Fleur East is hot on the promo trail for new single ‘Favourite Thing’ and delivered a bolt of electricity with a fierce showing on The One Show. 

Backed by a troop of dancers, the Londoner showed her X Factor with a high-octane performance.

Watch as she wows after the jump…

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Monica is back!

The R&B veteran has been steadily teasing new material during her stint on VH1’s ‘T.I & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle.’

One song in particular, ‘Commitment,’ has served as a focus during the show and now the track has been unwrapped.

The butter-smooth jam is the first taste of new material since Monica’s last studio album ‘Code Red’ – which was released way back in 2015.

Does she have a hit on her hands? Listen below and let us know!

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It’s all systems go for the long-rumored sequel to Eddie Murphy‘s 1988 romantic comedy, ‘Coming to America.’

Details inside:

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After a lengthy break on the bench, ‘TGJ Replay’ is back!

Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ segments, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s newest retrospective segment – a written quest to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday.

Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of Pop and Urban Pop music hits.  Today, in honor of her birthday (January 11), we fast backward to the quintessential entry in Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige‘s prized discography – her sophomore album ‘My Life.’

Meet us on the other side:

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At a point in time, Christina Aguilera and Lady Gaga were pit against each other by many in the media.

However, recent years have seen the pair unite in sisterly solidarity – the latest expression of which came courtesy of Xtina.

As widely reported, Gaga retroactively came under fire her collaboration with embattled R&B singer R. Kelly – with much of the discourse centering on the lyrical content of their 2013 duet ‘Do What U Want.’

Much of debate stems back to the on-going furore towards Kelly following the shocking ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ docu-series, which saw several women allege sexual abuse at the hands of the star.

In response, Gaga issued a statement condemning the 52-year-old and announced the removal of ‘Do What U Want’ from all digital retail and streaming services.

Now, Aguilera – who famously performed and released a revised remix of the track with Mother Monster – has weighed-in.

Her words below…

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When the nominations for the 2019 Grammys were announced last month, rising star Ella Mai found herself named not once but twice.

Breakout smash ‘Boo’d Up,’ an ear worm like no other, is currently up for Song of the Year and Best R&B Song — and is hotly tipped as a favorite in both categories.

The impressive feat crowns a whirlwind journey for the songbird, who this month kicked off her first headline trek, aptly christened ‘The Debut Tour.’

Join us below where That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid reflects of Mai’s ascend, with insights from the singer herself.

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Tinashe is heading to Texas!

Good news below…

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Jazmine Sullivan and her good friend Issa Rae teamed up to create magic for their respective fans this year when the former performed on the latter’s new live music platform…Issa Rae Presents.

The vocalist, who has sold millions worldwide, performed the track ‘Let it Burn’ on the platform four years after the release of her last album ‘Reality Show’.

Press play to enjoy below…

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Lady Gaga‘s attempt to apologise for working with R. Kelly has been met with skepticism and laughter by critics who say she is only apologising to save face.

One of those critics?

Kelly’s lawyer…

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Sam Smith and Normani have unlocked new single ‘Dancing With A Stranger.’

The hotly anticipated collaboration unites the pair on record following years of public declarations of mutual appreciation. Produced by Stargate and co-penned by Jimmy Napes, ‘Stranger’ is a delicious slice of funky flavored Pop.

With Sam armed with the chart-topping momentum of Calvin Harris collab ‘Promises’ and Normani still charting with top 10 ‘Love Lies,’ have the duo nabbed their respective next hit?

Listen below and let us know…

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Lauren Jauregui
has shared the second chapter of her solo journey – ‘More Than That.’

The hypnotic song is the latest taste of singular material from the soulful Fifth Harmony star, who has fast emerged as one of 2019’s most exciting prospects.

Debut offering ‘Expectations’ saw Jauregui express her artistic positioning and its follow-up builds on that solid foundation.

Take a listen below…

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With ‘thank u, next’ finally loosening its grip on the Hot 100’s summit and its follow-up, ‘Imagine,’ failing to live up to the hype of its predecessor, Ariana Grande‘s already eyeing what’s next.

Enter:  ‘7 Rings.’

 

 

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