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Next Tuesday heralds the worldwide release of Ne-Yo‘s sixth studio album ‘Non Fiction’.

Easily the Grammy winner’s most R&B flavored effort in years, the set has been showered with praise from critics and has fared well commercially with singles ‘She Knows’ and ‘Time Of Our Lives’.

That Grape Juice caught up with the singer-songwriter recently and quizzed him on a number of topics including his return to Urban, his racier image, issues with streaming, and new projects from Rihanna and Janet Jackson.

Ever frank, the star delivered insightful conversation.

Check out our interview with Ne-Yo below…

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks…

Is Mariah Carey’s Las Vegas Residency A Good Career Move?

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This year, R&B beauty Jhene Aiko will work her magic on a single set to be released by her Def Jam pal Elijah Blake.

Today, she releases the Wes Anderson-inspired visual for the jam ‘Spotless Mind‘, debuting on ‘Elle‘ and featuring the father of her child O’Ryan, brother of R&B singer Omarion.

Check it out after the jump…

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Pop princess Iggy Azalea believes she sparked a change in Hip-Hop music last year, revealing that she believes her debut album broke major ground in the genre in a new interview with ‘GQ’ magazine.

Why Azalea feels she has a place in the competitive arena?

Her estimation below…

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Remember when Ty Dolla Sign teased a new Kanye West and Rihanna collaboration earlier this month?

Well, it appears the said song is on the cusp of hitting public domain.

Details below…

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Chris Brown may be embroiled fresh legal drama, but the singer isn’t letting that freeze the push for his current album ‘X’.

Moments ago, the 25-year-old unwrapped the scenic video for the set’s latest single ‘Autumn Leaves (ft. Kendrick Lamar)’.

Check it out below…

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Ten years into its run, ‘So You Think You Can Dance‘ has called on the Pop force that is Paula Abdul to join its judging panel, enlisting the ‘Opposites Attract’ singer to do so alongside ‘Talk Dirty’ chart-slayer Jason Derulo!

Full story below…

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With the February 3rd release of Fifth Harmony‘s ‘Reflection’ album fast approaching, the budding divas took to ‘On Air With Ryan Seacrest’ this morning to promote.

Proving why they’re tipped for epic success this year, the Pop-Urban outfit soared with an acoustic rendition of their current single ‘Sledgehammer’.

Watch the ladies hit hard after the jump…

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Has Rihanna set her sights on Grammy night for the release of her new album?

Yes…well, that is if a report published by ‘Hits Daily Double‘ today, set to use the platform to promote the experimental release.

An exciting report below…

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As reported here, the Black Eyed Peas recently teased the release of new music to celebrate their 20th birthday as a group.

Alas, any who thought this new music would definitely feature the ‘Fergalicious’ Fergie may want to look away now.

Why?

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TLC have done it.

The legendary R&B group have once again defied the odds – this time with the fundraising campaign for their final studio album.

Details below…

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