After a brief rest on the bench, this week sees the return of That Grape Juice Cover Star. Helping kick things off is Edison, who serves up a rousing rendition of Lady GaGa‘s ‘Judas’.

Check out his showing below:

Atypical in its original form, the song was a strange choice for an acoustic. However, this young talent made it his own, by way of solid, controlled vocal delivery and an interest visual. Good stuff.

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R&B breakout star Miguel was honored by Grey Goose’s ‘Rising Icons’ series last night in New York.

The ‘All I Want Is You’ singer has enjoyed much critical and (increasing) commercial success this year, a trend he’ll no doubt hopes continues when he releases his sophomore effort in 2012.

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Currently in Argentina filming scenes for her reality TV show ‘Q’Viva! The Chosen‘,  Pop staple Jennifer Lopez was the center of  all attention yesterday as she was snapped leaving her hotel yesterday afternoon.

Dressed casually and in the company of what appears to be a team of minders, the mogul recently celebrated the news that ‘Q’Viva’, the talent competition that will also star ex husband Marc Anthony, has been sold internationally to over 20 countries.

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Whitney Houston is back and ready to ‘Sparkle’!

The legendary songstress is making a return to the big screen in the 00’s remake of the 70’s classic, which she is co-producing.

And though still filming, the ‘Million Dollar Bill’ singer is already on the promotional trail – sitting down recently with Entertainment Tonight.

Check out a preview of the interview, which airs in its entirety this coming Monday (7th November), below…

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Kelly Rowland‘s stint on the X Factor UK has largely been hailed a success. However, after being struck down will a serious illness while Stateside, the Grammy winner found herself targeted by some sects of the press for missing last week’s live show.

In her first sit-down interview since returning to the UK, the ‘Motivation’ singer candidly addresses the “drama”; also talking at some length with That Grape Juice about her new single ‘Down For Whatever’, the new version of her ‘Here I Am’ LP, her next studio album (exclusive details), and a whole lot more.

As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to. And answer them Kelly does. What are you waiting for? Hit ‘PLAY’!

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Kelly Rowland’s new single ‘Down for Whatever’ hits iTunes UK on November 21st

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Little Willow Smith whipped in the industry into a frenzy last year with ‘Whip My Hair’, and looks set to do it all over again when she takes to the stage on the X Factor USA next week.

Set to rock the house on Thursday’s results show, the 11 year old has given fans a window peak into what they can expect from her debut performance of new single ‘Fireball’.

Check out the clip, which weaves between rehearsal and performance footage, after the jump…

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In perhaps the ultimate wig snatch attempt, Madonna next studio album will reportedly be released on the same label as Pop rival Lady GaGa.

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Pop trier Nicole Scherzinger continues to clock up them air miles as trots the globe in support of her ‘Killer Love’ project. The vixen’s latest stop was ITV1’s This Morning here in London today, where she performed ‘Try With Me’ – the lead single from the LP’s forthcoming re-release.

Find out how she fared after the jump…

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After releasing the well received single ‘With Ur Love‘ and the polarizing ‘Swagger Jagger‘, Cher Lloyd has drummed up quite the anticipation for her debut album ‘Sticks & Stones‘.

Now, that anticipation is sure to heighten with the surfacing of the song ‘Grow Up’ featuring none other than Rapper Busta Rhymes.

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Is there any stopping Nicki Minaj?

The answer to that question depends on who you ask.

For, while her naysayers would have you believe she is currently on her fourteenth minute of fame, her fans have a never ending stream of reasons to defend their belief that that notion is anything but true. And today saw another reason added to that list.

She is to share the stage with Pop icon Prince at the launch event for Versace for H&M.

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Responsible for a number of the last decade’s greatest hits, from Beyonce‘s ‘Video Phone‘ to Lil Wayne‘s ‘A Milli‘, Iowa born producer Bangladesh is undeniably one of urban music’s more famed innovators.

So, in what will be sure to excite fans of triple threat diva Brandy Norwood, he has confirmed his contribution to her upcoming project, months before its 2012 release date.

All the details below…

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Earlier this week, the news that Monica‘s ‘New Life‘ release date had been pushed back upset and confused many of her supporters who had been looking forward its arrival in December.

Today, the LP’s newly appointed arrival date was confirmed.

Find out when that will be below…

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