Breakout star Jessie J celebrated her #1 charting on the BBC’s Sound of 2011 tally this week by performing an exclusive set for their radio arm.

Check out the singer-songwriter’s rousing performances of current smash ‘Do It Like A Dude’, album title track ‘Who You Are’, and ‘Big White Room’.

We here at That Grape Juice are thirsty for this album. In the meanwhile, we’ll have to tide ourselves over with great performances such as those below. Check them out, as well as an extensive interview, after the jump…

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Christina Milian’s ‘Dip It Low’ is this week’s selection for From The Vault. Released as the 1st single from her ‘It’s About Time’ album in March 2004, the song peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and at #2 on the Official UK Singles Cart, becoming Milian’s biggest hit to date.

The remix of the track, which featured Fabolous and Samy Deluxe, also achieved critical acclaim, scoring a Grammy Award nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration. ‘It’s About Time’ also received a Grammy nod for Best Contemporary R&B Album.

Although Milian does not have the most powerful voice, she is certainly competent with a mic and has a natural star quality that cannot be denied. Once Milian manages to keep her personal and professional life separate, and stays focused on her music, then there is no reason why she couldn’t have a successful comeback.

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Peep Rihanna and Nicki Minaj on the set of ‘Fly’ – the latest single to be lifted from the Minaj’s Platinum ‘Pink Friday’. Look out for the Sanaa Hamri directed video later this month.

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After the Internet was set ablaze when an alleged press release surfaced from Omarion regarding his sexuality, the singer has issued a stinging retort about the situation. In fact, the performer boldly stated that he loves “women PERIOD!!!!!!”. Check out what he had to say below:

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Omarion has reportedly admitted to being a bisexual. The R&B singer supposedly released an official press statement in response to his former B2K bandmate Raz B’s allegations that he is a gay man – a rumour that has existed since the start of Omarion’s career. See the statement below:

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Hard at work on his fourth studio album ‘F.A.M.E’, singer Chris Brown recently snapped himself in the studio with rapper The Game. The pair are said to be collaborating on material for the project (due later this year).

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This week’s That Grape Juice Cover Star is Harriet. The Timmonsville, SC singer serves up a rousing rendition of Fantasia‘s (version of) Color Purple ballad ‘I’m Here’.

Check it out below:

Impassioned, controlled, and generally a solid showing, Harriet certainly held her own with this demanding number. Great performance.

For more on Harriet, check out her Youtube page

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Brandy and her brother Ray J with BET head, Debra Lee, a the premiere of revived sitcom ‘The Game’ recently. The singer has reportedly been signed to Interscope Records. {Source}

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Check out the 1st promotional image for Toni Braxton’s upcoming reality show, ‘Braxton Family Values’. The show will premiere on April 12th at 9pm via WeTV.

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Peep Rihanna doing what she does best – posing clothes-less.

The supermodel employs the sexy in this latest promotional shot for her new fragrance ‘Reb’l Fleur’.

Say what we do about her (all justified, of course), she deserves some kind of props for doubling her 15 minutes.

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If you’ve got it, flaunt it. At least that’s the mantra R&B songbird Jennifer Hudson is adhering to – after dropping 80lbs. The ‘Spotlight’ singer, 29, features on the cover of the January / February issue of Weight Watchers.

Looking good!

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To celebrate the success of the Black Eyed Peas’ latest LP ‘The Beginning’, That Grape Juice has teamed up with the chart-toppers to give one lucky reader the chance to win a copy of the album signed by Fergie, Will and co.

Released this past November, ‘The Beginning’ was preceded by the smash hit single ‘The Time (Dirty Bit)’ and serves as the group’s third studio album to debut within the top ten of the Billboard 200. A a boisterous collection of box-fresh hits destined to have listeners heading to the dance-floor, this specially signed edition of ‘The Beginning’ is a must-have!

Want to be in with a chance of winning? Simply answer the following question correctly:

Which of the following is the title of a Black Eyed Peas song….

a) My Lumps

b) My Humps

c) My Bumps

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

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 7pm GMT Friday 14th January 2011!

Good Luck!