With all roads leading to the Grammy Awards 2013Luke James continues to highlight why he was nominated  before his first album, ‘Made To Love’, even hits stores.

The New Orleans native, who counts Michelle Obama and Beyonce as fans, stopped by NBC’s ‘Real Music Live’ last night, vocally flying with promotional cut ‘Just Might Die’.

Check out Mr James in action below…

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Kim Zolciak made many a headline during her dramatic “exit” from The Real Housewives Of Atlanta recently. And with a confirmed Bravo spin-off titled ‘Don’t Be Tardy’ due to air next year, it seemed all but confirmed that the wig lover had left the franchise behind for good.

Or has she?

In a new interview with Hollywood.com, the original cast member sensationally revealed that she could well be back on the show next year:

“If RHOA gets picked up for Season 6, I would consider returning. My priorities were different [this season], but we’ll see what happens.”

Promising fireworks should such an occurrence take place, the 34 year old added:

“I won’t be pregnant! I’ve been pregnant for the last two years. I can handle my own over the five years [of taping the show], but when I’m pregnant I try to keep myself calm because I have another life to take care of. If I’m taping and I’m not pregnant, I’ll be back to my fiery self.”

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With Kim’s initial Tweet about leaving the show stressing that it was her “last episode this season”, we were shocked so many took her “departure” at face value. For us, it merely translated as “should my spin-off show bomb, I’ll be back”.

As per our good sis Funky Dineva, the actual cause of friction between Kim and the rest of the cast was the fact that she was getting paid a similar check and doing a fraction of the “work” (see: excuses, no legit “storyline” etc) – behaviour likely due to the season two pick-up of her ‘Don’t Be Tardy’ spin-off.

In any case, the Bravo checks are reportedly sporting many a zero these days, hence should the network deem her return good for ratings, we can’t see Kim, Kroy, and Sweetie turning it down. As for us, we’d entirely welcome it. The Kim/NeNe drama never ceases to serve up the LOL’s.

We’ll be watching how this unfolds.

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TLC‘s T-Boz is gearing up for the debut of her new reality show, ‘Totally T-Boz’.

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Brit-Pop Girl group The Saturdays are making a beeline for the US charts – and have snagged an E! reality show to chronicle their Stateside invasion.

Already UK chart sensations, Rochelle Wiseman, Mollie King, Una Healy, Vanessa White, and Frankie Sandford, are hoping their flavoursome brand of Pop resonates with American audiences.

Peep the teaser for the show, christened ‘Chasing The Saturdays’, above. Be sure to tune in to the show when it debuts on E! on January 20th.

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VH1 is definitely keeping the Urban reality show on lock and, as recently revealed, rapper The Game is the next in line to get the reality treatment.  Indeed, the ‘How We Do’ hitmaker will have cameras follow him and family as he prepares for a wedding to his longtime girlfriend on the show ‘Marrying The Game’.

As the pressures of creating/releasing a new album also come into play, we’re sure there will be much drama to behold.  Until the show’s official premiere Monday (November 19th), get into the super trailer and sneak peek of episode 1 below (*may not be viewable in all countries*):

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Oh, to be a (successful) gospel artist in 2012 indeed perplexes performers on every side.  For, on one side, there is the ministry – the very vein of intent to be a vessel for Christ through one’s artistry.  On the other hand, there is the business.

Regardless of intent, labels want to see records sold through marketing, publicity, and performance.  That very requirement catalyzes the ongoing battle between “ka-ching” and “blessing”…

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Ironically, taking her so so vocals into account, Rihanna‘s global success is and always has been routed from her music.

Sure, though her ‘wild and stylishly reckless’ gimmick may keep her more loyal fans tuned in, it’s her ever infectious brand of premium Pop that leaves the world coming back for more time and again.

Unfortunately for her, the same can’t be said for her endeavors outside of the singles chart, forcing many to question how lucrative her brand actually is, when compared to those held by her closest rival, Beyonce.

Not sure what we mean?

Her reality show ‘Styled To Rock’ has been axed, following record breaking ratings lows and a production billed ‘nightmarish’.

The Daily Mail’s exclusive story below…

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“Let’s get Glam.

Rochelle Wiseman put her best foot forward in LA yesterday, hitting The Roxy club yesterday with her ‘The Saturdays‘ group members.

In town to kick off the campaign for the band’s 2013 album, the 23 year old stunner hit the venue for a sound check, caught on camera for their forthcoming E! reality show billed ‘Chasing The Saturdays‘.

More from the show below…

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The Georgia Peaches are back!

Yes, this Sunday, Bravo will air ‘Episode 1’ of the Real Housewives Of Atlanta’s 5th season, jam packed with fresh drama, fresh faces, and rekindled relationships.

So, before Episode 1 hits our screens, check out these teasers courtesy of Bravo above, and let us know what you think of them below…

‘Va Va Voom’ vixen Nicki Minaj sent fans into a frenzy with the recent unveiling of her third visual to accompany a single from her highly anticipated ‘ReUp’ album due November 19th.

And, as if fans don’t have enough to look forward to next month with the hip pop star’s “new” album and American Music Awards performance, Minaj took to Twitter over the weekend to reveal more news about her E! reality show:

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The Houstons forge on with their life sans superstar Whitney Houston and are hoping to invite fans in along for the ride.  The new Lifetime reality series, ‘The Houstons:  On Our Own’, is set to feature the singer‘s beloved family – including mother (Cissy), brother (Gary), sister-in-law/manager (Pat), and daughter (Bobbi Kristina).

The show also introduces Bobbi’s boyfriend/God-brother Nick, who headlines have reported is now her fiance.  Due on screens October 24th at 9/8c (on Lifetime), the family takes viewers on a ride as they attempt to cope with the loss of Whitney as well as keep Bobbi safe from media scrutiny, etc.

See all the drama as it unfolds in the trailer below, where new promo pics also await…

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Move over Mary Mary!

For, after news that fellow gospel performers Marvin Sapp and Kim Burrell earning their own reality shows, BET now unveils news of plans to introduce their first gospel reality show – starring none other than famed gospel legend Karen Clark Sheard (one fourth of the legendary Clark Sisters).

Joined by daughter/Urban contemporary gospel songstress Kierra Sheard and son/proudcer J. Drew Sheard, the show is one of many new “spiritually themed” programs being added to the channel in the coming months.  Reportedly already a month into taping, no official news has been unveiled of the show’s premiere date.

As ever, you can keep it locked to That Grape Juice for the latest on this story as it develops.

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