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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Christina Aguilera made her grand return to the stage this weekend at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

Slaying the stage in fighting form, the singer dazzled in what was her first show since early 2020.

Xtina’s set was comprised of hits such as ‘Dirty’ and ‘Lady Marmalade’ and was very much a full-fledged production.

In sharing snaps from the private show, she also continued to tease incoming music following word from her producer that her new album is set to arrive “this year.”

More from Xtina below…

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As fans of the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise anxiously anticipate the film’s 9th installment to zoom into theaters June 25, the movie’s equally exciting official soundtrack will race to digital shelves the week prior.

Lined with appearances from the likes of A$AP Rocky, Offset, Ty Dolla $ign, Sean Paul, and many more, the 14-song project – delivered courtesy of Atlantic Records – will arrive June 17.

To ramp up buzz for the soundtrack, yet another taste of its content has been lifted – this time via ‘Fast Lane’ by Hip Hop hitmakers Don Toliver, Lil Durk, and Latto.

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Among the 19 tracks that line Migos long-awaited fourth studio album, ‘Culture III’ (released June 11). the DJ Durel-produced ‘Avalanche’ has been christened the set’s second single – the follow-up to the Hot 100 top 40 hit, ‘Straightenin.’

Launched a day ahead of its parent album’s release, ‘Avalanche’ – which samples The Temptations’ classic ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone’ – was first introduced via a live performance at ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ Wednesday (June 9).  Elements of the performance were then incorporated into the tune’s official music video.

To accent the throwback vibe of the tune, the trio donned matching suits and sunglasses while leading a live band.

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Netflix’s biographical ‘Selena’ series may have been met with mixed reviews from critics and fans of the songstress, but it appears that voiced displeasure is also being heard from behind the lens.

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Christina Aguilera fans, affectionately called #Fighters, may be gearing up to help her suit up for chart battle sooner than they think.

The GRAMMY winner, who took a six-year break between the releases of her 2012 (‘Lotus’) and 2018 (‘Liberation’) albums, promised she’d never take that extended of a hiatus again.

And, if the words of the famed music producer who is helping to helm tracks for her next project is to be believed, the songstress is set to keep that promise.

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As far as 2020 success stories go, few can boast the heights achieved by Megan Thee Stallion and Dua Lipa.

In addition to nabbing their highest career placements on the Hot 100 with hits like ‘Savage’ and ‘Don’t Start Now’ respectively, they both placed albums in the Billboard 200’s top 10, dominated radio, and even earned multiple GRAMMY nods at the next year’s ceremony for their work.

Both currently sitting inside the Hot 100’s top 20 with genre-blending hits (Lipa with DaBaby-assisted ‘Levitating’ and Stallion with Maroon 5‘s ‘Beautiful Mistakes’), the divas seem poised to continue in that tread with a recent lovefest on social media that proves they’re both eyeing a collaboration in the future.

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The stars of ‘Insecure’ bid adieu to one and another last night. Because the HBO hit officially wrapped production on its fifth and final season.

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In a turbulent industry that’s seen even the brightest stars dim almost as quickly as they first gleamed, Tahj Mowry – at the ripe age of 34-years-young – already boasts a resume that spans over three decades (a feat few twice his age can boast).

Helping to cement the Mowry name as one of the most revered families in entertainment, Tahj – best known for his television roles as ‘Teddy’ on the classic sitcom ‘Full House’ and the lovable know-it-all ‘TJ’ on ‘Smart Guy’ – has navigated diverse duties over his tenure that’s included forays into film, music, and much more.

As he enters the next chapter of his career, the veteran actor exclusively told That Grape Juice much of his future will include journeys to the past.  In addition to his recently unveiled film, ‘Welcome Matt,’ he’s pushing forward with the long-awaited reboot of his 90’s hit sitcom, ‘Smart Guy,’ as well as reuniting with the show’s star – Essence Atkins – on a new Viola Davis-produced venture alongside fellow TV vets Tisha Campbell, Sherri Shepherd, and more.

See how he dished on all of this and more inside:

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As the world slowly, but surely returns to normal, expect to see more and more artists not only hop to make up for lost time but also race to meet the Recording Academy’s updated August 31 cutoff for consideration at GRAMMYs 2022.

Evidence of this came Friday (June 11), which has marked the most jam-packed music release date of the year to date.

A Hip Hop-heavy heap of hopeful hits, Migos led the charge by delivering their long-awaited fourth studio album, ‘Culture III’ (the latest installment in the ‘Culture’ series).  Elsewhere, femcees ran the show as Megan Thee Stallion and Doja Cat dropped new gems while Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, and Latto served as features on male-led Rap releases.

In the Pop realm, Jessie J returned with her banging single, ‘I Want Love,’ while the likes of Ava Max, Kylie Minogue, Bebe Rexha, Lorde, and Maroon 5 all made their respective presences felt across the new music scene.

Look inside and tell us who will get your coins (or streams) in this all-star battle:

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Maroon 5 is back with its new album ‘Jordi,’ which features a star-studded guest list.

The title is a tribute to the band’s longtime manager Jordan Feldstein, who died in 2017.

‘Jordi’ also features the late Nipsey Hussle and Juice WRLD. Other guests on the collection include Stevie Nicks, Megan Thee Stallion, H.E.R., YG, and more.

‘Jordi’ serves as the follow up to 2017’s ‘Red Pill Blues,’ which featured the Cardi B collaboration ‘Girls Like You.’

Stream ‘Jordi’ via Apple Music and Spotify below…

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Could a new installment of ‘Why Did I Get Married?’ be on the way?

Tyler Perry‘s latest words appear to hint as much.

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