Check out the exclusive cover of Mary J. Blige's eagerly anticipated new album 'Growing Pains' which is set to be released on December 11th. Mary looks great!

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It was announced a couple of months back that rapper Bow Wow and R&B singer Omarion are set to release a collaboration album titled 'Face Off' on December 4th. The cover art for the CD has just surfaced and I must say that I'm liking it - the split face effect is kinda cool. There is potentially a feature with the guys on the site soon, so watch this space.

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MTV News caught up with 50 Cent and Akon on the set of the G-Unit leader's latest video 'I Still Will' - also known as 'I Still Kill' from the 'Curtis' album. Be on the lookout for the Jessy Torrero directed video in the weeks ahead.

Your thoughts?

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It's been a LONG wait and thanks to those that have bared with me. The interview will be posted tomorrow, so be sure to check back :)

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With Mario gearing up for the release of his new album 'Go!' (due November 27th), the R&B singer is cranking up the promotion for the CD - this time dropping by AOL Sessions to perform current single 'Crying Out For Me'. I've liked the track for the longest time and am rooting for Mario with this CD, but the performance just wasn't good enough. A few off-notes in the middle I could let slide, but the way he messed up the end with the bad adlibbing didn't do him any favours.

What do you think of the performance?

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Nicole Scherzinger's record label Interscope have confirmed that the release of the singer's debut solo album has been delayed until 2008. At time of writing, no reason has been given for the push back. {Source}

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The hype surrounding Jay-Z's forthcoming 'American Gangster' tour appears to be more than I initially thought - a lot more. The rap mogul's label issued a press release today stating that tickets for the tour stops in Chicago, Philadelphia and Los Angeles sold out in less than 60 seconds. {Source}

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Whilst her Destiny's Child band mates are touring and promoting their solo records, Michelle Williams has been hard at work on her latest solo effort. Check out the most recent blog post she posted on her official MySpace:

What's crackin everybody!!! Today is my off day from the Color Purple!!!! And I few from San Francisco last night to LA where I'm the studio recording!! It's a hot song called CURIOSITY!!!! I thought I should give some info on what I'm doin today!!! Rodney Jerkins produced the track!!! I really appreciate the love and support from everyone here on myspace!!!! To all my bay area friends....I hope to see you at the show The Color Purple!!!

Anyhoo....I have something to get off my chest!!!! Now I know that I shouldn't be on the gossip blogs but I do go on there to see what's goin on in the industry and what consumers are buying into!! I read some thing that said Michelle has vanished into nowhere!!!! That is so not true!!! I've been working!!! It's just that the things that I've been involved in don't get the publicity that they should!!! I've been doing my acting thing...and I'm having the time of my life!!! Just bcuz I'm not in US Weekly everyday and the paparazzi isnt following me around (which I'm happy about bcuz I have a life) doesnt mean that I'm less of an artsist or my profile isnt great!!! To me...it aint about the cameras and the best clothes.....it's about my happiness and me doing what I wanna do when I want to do it!!!!! I'm happy that I can make my own choices and do things that don't have the bright lights attached to it!!!! Michelle Williams is doin' her thang!!! LOLLLL

My album comes out in May 2008 and I do have a tentative title for it!!!! I'll tell you guys verrrrrrrrrry soon!!! Why May???? Bcuz I'm in the Color Purple until March 2008!!! I've given the show a year of my life!!

One more thing!!! I want a new look!!!! What do you guys think I should do with my hair??

I know that was kinda long, but it was a pretty interesting read IMO. She always comes across very personable and well-grounded. Having enjoyed her gospel efforts, I'm anticipating her new CD; hearing that Rodney 'Darkchild' Jerkins is working on the project makes it all the more promising too.

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As reported last week, Keyshia Cole appeared on the Tyra Banks show to promote her new album 'Just Like You'. Here's the performance she gave of current single 'Shoulda Let You Go' on the show - which hit the net shortly after the first post. I've had the song in heavy rotation for a while and am glad to see Keyshia doing it justice live. As with the track, though, the random rapper (Amina) could really doesn't need to feature.

