While Kelly Rowland has spent much of the year out of the spotlight following the birth of son Titan last November, the Grammy winning songstress hasn’t been inactive. Indeed, not only has she begun production on her hotly anticipated BET talent search ‘Chasing Destiny,’ she has also been working diligently on her fifth solo album.

In regard to the latter, many have been wondering which label will house the as yet untitled set, after Rowland bid adieu to former recording home Republic last year.

We’ve been doing our homework, and it appears Ms. Kelly may be heading to Roc Nation.

Details below…

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Kelly Rowland gave the models at Max Azria‘s fashion presentation last night a run for their money.

The ‘Motivation’ maven served all sorts of diva as she arrived at the LA showcase, which saw the latest from the designer’s BCBG collection unveiled.

Moving forward, the next few months are set to be busy ones for the married mother of one.

Shooting is underway for her new BET talent-search ‘Chasing Destiny,’ while recording continues for her hotly anticipated fifth studio album – which Rowland promises will boast a more uptempo sound.

For now, though, check out more pics below…

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Vocal powerhouse Michelle Williams certainly keeps busy.

Still enjoying the success of Gospel smash ‘Say Yes’ featuring Destiny’s Child bandmates Beyonce and Kelly Rowland, the songbird has also further delved into the TV arena with Oxygen series ‘Fix My Choir.’

At the 2015 BET Awards, though, the Grammy winning star was all about the music – apt as she was nominated for Best Gospel Song for ”Yes.’

That Grape Juice caught up with Williams on the red carpet, where she spoke with us about a possible Jazz album and the prospect of re-teaming with her DC3 sisters in the near future.

Peep the interview above and let us know what you think below…

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As the music industry continues its shape-shift into full-on 360 territory, artists are tasked with finding new ways to intensify their spotlight.

Kelly Rowland appears to have clocked game, because beyond cooking up a new “uptempo” album, the 34-year-old is also broadening her TV portfolio.

Fresh from being confirmed for a stint on FOX  hit ‘Empire,’ the songstress has also been snapped up by BET to front her own talent search, aptly titled ‘Chasing Destiny.’

Prior to now, little has been known about the show’s specifics beyond the fact that Rowland would be piecing together a girl-group.

However, during a recent sit-down at the 2015 Essence Music Festival, Ms. Kelly spilled all on ‘Destiny’s’ exciting concept.

Per the video below, she revealed to host Adrienne Bailon that filming is already underway and that she’s teamed with Frank Gatson – one of the major creative forces behind Destiny’s Child and the solo careers of its members.

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Tina Knowles has been tapped by TIME magazine to take part in a feature which sees the mothers of famous names pen open letters to their children.

Known to most as mom to songbird’s Beyonce and Solange, newly re-married Ms. Tina makes in known in her touching submission that she counts Kelly Rowland and niece Angie Beyince as her daughters too.

Read her entry below. Be warned, it’s a bit of a tearjerker. Tissues at the ready?

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Motherhood has Kelly Rowland radiating all sorts of happiness.

Case in point, the R&B belle’s new online commercial for detergent brand Dreft.

Ms. Kelly shares the joy of being mom to five month old Titan in the newly released digital short, which is sweeter than sugar.

The youngster is the first child for the Destiny’s Child staple and husband/manager Tim Weatherspoon.

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Vocal powerhouse Michelle Williams continues to propagate her inspirational truth with new single ‘Believe In Me.’

The uplifting cut is lifted from the singer’s fourth solo album, ‘Journey To Freedom’ – which spurned Gospel hits ‘If We Had Your Eyes’ and ‘Say Yes (ft. Beyonce and Kelly Rowland).’

Directed by Matthew Cherry, the visual awaits below…

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As reported, R&B songbird Kelly Rowland takes centre-stage on the cover of Essence magazine’s April 2015 issue.

The Grammy winning solo star shares the honor with her family – husband Tim Witherspoon and their handsome son Titan Jewell.

Born in November last year, the beautiful shoot is the youngster’s first time on a public platform.

On newsstands now, peep pics from the feature below…

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Hours before his ‘Motivation‘ collaborator Kelly Rowland sizzled at the 8th annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon, Trey Songz welcomed Meek Mill to the stage during the latest showing of his ‘Between the Sheets Tour.‘

The pair rocked out for fans at the Wells Fargo Center, doing so as Songz gears up for the release of his ‘Trigga: Reloaded’ project and as Mill’s latest girlfriend, the rapper Nicki Minaj, stepped out in style with fashion designer Marc Jacobs.

More on all of their nights out below…

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Welcome back to TGJ Replay!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest reflective segment to act as a written quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday. Unlike its retrospective predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.

Now, as fans ready themselves for the muchly anticipated follow-up to R&B diva Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Talk A Good Game,’ we reflect on the album that really put her on the genre’s map by her lonesome – ‘Ms. Kelly.’

“‘I wrote a lot on this album and I’ve had a wonderful time recording it. It’s a feelgood record; very intimate. It’s a sneak peak into my mind and heart.  I listened to a lot of Whitney Houston for her vocals. I love her. I love Beyoncé’s voice, and I love Brandy. Those are three vocalists who inspire me. I love how different they are. I love how they take themselves to the next level.'” – Kelly Rowland, 2006

Join us as we flashback to 2007…

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Kelly Rowland is the latest name to be snapped soaking up the New York Fashion Week festivities.

The ‘Motivation’ maven was spotted at the MADE Public School presentation in NYC today and looked oh so fly.

Ms. Kelly’s appearance marks one of her first major showings since giving birth to baby Titan Jewell last Winter.

In other news, the 34-year-old held a Google Hangout with a group of fans this week on her birthday (February 11th) and revealed that she’s actively working on her fifth studio album.
Interestingly, the songbird explained that she’s aiming for a more “uptempo” sound this go round, which – from where we’re standing – is awesome news. Her last album ‘Talk A Good Game’ was solid, however the lack of uptempo’s dented its body somewhat.

With the singer explaining that the faster pace doesn’t necessarily mean she’s cooking up more Dance tracks, we’re hoping the new project heralds the return of ‘Lose My Breath’ Kelly. It’s time.

Pending then, peep more pics below…

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Well, that was quick!

Just a day after teasing fans with a new taste of what’s being offered via her official debut album, songstress Sevyn Streeter finds her new tune – ‘Don’t Kill the Fun’ – making its rounds on the net.

Backed by musical mentor Chris Brown, the outing may be set for an official release on January 13th, but now you can tuck in for a full preview.

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