Monday, November 12th 2012

Must See: Michelle Williams Soars With Live ‘Gospel Medley’

Michelle Williams has spent much of 2012 crafting her new album, a project she’s confirmed boasts an “R&B inspirational” sound and a project which, for many, signifies her official return to the Gospel arena. And while the Light Records set isn’t due until next year, the Destiny’s Child graduate is re-lighting her live fire, performing at the Rockford First church in her hometown of Chicago over the weekend.

Watch below as Michelle blows the roof off the venue with a ‘Gospel Medley’ comprised of songs that featured on the inspirational medley’s on her debut album ‘Heart To Yours’ and DC’s ‘Survivor’. They are Anna Bartlett Warner hymn ‘Jesus Loves Me’, Kirk Franklin‘s ‘Holy Is the Lamb’ and Richard Smallwood‘s ‘Total Praise’.

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Saturday, October 13th 2012

Exclusive Hot Shots: Michelle Williams Hits Studio

After garnering critical acclaim with her last studio album ‘Unexpected’, Destiny’s Child graduate Michelle Williams is back in the lab working on its follow-up.

In these exclusive new shots, the vocal powerhouse is seen laying down verses in a Los Angeles studio with friend and vocal arranger Lonny Bereal. The pair have been hard at work on the as yet untitled LP (due Spring 2013), which is described as boasting an R&B inspirational sound.

Having thoroughly enjoyed Ms. Williams last effort, as well as her previous Gospel releases, we’re oh so amped for this. Are you?

Your thoughts?

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Tuesday, October 2nd 2012

Sean Paul Spills Details On Single With Kelly Rowland, Eyes Gospel Track With Michelle Williams?

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It may have been a few years since ‘We Be Burning’ beau Sean Paul blazed the charts with his Caribbean tinged hits, but its apparent he’s quickly on the trail to change that.

Already seeing his name atop charts via Beyonce‘s 2003 hit ‘Baby Boy’, looks like Paul is poised for round two – this time with her Destiny’s Child bandmate Kelly Rowland. The tune, ‘How Deep Is Your Love’, has already received the video treatment and is due for premiere in the coming weeks.

Now, speaking with VH1, the ‘Gimme Da Light’ hitmaker sheds light on the project with Rowland and even talks collaborating on a gospel tune with the third child of Destiny – Michelle Williams:

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Wednesday, September 19th 2012

“New” Destiny’s Child Album Title, Due Date Revealed

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As reported here, Matthew Knowles, the mastermind behind one of the best-selling girl groups of all-time Destiny’s Child, revealed news of plans to release not one, but two new projects under the band’s moniker.

Though originally thought to be a set of “new” recordings, reports later surfaced indicating the albums to be collections of greatest hits and unreleased tunes. Be that as it may, Daddy Knowles is still pressing forward – with the ‘Greatest Hits’ compilation up first.

Undoubtedly with hopes that sales of the offering will inspire the threesome to regroup, Matthew is letting fans know when they can snatch their copy of Beyonce, Michelle, and Kelly‘s forthcoming set:

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Monday, August 27th 2012

Hot Shot: Michelle Williams Snaps It Up With Fan

Check out this shot of ‘Aida’ star Michelle Williams posing it up with a member of her fan base recently.

Surfacing online today, the sweet snap marks the first public sighting from the Gospel chart topper in sometime, but comes two months after she spoke to That Grape Juice on her forthcoming album.

Watch below…

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Saturday, August 18th 2012

Hot Shots: Monica, Michelle Williams, And More Shine In Chi-Town

Camera were all over ‘Love All Over Me’ maestra Monica as she and b-baller husband Shannon Brown took to Chicago for his long-promoted WoodStar Music Festival (already in progress this weekend at Chi-Town’s Union Park).

And, while the festival is set to feature some of R&B’s leading acts, a private dinner recently attended by the couple also brought out some of the genre’s most noticeable acts including ‘Bombs’ beauty Dawn Richard, Rico Love, and Destiny’s Child‘s/Illinois native Michelle Williams. See more shots below (via Y.I.F):

As fans know, Williams got her start in the industry as a backup singer for the ‘Angel of Mine’ maestra over 10 years ago. Something to note as the ladies seem to look even better with age!

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Thursday, August 2nd 2012

Watch: Kelly Rowland Weighs In On Destiny’s Child Reunion

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As fans know, former Destiny’s Child manager Matthew Knowles whipped all into a frenzy when he unleashed news that “new” music could be expected from the hitmaking trio in coming months. With implications of a reunion on the horizon, the rumor mill was spun into overdrive when Michelle Williams unveiled her interest in reuniting with bandmates Beyonce & Kelly Rowland.

And, despite the DC3 reunion records being rehash of unreleased tunes, the potential for an accompanying tour heightened hope for a redo of the diva syndicate.

As all three ready solo projects, however, Rowland isn’t so sure that fans should expect the trio together on stage so soon:

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Sunday, July 29th 2012

Hot Shots: Michelle Williams Beams In D.C.

‘Unexpected’ performer Michelle Williams made quite the unexpected announcement earlier this year when she revealed intent to return to the gospel platform. A platform, as many know, which has been a lifelong love of the entertainer and themed her first two solo outings.

Now already hitting the promo trail, as the finishing touches are being placed on her 4th solo LP, the former DC beauty took to D.C. for the taping of famed BET gospel program ‘Bobby Jones Gospel’.

Donning a stunning orange dress, the singer lifted snaps of her visit to her official Facebook page today. See them below:

Click here to hear what Michelle exclusively told That Grape Juice about her return to gospel.

Your thoughts?

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Saturday, July 7th 2012

Hot Topic: Would You Welcome A Destiny’s Child Reunion?

Yesterday saw ‘From Above‘ mastermind Mathew Knowles wow fans with news of a ‘Destiny’s Child’ reunion.

Announcing the release of two re-packaged LPs by the trio this November, his news sparked questions surrounding the trio’s status as an ‘actual group‘, considering their successes as respective solo artists.

Solo artists, who have risen to become just as groundbreaking as the group they once soared in collectively.

So now we ask rhetorically…