What do you think of the performance?

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Check out the video for Twista's latest single 'Pimp Like Me'. The track is the 2nd single to be lifted from the Chi-Town rapper's forthcoming album 'Adrenaline Rush 2007'. I'm kinda liking the song, but the video is a mess. Apart from being the 'same ol', same ol', it's cheap-looking. I guess the label weren't looking to shell out much money on this vid after the last single 'Give It Up' tanked completely. 'Adrenaline Rush 2007' is available now.

What do you think of the video?

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With all the controversy and hysteria surrounding Britney Spears as of late, today's date has been firmly etched into the music calender as either the beginning of Spears' comeback or possibly the end of her career. The singer's fourth studio album 'Blackout' finally hit stores across the globe today.

Having heard the album in it's entirety, I have to admit that I was pretty impressed - the CD is a solid Pop/R&B/Dance fusion. Saying that, what are your thoughts on the album? Will you buying /'obtaining' (lol) it anytime soon? Drop your view in the 'comment' section...

Your thoughts?

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Our friends over at Real Talk NY caught up with R&B star Ciara at one of the stops on her 5 city 22nd birthday tour. The singer spoke on recording the follow-up to her Platinum-selling LP 'Ciara: The Evolution' as well as her futures goals and ambitions.

It's a pretty interesting interview and she comes across really well. Considering I felt 'The Evolution' could have been much better than it was, I'm hoping she comes hard with her next project; I really see her as one of the few artists out now who has the potential to be great.

What do you think of the interview?

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To be honest I was kinda surprised to see that John is still cranking out singles from his sophomore album 'Once Again' ; I thought it was done with. Like the entire album, I'm not really feeling 'Another Again' and it's accompanying video - finding it be pretty much a snooze fest. Whereas John's debut LP was one of my favourites from 2005, the follow-up was a collection of songs that could easily pass for elevator music. Here's hoping he delivers with his future efforts.

What do you think of the song / video?

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It seems there's no end to the album push back's - the latest on the list being rapper Ja Rule. Check out the report below via Murder Inc Online:

MurderIncOnline can reveal that Ja Rule’s highly anticipated new album ‘The Mirror’ has been pushed back to 2008 with no confirmed release date. We contacted Irv Gotti to ask him the reason behind this set back and he told us that they have received ‘Sample clearance issues’ so therefor they had to push it back.

"Highly anticipated"? Ok then....So, would I be wrong in assuming that the poor performance of the album's two singles had something to do with the delay? What I'm yet to understand is why it's mainly the artists whose albums aren't going to sell anyway that keep pushing their albums back. As cut-throat as it may sound, they should just release it and if it flops then keep it moving. SMH...

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With Snoop Dogg set to release his new album 'Ego Trippin'' early nex year, the set's first single 'Sexual Eruption' has surfaced. To be honest, I can't say I'm liking this one all that much. IMO Snoop has yet to recapture that 'something' that made his 2004 effort 'Rhythm and Gangsta' such a hit-spawning CD. For the record, it isn't T-Pain on the song's hook.

Hit or Miss?

LISTEN: Sexual Eruption

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A very revealing Keyshia Cole appears on the cover of the December issue of VIBE magazine. Though the pic is overly airbrushed, she doesn't look bad - at all. Keyshia's new album 'Just Like You' is in stores now.

What do you think of the cover?

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UK singing sensation Leona Lewis really appears to be on the road to super stardom. Her current single 'Bleeding Love' stormed to the top of the Official UK Singles Chart today with sales in excess of 220,000. In the wake of her chart success, Leona's next single 'Angel' has surfaced. Prodcued by Stargate, the song's sound is very similar to the many overplayed 'Irreplaceable'-type songs that have been making the rounds as of late. The track isn't bad, however it lacks originality. I expected better. Anyway, Leona's highly-anticipated debut album 'Spirit' is set to hit stores in the UK on November 12th and the US early next year.

