Flames to dust, lovers to friends, all good things must come to an end. And for FOX talent search ‘American Idol’ that end has been confirmed.

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Alexandra Burke is back. After a lengthy break from releasing music, the soulful singer has unleashed much-anticipated new EP ‘Renegade.’ The 26-year-old’s latest effort, which she bills as an artistic renaissance, sees her experiment with different textures and sounds and exudes confidence in earnest.

Recently, That Grape Juice caught up with the vocal wonder to talk everything ‘Renegade’ and more.

Join us after the jump where we quiz the songstress on the creation of the EP, her upcoming 3rd album and transitioning into the acting world. She also shares her thoughts on X Factor sister Leona Lewis and fellow stage-blazers Ciara and Tinashe.

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Fans of ‘Trust a Try’ singer Janet Jackson have been given good reason to believe they’ll be receiving a new album from the star this summer today!

For, after talk of her new album began to heat up last winter, the star will learn that one of her fans made quite the discovery during a recent shopping trip.

What they found?

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Christina Aguilera isn’t the only Sony siren setting her sights on the small screen this year.

For, the mogul that is Beyonce has made moves towards the world of television with her entertainment company ‘Parkwood’, arming herself with the legal weaponry she’ll need once her dreams turn into reality.

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Ten years ago a 17-year-old Rihanna was introduced to the world as the protege’ of Pop power couple Jay Z and Beyonce, wheeled into their PR machine to support her debut album ‘Music of the Sun.’

Today, the couple are to use their TIDAL streaming service to continue on in their efforts to sign and nurture emerging artists.

How?

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The rapper Nelly is to make an entry into the world of Country music this year, setting his sights on the arena following his departure from the Universal Music Group.

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Christopher Breaux is no more.

Yes, one year after he first made moves to change his name legally, Frank Ocean has now been granted the permission to be recognised as…Frank Ocean.

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America may not have a royal family, but oh are Beyonce and hers serving regal realness!

Portraits from the wedding of the singer’s mother Tina Knowles have been released over the course of the day and we are loving ’em.

The likes of Solange, Jay Z, Kelly Rowland were on hand to celebrate Ms. Tina’s marriage to actor Richard Lawson. So too was her adorable granddaughter Blue Ivy, who seems to have a flare for the spotlight. So cute!

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2014 proved that girls really did run the world as the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 consistently listed more female tenants than their male counterparts for most of the year.  2015 is looking to show otherwise with this week bringing the first time since June 2013 that no female singer was listed in the Billboard’s Hot 100 top 5.

After an impressive 14 week tenure at the #1 spot, last week shared news that Bruno Mars’ monster hit ‘Uptown Funk’ moved downtown to #2 – dethroned by Wiz Khalifa‘s newest hit ‘See You Again.’  A fitting title as this week’s refreshing of the tally sees him again holding tight to the #1 spot, a career highlight unknown to the rapper since his monster 2010 hit ‘Black and Yellow.’

Leading an all-male top 5, Khalifa may not want to get too comfortable in his #1 position as recent gains from the likes of The Weeknd, Jason Derulo, and Rihanna may prove themselves viable threats.

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Yes, in a new interview released this week the rapper revealed that she is yet to determine if the ‘Black Widow‘ chart-topper has what it takes to enjoy a career as fruitful as that of her rival’s Nicki Minaj.

Will you agree with what Ms. Brat has to say?

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Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige extends her royal blessing to pop diva Rihanna in a recent interview with Elle magazine.

On hand to discuss her most recent album ‘The London Sessions,’ Blige sat down to dish on the critically acclaimed set, Amy Winehouse, and her pick of today’s crop of young starlets – namedropping Ri and Taylor Swift as two of her faves.

Get in below to read her thoughts on the Bajan beauty and so much more:

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Brandy keeps all sorts of busy these days.

Fresh from announcing her new BET series ‘Zoe Moon,’ the Vocal Bible stopped by Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live this week to spill on her upcoming stint in ‘Chicago’ as well as her new album.

The fun-filled chat also featured ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Kandi Burruss and Jazmine Sullivan.

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