Following in the steps of Trey Songz, R&B superstar Ne-Yo will utilize new social networking website Airfi to invite YOU to one of the best seats in the house at the London 02 Arena.

Tomorrow, Friday March 15th 2013, the singer-songwriter will perform his catalogue of hits during his last performance of his UK tour and EVERYONE at That Grape Juice is invited. Courtesy of Airfi, you can experience the culmination of nationwide trek with this up close and personal sold-out show, streamed LIVE via any Wi-Fi device, including mobile phones- Text ‘NEYO’ 68899 in the UK and 96527 in the US.

For only £2, you will have access to performances by Ne-Yo as well as his protégé and breakout star Conor Maynard, and opening act Tulisa. After the concert, you are also invited to the after party at Indigo2.

To join the 12,000 screaming fans, head over to www.airfi.com and register for free, or if you are an existing member, simply log in. After logging in, click on the Ne-yo banner at the top of the page to pay via WorldPay. The fun starts at 7PM GMT/2PM EST.

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Meet your new obsession.

She’s the Latina Pop Princess with a following growing thicker by the day and this week- in helping to shine a light on her growing buzz- That Grape Juice met Ms. Veronica Vega following the release of her scorching new cut ‘El Papel’.

Want to know why she’s got Pitbull, Polow Da Don and Ne-Yo singing her praises?

Come meet her below…

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Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Joshua Rogers, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on gospel beaus Mali Music, Tye Tribbett, Deitrick Haddon, & Marvin Sapp…

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In epic credit to her handlers, Jennifer Hudson‘s star has shone brighter with each year since her Oscar winning turn in ‘Dreamgirls’ seven years ago.

Ironically, though, this has been in parallel to the unremarkable performance of not one, but two studio albums on the charts. The singer’s 2008’s self-titled managed to go Gold, yet it’s follow-up, 2011’s ‘I Remember Me’, failed to connect with listeners and to-date has only sold 370,000 in the US.  Hoping to right those wrongs, the great Clive Davis has taken the helm of Hudson’s third project.

Having orchestrated much of the late Whitney Houston‘s success, can the industry icon have a similar effect on a career in much need of it? Flip the hood to read his plans for Hudson’s new album in an exclusive interview with Billboard….

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With January gone and the world of Pop well into February, music lovers can expect to be introduced to a number of newbies- all vying to win their hearts…and wallets.

However, with the backing of Motown, the blessing of Ne-Yo and the charisma of a young Bobby Brown, it’s safe to say B Smyth stands head and shoulders above the rest of his pack, bursting onto the scene with the budding hit, ‘Leggo‘.

So, as to truly understand what makes the 19 year old entertainer tick, That Grape Juice caught up with him last week as he prepares cuts for his debut album.

Get into it below…

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He’s the R&B sensation who rose to fame covering cuts by some of his favorite artists, and now- by way of Ne-Yo and Motown Records- this year marks the arrival of B Smyth.

With his debut album set for launch in the coming months, the 19 year old kicks his campaign off with the release of ‘Leggo‘, featuring ‘No Lie’ Rapper 2 Chainz.

We’re excited about him, so check out the video below and let us know if you are too…

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‘Should Be You’.

‘Cracks In Mr. Perfect’

‘Let Me Love You’.

For fans of R&B royal Ne-Yo, the above stand as just three of the strongest songs pulled from his new album, ‘R.E.D’.

However, despite heralded as one of 2012’s strongest releases critically, its slow burning sales have seen mark one of his lowest selling projects to date, following the success of 2008’s ‘Year Of The Gentlemen‘, which was certified Platinum in the US and 2x Platinum in the UK.

Now, in an exclusive interview with That Grape Juice.Net, the Compound mogul has opened up on the LP, before he embarks on his sold out UK arena tour this March.

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Ne-Yo is set to make the UK glow a shade of ‘R.E.D’ this Spring. For, the singer-songwriter is embarking on a series of live arena dates in the territory in support of his hot album of the same name.

But there’s even better news!

That Grape Juice is giving our readers the chance to win tickets to each of the tour’s dates. Yes, we have up for grabs tickets to every single show! Check out dates (which also feature X Factor star Tulisa as a special guest) below…

NE-YO UK TOUR DATES:

Mar 6th – Newcastle Metro Radio Arena
Mar 8th – Liverpool Echo Arena Liverpool
Mar 9th – Manchester Arena
Mar 13th – Glasgow SECC Glasgow
Mar 14th – Birmingham LG Arena
Mar 15th – London The O2

Want to be in with a chance of winning tickets to a city of your choosing? Simply answer the following question correctly…

Ne-Yo Scored A UK #1 Recently With…

a) Lazy Love

b) Let Me Love You

c) Forever Now

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, telephone number, and show you’d like to attend, to the email address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Ne-Yo – TGJ’ :

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 9am GMT Wednesday 30th January 2013!

With today marking the release of Fantasia‘s new single ‘Lose To Win’, the American Idol has gifted her fans with the title and release date of its housing album.

The project, which serves as the singer’s fourth studio effort, has been described by the singer herself as boasting a “rock soul” sound.

Find out what’s it’s been christened and when you can buy it after the jump…

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Ne-Yo is set to make the UK glow a shade of ‘R.E.D’ next year. For, the singer-songwriter has announced a series of live arena dates in the territory in support of his album of the same name.

The short jaunt is designed to embrace the star’s global superstar status; a status which saw him achieve his fourth UK #1 with ‘Let Me Love You’. What’s more, the feat serves as the first British chart-topper his record label Motown have had in over 20 years.

Find out how you can celebrate with the Grammy winner after the jump…

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Though due next year, Beyonce‘s fifth studio album is already the hottest topic on the lips of many, thanks in part to her upcoming Super Bowl performance, newly announced Pepsi deal, as well as a docu-movie on HBO.

More than anything, though, it’s the secrecy surrounding the project that has anticipation boiling to fever pitch. However, bit by bit information surrounding the actual music is beginning to treacle out. Indeed, the last few weeks have seen the involvement of The-Dream, Miguel, among others confirmed.

Now, hitmaker Ne-Yo has revealed that he too is about to start cooking up material for the budding icon.

Details after the jump…

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For Tamar Braxton, the last 24 hours have been nothing short of a blessing.

Hitting the net with her scorching new single ‘Love & War‘, the last few hours have seen the cut ascend on iTunes like a bat out of hell, and is now on spot away from hitting #1. Yes, you read that right, #1.

However, in the case any doubted the true reach of the singer’s commercial power, tonight has seen her enter territory many a R&B rival has tried- and failed- to match. Territory, by the name of the UK charts.

Good news below…

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