Mariah Carey is aiming to dominate the end of 2010. The icon’s close friend and co-writer/c0-producer, Jermaine Dupri, has revealed that he is hoping that the 1st single from her new studio album will be released “before the end of the year”. Carey and Dupri have been working on the new project for over a week and are still in the early stages of crafting new material. Other producers/songwriters that have been confirmed for the project include Bryan-Michael Cox, Randy Jackson, Johnta Austin and Teddy Riley. Additionally, Carey is planning to release a Christmas album, which she has been planning since 2008. {Source}

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Christina Aguilera filmed her episode of ‘VH1 Storytellers’ last evening. At the event, the singer performed a collection of material including a few new tracks from her ‘Bionic’ album (which will be released on June 8th) such as the ballad ‘You Lost Me’ and the up-tempo title track, ‘Bionic’. Until the episode airs, you can check out the songs below:

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Trying trio Girlicious are making another crack stardom with new single ‘Maniac’, the video of which premièred today. Check it out below…

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Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox and Randy Jackson held a Ustream session last evening. The group was so hyped about a song on which they were finishing for Carey’s new studio album that they had to share the moment with her fans. According to Jackson, there are several other collaborators on the project as well as a new concept that they cannot yet reveal. Check out the footage below:

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Here is a new song from UK Pop singer Leona Lewis. The track, entitled ‘Danger Made Me’, is reportedly from her ‘Echo’ sessions and features a different side of the vocalist. Check it out below:

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Regular readers will know just how much we love Rihanna here at That Grape Juice. So to celebrate the London stop of the 21 year old’s ‘Last Girl On Earth Tour’, we are giving away pairs of tickets to the trek’s May 11th show, which takes place at the O2 Arena.

To be in with a chance of winning, all you need to do is follow That Grape Juice on Twitter, where competition instructions and entry will go live at 3PM (GMT / UK time).

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To celebrate Mother’s Day (US), That Grape Juice are giving one lucky reader the chance to win a SIGNED copy of Beyonce‘s ‘I Am…Yours’ tour DVD!

The 2CD/DVD set, which was filmed at the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, features show-stopping performances from the Grammy winner, who offers stunning renditions of  her past and present hits – including ‘Crazy In Love’ and ‘Single Ladies’. A must-have this Mother’s Day!

To be in with a chance of winning, answer the following question correctly:

What is Beyonce’s Middle-Name?

a) Sasha

b) Giselle

c) Cleopatra

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

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All entries must be received by 7pm UK time Friday 7th May 2010!

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Singer-songwriter The-Dream is set to follow up his last single ‘Love King’ with the T.I-assisted ‘Make Up Bag’. Check it out below…

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Toni Braxton brought the sexy to ‘The Today Show’ this morning. The diva performed her current single ‘Hands Tied’ which has thus far peaked at #49 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. Check out the fantastic performance below:

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Drake revealed the cover for his ‘Thank Me Later’ album just moments ago. The rapper’s debut album features collaborations with Kanye West, Swizz Beatz and The-Dream. ‘Thank Me Later’ hits stores on June 15th.

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A snippet of a new Kelly Rowland track has surfaced in the form of ‘The Sound (On & On)’. Set for inclusion on the Pop star’s forthcoming LP, the song certainly boasts the International feel the Destiny’s Child alumni has been gushing about when speaking about the project. Take a listen below…

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Nicole Scherzinger’s lead on ‘Dancing With The Stars’ is still going strong. The singer and her partner Derek once again placed first with the judges after delivering a near-flawless Waltz. Check out their performance above.

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