that, as the song is fire on a track!

Tidbit: The only minor gripe I have with the video is that Gucci Mane’s rap is still included. With him not featuring in the video due his incarceration, it kinda just ate up time.

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Rap star T.I. is celebrating his imminent release from prison with new buzz single, the aptly titled ‘I’m Back’. The cut, which was produced by the Trackslayerz, sees the Atlanta native back at his gritty best. Check it out below.

T.I.’s as yet untitled 7th studio album is set to hit stores on August 24th via Grand Hustle / Atlantic Records.

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That Grape Juice has received reliable word that the video for Alicia Keys and Beyonce‘s ‘Put It In A Love Song’ single has been pushed back, and will therefore not première today as previously announced.

As at writing, no reason has been given for the push-back. Although there are murmurings suggesting it will now debut on March 17th (next week Wedndesday).

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First ‘Telephone’, and now this. What’s going on?!

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After many a delay,  Lil’ Wayne finally begun his year long jail sentence today.

The 28 year old star surrendered at the Manhattan, New York courtroom this morning (March 8th), where he was then placed in handcuffs and taken into custody after formally being handed down his sentence.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper, real name Dwayne Carter, pleaded guilty back in October last year to charges of attempted criminal possession of a weapon. He admitted having the loaded .40-caliber semiautomatic gun on his tour bus.

Carter will be serving his sentence in city jail, as opposed to state prison, and can potentially be freed after eight months, if his behaviour is good enough.

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While I may catch some flack for this, all I can say is ‘it’s about time!’ I was beginning to think there was some JuJu/Obia at play here with the constant pushbacks to the sentence. Not to be confused with anyone taking pleasure in another’s misfortune, but as the age-old adage goes….”if you do the crime, you have to do the time”. I mean to think some folk were screaming “Free Lil’ Wayne”….erm no LOL.

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Things are not looking good for diva Mariah Carey. The 39 year old’s remixes for her ‘Angel’s Advocate’ LP have failed to excite fans,with the lead  singles ‘Up Out My Face’ and the Ne-Yo assisted ‘Angel’s Cry’ failing miserably on the charts.  While ‘Up Out My Face’ peaked disappointingly at #100 on Billboard Hot 100, ”Cry’ embarrassingly never garnered enough airplay or downloads to even debut on the chart. Ouch!

This era is quickly descending into a hot burning mess for our Mimi. It’s all rather sad. With the Oscar buzz around ‘Precious’, as well as her other projects, it’s a bit baffling as to why she’d opt not to just concentrate on those (forgetting and hoping we did too) the epic flop that was ‘Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel’). Instead she’s subjecting herself to more embarrassment by lazily releasing a half-baked remix record. I really do not know who or what is helping her make these ill-informed decisions, but…

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Check out this behind the scenes look at the video for Trina‘s ‘Million Dollar Girl’ – the first single to be lifted from her ‘Amazin’ LP (due May 4th).

Judging by the above clip, it looks like this will Ms. Taylor’s best video yet!

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With the release of Kelly Rowland‘s new LP drawing nearer, we have received reliable word that a Chris Brown penned cut titled ‘Geronimo’ will be included on the record. The Los Da Mystro produced track was initially shopped to Rowland’s pal Brandy, however it appears the Destiny’s Child alumni secured it in the end.

Speaking on Twitter the pair exchanged the following:

KELLY__ROWLAND@Lonnys_world NOT HAPPENING!!!!!! WHAT UP!!!!! I can’t stop listening to “Geronimo”!!!!

Lonnys_world@KELLY__ROWLAND OMG! That song came out so hot… I can’t wait, to hear it again. You KILLED it!!!

You can listen to Chris’ version of the track after the jump and let us know what you think…

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Many a star came out for Elton John’s 18th annual Oscar After-Party, in support of his AIDS Foundation. The event which took place at Hollywood’s Pacific Design Center last night (March 7th) was attended by Jennifer Hudson, Jamie Foxx, Stacy Dash (of ‘Clueless’ fame), Serena Williams, and more. Check out the snaps below:

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