Jennifer Lopez may be dragging her feet with her official announcement about returning to the Idol judging panel, but the show’s executive producer, Nigel Lythgoe, confirmed On Air With Ryan Seacrest that in fact, Steven Tyler, Randy Jackson, and Jennifer Lopez will return for the next installment of American Idol.

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West London import, Estelle, recently appeared on Cee-Lo Green’s late night show, Talking To Strangers. The two Grammy winners discussed economics, working together, and the ‘American Boy’ singer’s new album. Estelle also performed her new single ‘Break My Heart’.

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The polarizing rap upstart, Miss Kreayshawn, is the cover girl for i-D Magazine’s latest issue. The visual was shot by legendary fashion/celebrity photographer Terry Richardson. It’s also interesting to note, out of all the new buzz artist of the moment, Kreayshawn seems to be getting the most label push – 1 million dollar deal, cover of a major publication less than 2 months after the deal, blog advertisements, radio interviews. Now, if only they’d let the music speak – where’s the  ‘Gucci Gucci’ follow up?

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Check out the preview for Nicola Roberts’ upcoming visual for the song ‘Lucky Day’.

In support of her debut album, the release follows the well received ‘Beat Of My Drum‘ and more recently the surfacing of ‘Porcelain Heart‘ which is yet to receive the video treatment.

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Check sultry sirens The Saturdays on cover for their latest single ‘All Fired Up’.

The ladies released the video for the track earlier this week. Click here to watch.

Haven’t heard the actual song yet? Take a listen below…

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Check out Pop sensation Jason Derulo striking a pose at the YRB Magazine Summer Issue Cover Celebration just hours ago.

The ‘It Girl’ performer was just one of many stars in attendance of the event which took place at District 36, New York City.

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Some swear against it. Some swear by it and there isn’t a Music Award Show that goes by without viewers bringing it up.

Lipsynching.

‘The technical term for matching lip movements with sung or spoken vocals.’

Ever a hot topic on the lips of many a music enthusiast, we here at That Grape Juice HQ want to know….

Is Lip Synching a necessary evil?…

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A staple on the British live circuit, soulful crooner Daley has amassed quite the following since emerging a few short years ago.

The Mancunian, who sports a quirky quiff, has drawn most attention for his butter-smooth voice; a voice which boast a richness and rawness not seen this side of the Atlantic for some time.

Signed to Universal Music (Polydor), you’ll, no doubt, be seeing and hearing a lot more from the 21 year old. In the meanwhile, you can see him soar on stirring rendition of Maxwell‘s ‘Pretty Wings’ on The Splash!

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If art truly imitates life maybe it’s no irony that the star who once rapped “All Falls Down” took a tumble at a recent show in Norway.  Kanye West, whose joint project ‘Watch the Throne’ with mentor Jay-Z is currently perched atop charts all over the world, was performing “All of the Lights” when he had a ‘mini-malfunction’.

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Trey Songz was the prize for a lucky fan who got to meet him backstage at a Berlin concert.  The fan, on behalf of XperiaHotShots, put the singer in the ‘hot seat’ (so to speak), asking the ‘Say Aah’ singer about topics from his album to future plans.

However, when quizzed on collaborations, Songz revealed quite an interesting list of eyed features.  While fans have long known of Trigga’s desire to get Beyonce on a track, see who else he named after the jump:

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In what will be sure to rattle the cages of many of her naysayers, Nicki Minaj has once again surpassed the achievements of female rappers everywhere on the Billboard Hot 100.

This time with her single ‘SuperBass’.

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As reported here, BET is set to honor late R&B songstress Aaliyah with a tribute special commemorating the 10th anniversary of her untimely passing.

BET reports the show, entitled Aaliyah:  One In a Million, will feature commentary from Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Patti Labelle, Kelly Rowland, and more.

Fans can tune into  BET on Thursday, August 25 at 8/7 central to catch the special.  Until then, BET is already underway with a 25 day celebration (starting August 1st) celebrating the accomplishments of the ‘More Than A Woman’ singer.

Will you be watching Aaliyah:  One In a Million?

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