He’s the critically acclaimed writer behind Brandy‘s ‘Wish Your Love Away‘ and today- in showing love to fellow R&B sibling Chris BrownSongwriter TC lends his voice to the star’s new single ‘Fine China‘.

Staying true to the original while packing a euphoric vocal we can’t get enough of, the cover arrives as TC- born Tiyon Mack– continues work on the forthcoming Tamar Braxton LP, and he reportedly lent his skills to cuts on Brown’s new album ‘X’.

Get into it below!

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After a brief break from the spotlight, it feels like Brandy is not just back but also here to stay.

The Vocal Bible serves up a chapter and verses in fierceness in the latest issue of PYNK magazine. And while her looks are as luscious as ever, it’s her accompanying interview that resonated with us most.

B-Rocka, who is presently garnering praise for her role in hit Tyler Perry movie ‘Temptation’, waxes honest about the sales of her latest album ‘Two Eleven’, whether she’d do reality TV again, fellow R&B divas Kelly Rowland and Beyonce, and much more.

Peep quotables and more pics below…

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Alesha Dixon is opening up on what many would agree is a sensitive issue.

As one of the many driving forces behind Urban music’s mainstream notoriety in the late 90s/early noughties, the success she enjoyed as one third of Mis-Teeq went a long way to alter the perception the British media had of women of color.

However, in an interview she gave to Cosmopolitan Magazine recently, she revealed how underlying racism within the British media has seen an absence of ethnic women on prime time TV shows and the nation’s media industry as a whole.

Her comments below…

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Kelly Rowland has hit the radio trail in support of new single ‘Kisses Down Low’ and its parent album ‘Talk A Good Game’.

Her latest stop? ‘The Breakfast Club’ on Power 105.1.

Watch below as Ms. Kelly talks her new album (due June), starting the EDM trend in the US, the Super Bowl, and so much more. Never a dull moment with Charlamagne and co.

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With Girls Aloud officially over, all eyes are on what each member of the Brit-Pop outfit will do next.

And while the answers to such questions remain unknown (and bleak) for the majority of the group, lead and only singer Nadine Coyle is wasting no time and has returned to the recording booth…solo.

Details after the jump…

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Trash rapper Khia has maintained relative relevancy over the years by vocalizing her unfiltered views on chart rivals.

Naturally, then, after a brief period of silence, the 35-year-old is once again shooting from the mouth. Her latest victim? Lil Kim.

Details below…

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As work continues on her debut US album, Rita Ora continues to build her brand and boost her awareness for herself in undeniably unique fashions.

For, as to market her sound and unique look to users of lifestyle oriented game ‘The Sims’, she has inked a deal with its creators ‘EA Games’ to star in the series.

Details below…

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You’ve seen it, now watch how it was cooked up.

Beyonce provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her epic new Pepsi commercial, ‘Mirrors’.

A labour of love between the singer, director Jake Nava, and her creative team headed up by Frank Gatson, the footage proves why King B is one of hardest working and most successful figures in entertainment.

Watch Mrs Carter at work below…

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It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?

Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:

1) Ciara – Body Party

2) CeCe & BeBe Winans – Don’t Cry For Me

3) Girls Aloud – On The Metro

4) Beyonce – Back Up

5) Chris Brown – Fine China

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

 

Peep these snaps of ‘What Money Can’t Buy’ singer Alexandra Burke, on her way out of London’s Charing Cross Theatre after watching the organisation’s version of Sidney J.Furie‘s ‘Lady Sings The Blues’.

Watching their showing three months before she starring in her very own version, the vocalist follows in the footsteps of ‘Chain Reaction’ singer Diana Ross who starred in the 1972 version of Holiday‘s bio-pic.

Alex’s sighting comes some time before the world will catch wind of news pertaining her third studio album and its RCA backed launch.

So, until then…peep more from last night below…

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The April 23rd release of will.i.am‘s new album ‘#willpower’ is drawing nearer, hence in a bid to whip up buzz the hitmaker has unwrapped the set’s official cover.

Lead by the Britney Spears assisted ‘Scream & Shout’ as well as the Justin Bieber featured ‘#thatPOWER’, the successor to 2007’s ‘Songs About Girls’ will also host guests Nicole ScherzingerHit-Boy, Waka Flocka Flame, Lil Wayne, Diddy, Chris BrownMiley Cyrus, Skylar GreyJuicy J, Eva Simons, apl.de.ap, Baby Kaely and 2NE1.

Excited? Let us know…

Your thoughts?

Having wowed with his epic new video for ‘Fine China’, Urban-Pop star Chris Brown provides a behind-the-scenes look at the narrative driven clip — the first to be lifted from his new album ‘X’.

Say what you will about the controversial star, yet his talent is undeniable. See what we mean after the jump…

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