LISTEN: Angel (HQ Radio Rip)

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R&B star Keyshia Cole recently appeared on the Tyra Banks show. The interview was pretty interesting; Tyra questioned Keyshia on a number of things including the constant comparisons to Mary J. Blige as well her personal life. Check out the second part of the interview below:

What do you think of the interview?

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It has been confirmed that singer Kelis has been released her record label Jive. The 'Milkshake' singer saw the most success with her 2003 album 'Tasty', however her most recent effort, 2006's 'Kelis Was Here', didn't fare too well on the charts. "She's a different kind of artist — very image and style-driven. It's either something you get or you don't" said her manager Jeff Rabhan. He went on to confirm that she is currently shopping around for a new 'non-traditional' deal. {Source}

I'm surprised, yet not at the same time. Despite her last album pretty much tanking, she still released three singles (and videos) and toured as well. - so I assumed the label support was there. Here's hoping she gets picked up by another label soon.

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With Mario set to drop his third studio LP 'Go!' on November 27th, an exclusive new track titled 'If' has surfaced. Upon first listen, some of you will recognize the lyrics from Beyonce's rendition of the song (from the 'B'Day Deluxe), as well as the beat - which samples Trey Songz current single 'Can't Help But Wait'. Though the track will not be featured on the album, it's still definitely worth a listen. Be on the lookout for a potential Mario feature in the coming weeks.

LISTEN: If

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Kelly Rowland touched down in London yesterday for a series of PA's across the city. She first performed a set at EA's 'Be The One - X League' event last night in Trafalgar Square.

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Check out this new promotional pic for R&B collective Cherish. The sisters are currently prepping the release of their sophomore effort 'The Truth' - which is set to drop March 28th 2008. I'm guessing this pic is indicative of the look they're going for this time around; I'm liking it.

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The video for Sean Paul's new single 'Watch Dem Roll' surfaced earlier this week. I can't say I'm a fan of the song - particularly as a single. Considering Sean usually delivers with his first singles, the song is kinda so-so, as is the Rich Newey directed video.

What do you think of the video?

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R&B star Ashanti gave a rendition of 'God Bless America' at opening game at the MLB World Series in Boston this past Wednesday (October 25th). Till this day, I never understand why people argue that 'Ashanti can't sing'; she nailed this performance. Thinking about it, I guess it's because her true vocal ability doesn't always transcend onto her records. Here's hoping she comes with 'it' on her new CD 'The Declaration' (due February 2008).

What do you think of the performance?

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Def Jam's Rihanna is currently touring in support of her 'Good Girl Gone Bad' album. On September 24th, the Bajan star hit Montreal's Bell Center in Canada for a show and MSN Music was there to tape the event. By clicking the link at the bottom of this post, you can watch the entire concert - which was made available online yesterday .

About the concert, I thought she did 'ok'. Call me a hater or whatever, but it lacked the energy of a show I would spend my money on. Still, I'm sure there are those who are feeling what she has to offer...

Click here to watch the entire concert

What do you think of the concert?

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Singing sensation Leona Lewis is hitting the promotional trail hard this week to support the release of her new single 'Bleeding Love'. She stopped by daytime talk show 'Loose Women' earlier on today to perform the track. Though not initially a fan of the song, I'm liking it more and more each time performs it - vocally she was overly on-point. A tidbit: though, I don't usually care for such things, her outfit had to be a joke, right?

In other news, 'Bleeding Love' is set to become the fastest-selling UK single this year, after going on-sale this Monday. The track is guaranteed the #1 spot come Sunday when the official numbers are announced.

What do you think of the performance?

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What's more, the highly-stylized nature of the pics kinda clash with the album's title. Anyway, 'Still Da Baddest' drops February 12th 2008. The CD's first single 'Single Again' can be heard by clicking here.

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After debuting at #1 at the US box office, grossing an approximate $21.5 million, in it's first week of release (and still riding high on the charts today), Tyler Perry's 'Why Did I Get Married' is an undeniable box office hit.

