Our friends over at The Ladies Room joined R&B vixen Keri Hilson during her recent promotional push for new LP ‘No Boys Allowed’.

Check out the ever-candid Keri in action below. The clip really captures the testing and unglamorous reality of the music industry. Still, I could think of worse jobs.

Video after the jump…

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Check out the 1st promotional image for Toni Braxton’s upcoming reality show, ‘Braxton Family Values’. The show will premiere on April 12th at 9pm via WeTV.

What do you think of the pic?

Congratulations are most certainly in order for Nicki Minaj. The Young Money star has seen her debut LP ‘Pink Friday’ certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Awarded for US shipments of one million (+), the magnitude of the feat is heightened when considering Minaj, real name Onika Maraj, released the LP merely a month ago.

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Though Minaj remains a figure of much debate, it’s hard to deny the positive ripple effect her success will have for female Hip-Hop.

Needless to say, those at the top of the industry hierarchy are primarily concerned with their profit margins; and with Nicki almost single-handedly reviving interest in female Hip-Hop, her acheivements will no doubt facilitate the signing of a new crop of female MC’s. What’s more, her success also re-opens doors for those who’ve been struggling to re-affirm their place in the ever-changing musical landscape (see: Trina, Eve, and Lil’ Kim). Again, not because “the suits” particularly care for female Hip-Hop. No. Rather, because there is clearly money to be made – again.

In any case, things are looking up for female Hip-Hop; and love her or loathe her, Ms. Minaj is a prime catalyst for it.

Your thoughts?

Budding R&B diva Keri Hilson paid a visit to The Late Show With David Letterman tonight, serving up a Motown-inspired performance of current hit ‘Pretty Girl Rock’.

Check out singer-songwriter in action below…

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Pint-sized rapper Lil’ Kim continues to seize any opportunity available to slam rival Nicki Minaj – this despite the Young Money star still not offering any response to the veteran’s diss record ‘Black Friday’.

The latest episode in Kim’s trajectory of anti-Minaj slurs came on New Years Eve, when she performed in Boston, Massachusetts. While on stage, the 35 year old once again hit out at Minaj, yet on this occasion also alluded to both her and Mary J Blige having issues with Keyshia Cole too.

Check out what she had to say after the jump…

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A cheque is most certainly a cheque. At least that’s what R&B crooner Ginuwine must have been thinking when signing up to be the face of wholesale discount chain Costco‘s new ‘Adult Chocolate Milk’ brand.

Full story after the jump…

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From myself (Sam), Trent, and all of us here at That Grape Juice, we’d like to wish you our dear readers a very Happy New Year!

It’s surreal to think that That Grape Juice is now entering its fourth year online. Oh how time flies when you’re having fun! It’s been such a blessed journey for me in so many ways, a journey I thank you all sincerely for coming along with us on. I really look forward to steering That Grape Juice to amazing new heights in 2011 (we’ve got A LOT in the pipeline…watch this space!)

I also hope that this year brings you all that your heart desires and then some. Onwards and upwards folks. Let’s do this!

Happy New Year!

Hitmaker Polow Da Don talked to our good friend Sandra Rose recently about the much publicized ‘beef’ between R&B starlets Ciara and Keri Hilson.

Polow, real name Jamal Jones, has worked with both singers, producing hits such as Ciara’s ‘Promise’, and much of Hilson’s discography (unsurprising, given that she’s co-signed to his label).

Check out his ‘interesting’ comments regarding the supposedly ‘settled’ dispute, as well as news on Hilson’s 3rd LP, below.

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Jennifer Hudson recently hit the stage at the 33rd annual Kennedy Center Honors to perform a tribute to Oprah Winfrey. Alongside the Tennessee State University choice, the rising diva delivered a rendition of ‘I’m Here’ from the iconic play ‘The Color Purple’. Check out her performance below:

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Guess which R&B star hit the tattoo parlour this Holiday season, getting inked with the ‘interesting’ image above?

Hint: He/She is no stranger to reality TV.

Find out who after the jump…

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There really is no stopping the tour de force that is Beyonce. Indeed, despite being on a career ‘hiatus’, the superstar serves as the only Pop star to chart within the top ten of Forbes‘ annual ‘Hollywood’s 20 Highest Earners of 2010’ list.

Full story below…

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British rap star Chipmunk and R&B singer Chris Brown treated their respective fanbases to a festive surprise today – the première of the video for their debut ‘Champion’. The clip, which was shot in Miami earlier this month, was directed by Colin Tilley.

Check it out after the jump…

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