He may be one of the world’s most iconic songwriters, penning hits such as ‘Umbrella‘ and ‘Single Ladies’, but it seems that The Dream is one performer who is not content with resting on his laurels.

For he has confirmed that he is forming a new band. Of the Hip-Rock persuasion.

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Bruno Mars isn’t the only performer who has just been added to the VMA 2011 lineup. For just minutes ago it was confirmed that Pop entity Lady GaGa has joined the long list of performers scheduled to grace the show.

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With less than three weeks to go since it airs live on MTV, anyone with intentions on watching the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards may be pleased to discover that Pop sensation Bruno Mars has just joined the lineup of stars set to perform at the show.

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Rapper Nas stopped by BET’s 106th & Park to promote his new single ‘Nasty’. While there, he spoke on the passing of his friend Amy Winehouse. The wordsmith also shed light on a collaboration with Dr. Dre on his long delayed ‘Detox’ album.

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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.

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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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