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Click here to watch the rest of the show

What do you think of the performances?

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According to Fox News columnist Roger Friedman, Pop superstar Michael Jackson is preparing to release a revamped version of his best-selling LP 'Thriller'. Rapper/producer Kanye West is among those lined up to contribute to the project. Check out the report below:

[Michael] Jackson is involved in putting together a 25th anniversary edition of his best-selling album, “Thriller.” Those with long memories will recall that “Thriller” is considered the biggest-selling pop album of all time, succeeding Carole King’s “Tapestry” and Pink Floyd’s “Dark Side of the Moon” and breaking every record it came near.

Jackson’s new music attorney, Peter Lopez, told me on Tuesday that about four of the original “Thriller” tracks are being remixed as “extras” for the CD package. Kanye West, Akon and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas are supposed to be doing that work. The songs are “Billie Jean,” “The Girl Is Mine,” “Wanna Be Starting Something” and “Pretty Young Thing.”

In addition, Lopez says that four tracks left off “Thriller” in 1983 will be included. Jackson’s longtime producer Bruce Swedien, who no longer works with the pop star, told me that one track he knows of is a killer. It’s called “Don’t Be Messin’ Around.” Swedien doesn’t know any of the other tracks left off the album but said there may be some out there.
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Though I'd much prefer Michael to drop his long-awaited new album sooner rather than later, I guess this will wet the appetite of his fans, whilst re-introducing him to the masses.

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With Alicia Keys' current single 'No One' riding high on the charts, the next single from her new album 'As I Am' has surfaced. Produced by Timbaland, 'Like You'll Never See Me Again' is a soulful slow jam which sees Alicia coo effortlessly over the beat. Though the track doesn't seem to have 'like upon first listen' appeal, it is a definte grower IMO. It's a welcome change to hear a Timbaland production that differs to a lot of what he has put out for other artists as of late. The video for the song was filmed earlier this month and should premiere in the coming weeks. Alicia's album 'As I Am' drops on November 13th.

Hit Or Miss?

LISTEN: Like You'll Never See Me Again

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Though the video for Mary J. Blige's new single 'Just Fine' was set to premiere tomorrow on VH1, it has hit the net a day earlier. I'm really liking what both Mary and director Chris Applebaum came up with; from the concept to Mary's look to the effects - everything was on-point! The little Michael Jackson homage at the end was a nice touch. With the, somewhat, different sound Mary went for with this song, it'll be interesting to hear what her forthcoming album 'Growing Pains' sounds like.

What do you think of the video?

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That Grape Juice is giving one lucky winner the chance too meet Omarion & Marques Houston in LA! The guys will be in LA this Thursday (October 25th) for the premiere of their new film 'Somebody Help Me'. Check out the synopsis of the film below:

From the director of YOU GOT SERVED & HOUSE PARTY 4, comes this urban horror/thriller on the order of CABIN FEVER, THE HILLS HAVE EYES, and WRONG TURN. SOMEBODY HELP ME delivers a chill a minute as the story revolves around characters Brendan Young (Marques Houston) and Darryl Jennings (Omarion) as they head off with friends and their respective girlfriends for a weekend stay at a remote cabin in the woods. After the couples settle in and start to enjoy the weekend, things take an eerie turn. On trips into the local town, they start to have strange encounters with some of the townspeople who seem a bit askew. One by one of group ends up missing or dead, while the dwindling group is forced to ban together more and more to figure out who or what is behind the killings. Ultimately, they discover even more than they bargain for in a chilling reveal.

The winner(s) of the competition will receive two tickets each to the screening of the film at Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles this Thursday, as well as a chance to personally meet the both Omarion and Marques Houston. All you have to do to enter is to email your full name and mailing address to: competitions@thatgrapejuice.net with 'Meet Omarion & Marques Houston Comp' as the title.

Please bare in mind that due to the short notice given, the quicker your entry the better your chances of winning. Competition closes tomorrow! Good luck.

