One of rap’s leading freshmen J. Cole is certainly making his promo rounds in preparation for his debut LP ‘Cole World: A Sideline Story’.  According to Billboard, the rising rapper is dropping footage everyday until September 20th to count down the release of the aforementioned album.

With his Trey Songz-assisted, soon-to-be hit ‘Can’t Get Enough’ already making a splash on radio and debuting its accompanying visual this week, fans who really ‘can’t get enough’ of Cole have been invited to join him backstage in his latest footage drop.

See Cole in action (via The Juice) after the jump:

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Headlines circulated all summer-long about of pop diva Mariah Carey‘s involvement with highly anticipated reality talent show X Factor USA.  Speaking with the show’s craftsman Simon Cowell, People magazine once quoted him saying:

“You can’t say no to Mariah,” says Cowell, 51. “We have to find a role for her. I’m a huge fan of hers – not just as an artist, but as a person, and I love her to death.”

Guess that was then.  With confirmation recently surfacing of fellow pop diva Rihanna‘s role on the show, FOX caught up with the sharp tongued Simon to get the skinny on the status of Mrs. Cannon’s involvement.  As ever, Cowell had ‘interesting’ comments.

Simon shares his thoughts after the jump:

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R&B beauty Brandy is readying a full-on comeback to the public eye with a host of television appearances and new music.  While we’ve already learned of her schedule appearances on 90210 and reality talent show ‘Majors & Minors’, fans can first expect to see the diva on Lifetime’s ‘Drop Dead Diva’ this Sunday, September 18th.

Speaking most recently with VLN TV, the ‘Full Moon’ singer dished about flirting with acting ‘full time’ as well as dropped dibs on her yet-untitled upcoming record.

Fans should get ready because B-Rocka is ready for a comeback!  Until then, find out this and what else is new with Ms. Norwood after the jump:

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‘The Way That I Love You’ songstress Ashanti has been away from radio and charts alike for sometime now, but that absence could soon be ending with the surfacing of her latest musical venture ‘Never Too Far Away’. The track, to be featured on the motion picture Dream House, sees Douglas leave her signature, decorative bass bumps and catchy hooks behind in favor of a stripped down piano arrangement to let her voice be the centerpiece.

With her 2008 release ‘The Declaration’ failing to make much of a statement on charts,  fans and critics have been itching for its follow-up (which TGJ learned the songbird is readying for release in the coming months) to see if the ‘Good Good’ singer really has the goods.

Does Douglas deliver?  You be the judge:

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The girls continue to show the charts who really run this as Billboard has unveiled its latest chart movements for the week.  The tally, which refreshes tomorrow, sees previous chart champions Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera return to the #1 spot just one week after being bumped by British beauty Adele‘s ‘Someone Like You’.  The latter now takes the #2 spot.

While not much other movement made news, the queen of bleats over beats Rihanna notched her 19th Top 10 entry on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Cheers’.  Although the last single lifted from her ‘Loud’ era (and album), the Barbadian beauty is said to be giving fans new reasons to cheer as she is presently microwaving more popcorn pop hits for inclusion on its 2012 follow-up.

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“Pretty Girl Rock’ starlet Keri Hilson may be rocking stages in a town near you, but that didn’t stop the singer from taking time to chat with AOL’s ‘The Boombox’ recently.  The Decatur darling dished on everything from her current tour with Lil’ Wayne (‘I Am Music Tour’) and prepping the follow-up to her acclaimed sophomore project ‘No Boys Allowed‘ to fighting through vocal damage in promotion of that record.

Aside from taking to the stage to perform her latest ‘Lose Control’, Hilson also hinted at hopes for silver screen  appearances.  More on Miss Keri Baby after the jump:

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In addition to serving up our original content, we’re  happy to announce that each week you can now watch BET‘s newest reality series ‘Born To Dance’ right here on That Grape Juice TV!

Hosted by Laurieann ‘Boomkack’ Gibson, the show seeks out and give the 20 aspiring young dancers the tools they need to take their careers to the next level; allowing them to battle it out for the number one spot and the ultimate prize of $50,000!

From week to week, they dance their way through a variety of creative challenges including: a music video competition, a commercial, and ultimately the chance to perform live with Lady Gaga in front of a packed arena in The Monster Ball Tour.

Hit ‘PLAY’ and get into episode 7 below!

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In addition to serving up our original content, we’re  happy to announce that each week you can now watch BET’s newest reality series ‘Born To Dance’ on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV!

Hosted by Laurieann ‘Boomkack’ Gibson, the show seeks out and give the 20 aspiring young dancers the tools they need to take their careers to the next level; allowing them to battle it out for the number one spot and the ultimate prize of $50,000!

From week to week, they dance their way through a variety of creative challenges including: a music video competition, a commercial, and ultimately the chance to perform live with Lady Gaga in front of a packed arena in The Monster Ball Tour.

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Lady GaGa may be renown for her out-there ensembles, yet it appears she has fierce competition from Rap ‘it chick’ Nicki Minaj.

Case, point, the pic above. The Young Money Mrs sported this wacky get-up at the Oscar De La Renta Spring 2012 showcase in New York last night.

I’m all for Onika’s hustle, but really?! In any case, click below for more…

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In many a way, 2011 has been a breakout year of sorts for a certain Kelly Rowland. Indeed the last few months for the singer have been characterised by single and radio success, as well as a critical and public favour for her role on The X Factor UK.

However, in smartly taking a leaf out of Monica‘s book, it seems the 30 year old realises that true success in today’s climate comes from grinding to no end – even if that means opening for a newer act.

As such, the Destiny’s Child alumni took centre-stage at Chris Brown’s ‘F.A.M.E Tour’ opening in Toronto last night. And backed by 8 scantily clad dancers, rocked the house with some of her most noted hits, including ‘Motivation’.

Check out Ms. Kelly and her troop work the stage after the jump…

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Who knew it had been 10 years since the release of the cult classic film Baby Boy? Time flies. Academy Award nominated actress Taraji P. Henson reunites with co-star, and NY Times Best Selling Author, Tyrese Gibson for the upcoming music video for his new single ‘Stay’. Clocking in at just over one minute, the trailer holds no punches, it’s a teaser of what seems to be a real cinematic affair.

Check it out below.

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For many a female (and male) Chris Brown fan, getting hot and heavy with the singer is a wish usually confined to dreams. Luckily for one young lady, fantasy became reality when the 22 year old star serenaded her (and then some) during the opening show of his ‘F.A.M.E Tour’ in Toronto last night.

Check out the ‘Take You Down’ showing after the jump…

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