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The Spice Girls may be more of a catalogue act these days than contemporary chart-toppers, yet that hasn’t stopped their still-strong fanbase from hoping for a reunion. Especially with the ladies 20th anniversary looming.

However, it appears Posh Spice has other ideas. For, in a new interview with Vogue Paris about her successful foray into the world of fashion design, Victoria Beckham revealed that she’s officially “done” with music.

The revelation comes after years of speculation about Beckham’s alleged friction with the quintet’s other members – alleged friction that would intensify each time a “reunion” rumor or opportunity gathered steam.

VB’s words after the jump…

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Two years after watching Adele’s ’21’ take the label to the dizzy heights of commercial glory, Columbia Records now hope to achieve a similar result with Beyonce‘s forthcoming album next year…teasing the release in a new interview given to ‘Hits Daily Double.’

An interesting quote from Mr.Rob Stringer below…

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With fans sounding off on the 2014 Grammy nominations’ snubs and surprises, the artists themselves have taken to social media all weekend long to lend their sought opinions on the tally.

Much to the dismay of fans, acts like Mariah Carey, Brandy, Ariana Grande, Ciara and Lady Gaga all saw their names omitted from the prospect of hearing the applause, applause, applause of Grammy audience members for their work(s) of the past year.  As of time reporting, some have kept mum on the topics while – as previously reported – Ciara and K. Michelle have weighed in.

See what everyone else had to say about their nominations and/or non-nominations:

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Ever keen on keeping the masses abreast of fresh and/or often underrated talent, That Grape Juice presents ‘The Spill’ – a renewed look at not-so-new, yet active, acts.

Much like its ‘Freshly Squeezed’ sister segment, this revived assay aims to put the magnifying glass on talents who may not appeal to the buying public on a broad scale yet are still serving material that could easily spin side-by-side with some of today’s top hits.

Covering a kaleidoscope of genres, ‘The Spill’ is set to feature some names you probably know and love as well as some you’ll (soon) be glad to know.  Click below to find out the spill on TGT, Rico Love, Dionne Warwick, India Arie, August Alsina, Jessie J & Robin Thicke, Elle Varner and much more…

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Jennifer Hudson brings her whirlwind year to a close with a bang – a beautifully blue cover of Essence magazine.

Set to hit stands December 6th, the feature sees the Grammy winning songstress speak on her two most recent films ‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete’ and ‘Black Nativity’, forthcoming film ‘Winnie’ (the story of Winnie Mandela), and so much more, Hudson’s appearance in the mag only builds already mounting anticipation for her next studio album due 2014.

Until we get there, tuck in below to read highlights from the January 2014 issue and see behind the scenes action:

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She’s the Pop icon boasting of records even the strongest of her competitors are unlikely to match…ever.

Unfortunately, while that icon status should ensure the performer churns out ‘icon worthy’ material with every release, her latest studio album ‘Britney Jean‘ has seen her deliver what’s undoubtedly her worst LP to date.

Now, one day after its release, the project has welcomed its first week sales predictions, sure to give Camp Britney a reality check that could have been avoided had they sourced better material for the performer.

Numbers below…

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Rebecca Ferguson is back!
This week saw the soul-filled songbird’s new album ‘Freedom’ land in stores. Preceded by ‘I Hope’, the hotly anticipated set arrives two years after the Platinum-selling success of debut effort ‘Heaven’.
With the LP currently blazing iTunes, That Grape Juice sat down with the Liverpool-bred beauty to discuss the project, the hardships brought on by success, and much more.
Our EXCLUSIVE interview with Rebecca Ferguson awaits below…
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If Ashanti’s candid sitdown with Hot 97 recently is anything to judge by, her ‘BraveHeart’ is a bit braver than most give her credit for.

For,itt may have been the whisper of the music industry for 9 years, but now ‘The Way I Love You’ singer has found a way to publicly admit to her long-time relationship with hit rapper Nelly as well as the turbulence that accompanied it.

Speaking ever candidly to Hot 97’s Ebro and Laura Styles, the songstress had a no-holds-barred conversation regarding the ups and downs of the duo’s dating in ways she never has before, while also dishing on her new album ‘Braveheart’, its serial delays, and her bouts with a now jailed stalker.

Ashanti also weighed in on former label-head Irv Gotti claiming she was “disloyal”.  This is a must see if ever there was one.  Tuck in below:

 

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Lady GaGa is gearing up to the hit the road again!

Yes, as sales of her new LP ‘ARTPOP’ continue to impact many a chart across the globe, the singer has set her sights on North America this week- announcing dates for her forthcoming ‘artRAVE: The ARTPOP Ball.’

Dates below…

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Promo shy Pop star Britney Spears finally seems to realize she has a new album in stores and has aptly hit the TV circuit in support of it.

The former stage blazer stopped by The Ellen Show this week to plug the LP, which is preceded by singles ‘Work B*tch’ and ‘Perfume’.

Naturally not performing, the 32-year-old instead sat down to dish on the album as well as her new boyfriend. Any guesses as to which topic she seemed most excited about? Find out after the jump…

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‘Imma be on top now matter how they shuffle.’

Weeks removed from the release of her new single, Beyonce finds herself ahead of Pop’s ever changing pack yet again this week, after she was named the ‘Most Searched Person of 2013.’

How?

Full story below…

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One year after launching the ‘0 F***s Given’ mix tape for fans, K.Michelle has announced the conception of its sequel today, locking in a 2014 date for its birth.

Full story below…

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