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Chi-Town rapper Common really has been bringing 'it' with the videos from his current CD 'Finding Forever' (released this past July), with his latest offering being 'I Want You'. Interestingly, the vid was directed by actress Kerry Washington and features cameos from the likes of Alicia Keys, Kanye West and Serena Williams. I'm liking the song and the vid; it's just a shame that Common doesn't receive the acclaim he deserves.

What do you think of the video?

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With the release of Chris Brown's sophomore album 'Exclusive' drawing nearer, tracks from the set are 'surfacing' on a near-weekly basis. The latest is 'Down', which features rapper Kanye West. Though the quality of the songs I've heard so far are steadily improving, the overall vibe I'm getting is that the album won't be as good as his last.

Hit or Miss?

LISTEN: Down (ft. Kanye West)

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Ok, so I know it's not often (well, at all) that you see anything about the Spice Girls here, but in the spirit of relevancy, I thought to post their new single 'Headlines' (Friendship Never Ends). The track is one of two new songs set to feature on their forthcoming Greatest Hits CD (due November 13th). About the song, it's 'OK' - nothing more, nothing less. still, I'm sure it'll top charts in light of the hype machine surrounding their comeback.

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Check out songstress Mariah Carey's appearance on BET's 106 & Park yesterday (October 22nd) to promote her new fragrance, 'M By Mariah Carey'.

Mariah spoke with the Associated Press recently regarding her new album. Here's what she had to say:

"It's hard for me to sit here and talk about it without sounding like I'm bragging if I'm in love with it, but I'm in love with this album," she says. "I think that having the success with the last record allowed me to have more freedom and just make records that I like. It's kind of a really fun record" Mimi's new CD is out on February 2008.

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I'm really hoping she comes with the goods. Sources are claiming that the album's sound is somewhat different to her last effort, with several rappers reportedly featured. I guess, like the rest, we'll have to wait to next February.

Your thoughts?

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For those who still care....ok, that was bad lol. It has been confirmed that Mya's oft delayed album 'Liberation' will now be released on December 11th. I'm guessing her label are hoping to cash in on the holiday season. Yet, with all the push backs, I'm wondering if anyone still cares.

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The third single from Chris Brown's forthcoming album 'Exclusive', 'With You' has surfaced. Produced by Stargate, the song has a distinctive resemblance to Beyonce's 'Irreplaceable' (hence similar to Rihanna's 'Hate That I Love You also) and doesn't really blow me away. Having said that, the track is solid and has a lot of cross-over potential.

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I haven't got much to say when it comes to T-Pain; by still being around, people somewhere out their must like his music (why I don't know). Anyway, check out the video for his latest single 'Church'. I'm actually kinda liking the song and the vid serves it's purpose.

What do you think of the video?

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In what seems like more bad news for Kelly Rowland and her fans, speculation is mounting that the singer's recently announced North American tour has been axed. More and more dates have steadily been cancelled with the most recent being shows in Seattle, San Fransisco and Hollywood. {Source}

What if there left to say with this whole Kelly situation? It's a mess, I know, she knows, everybody knows. Still, I believe in her talent and potential, so will continue to support. At this stage, I doubt a re-release is worth anyones time - the 'Ms. Kelly' tag seems kinda tainted. She'd be better off dropping a new album early next year. If Rihanna can release album's every 6 months, I don't see why Kelly, who is much more talented IMO, can't.

Your thoughts?

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Black Eyed Peas front man will.I.am performed Michael Jackson's classic 'Wanna Be Starting Something' on a show over here in Europe this past week. I can't deny I enjoyed the performance - even if parts of it were terrible. A tidbit: is it me or did Will's album disappear as soon as it came out?

What do you think of the performance?

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Check out the vid above of the Queen of Hip Hop/Soul Mary J. Blige on the set of her new video 'Just Fine'. Though a number of her fans appear to not be feeling the song, I'm really feeling it. Be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice for the vid (which, I must say, looks like it's going to be good) which premieres this Friday (October 26th).

Any thoughts?

