Although there were many buzzworthy moments from last night’s MTV Video Music Awards, one of the highlights was undoubtedly comeback kid’s Chris Brown‘s stage-blazing performance.  Though cheered on by celebrities and fans alike, one person didn’t look too entertained – rap mogul Jay-Z.

While the rap royal’s noted relationship with pop singer Rihanna has led many to believe he is not exactly atop Brown’s fanclub mailing list, he took that rumor to new heights with a Tweet from earlier today and his appearance during the ‘She Ain’t You’ singer’s live showing:

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‘Blowing Money Fast (B.M.F.)’ rapper Rick Ross was caught on camera blowing off steam backstage with recent nemesis/glam rap starlet Kreayshawn.  The freestyle failure, who was nominated for the show’s ‘Best New Artist’ moonman, was being interviewed when the rap titan’s camp interrupted.  Needless to say, sparks flew.

See the exchange after the jump:

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Fans have not heard or seen much of Mario after his last album D.N.A. failed to make much of a dent on the charts.  However, with a new single and album in the works, that could be set to change.  Though originally said to feature mainly club bangers and Euro-pop numbers, the ‘Let Me Love You’ singer has let fans in on news that his yet-to-be-titled new album will now feature ‘classic R&B’ records.  Said to be hitting stores in late 2011 or early 2012, Barrett boasts the album will include features and production from Fabolous, The Underdogs, and more.

With his new Rico Love produced single ‘The Walls’ gearing up for radio release in less than a few weeks, Mario took to our friends at RapUp to share details:

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Bad Boy beauty Cassie might be looking to turn a few heads with her recent gracing of Idoll magazine’s ‘Illuminati Issue’.  See the vocal less vocalist doing what she does best below:

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In related news, with the model-with-a-mic recently revealing her plans to resurface on the music scene this year, the Next Selection songstress took to Tumblr to tell fans what’s next for her:

“Shhh… I recorded the last song for my album yesterday. Very excited to share it with you.xxxx” (source)

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Although pop princess Britney Spears recent Femme Fatale Tour stage showings would make The Tinman and department store mannequins proud, some spectators have not been so easily pleased.  While the ‘Gimme More’ singer has found herself more and more under fire for her stage mobility (or lack thereof), there’s one person who feels the criticism is undue – choreographer Brian Friedman.

Friedman, who lists Spears most recent hits ‘Hold It Against Me’ and ‘Til the World Ends’ to his choreography credits, has come for critics who are displeased with Brit’s dancing.

Find out what he had to say after the jump:

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Though still basking in the success of her latest #1 album ‘The Light of the Sun’, Jill Scott‘s former record label home Hidden Beach Recordings is already readying another release.  The collection, entitled ‘The Original Jill Scott: From the Vault, Vol. 1’, will hit shelves tomorrow (August 30th).

However, fans who can’t wait that long have been welcomed to a special treat – a stream of the album in its entirety.  Take a listen after the jump:

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Though fans may be gearing up for Michael Jackson Forever,  a tribute set to feature performances from the likes of Christina Aguilera, Beyonce and Ne-Yo, famous younger sibling/‘Miss U Much’ singer Janet Jackson has released a statement informing fans she will be missing the event.

You can see the statement, which comes on what would’ve been her brother’s 53rd birthday, after the jump:

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Looks like ‘A.M. To P.M.’ singer Christina Milian might be pulling double duty on ABC soon.  Aside from reportedly being in negotiations to ‘Dip It Low’ on Dancing With the Stars next season, Milian also has her sights on the small screen.

Essence reports:

“The mutli-talented singer and actress is said to be in negotiations to star in ABC Family’s newest show ‘Maid in Miami’. Milian would play a maid who also happens to be an aspiring singer.”

Things may be looking up for the former Mrs. Nash as the aforementioned ventures are said to be two of many Christina has been cooking up.  This, of course, would also include her ever-delayed album ‘Elope’.

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Despite an early leak, industry forecasters are reporting that hip hop heavyweight Lil’ Wayne’s ‘Tha Carter IV’ is still set to have an impressive debut on next week’s Billboard 200 -boasting sales of 700-850k.  If such is the case, the numbers would easily give him the highest tally of any solo male artist this year, and second overall (under Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’).

The forecasted numbers best that of fellow hip-hop heavyweights Jay-Z & Kanye West (who interestingly managed to release their album unleaked).  Regardless, ‘IV’ will mark Wayne’s 3rd no. 1 album and second highest first week sales behind ‘Tha Carter III’ (which sold a whopping 1 million its first week in 2008).

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Just hours after being honoured by MTV and Lady GaGa for her contributions to the world of music videos, Pop icon Britney Spears has generated even more excitement within her fan base by confirming the name of the next single to be lifted from her album ‘Femme Fatale’.

Find out what it is below…

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The MTV Video Music Awards 2011 are currently underway at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. As ever, That Grape Juice will be providing you with performances as they occur!

Check out performances from Beyonce, Lady GaGa, Adele, Chris Brown, Jay-Z and Kanye West, Jessie J, and more below. Keep refreshing, as we’ll be updating minute-by-minute:

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German fans of Pop princess Rihanna have major cause to celebrate today, for in honor of the ‘Fading‘ singer’s work in the music industry ,Berlin’s Madame Tussauds have unveiled their latest wax figurine of the singer, weeks after she performed in the country as part of her  ‘Loud Tour‘.

Almost as stiff  as her live renditions, the wax mannequin appears to pay homage to the look she sported in her visual for the song ‘Who’s That Chick?’.

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