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29th Jan

Rihanna has today been announced as one of the performers at this year’s Grammy Awards:

Rihanna and U2 have been added to the list of performers at this year’s Grammy Awards.

Kid Rock, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have also joined the lineup. Coldplay, Jennifer Hudson, the Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, Carrie Underwood and Kenny Chesney have already been confirmed.

The 51st annual Grammy Awards takes place at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on February 8. {Source}

I’m sure she’ll give a roof-raising performance – as she always does LMAO.

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29th Jan

Tiffany Evans Shouts Out That Grape Juice

Burgeoning star Tiffany Evans gave That Grape Juice, as well other major blog sites, a shout-out during recent Youtube blog. It’s great Ms. Evans is appreciative of the support.

We’ve long touted Tiffany as one to watch out for and are anticipating what her forthcoming album ‘Ponytail Krush’ (due later this year) will be serving up.

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29th Jan

Pics: Jennifer Hudson On The Set Of ‘If This Isn’t Love’ Video

Peep Jennifer Hudson on the set of the video for her brand new single ‘If This Isn’t Love’, which was shot this week. She looks stunning.

The filming of the clip, which premieres February 9th, marks the beginning of a busy stretch for Hudson, whose mother, brother and nephew were tragically murdered last fall. She’s singing the National Anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday and is performing at the Grammy Awards the following weekend.

More power to her!

Pics: Jennifer Hudson On The Set Of 'If This Isn't Love' Video

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29th Jan

Jazmine Sullivan – ‘Lions, Tigers & Bears’ Video

The Syndome directed video for Jazmine Sullivan’s new single ‘Lions, Tigers & Bears’ premiered today. I’ve been feeling the song for a while now and am glad it’s received the single treatment. The accompanying clip is pretty decent too. Good stuff.

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28th Jan

That Grape Juice To Interview Brandy

We have just confirmed interview time with Grammy Award winning R&B star Brandy – for tomorrow!

The 29 year old singer/actress recently released her 5th studio album ‘Human’ to critical acclaim. Having been out of the limelight for almost 4 years (a very difficult 4 years at that) , the ‘Right Here (Departed)’ singer has expressed her delight at being back doing what she does best.

Do you have any questions for Brandy? As usual, please drop any questions in the ‘comments’ section below. Remember, only legitimate questions will be considered. Thanks!

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28th Jan

Ciara ‘Never Ever’ Access Granted Commercial

Peep the short commercial above for Ciara’s Access Granted for the video for her single ‘Never Ever’. CiCi looks great in the clip, which premieres in its entirety on Friday, however I just cannot get into the song. Here’s hoping the video compensates for the song ala ‘Go Girl’.

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28th Jan

Official: Kelly Rowland Leaves Music World

I have literally just received this from Music World. Kelly Rowland has officially ended her working relationship with the company:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 28, 2009

Joint statement from Mathew Knowles and Kelly Rowland on their amicable professional split:

“After a very positive meeting between Kelly Rowland and myself, we have amicably agreed to end our professional relationship. My company, Music World, will continue to manage Destiny’s Child as a group. As an artist Kelly has incredible talent and I only wish her the best. We will always be family first and foremost, and as a dad I only have love for Kelly.” —-Mathew Knowles

“Mathew Knowles has been a positive influence in my career. I have had great success under his guidance — both as a member of Destiny’s Child and with my solo projects. Although we have decided to part ways professionally, the Knowles family and the entire Music World Entertainment team will always be my family.” —Kelly Rowland

What I would have done to be a fly on the wall during Kelly and Mathew’s convo LOL. That said, it will be very interesting to see what the future holds for Ms. Kelly. Is she still with Sony? Who is her new management? Roll on album #3!

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28th Jan

Lil’ Wayne Performs ‘Prom Queen’

Rapper Lil’ Wayne performed ‘Prom Queen’, the first single from his rock-inspired LP ‘Rebirth’ last night at a Facebook/AT&T show in San Diego. Summed up in a few words, the performance was the hottest of messes! I legitimately believe something was being strangled to death in the arena when he started screaming ‘Prom queen….’. SMH…

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28th Jan

New Song: Brandy – ‘Long Distance (Pop Remix)’

‘Long Distance’, the 2nd release from Brandy’s critically acclaimed new album ‘Human’, is set to be sent to Pop radio next week, however it will a revised version of the cut which will be serviced to stations. Still the same lyrically, the new version features different production, which, put simply, has more of a ‘thump’ to it. I must say I’m liking the song even more after listening to this. Here’s hoping Brandy does big things with this one.

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28th Jan

Kelly Rowland Parts With Mathew Knowles?

The ‘net has been abuzz the last few months with whispers that Kelly Rowland had ended her management relationship with Mathew Knowles – Beyonce’s father. It appears the such murmurings are only intensifying, with a new report claiming the ‘Like This’ singer really has moved on to pastures new:

Former DESTINY’S CHILD star KELLY ROWLAND has reportedly dumped the man who took her in as a teenager and managed her to pop stardom – former bandmate BEYONCE’s dad. The singer has parted company with Mathew Knowles following a heated row, according to website Bossip.com.

A highly-placed source in Rowland’s camp tells the website the split has been on the cards for months – because the Dilemma singer is unhappy she’s not a bigger star in America.

A spokeswoman for Bossip.com says, “We were told Kelly was really upset that she’s not better represented in the United States. She’s a big hit in Europe, but not in America.”

Publicists for Knowles and his MusicWorld organisation were unavailable for comment as WENN went to press. {Source}

Could this really be Kelly’s Janet/Control moment? Whatever the case, I just hope Kelly’s third album – which we should be hearing material from very soon (official word) – gives Kelly the success she deserves. {Thanks Jonelle!}

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27th Jan

Solange Performs ‘Viva La Vida ‘

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Solange recently participated in Yahoo Music’s ‘Cover Art’ series, offering her own spin on Coldplay’s ‘Viva La Vida’. ‘Interesting’ dancing aside (LOL), I really enjoyed this one. Solange continues to establish herself as a viable artist in her own right. Good performance.

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27th Jan

The Dream Talks Mariah’s ‘MC3’ LP

Check out singer/songwriter The Dream taking to KissFM radio about his work on Mariah Carey’s brand new album (tentatively ‘MC3’), as well as his own sophomore LP ‘Love vs Money’.

Though new music from heavyweights such as Mimi are always welcome, I can’t help but think she should sit down for a little while and re-focus. I’m pretty sure it will do her a world of good after the so-so’ness of ‘E=MC2’.

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