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Hit-maker and Janet Jackson's boyfriend Jermaine Dupri breaks his silence on Justin Timberlake in his autobiography 'Young, Rich and Dangerous'. Check out what he had to say about the 'SexyBack' singer:

“I think Justin Timberlake is a talented performer. But he’s very ordinary-looking. He could be any skinny white kid from the suburbs of Orlando. You could go to the mall and find another Justin. He doesn’t make his style interesting even when he’s onstage. To me, he just doesn’t look like a star.”
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Sugababes & Patti Labelle - 'Lady Marmalade'

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Breakout star Leona Lewis performed her new single 'Bleeding Love' as part of her homecoming appearance on UK talent show the X Factor. Lewis, who won the show last year, gave a rousing performance of the song (which hits stores here in the UK next week). Though I'm not totally sold on the song, I definitely see her career soaring; the (early) Mariah comparisons are not far fetched at all; she nailed the performance vocally better than on the actual record IMO. Great stuff.

What do you think of the performance?

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Popular MTV reality show 'Run's House' is back for it's fourth season starting October 25th at 10pm. Though I feel the show to be overly-scripted at times, it is pretty entertaining and I will be tuning in whenever it starts over here in the UK.

Will you be tuning into the new season of 'Run's House'?

According to Mariah Daily, Mariah Carey is reportedly being lined up to perform at the 35th Annual American Music Awards. The event, which takes place in Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre on November 18th, will also see performances from Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Brown and Rihanna.

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Singing legend Whitney Houston made a surprise appearance at the Swarovski Fashion Rocks event here at London's Royal Albert Hall yesterday (October 18th). Houston, whose appearance had not been announced prior to her walking on stage, dazzled in a white Valentino diamond-encrusted dress to introduce the final catwalk show of the night.

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Since announcing the 'N*gga' as the title of his forthcoming album, rapper Nas has been facing mounting criticism from leaders in the black community including as Rev. Jesse Jackson. In light of the controversy, the 'Hip Hop Is Dead' rapper has modified the album's title to 'N*gger' (from 'N*gga'). Still, Nas - real name Nasir Jones - had choice words for his critics:

“I’m a street disciple,” Nas told MTV News. “I’m talking to the streets. Stay out of our business. You ain’t got no business worrying about what the word ‘nigger’ is or acting like you know what my album is about without talking to me. Whether you in the NAACP or you Jesse Jackson. I respect all of them … I just want them to know: Never fall victim to Fox [News] . Never fall victim to the sh*t they do. What they do is try to hurry up and get you on the phone and try to get you to talk about something you might not know about yet.

“If Cornell West was making an album called Nigger, they would know he’s got something intellectual to say,” Nas continued. “To think I’m gonna say something that’s not intellectual is calling me a nigger, and to be called a nigger by Jesse Jackson and the NAACP is counterproductive, counter-revolutionary.”
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Pop icon Janet Jackson has finally spoken out on why she never toured with her last album '20 Y.O' despite saying otherwise at the start of the project. Speaking on the Tom Joyner radio show last Friday, she had the following to say:

"I was supposed to go on tour with the last album and what had happened, which most fans don't know, is that I got with the new label and they asked me if I would be willing to consider not going on tour and going back in the studio and doing a new album and then revisiting going on tour. So I said, 'OK,' and stopped doing the rehearsals, which is what I was doing while I was filming 'Why Did I Get Married?"

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In somewhat of a surprising move, 50 Cent and Lil' Kim have collaborated once again for this new track 'Wanna Lick' (Magic Stick - Part 2), the sequel to the 2003 original. This their collaboration for the forthcoming G-Unit LP 'Shoot To Kill' (due in December) is kinda unexpected, considering their much publicized 'beef' a few years back. Anyway, about the track, it's pretty good. Not sure if it tops the original, but still decent all the same.

Hit Or Miss?

