Sunday, June 2nd 2013

The Overflow (Gospel News Round-Up): Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Montell Jordan, Donald Lawrence, Mary Mary

Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical 974532d59b4c30e66f7aa64dbb11360e The Overflow (Gospel News Round Up): Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Montell Jordan, Donald Lawrence, Mary Mary landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Yolanda Adams, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Montel Jordan, Donald Lawrence, and Mary Mary:

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Tuesday, January 22nd 2013

Watch: Faith Evans Talks Relationship With Lil’ Kim On ‘Wendy’

Before wigs rolled on VH1′s ‘Love & Hip Hop’, the true tale of its namesake was the love triangle between late rapper Biggie Smalls, his wife/R&B singer Faith Evans, and rapstress Lil’ Kim.

Indeed, the topic of many-a-rumor and tune, the trio’s trials topped many a headline during its tenure – a tenure that extended long beyond Smalls’ 1997 murder.

Dishing with Wendy Williams on Tuesday, Evans talked in detail about her late husband’s murder as well as her relationship with the Queen Bee. Looking to lay the longstanding rivalry to rest, click below to find out what the ‘Soon As I Get Home’ hitmaker had to say:

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Wednesday, November 21st 2012

The Skinny On Success: Weighing In On the “Overweight Debate”

Over the past year, we at That Grape Juice have turned to the readers for their thoughts on the roles age, race, and even sexuality play in one’s success in the music industry. Now, let’s weigh in on a heavier topic – weight.

Our culture is collectively becoming more stylized, making substance a thing of the past. As image drives the culture, often filling media with airbrushed or digitally altered representations of “beautiful”, the standard of beauty has never been more sought. An anomaly indeed given that statistics have proven most of the people subscribing to those very standards oft do not meet them.

So, what’s the big deal?

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Friday, October 5th 2012

New Video: Faith Evans – ‘Tears Of Joy’

Faith Evans delivers an emotional visual for her new single ‘Tears Of Joy‘, penned by serial hit maker Claude Kelly.

Released a matter of minutes ago, the black & white clip comes in aid of ‘R&B Divas‘, the project boasting releases by Fantasia, Keke Wyatt, Kelly Price and the ever impressive Monifah.

Enjoy below…

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Monday, October 1st 2012

Exclusive: Faith Evans Talks R&B Divas, Whitney Houston, & New Album

That Grape Juice caught up with soulful songbird Faith Evans recently on the Los Angeles set of her new video ‘Tears of Joy’.

The R&B royal has been enjoying a resurgence of sorts following the success of TV One’s hit reality series R&B Divas. A savvy business woman, Evans is using the medium to remind the masses of her unquestionable (yet oft underrated) talent by releasing an album of the same name tomorrow.

Hit ‘PLAY’ above to watch Ms. Evans dish on both the show and album, Whitney Houston, and much more!

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Saturday, September 15th 2012

Faith Evans Unveils ‘R&B Divas’ Album Artwork & Tracklist

170f621c8262f17ea0a0fb3b098c0a9f Faith Evans Unveils R&B Divas Album Artwork & Tracklist

With R&B on the rebound, ‘Soon As I Get Home’ hitmaker Faith Evans is looking to soon see her name at the forefront of the movement with the charity album ‘R&B Divas’.

Assembling an assortment of songstresses for the TVOne record-breaking reality show and its accompanying album (Syleena Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Nicci Gilbert of Brownstone, Monifah), the powerhouse fivesome will each lend their voices to the project as its proceeds will directly benefit the Whitney Houston Academy of Creative and Performing Arts.

Guesting fellow R&B heavy hitters Fantasia & Kelly Price, see the girl power collective and its tracklist below:

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Monday, August 20th 2012

New Song: Faith Evans – ‘Tears Of Joy’

Faith Evans teams up with Pop genius Claude Kelly to whip up ‘Tears Of Joy’, her moving new release.

Produced by Chuck Harmony, the number comes in aid of the singer’s upcoming reality show ‘R&B Divas’ and her heavily anticipated new LP which many fans hope to hear by the year’s end.

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Saturday, August 18th 2012

New Song: R&B Divas – ‘Lovin Me’

Are you ready? We sure are!

Monday, August 20th is set to see the debut of TV One‘s highly anticipated reality series ‘R&B Divas’ featuring Faith Evans, Syleena Johnson, Nicci Gilbert, Keke Wyatt, and Monifah.

While you’ve already been teased with the trailers, now you can get into the full unveiling of the show’s theme song. Featuring soaring vocals from each of the show’s starlets, fall in love with ‘Lovin Me’ below:

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Sunday, March 18th 2012

Hot Shots: The Stars Pose & Praise At 2012 BET Celebration of Gospel

Gospel/R&B star Michelle Williams was just one of many on hand at the Los Angeles Orpheum Theatre this weekend to behold the annual praise-fest that is BET Celebration of Gospel. Also seeing names like Kirk Franklin, Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Faith Evans, Kelly Price, and Ledisi on the guest list, the Steve Harvey hosted affair is due for airing on BET on April 1st at 8pm.

While fans ready themselves for the hand clapping praise session, this year’s festivities will include tributes to Mahalia Jackson (featuring Glee‘s Amber Riley) and Whitney Houston for their outstanding contributions to the genre.

Until April 1, see some shots from the show’s red carpet below (via Essence):