It looks like Beyonce is getting ready to take everybody back to the dance floor. In a recent interview with Music Mix producer/songwriter Sean Garrett revealed that the dynamic diva is in fact working on making more of the “party music” that defines most of her biggest hits. Garrett previously worked with Beyonce to make ‘Get Me Bodied’, ‘Diva’ and ‘Upgrade U’. Check out what he had to say below:

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That Grape Juice caught up with burgeoning star Shontelle here in London last week. Filmed at Universal Music HQ, this our latest ‘Rising Star’ episode sees the Bajan beauty open up about many a topic including being embarrassed at the performance of her debut album, her delight at the Platinum success of new single ‘Impossible’, the Rihanna comparisons, Christina Aguilera “losing her touch”, new album ‘No Gravity’ and much more. Also, find out how the 25 year old responds when prompted for an acapella.

As ever, we ask the questions others won’t Enjoy.

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Interviewer: Sam // Questions: Trent

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Check out Kanye West on the cover of this special collectors issue of XXL magazine. The rapper’s new album will be in stores later this year.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z shared a stage together for a 2nd consecutive time last evening. The duo performed ‘Young Forever’ at the sold out 2nd show of the ‘Heart of The City’ tour. Check out the footage below:

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Kelly Rowland was snapped soaking up New York Fashion Week festivities yesterday. The ‘Commander’ singer posed for the cameras when arriving G-Star’s Spring / Summer 2011 showcase.

Peep more pics of the 29 year old stunner (with actress Liv Tyler and Kelly Osborne) below…

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Check out this clip of Brandy rehearsing for her ‘Dancing With The Stars’ debut. The R&B singer and her partner, Maksim Chimerkovsky, are trying to perfect the cha-cha before the show premieres on September 20th. All the action can be seen below:

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Mary J. Blige wasn’t the only surprise performer at Jay-Z and Eminem’s 2nd Heart of The City show at the Yankee Stadium last evening. Nicki Minaj and Drake also hit the stage, performing ‘Up All Night’ from the latter’s platinum-selling ‘Thank Me Later’ LP. Peep the performance below via Rap Radar:

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Target sponsored an album release party for Trey Songz’s new record, ‘Passion, Pain & Pleasure’, last evening. Several artists attended the event at Ventanas in Atlanta including Songz’s friend T.I.

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Eminem and Jay-Z’s Heart of The City tour had a second show at the New York Yankee Stadium last evening. During Jay-Z’s set the Hip-Hop heavyweight brought out the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul herself, Mary J. Blige, to help him sing the hook of ‘Heart of the City (Ain’t No Love)’. Check out the footage below:

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Here is Nicki Minaj’s interview with Out magazine. The rapper spoke about her creative process, being compared to other female rappers and her various personalities among other things. Check out the footage below:

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Chris Brown’s video for ’12 Strands: Matrix’ is being readied for it’s world premiere. The clip is scheduled for release on September 27th at 8pm EST via pay-per-view exclusively on MechanicalDummy.com for $2.99. Pre-sale access will be available from September 24th with all proceeds benefiting Brown’s The Symphonic Love Foundation for the development of youth music and arts. Check out the trailer for the video below courtesy of VIBE:

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Troubled brothers K-Ci and JoJo (formerly of Jodeci fame) are set to battle their demons on a new reality show entitled ‘K-Ci & JoJo…Come Clean’.

Check out the trailer for the series, which premières on TV One on October 19th, below…

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