For many, Kelly Rowland‘s career has been a frustrating one to observe.

Undeniably one of today’s stronger vocalists, a supposed lack of creative direction and all the logistical problems sharing a manager with Beyonce might bring are often cited as two reasons the gifted star was often overlooked at the beginning of her solo journey.

Now, she seeks to carve a new lane for herself via the show ‘Chasing Destiny‘, teaming up with her longtime friend and creative director Frank Gatson to build a group they’ll lead to Destiny’s Child-flavoured glory.

So, to honour of the journey Rowland will pull from to mentor her members, TGJ celebrates her criminally overlooked ‘Simply Deep.’

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After her last album ‘Point of No Return’ lived up to its title on the Billboard 200, ‘Heaven Sent’ songbird Keyshia Cole is undoubtedly looking to regain R&B prominence with her 7th official release.

With buzz around the project already brewing after rumors swirled the singer was signing to Columbia Records, Cole took to Instagram to turn the heat up on said buzz by announcing its official first single.

Read more about her big news below:

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2016 has been awfully kind to Rihanna, Adele, and Justin Bieber.  If you need proof, as reported here, turn to the Billboard 200 and you’ll see the trio have kept the top 5 of the chart locked with their respective offerings.

While Addy and Biebs, who both released their albums in November 2015, have not fallen out of the top 5 one time since, Rih – who reclaimed the top spot this week – has only been out of the tally’s upper quintet once (when her album debuted at #27).

But, as they celebrate continued domination of the album charts, the real shakeup will come next week when, as previously reported, Gwen Stefani steam rolls competition to nab her first #1 courtesy of ‘This Is What the Truth Feels Like.’

Until we see how everyone fares, tuck in below to see where all of your faves landed on this week’s TGJ Chart Check:

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Twitter is refusing to give any slack to Iggy Azalea.

The rapstress, whose hiatus was fueled by incessant claims of cultural misappropriation and rumors or ghostwriters (among other slams), has re-emerged and ready to set fire to the comeback trail.  But, not even two weeks after unveiling her comeback tune ‘Team,’ it appears social media are teaming up, yet again, against the Aussie emcee.

This time the ‘Beg For It’ beauty may have asked for the trouble when she clapped back at her nemesis, Nicki Minaj, for that infamous BET Awards ‘ghostwriters’ diss:

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Just like old habits, it seems old feuds ‘die hard.’

For, in just a matter of months, a nearly 20 year feud between top-selling divas Jennifer Lopez and Mariah Carey has reignited and seen the two labeled as fierce rivals yet again.

Indeed, after J.Lo recently offered (what some considered) a shady rundown of the catalyst of the feud, Carey chimed in to remind fans she still ‘doesn’t know her.’  

Now, fast forward a few weeks, Jenny from the Block is back on the defense reminding fans that she has no beef with the ‘Obsessed’ singer after Lambs e-attacked her over a shady tweet-gone-viral.

Details inside:

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As if L.A. Laker Nick Young isn’t already drumming up enough buzz for all the wrong reasons with recent sexual harrassment accusations (as reported here), he’s set to see the fire around his name burn from spark to full on blaze.

Now, the basketball star – better known as the fiance of Grammy-nominated ‘Team’ rapstress Iggy Azalea – may have a Judas on his team in the form of rookie baller D’Angelo Russell. 

All thanks to Russell, there is phone-filmed footage circulating the net where Young allegedly admits to cheating on Azalea with a 19-year-old.  In fact, the 19-year-old – who shall remain nameless at this time – is willing and ready to sell the juicy details of her story to the highest bidder!

Details inside:

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Fifth Harmony have secured their biggest hit yet with ‘Work From Home’ and will be hoping the same excitement greets their hotly anticipated sophomore album ‘7/27.’

To aid their cause, the Epic Records quintet have unleashed ‘The Life’ – a fresh cut from the LP made available as an instant-gratification track for all who pre-order the project.

Boasting a booming bassline and blazing BPM, the offering once again finds the budding divas on the dance-floor.

Take a listen below…

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New music alert.

Before the release of her second album ‘Business & Pleasure’ Azealia Banks has dropped ‘Slay Z’, a body of work which honours material released by the rapper Jay-Z.

Ready to give it a spin?

Weigh in below…

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Nicki Minaj is heading to Las Vegas…and she’s taking Ariana Grande along for the ride.

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Fantasia is hard at work on her fifth studio album. And though the set hasn’t been assigned a release window of yet, the American Idol champion is massaging her momentum with buzz single ‘No Time For It.’

Currently faring well on R&B digital and radio formats, the track was gifted an added boast today with the release of an official acoustic performance.

Watch Ms. Barrino do what she does best below…

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Rap king Kendrick Lamar is set to heat up the UK on July 2nd!

The Californian native has been unveiled as one of the headliners at the Barclaycard British Summer Time Hyde Park festival.

Armed with the critical and commercial success of sophomore album ‘To Pimp A Butterfly,’ Lamar is poised to perform material from the LP, as well as his much loved debut ‘good kid, m.A.A.d City.’ It’s expected recent bridge project ‘Untitled’ will also be represented.

That Grape Juice are giving away TWO pairs of tickets to the London event, which also features performances from the likes of Blood Orange and Florence & The Machine.

Want to be in with a chance of seeing K.Dot rock out? We thought as much! To enter, simply answer the question below…

How many Grammys did Kendrick Lamar win this year …

a) 15

b) 0

c) 5

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and telephone number to the email address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Kendrick- TGJ’ :

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 11.59am GMT on Friday April 1st 2016.

Entrants MUST also be following That Grape Juice on Instagram and/or Twitter (with proof included in email):

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Nick Jonas was unquestionably one of 2015’s breakout stars.

Cranking out multiple top 10 hits with his inaugural project (see:  ‘Jealous,’ ‘Teacher,’ and more), the former Jonas Brothers beau saw his first solo set shoot his social star into the stratosphere and bring with it a number of television and endorsement opportunities.

Now, after much demand from fans, the pop heartthrob is turning his attention back to music by announcing the follow-up to his self-titled debut.  Bringing rappers Big Sean, Ty Dolla $ign, and more along for the ride, tuck in below for the surprise news that has Nick’s beloved followers in quite the frenzy:

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