As modern R&B veterans go, few come as seasoned or as successful as Ne-Yo. 

Winner of multiple GRAMMY Awards and countless other accolades, the performer has firmly established his name and music in the history books.

Now, as he continues along his path, the star’s excitement about  R&B extends beyond his own work to the new names making a splash in the genre.

Ahead of the Urban One Honors 2022, which he is hosting on January 17, Ne-Yo sat down with That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid to discuss the talent hot on his radar – including H.E.R., Lucky Daye, and recent collaborator Yung Bleu.

Check out the interview above and be sure to tune in to the Urban Honors 2022 on Monday, January 17, 2022, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at 8/7c, on TV One and Cleo TV.

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Madonna was spotted hanging out with Kanye West this week.

And while many assumed the link-up was a social engagement, a new report suggests the Queen of Pop is eyeing Ye’s services to helm her forthcoming album.

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The drama between Britney Spears and her sister Jamie Lynn is continuing to play out publicly.

As reported, the siblings have taken to social media to air out their differences – with the ladies going back and forth about remarks Jamie made about her singer sis in her new book ‘Things I Should Have Said.’

Now, the latest exchange has seen the 30-year-old call for an end to the public displays of displeasure. She says it’s become “embarrassing.”

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective segments, ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay,’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our latest feature –  Chart Rewind – serves as a variation of our Retro Rewind assay to salute an entire era of music history.

This week, we have to give it up for ‘Have You Ever’ – the inaugural solo Hot 100 chart-topper of R&B veteran songstress Brandy.

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Kanye West has taken to social media to vent about the alleged lack of access he is receiving to his children.

And the rapper did not hold back.

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Britney Spears has once again taken to social media to address her sister Jamie Lynn. 

As reported, the siblings have been at loggerheads over remarks the youngest of the Spears clan wrote about the performer in her new book, ‘Things I Should Have Said.’

In another address on social media made moments ago, Britney directed words at Jamie Lynn again. This time, though, the tone was…different.

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Kelly Clarkson has a reason to celebrate.

For, she has just added a huge certification to her list, thanks to her hit ‘Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You).’

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Christina Aguilera is bringing the heat with a little help from Ozuna. 

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Billie Eilish is back with yet another acoustic performance.

This time around, it is the final segment in the series of acoustic covers she has been sharing over the last few months. To mark the occasion, she performed her song ‘Billie Bossa Nova.’ 

She is back in the Crystal Ballroom of the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles and is once more accompanied by her brother, Finneas.

Previously, she performed her hits ‘Lost Cause,’ ‘Male Fantasy,’ ‘You Power.’ 

Her performances comes after it was announced that she would be headlining Coachella along with Harry Styles and Kanye West (as we reported here).

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Celine Dion has canceled the remaining dates of her ‘Courage World Tour.’

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It looks like Travis Scott is looking to reaffix the focus onto his music.

Specifically, his hotly anticipated new album ‘Utopia.’

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Wizkid‘s winning streak shows no signs of slowing.

After more than a decade of dominance, the Afrobeats titan is broke down global barriers with his blockbuster album ‘Made In Lagos’ and its seismic hit ‘Essence’ featuring Tems.

The success of both has been especially resonant in the UK, where the superstar has nabbed a number of notable certifications.

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