LISTEN: Wanna Lick (Magic Stick - Part 2)

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In what seems like an on-going trend in the R&B world this year, yet another album has seen it's release date pushed back. Ashanti appeared on the Doug Banks radio show today, announcing that her forthcoming album 'The Declaration' has been delayed until early next year. What's more she confirmed that the video for the CD's lead single 'Hey Baby' (After The Club) has NOT yet been shot (contrary to reports) and instead will be filmed shortly.

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Fox News is reporting that Mariah Carey's much-anticipated new album has been pushed back from December 4th to February 2008. No reason was cited for the delay. Carey's as yet untitled CD is now slated to feature in a 'Diva Showdown' with big releases from both Janet Jackson and Madonna in and around that month. {Source}

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With Nelly set to release his new album 'Brass Knuckles' on November 13th, the video for the set's first single 'Wadysname' premiered yesterday. I'm really liking the song and this Chris Robinson directed video. The girls were really getting it some of the scenes! Jamaica (Laurie Ann's replacement on Making The Band) choreographed the vid.

What do you think of the video?

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With the last week's album sales having now been tallied up, it's not good news for Jennifer Lopez. The singer's latest effort LP 'Brave' (billed by many as 'make or break' for her career) has sold a terribly poor 54,728 copies in it's first week. It stands as the worst charting album Lopez has ever released. {Source}

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Nicole Scherzinger is still trying to push those singles/album of hers; this time here in the UK on daytime show GMTV. Providing that the song is trash (sorry, call me a hater or whatever), she did a great job...lipsynching. At this point, any hope of the album being any good is lost (for me), but she always has the Pussycat Dolls to fall back on, I guess.

What do you think of the performance?

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The much anticipated new video from X Factor winner Leona Lewis finally hit UK screens today. 'Bleeding Love' has been enjoying immense radio airplay here in the UK and the video seems set to make the song a smash. Though I have my reservations about the song (too 90's Mariah for me), the vid is pretty good. Leona's debut album 'Spirit' is set to hit stores in Europe on November 12th. A Stateside launch for the singer is planned for early 2008.

What do you think of the video?

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It appeared as though 50 Cent was keeping a low profile since his highly-publicized loss to Kanye West in their September 11th chart showdown, however it seems he's back to trash-talking. In the current issue of KING magazine, the G-Unit leader takes aim at Lil' Wayne (again):

You went after Lil’ Wayne on “Part-Time Lover” with the rhyme “You make me want to kiss you like Baby do Wayne/And make you call me Daddy like Baby do Wayne/Damn, that shit sounds gay, it’s insane/I guess that’s the price a lil’ nigga pay for fame.” What’s that about?
I’ve already baited Lil’ Wayne to come on out so I can break his little neck. My consistency will break his neck the same way LL’s consistency broke Canibus’. Lil’ Wayne is a talented rapper but not a great songwriter. He has had great verses on other people’s projects, but they were not his complete ideas over production that he picked. He’s not marrying the right production and lyrics to make classic hit records.

But if he’s not coming after you, why bother him?
Why not break his neck? I got nothing else to do. If they set you up to believe you are in a situation you’re not actually in yet, then you go out there… See, he’s saying what he’s saying to Jay because Jay didn’t respond to him. I’m giving him something to work off. Is that one of 50’s laws? Yeah. Sometimes the best defense is a good offense.

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Hip Hop mogul Jay-Z features on the cover for the latest issue of XXL magazine. Though the cover looks kinda cool, the jokes write themselves lol.

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The video for Timbaland's new single 'Apologize' - featuring rock collective One Republic - premiered on UK music channel B4 yesterday. Though the song is good, the video continues Timbaland's trend of sub-par videos. Very unimaginative.

What do you think of the vid?

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It seems Nas is going for 'controversial' on his forthcoming album. Check out the report via MTV:

On Friday night at New York’s Roseland Ballroom, Nas announced the title of his next album: He said it will be called Nigga and released in December. A source close to the project confirmed the name on Saturday.

Though he's undeniably one of Hip Hop's most talented MC's, this all seems a little desperate on Nas' part. It's no secret that his sales have been drying up with each album, so i guess, when all else fails, resorting to shock value is the answer.

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