While in New Orleans headlining the 2011 Essence Festival and being honored at McDonald’s 365BlackAwards,  Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Mary J. Blige chatted with MTV News about her upcoming LP ‘My Life Too:  The Journey Continues’.  The album, which will be the successor to Blige’s famed 1994 sophomore album ‘My Life’, is set to have an October release date.

See what the ‘No More Drama’ singer has in store for the record after the jump:

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Rihanna flaunted her charitable side last during a concert in Birmingham, USA last night, to raise money for the relief effort designed to aid victims who were struck by the natural disasters that hit the state recently.

Check out the performance below…

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Despite boasting potential by the bucketload, Ciara‘s last few projects have been chart disasters. Indeed, so poorly did the singer’s recent ‘Basic Instinct’ LP perform, she subsequently severed ties with longtime label Jive.

However, in what looks like a dramatic turn of events, the 25 year old is reportedly headed back to the Sony Music family, this time under the umbrella of subsidiary label – Epic Records.

Full story after the jump…

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Though she hasn’t released an album since before we knew what a Lady GaGa was, Cassie‘s name has still remained a hot topic on the lips of Pop spectators far and wide.

Now, it is sure to get even hotter. For the ‘Me & You‘ ‘vocalist’ has posed in a steaming new photo shoot for Blank Magazine.
See more shots and footage from the shoot below…

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Singer, songwriter, and now motivational speaker, there really is no stopping R&B force Keri Hilson.

During a recent trip to the UK, Hilson made a surprise visit to specialist music school DV8 in the heart of East London.

There, the Grammy nominee spoke to the students (many of whom wish to break into the music industry) about how she found her footing in the crazy world of showbusiness; offering advice on what to expect, what to avoid, and what to put in, to get out.

That Grape Juice TV documented the inspirational visit, check it out above.

Tiffany Evans continues to build momentum for her forthcoming EP with another helping Tiffany Tuesdays. This week’s showing sees the powerful belter serve up her own take on Beyonce‘s ‘1+1’ from her smash ‘4’ LP.

Check out how Ms. Evans fared after the jump…

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It’s been some time since she declared her desires to ‘take a ride on your disco stick’ but if anybody thought anybody thought Lady GaGa‘s sexually provocative days were over, they are dearly mistaken.

For the ‘Teeth’ singer unleashed her inner freak during a performance in Australia which will be sure to have prudes everywhere clutching their metaphorical pearls.

Check it out below…

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Singer, songwriter, and now motivational speaker, there really is no stopping R&B force Keri Hilson.

During a recent trip to the UK, Hilson made a surprise visit to specialist music school DV8 in the heart of East London.

There, the Grammy nominee spoke to the students (many of whom wish to break into the music industry) about how she found her footing in the crazy world of showbusiness; offering advice on what to expect, what to avoid, and what to put in, to get out.

That Grape Juice TV documented the inspirational visit. Hit ‘PLAY’ to check it out above.

Soulful songbird Solange is set to hit London this week and That Grape Juice are giving two lucky readers (and their friends) the chance to party it up with the ‘T.O.N.Y’ singer!

The eclectic singer is hosting and DJ’ing at an EXCLUSIVE bash at trendy Merah on July 15th. You could be there with her; all you need to do is answer the following question correctly:

Which of the following were NOT on Solange’s last album?

a) T.O.N.Y
b) I Decided
c) Pink Picket Street Dreams

Submit your answer, along with your name, age, address, and telephone number to the address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Solange Party Comp’:

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by Wednesday 13th July

Good Luck!

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Chart-topper Ke$ha promises to get ‘Sleazy’ on the UK leg of her…‘Get Sleazy Tour’ and we’re giving you the chance to join her!

The last year has been an incredible one for the Pop force; a year characterised by hit records, a Platinum album, and an ever-growing fanbase.

To celebrate, we are giving one lucky fan the chance to win a pair of tickets to her London show at the Hammersmith Apollo tomorrow (short notice we know).

Want to win? All you have to do is answer the following question correctly…

Ke$ha’s latest album is called…

a) Cannibal
b) Tick Tock
c) Dirty Picture

Submit your answer, along with your name, age, address, and telephone number to the address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Ke$ha Comp’:

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by Today (July 12th) / 3pm UK time

Good Luck!

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In what is sure to serve as very exciting news for Lil Kim‘s fan club, the starlet celebrated her birthday yesterday by announcing the news that she will indeed be releasing a new album as a follow up to her ‘Black Friday’ mixtape.

Find out more below…

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In what will undoubtedly come as a shock to nobody many, pop supergroup Black Eyed Peas are taking an ‘indefinite hiatus from working together’, according to lead singer Fergie.  The announcement comes on the heels of two successful albums, world tours, and a slew of hit singles.

However, the ‘London Bridges’ singer was sure to emphasize that the break was not permanent stating, “We’re going to be taking a break just like we did after we released Monkey Business in 2005 until we came back in 2009…This isn’t going to be the last time you’ll see us.”

The group is currently in the middle of their ironically titled ‘The Beginning.” tour.

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