Rising R&B star Luke James has been hitting headlines on both sides of the Atlantic of late following the confirmation of his relationship with Jessie J.

The ‘I Want You’ singer, who released his self-titled album to critical acclaim in September, has been grinding hard on the promo trail for the set, which he plugged during an interview with our friends over at True Exclusives this week.

Naturally, his budding romance with the ‘Bang Bang’ belter was brought up.

Watch James dish on the relationship as well as his music below…

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Times really are a’changing.

As was potently spotlighted recently, no album prior to (or other than) Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ has hit Platinum status in the US this year. Indeed, whichever way it’s diced or sliced, music sales have been wallowing in the mire for several years now and it appears the American industry has had enough.

Today, it has been announced that from next week, the iconic Billboard 200 album chart will be revising its counting formula to include streams and downloads.

The shocking details below…

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DJ David Guetta commands the masses to ‘Listen’ on his latest album of the same name. And in smartly enlisting Nicki Minaj for new song ‘Hey Mama (ft. Afrojack)’, it’s doubtful he’ll have any problems getting folk to comply when the LP hits stores on November 24th.

Hotly anticipated, the song reunites the rapper and the EDM icon, who first paired up for the mega-hit ‘Turn Me On’ in 2011.

This track, which is a delicious fusion of island spice and Electro, premiered moments ago and packs the punch of an immediate winner.

Take a listen below…

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Rihanna fans are growing impatient. And with good reason too.

The star’s Navy have been treated to half-baked, yet easily appeasing albums from her almost every year since she hit the scene in 2005.

However, the 26 year old’s eighth LP appears to be proving a problem.

Initially pencilled in for release last year, the set has been dented by numerous delays – which, like her fictitious reign, don’t seem to be letting up.

And while RiRi has largely remained mum about new music, she couldn’t dodge a direct question from Entertainment Tonight, who quizzed her on the project at an event to promote her new movie ‘Home’ (due March 2015).

Watch what she said below…

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Here at That Grape Juice, we can’t get enough of Honda’s 16 Bars web series!

Chart force Lecrae charges onto the show this week and brings his potent brand of thought-provoking lyricism to the platform.

Easily one of the year’s breakout stars, the MC highlights why with a hard-hitting performance of ‘Dirty Water’, which you can watch above.

The dynamite number features on the rapper’s newest album ‘Anomaly’, which premiered at #1 on the Billboard 200 back in September.

In such a competitive climate, it’s often difficult to make waves. However, for this Texas-bred talent, not only is he making look easy, he’s garnering a horde of new fans in the process. TGJ included.

Your thoughts?

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The surfacing of Beyonce‘s ‘7/11’ snippet caused a commotion earlier today.

Now, the preview of ‘Ring Off’ – ‘the second new track to be lifted from the ‘Platinum Edition’ of her self-titled album (due November 24th) – has also arrived.

Take a listen below…

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Another day, another Iggy Azalea diss.

This time the ‘Fancy’ femcee has been lashed and trashed by Hip-Hop titan Eminem.

Details below…

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The Platinum Edition of Beyonce‘s self-titled album struts into stores next week (November 24th).

As reported, ‘7/11’ is one of two new songs featured on the set, which also includes four remixes and ten live performances.

And while anticipation is already sky-high, it was sent into overdrive moments ago when a 30-second snippet of the Detail produced jam hit the net.

Check it out below…

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The much-slammed Aaliyah biopic may have had Timbaland in a foul mood over the weekend, but the hitmaker was in great spirits during a stop at The Breakfast Club today.

Naturally, hosts Charlamagne, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy quizzed Timbo on the Lifetime movie and his viral response. Yet, it was the interesting turn that the interview took which has many buzzing. 

The producer used the vast majority of the sit-down to gush about new rapper, Tink.

Aged just 19, the femcee is the latest name signed to Tim’s Mosley Music Group in partnership with L.A. Reid‘s Epic Records. What’s more, the lyricist has received co-signs from the likes of Jay Z and Rick Ross.

Armed with more than just words, the music maestro previewed material from the newbie’s debut album, which he says houses some of his best work since Aaliyah’s ‘One In A Million’.

Peep the must-see interview below…

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Danity Kane‘s demise played out oh so publicly. However, new snaps have many wondering whether the remnants of the group are preparing to re-emerge as a duo.

Details below…

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British chart sensation Ella Henderson has landed in the US.

The songbird, who is astonishingly just 18 years old, has enjoyed ample success on home-soil and is looking to replicate Stateside.

To aid her cause, the soul-filled singer took centre-stage last night on The Voice and delivered a dynamite rendition of the song ‘Ghost’ from her debut album ‘Chapter One’.

Watch Henderson, who has become one of the most successful X Factor contestants ever (despite finishing 6th in 2012), soar after the jump…

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Don’t believe the hype! The flag for R&B still waves proudly on the winds of a slew of highly anticipated releases, including those of singers-turned-reality stars Chrisette Michele and Omarion.

Just last week the former B2K frontman posted his new Jhene Aiko and Chris Brown-assisted single ‘Post To Be’ to the net and, shortly thereafter, posted the full track list to his new album ‘Sex Playlist. Due December 2nd, the project will hit shelves just a week after Chrisette’s newest ‘Lyricist Opus.’

The follow-up to the songstress’s 2013’s Grammy-nominated ‘Better,’ Michele sent her fans into a frenzy when she unveiled news of a supporting tour titled ‘The Opus Tour’ (kicking off January 22 in San Francisco).

But, before you can catch this R&B diva on the road, see her and fellow R&B star Omarion’s new album covers:

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