As previously reported, R&B diva Brandy is just one on a growing list of singers set to mentor on the upcoming reality talent show ‘Majors & Minors’.  Now,  reports have surfaced that list will include chart-toppers Leona Lewis, Sean Kingston, and Avril Lavigne. The announcement joins previous reports that indicated pop singers Adam Lambert and Colbie Caillat were already tapped to advise on the new talent show.

The show’s concept is based on ‘Majors’ (established acts) acting as mentors for ‘Minors’ (contestants aged 8-16) on their quest for musical stardom.  The brainchild of songwriter Evan Bogart (who boasts Beyonce‘s ‘Halo’ and Rihanna‘s ‘SOS’ to his credits), the show is set to debut September 23, 2011.

Keep it locked to That Grape Juice as more details arise.

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Can you guess what diva was feeling the love (in a very interesting way) this weekend?

Hint:  Man Down!

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Even after six weeks Soul singer Jill Scott is still abuzz after learning her most recent album ‘Light of the Sun: Vol 1’ debuted at number 1 on Billboard 200.  And though currently on a nationwide trek, the singer took time to chat it up in an in depth interview – sharing feelings on autotune, Amy Winehouse, and much more.

See what the soulstress had to say after the jump:

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While ‘Lay It On Me’ singer Kelly Rowland is hot on the promo trail for her newly released ‘Here I Am’, many-a-fan (and non-fans alike) have noticed the singer turn up the heat in other ways.  From her seductive, slow jam ‘Motivation’ to her ‘Here I Am’ cd artwork, BET Awards performance, and  recent VIBE cover, Miss Kelly has been been supplying no shortage of sexy.

When asked about her ‘new’ sexualized image, Rowland had this to say:

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American Idol alum Jordin Sparks caused quite the buzz when her song ‘I Am Woman’ made its rounds on the net earlier this summer.  And though such buzz has since fizzled, the 21-year-old Arizona native took to  Billboard.com to share details on the follow-up to her 2009 release ‘BattleField’ (set to feature collabos with John Legend and a host of top producers).

While Sparks also shared info on her desire to expand her acting portfolio, find out what else the ‘Tattoo’ singer touched on after the jump:

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Ciara‘s tribute to Michael Jackson at the 2009 BET Awards may not have hit the right note, yet the 25 year old redeemed herself recently when she paid homage to her late idol while touring in Angola.

Check out Ms. Harris catch the Holy Ghost after the jump…

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Pop force Jason Derulo is readying the video for his latest single ‘It Girl’. So as to whet fans’ appetites ahead of the clip’s premiere, the still 21 year old (…) has unveiled images from the visual which follows the chart-topping ‘Don’t Wanna Go Home’.

The shots show the singer, real name Jason Joel Desrouleaux, getting hot and heavy with actress Tika Sumpter.

More pics from the shoot, via Necole Bitchie, below…

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Although it was reported here that ‘Let It Go’ singer Keyshia Cole is working on a new reality show, fans may soon be able to see the starlet on another screen.

Cole caused quite the buzz on Twitter when she hinted at plans to star in a new movie, with rumors swirling the flick may be a biopic chronicling the star’s rise to fame:

With a reality show, tour, and (now) a movie all in the pot, Cole may be cooking up a comeback after her triple aluminum-selling last album ‘Calling All Hearts’ failed to get much of an answer from record buyers.

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Rihanna‘s racy antics and barely there outfits have seen her serve as the bain of many a parent. It seems the popular model agrees; for, in the latest issue of Glamour magazine the 23 year old laments on having to be a role model.

Her comments after the jump…

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Get familiar with a snippet from Chris Brown‘s ‘I Love Her‘. Expected to feature on the performer’s upcoming release, it comes not long after the surfacing on the much debated ‘Real Hip Hop 3/4″.

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Kelly Rowland lets it all hang out – in the classiest of ways – in the latest edition of VIBE magazine. As well as covering the renown Urban publication, the 30 year old gave, what has to be, one of her most candid interviews to date.

In not embracing the overly PC approach of other interviews, VIBE didn’t hold back with the questions – many of which centred around Rowland’s former manager Mathew Knowles and the incessant comparisons to his daughter – Beyonce.

Check out Ms. Kelly’s revealing responses after the jump…

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Award winning entertainer Keri Hilson has found herself at the center of controversy after posting an image of she and an Amy Winehouse impersonator online, followed by the caption “Amy Winehouse resurrected to party with me”

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