Here at That Grape Juice, we love all things R&B! So, fittingly, we’ve teamed up with DJ Ace – one of the UK’s most revered R&B connoisseurs and host of BBC 1Xtra‘s weekly series Everything RNB (which airs Sundays at 10pm).

Each week he’ll be rounding up his latest show and previewing what’s upcoming on the next episode. Right here on That Grape Juice.

Without further ado, check out the latest installment with DJ Ace below…

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After thrilling viewers with its October 22 kick off, Hallmark continues to make the season bright with its #CountdowntoChristmas campaign –  a loaded yuletide affair that will see them roll out 41 original holiday films leading up to Christmas.

The next flick to get the premiere treatment is the Jordin Sparks-led and executive produced ‘A Christmas Treasure.’ Directed by Michael Robison, ‘Treasure’ – which sees Michael Xavier play opposite the ‘American Idol’ alum – tells the tale of a writer who mulls over a big move to the Big Apple to further her career after opening a 100-year-old time capsule and finding her grandfather’s old journal.  The move would mean she would have to abandon her family’s local newspaper.

Ahead of its November 7 premiere, tuck inside to see its trailer and official preview clips. (more…)

‘Chandelier’ diva Sia swung to the top of the Hot 100 for the first time in her career with the 2016 Sean Paul-assisted hit, ‘Cheap Thrills.’

Now, with hopes of repeating the feat, Paul’s tapped the famed singer-songwriter to assist aboard his explosive new single, ‘Dynamite.’  Just two weeks after the tune made its premiere on digital platforms, the duo have unveiled its futuristic music video set in Jamaica 2062.

Laden with sizzling choreography, Paul mostly makes his presence felt via hologram before entering to break it down with the visual’s leader dancers at the end.

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In a developing story, a mass stampede of fans at the third edition of Travis Scott‘s hotly-anticipated AstroWorld Festival in Houston, Texas has resulted in multiple deaths.

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As her latest single, ‘Big Energy,’ heads north on the Hot 100, self-proclaimed Queen of Da Souf Latto takes her fans to the Soufside with its unofficial follow-up.

Paying homage to her southern roots, the 22-year-old tapped famed music video director Keemotion to capture her reflective ride through the streets as she shouts out the different hoods of her town, Atlanta.

“I’m from the Soufside / Boujee b-tches and dope boys / I’m from the Soufside / Riverdale out to Love Joy / I’m from the Soufside / Poppin’ sh-t like I run sh-t,” she raps on the celebratory bop.

Calling on her fellow hometown hero, GRAMMY-winning R&B diva Monica, for a cameo, hop inside to watch Latto’s loud and proud ode to “the A.”

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Summer Walker is drumming up a booming buzz with her sophomore album ‘Still Over It.’ Especially on Apple Music. 

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Travis Scott unwrapped a treat for fans moments ago with the premiere of a brand new music video.

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Rick Ross has new music on the way!

For, the rapper/mogul has announced ‘Richer Than I Ever Been’ – his eleventh studio album.

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Bruno Mars and Anderson . Paak welcome the masses to ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ next Friday (November 12).

The pair’s hotly-anticipated album sees the dynamic stars fuse their talents and has thus far yielded deliciously fruitful results in the form of chart-topping lead single ‘Leave The Door Open,’ ‘Skate,’ and newly unwrapped ‘Smokin Out The Window.’

Now, the performers have revealed the full list of tracks set to feature on the LP.

What are you waiting for? Check out the tracklist for ‘An Evening With Silk Sonic’ below…

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Mahershala Ali takes the lead in Apple TV+‘s new movie ‘Swan Song.’ 

The Academy Award winner stars as Cameron – a doting father and husband, whose world is flipped off its axis when he’s diagnosed with a terminal illness.

His life is rocked further when his doctor (played by Glenn Close) proposes an alternative solution to help him protect his family from his grief. Yet, it’s not without its ramifications because, by taking certain actions, Cam risks rewriting the fate of those he holds nearest.

Directed by Benjamin Cleary and co-starring Naomie Harris as well as Awkwafina, ‘Swan Song’ tells a story of love and sacrifice, as well as the extremes one will go to for family.

Set to hit the streamer and select theaters on December 17, check out the first-look trailer below…

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Diana Ross is back and full of appreciation on her new album ‘Thank You’ – her first studio effort in 15 years and the 25th LP of her illustrious career.

Recorded at her home studio, the ‘Thank You’ LP is touted as “a powerful, inclusive musical message of love and togetherness.”

Speaking on the Decca/Universal set (which was preceded by its title track and ‘If The World Just Danced,’ Ross said:

“I spent the past year recording new music and this music is a reflection of the joy and the love and the gratitude that I feel every day. It’s an album of great appreciation for life, and for all of you.

I am eternally grateful that I had the opportunity to record this glorious music at this time.”

The legendary diva co-penned each of the album’s 13 songs with an eclectic mix of creatives including Jack Antonoff, Troy Miller, Triangle Park, Spike Stent, Prince Charlez, Amy Wadge, Neff-U, Freddie Wexler, Jimmy Napes, Tayla Parx, Fred White, and Nathanial Ledgewick.

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Kanye West has long had a penchant for provocative comments and he did not hold back during a special appearance on the Drink Champs podcast.

Serving as the first interview in promotion of his new album ‘Donda,’ the sit-down saw Ye (as he goes now) chop it up with Noreaga and co about a myriad of topics.

Indeed, few stones were left unturned during the candid convo – which saw the MC dish on Drake, JAY-Z, his split from Kim Kardashian, and a deluxe edition of ‘Donda.’

However, the most explosive moment came when West threw a seismic shot at Big Sean (and John Legend was grazed too).

Find out why below…

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