The coming year is gearing up to be quite eventful for Rap Royal Nicki Minaj.

Because, after generating excitement within her fan base yesterday by announcing the release of a new album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded‘ , today saw more good news swing by her way.

She has been added to the star studded line up of the  2012 Grammy Awards celebratory event.

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In addition to serving up our original content, we’re  happy to announce that each week you can now watch BET‘s sitcom series ‘Reed Between The Lines’ right here on That Grape Juice TV!

Starring Tracy Ellis Ross (‘Girlfriends’) and Malcom Jamal Warner (‘The Cosby Show’), the show follows a modern-day blended family as they navigate life’s ups and downs with wit and humour. It centres on Dr. Carla Reed, a busy psychologist, wife and mother struggling to balance her job and her happy but chaotic home life.

After lengthy spell off TV, it’s oh so refreshing to have an Urban sitcom back on the small screen!

Hit ‘PLAY’ and get into episode 12!

After months of speculation, creative chameleons Black Eyed Peas have announced the news many of their fans had been dreading.

Today on ‘The Ellen Show‘, the quartet have made a formal announcement regarding the future of the group.

Without further delay, get into their statement below…

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The world of Pop has brought us many unlikely pairings over the years.

Eminem and Dido. Patti Labelle and Cyndi Lauper. Lil Kim and a #1 album.

Today, one more duo was added to that every growing list. Mary J. Blige and Justin Bieber.

Check out the R&B Queen joining the Pop Prince to perform  the song ‘Under The Mistletoe‘ on ‘The View‘  today below…

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All hail King Drake!

For, anyone who ever doubted how his latest album ‘Take Care’ would fare upon its release may find themselves mincing their words today.

You guessed it.

As of today, the album is #1 on the Billboard 200.

Find out how much he sold this week below…

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An ever-festive Mariah Carey stopped by the Home Shopping Network last night to promote her “Holiday” range of jewelry, ornaments and Santa Claus dolls.

Tacky, we know. However, it’s Ms. Carey-Cannon’s cooky personality which makes this one worth a watch. She’s clearly on another planet and we love her for it.

Hilarity awaits after the jump…

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The last few days have given Canadian Rapper Drake much to smile about.

For, with his album ‘Take Care‘ moving 659,000 copies in its first week of release (giving it the second highest selling first week figure to be released by a full priced album this year) his status as Rap’s leading man has never looked more secure.

So, in a further bid to push the project in time for next week’s charts,the performer paid a visit to ‘Chelsea Lately‘ to discuss a number of topics, from his favorite beverage, his thoughts on Jewish Rappers and his relationship with fellow Rapper Nicki Minaj.

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As reported here, Cash Money CEO Birdman revealed that Young Money protege Nicki Minaj would see the ‘Pink Friday’ follow-up on shelves in the ‘first quarter’ of 2012.  Undoubtedly sending barbs and Ken barbs into a frenzy, the album – titled ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’ – will certainly get much love from fans who awaited news on its debut date.

Taking to Twitter to make the announcement, you can find out when Minaj will unveil the first copies of ‘Friday’ after the jump:

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Little monsters definitely have much to be thankful for this holiday season as Lady Gaga will certainly be giving them their fill.  Joining the singer’s already growing number of ventures in the works (including her next album and continuing promo for the hotly-selling ‘Born This Way’), the ‘Marry the Night’ maestra dropped by Good Morning America this morning to chat about her workshop.

Joining Barney’s for a ‘Christmas collaboration’, the workshop marks one of many charitable efforts performed by the songstress for her ‘Born This Way’ foundation.  See her chat with resident host Robin Roberts:

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‘Headlines’ rapper Drake has seen many-a-headline surrounding his name over his impressive Billboard storming, via sophomore album ‘Take Care’, set to take the #1 spot on the tally with a whopping 700k sold in its first week.

With a growing promo schedule, the latest place fans can find the Torontoian is gracing the cover of Jet magazine.  In the issue, set to hit stands on November 28th, the rapper chats about many topics including why people respect him as a rapper (despite his “emo” image), the ‘Take Care’ follow-up, and more.

Catch a few excerpts (courtesy of FreddyO) after the jump:

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Alicia Keys and hip hop hitmaker Pharrell are just two of Urban music’s brightest stars dropping redos on the latest covers of ‘Dazed & Confused’ magazine.  The popular publication is celebrating its 20th anniversary in a big way – by having 20 of its previous cover stars revisit the magazine’s front.  Dazed co-founder and photographer Rankin also includes a foldout giving shine to a “rising star” nominated by each cover star.

Find out who Keys and Pharrell picked after the jump:

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