She’s your favorite’s favorite and arguably the most sought after female songwriter of all time. Lending her pen to hits such as ‘Unbreak My Heart’, ‘I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing’, and more, Diane Warren has seen her name inked in history books almost as many times as she’s inked hits for the likes of Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Mary J. Blige, and countless others – most recently Beyonce for ‘A Star is Born’.

Recognized four times Billboard’s Songwriter of the Year and six times ASCAP Songwriter of the Year, Warren tells That Grape Juice there are still unconquered territories in her already decorated career.  Giving us the scoop on her latest sessions with Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, and more, she dishes on her feelings on Rihanna and Nicki Minaj while addressing rumors that she is currently working with Pop icon Whitney Houston!

All this and more after the jump…

Diane Warren Shouts Out That Grape Juice

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And the nominations are in!

Sure to strike up many a heated debate, the 2012 NAACP Image Awards nominations were released today, weeks before the show itself airs February 17th on NBC.

Find out who did and didn’t make the cut below…

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Today marks what would’ve been the 33rd birthday of R&B diva Aaliyah.  Ten years may have passed since her untimely 2001 passing, yet the fallen angel is still regularly commented on in contemporary conversations and debates in popular music.  Such only echoes the ever-present regard of her influence and style.

With just three studio albums, her nearly decade long career spanned more recognizable records than many could boast in twice the time.  Even in such, there are often overlooked or unheard numbers that don’t receive the praises of “One In A Million”, ‘Back and Forth’, ‘The One I Gave My Heart To’, and more.

Thusly, we at TGJ HQ saw it only fitting to gift this ‘Best You Never Heard’ to fans and spectators in honor of the star that is Aaliyah.

Hear Miss Haughton ‘at her best’ after the jump:

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After hundreds of comments and thousands votes, the time has finally come for the winners of the 2011 That Grape Juice End of Year Awards to be announced! 

A certain Queen B dominated, while Adele also performed well.

However, the most surprising result of all emerged from the most popular poll, ‘Most Anticipated Comeback for 2012’. So who do most people want to see return to the charts next year? Check out the full list of winners below (in bold):

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Renewed for the tube, the once-annual ‘Divas’ extravaganza roared back into view tonight on its highly anticipated return to VHl.  The themed showing, ‘Divas Celebrate Soul’, enlisted some of music’s best soulful divas including Mary J. Blige, Chaka Khan, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, and more to rock the reboot.

While some of the special’s later presentations billed less-than-worthy starlets with the honor, this year’s diva lineup is sure to be a knockout with fans!  See the ladies in motion after the jump:

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The VH1 Divas franchise roared back in spectacular fashion last night, after many a year on the wane.

Following a number of mis-guised editions, this year’s show helped restore the true meaning of ‘diva’ with its “celebrates Soul” theme. And with sassy vocalists such as Mary J. Blige, Jessie J, Kelly Clarkson, and an increasingly slim-line Jennifer Hudson taking to the stage, the show is set to be every bit a must-see when it airs tonight on VH1 at 9pm ET.

Peep more arrival and show shots below…

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As anticipation mounts for the reboot of VH1’s famed diva-filled spectacular, the music channel announced a new reason for fans to tune in.  Already boasting big names like Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and American Idol alums Kelly Clarkson and Jennifer Hudson, VH1 unveiled today that the ‘soul-themed’ showing will also include a tribute to fallen soul singer Amy Winehouse.  The 27-year-old, whose untimely death rocked the music world this past summer, is set to be honored by fellow blue eyed soulstress Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine, rapper Nas, and more.

The news surfaces days after the singer’s recently released, posthumous album ‘Lioness:  Hidden Treasures’ roared onto U.K. charts with impressive numbers.  ‘Divas Celebrate Soul’ airs December 19th at 9pm on VH1.  This year’s show is also set to include performances by Jessie J and veteran R&B group Boyz II Men.

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Get into this footage of Pop belter Jessie J performing her smash hit single ‘Like A Dude’ this weekend at ‘T4 Stars of 2011‘ this weekend.

Dressed to impress and armed with those ever powerful vocals of her, her performance comes days before she heads to the US to record ‘VH1 Divas Celebrate Soul‘ with Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson.

Watch below…

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Moments ago, Billboard released the 2011 Year End for the Billboard 200 album chart.

Listing 200 of the year’s highest selling US albums between the December 2010  November 2011 period, this year’s chart features contributions from the likes of Adele, Bruno Mars, Lady GaGa, Beyonce and Nicki Minaj.

Find out who charted where below…

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Seems Nicki Minaj wasn’t the only diva on-hand turning heads last night at the launch of Versace For H&M in New York City.  This one, however, was for all the right reasons.

Can you guess which Grammy winning diva was all smiles in the shot above?

Hint:  As of this week, she and Mariah Carey share more than Grammys and hit singles in common!

Find out who after the jump:

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Get into Nicki Minaj‘s latest performance of her song ‘Roman’s Revenge‘ shot last night  at the launch of Versace For H&M in New York City.

Dressed in what can only be described as ‘unique’ fashions, the multi platinum Rapper enjoyed the company of fellow performers Prince, Jennifer Hudson and Ke$ha, as well as the fashion icon herself- Donatella Versace.

Watch her performance below…

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VH1 attracted critique from many a corner last year for the questionable line-up of acts assembled for their ‘Divas’ re-boot. However, if this year’s newly announced list of headliners is anything to go by, the hit annual is back on form and in a big way.

Find out who’ll be celebrating this year’s Soul theme in December below…

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