Ever keen on keeping the masses abreast of fresh and/or often underrated talent, That Grape Juice presents ‘The Spill’ – a renewed look at not-so-new, yet active, acts.

Much like its ‘Freshly Squeezed’ sister segment, this revived assay aims to put the magnifying glass on talents who may not appeal to the buying public on a broad scale yet are still serving material that could easily spin side-by-side with some of today’s top hits.

Covering a kaleidoscope of genres, ‘The Spill’ is set to feature some names you probably know and love as well as some you’ll (soon) be glad to know.  Click below to find out the spill on Estelle, Jennifer Hudson, Teyana Taylor, Luke James, and Traci Braxton…

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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 Yolanda Adams, Hezekiah Walker, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, 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 ‘Sunday Best’ alums Jessica Reedy & Joshua Rogers, Tye Tribbett, and the 2014 Stellar Award and gospel Grammy award nominees, and more:

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Ever keen on keeping the masses abreast of fresh and/or often underrated talent, That Grape Juice presents ‘The Spill’ – a renewed look at not-so-new, yet active, acts.

Much like its ‘Freshly Squeezed’ sister segment, this revived assay aims to put the magnifying glass on talents who may not appeal to the buying public on a broad scale yet are still serving material that could easily spin side-by-side with some of today’s top hits.

Covering a kaleidoscope of genres, ‘The Spill’ is set to feature some names you probably know and love as well as some you’ll (soon) be glad to know.  Click below to find out the spill on TGT, Rico Love, Dionne Warwick, India Arie, August Alsina, Jessie J & Robin Thicke, Elle Varner and much more…

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Undeterred by the drama that saw their initial comeback show postponed, the divas of Danity Kane are charging ahead on their own.

Many will recall, ample hype preceded their sell-out 92.3 Now Scream show in New York show last month. However, when co-headliner Chris Brown was jailed for assault one day before the event, things went awry.

Fans of the foursome needn’t fret, though. Why? Because Aubrey, Dawn, Aundrea, and Shannon have announced that they’ll be making their official comeback in Los Angeles next month — and as the sole headliners too.

Flip the hood for the details, as well tea on the ladies’ all-but-confirmed reality series.

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This year’s MTV European Music Awards is undoubtedly set to be one the industry’s grandest nights- that is, if even half of this year’s nominees show up.

Indeed, though yet to confirm any of the night’s performers, this morning did see the event release its full list of nominations marking phenomenal news for many a chart staple- more specifically though, Pop Princesses Rita Ora and Nicki Minaj.

Nominations below…

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Brandy may have just dropped the video for new single ‘Put It Down’, but that hasn’t stopped the R&B star from oiling up the wheels for its follow-up.

Details after the jump…

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As the official ambassador for World Humanitarian Day, Beyonce has been at the forefront of this year’s campaign. A campaign, which borrowing from her superstar status and that of fellow chart-toppers such as Lady GaGa, Chris Brown and Kelly Rowland, has made history.

Find out how after the jump…

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Vocal bible Brandy stopped by BET‘s flagship show 106 & Park yesterday to debut the video for her comeback single ‘Put It Down’.

By no means a fly-by, the songtress co-hosted and talked it up with Rocsi about her forthcoming effort ‘Two Eleven’, love life, and more.

Check out the hilarious chat after the jump…

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You’ve seen the video, now scoop a behind the scenes look the making of Brandy‘s ‘Put It Down’ video.

The Insider were on set of the hotly anticipated visual and nabbed a chat with the Grammy winner, who dished on the clip, collaborating with Chris Brown, her forthcoming album ‘Two Eleven’, being in love and much more. C-Breezy also declares his admiration for the former ‘Moesha’ star in the clip too.

Check out the video after the jump…

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Attention!

Ciara is back and poised to smash with her first album in two years, ‘One Woman Army’.

Our friends over at MTV caught up with the ‘Ride’ singer at the premiere of her new movie ‘That’s My Boy’ yesterday, where she talked about the LP, its lead single ‘Sweat’, and the hitmakers she’s enlisted to craft her chart comeback.

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We’ve been spinning Brandy‘s ‘Put It Down (ft. Chris Brown)‘ here at That Grape Juice ever since it dropped last month. Hence, like many, we’ve been salivating for details on the track’s accompanying video.

Well, one needn’t wonder anymore. For, during a chat with our friends over at Kempire Radio, The Vocal Bible revealed that she has teamed up with the creative force behind Beyonce, Destiny’s Child, and En Vogue – Frank Gatson. 

Listen to what she had to say about the hotly anticipated visual after the jump…

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Fans sweet on island hitmaker Rihanna‘s ‘Birthday Cake’, lifted from sixth album ‘Talk That Talk’, will certainly be talking when they find out who her co-star is on the remix according to producers.   Despite igniting (then quickly shooting down) rumors that ‘Beautiful’ belter Christina Aguilera would make a cameo on ‘Cake’, Da Internz (The Dream‘s co-producers of the track) took to MTV to share news of the song’s revamp.

Already confirming the album interlude has been rebooted with a full version and granted single status, the production duo also hint at a visual to accompany the sexy tune.  But, did they drop hints on who the ‘shocking’ co-star will be?

Hear their thoughts after the jump:

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