With the latest season of American Idol all but over, the Top 4 are pulling out all the stops to clench the still-coveted Idol title.

Last night’s episode saw contestants Joshua Ledet and Jessica Sanchez shine bright and shine loud. Indeed, like the mail-man, these two always deliver.

Watch Ledet tackle ‘It’s A Man’s World’ above, and 16 year old Sanchez belt Dreamgirls classic ‘And I Am Telling You’ below…

Needless to say, either of these would make fitting winners. And, if handled correctly, could restore some post-show credibility to the Idol brand. The show has run entirely too long for the only “relevant” names to be Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia, and Carrie Underwood.

Who do you think should win?

Your thoughts?

It’s that time of the year again.

Yes, with the Grammys a far and distant memory and the VMAs yonks away, May welcomes the 2012 Billboard Awards.

Without further delay, find out who made the nominee list below…

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Since her passing, numerous reports have done the rounds regarding a Whitney Houston biopic, the flick documenting her well publicized life.

With Rihanna, Jennifer Hudson and Vivica Fox all rumored to be contenders for the role as adult Whitney, this week saw reports of who was to play Whitney as a child emerge.

Reports which claim Willow Smith is to score the coveted role.

Details below…

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Following her  death, reports of a Whitney Houston biopic have become just as speculated as the untimely tragedy itself.

Said to be orchestrated by Houston’s long time friend Clive Davis, the last few weeks have seen the likes of Jennifer Hudson, Meagan Good and Rihanna named as possible contenders for the starring role.

So now we want to know.

Who do you think should play Houston in the movie and more importantly, do you feel the talk of a bio pic has come too soon after her death.

Let us know below…

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Tonight saw the airing of the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards.  With a moving tribute to Whitney Houston from gospel singer Yolanda Adams to Jill Scott and Jennifer Hudson, tonight’s showing saw some powerhouse voices hit the stage.

Get into all the action after the jump:

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‘I’m Every Woman’ wailer Chaka Khan is just one of many in the music industry still reeling from the untimely death of pop icon Whitney Houston.  Hours upon hearing of the tragic loss, reports surfaced that Jennifer Hudson and Khan would take to the Grammy stage in a last minute tribute arranged for the singer.

Minutes before scheduled to hit the stage, the R&B legend’s camp released a statement saying she opted to grieve in private and let Hudson provide the short, stirring tribute by her lonesome.  Now, taking to CNN’s Piers Morgan, the ‘Through the Fire’ singer is speaking out – lending fiery statements against Houston’s career-long mentor Clive Davis.

Slamming the music mogul for carrying on with Saturday night’s planned festivities in light of Houston’s passing, hear her thoughts after the jump:

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The 2012 BET Honors aired tonight and tributed the achievements of Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Dr. Maya Angelou, among others. The Gabrielle Union-hosted affair, shot January 14th, took place at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C and saw acts Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, and more hit the stage to salute the hour’s honorees.

See their moving performances below:

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VH1 has completed its quest to crown ‘the ultimate diva’ (based on fan votes) by unveiling its list of the 100 greatest women of music history.  The survey comes as their second – the first saw acts Aretha Franklin and Tina Turner take the number 1 and 2 spots respectively while acts like Madonna and Billie Holiday filled out the top 10.

With 6 categories – “All Time”, “90s”, “80s”, “Pop”, “Rock”, and “Hip Hop/R&B” – VH1 has introduced a more comprehensive compilation of divas to include, unlike their original survey, more contemporary performers (i.e. Rihanna, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, etc) and base it on achievements in the past 20 years.  Sure to get tongues wagging, the list’s first 20 are set for a televised unveil on tonight’s premiere episode of the five night countdown at 10pm Eastern.

If this list is the best they could do, VH1 may have done better unveiling this on April 1st.  Find out where your fave fell via the full list below:

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The Grammy Awards 2012 are currently underway at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. As ever, That Grape Juice will be providing you with performances as they occur!

Check out performances from Jennifer Hudson, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Adele, Nicki Minaj and more below. Keep refreshing, as we’ll be updating minute-by-minute…

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With the Grammy Awards 2012 set to get under-way live from Los Angeles’ Staples Center in a few hours, That Grape Juice’s ‘Grammy Awards 2012: Your Shout!’ area goes live right now!

Tonight’s show boasts performances from Adele, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, and Coldplay. Jennifer Hudson will also be taking to the stage to tribute the late, great Whitney Houston – who tragically passed away yesterday.

Here you can post your views on  anything and everything regarding the show. Pre-Show rumours…Who you’re looking forward to seeing… Who you feel rocked the red carpet, who should have skipped it altogether… Who deserved to win what…performances…and all that good stuff –  before, during, and after the show….

This is ‘Your Shout’!

Update: Peep the LIVE pre-show below!

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The stars were certainly out for the highly anticipated premiere of Think Like A Man’ the movie.  The film, which is a visual adaptation of the acclaimed book by comedian Steve Harvey, features an all-star ensemble including Michael Ealy, Kevin Hart, Taraji P. Henson, Meagan Good, Chris Brown, Terrence J, and a brief cameo from ‘Pretty Girl Rock’ performer Keri Hilson.

With an equally anticipated soundtrack to follow, led by Jennifer Hudson and Ne-Yo‘s Rick Ross-assisted track (aptly titled) ‘Think Like A Man’, the film and accompanying soundtrack are sure to be a knockout. From the looks of things, knockout beauties Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland, Gabrielle Union,  and more agree.

Peep pics of the beautiful ladies and their arrivals below (courtesy, in part, of TheYBF and OMK):

Your thoughts?

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 As fans embrace ‘The Boy Is Mine’ successor ‘It All Belongs To Me’ – the dynamic R&B reunion of belters Brandy and Monica – the song looks to kick off what may be a year of diva double teams.  With Keyshia Coleseeking the assistance of Ms. Norwood as well, (now silenced) rumors ofRihanna and Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keysentreating Adele, and now news that Britney Spearsmay be featured on Queen of Pop Madonna‘s forthcoming ‘MDNA’, the divas are joining forces like never before to tackle the Billboard charts.

In honor (and anticipation) of these 2012 alliances, That Grape Juice has collected 12 of our favorite diva duets.

See who made our list after the jump:

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