From the looks of things there will be Better days ahead for Chrisette Michele fans.

After months of teasers the ‘Charades’ singer has unveiled the cover to her fourth studio LP ‘Better’.  Due June 11th from Motown Records, the album is set to feature a number of big names including Musiq Soulchild, Wale, 2 Chainz, etc. and follows her well received mixtape ‘Audrey Hepburn:  An Audiovisual Presentation‘.

Joining songstress India Arie, Kelly Rowland, Ashanti, Ciara, and many more with her release, it appears R&B will be alive and well this summer.

Your thoughts?

As earlier reported, Kelly Rowland is re-teaming with fellow Destiny Child divas Beyonce and Michelle Williams on new album ‘Talk A Good Game’.

Little had been disclosed about the track beyond its existence, however the ‘Motivation’ singer has opened up to our friends about the song, which now has a confirmed title of ‘You Changed’. The soulful number was produced by Harmony Samuels and penned by Courtney Harrell.

Watch  as Ms. Kelly dishes on the hotly anticipated cut (which is interestingly being billed as “ft. Beyonce & Michelle Williams and not “Destiny’s Child”)…

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If you consider a Nicki Minaj naysayer, we’d say this one isn’t for you.

Well, that is if you don’t mind feeling short but sharp pangs of jealousy as you read that her partnership with ‘Beats By Dre’ has now come into fruition, kicking off with the release of a hilarious commercial unveiled online today.

Introducing her ‘Pink Pill’ to the world featuring the ever popular Deray Davis, fans (and the brave among her detractors) can now peep the ad below…days before her new single ‘High School’ continues its ascent on the UK Top 20.

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Much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.  So in a quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday we introduced a new retrospective segment – ‘TGJ Replay’.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase albums (and eras) from a library of pop music hits.  Today, we go ‘Back To Basics’ with Christina Aguilera‘s third official studio LP (5th overall)…

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…and the ‘One Woman Army’ movement continues!

If you’re anything like us, the last few weeks have served no shortage of fun- thanks to a number of hilarious interviews given by ‘Livin It Up’ stunner Ciara to outlets from here London to NYC.

Today, she continues on with this trend in an interview with Wired 96.5 which saw her dish on her love for Justin Timberlake, her new single ‘Body Party’…and free styling.

Fun times beneath…

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This morning, 27 trucks, 10 buses and 3 vans arrived in the European city of Belgrade…in preparation for the launch of what we’re billing the most highly anticipated tour of the year.

Our question to you is… whose tour do these vehicles come in aid of.

Hint: She’s the proud owner of 17 Grammys, 9 number one singles and the WMA Legend Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Arts.

You’re still lost?!

Alright, her identity below…

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Check out this short-but oh so sweet- teaser launched to tease Beyonce‘s forthcoming album, featuring a snippet of her fiery jam ‘Grown Woman‘.

While it doesn’t give too much away, the behind the scenes footage pulled from what appears to be a rehearsal should  tide fans over until the launch of the album’s hotly anticipated lead single.

Enjoy below!

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When flying at the height at success that Chris Brown‘s at, a lot goes into the launch of a new project.

Indeed, in an industry that sees nothing guaranteed, for many it’s a case of “the more successful, the more effort needed to maintain it”.

Keen to provide a true insight into the “glitz and glamour” of being a hard-working artist, the 23-year-old has released an insightful video diary chronicling the press launch of blazing new single ‘Fine China’. 

Watch C.Breezy at work (literally) below…

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Having endured one-too-many Rihanna performances ourselves, we weren’t sure what possessed talented vocalist Christina Aguilera to attend her latest show.

Indeed, as reported, the 32-year-old was spotted arriving at the Los Angeles stop of the ‘Diamonds Tour’ with long-term boyfriend Matthew Rutler.

A keen fan of stand-up comedy, some speculated Aguilera was there for the guaranteed gags, while others suggested she was invited to offer vocal tips. However, it seems the true reason is much simpler — she loves her some RiRi!

Watch Xtina profess her like for Chris Brown‘s boo after the jump…

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Having racked up Platinum sales with singles such as ‘Dance’, rapper Big Sean‘s private life is also gleaming these days courtesy of ‘Glee’ star Naya Rivera.

The pair went public with their romance last night at the Los Angeles premiere of movie ’42’, and were reportedly inseparable.

25-year-old Sean will be hoping fans develop a similar love-affair with his upcoming sophomore album ‘Hall Of Fame’, which is slated for release later this year. The hotly anticipated LP is the follow-up to 2011’s breakout project ‘Finally Famous‘.

Pending the arrival of the G.O.O.D Music/Def Jam set, peep more pics of the MC and Rivera below…

{Randomness: Are we the only ones anxiously awaiting Rivera’s foray into the music arena? She has the voice, the look, and the already high-profile. Although, we imagine her Glee contract likely leaves little room for maneuver while the show is on air. In any case, we’ll continue to wait patiently}

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Are Urban Pop Royals Mis-Teeq making a come back?

Well, if remarks reportedly made by  former member Alesha Dixon are anything to go by, the next year may see the trio return to the Brit-Pop arena with new material.

Details below…

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He’s the R&B firework joining Frank Ocean, Miguel and Elijah Blake in reviving the genre’s male life force.

Only right then, that Luke James was welcomed by BET‘s ‘106&Park’ to share the video for his new cut ‘I.O.U‘, now available to watch here.

The best part about his time on the show? His conversation on what fans can expect from him in the near future, including a starring role in the remake of the Langston Hughes classic ‘Black Nativity‘.

Watch below!

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