The first two hour block of Lifetime’s controversial three-part documentary, ‘Surviving R. Kelly,’ made its premiere last night despite reports its key subject, the Grammy-winning R. Kelly, was threatening a lawsuit if it aired (click here to read more on that).

Highlighting Kelly’s alleged 30-year+ history with the sexual abuse of young girls, the docuseries called on a number of testimonies from people in the singer’s circle including relatives, former business partners, and, of course, the victims themselves.  Setting Twitter alight, the hashtag #SurvivingRKelly dominated the social media platform as the night’s most trending topic – a conversation that spilled over into the next morning (January 4).

Now, preliminary ratings figures reveal people did more than talk, but also tuned into the series in droves! Joining rank among the network’s most watched programs EVER, look for details inside:

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Chris Brown is firing from all cylinders as he gets his 2019 underway.

This morning brought with it the debut of new single ‘Undecided’ and C. Breezy has wasted no time unleashing its accompanying video.

A cinematic affair, the self-directed visual sees the star pursue love interest – played by ‘Empire’ star Serayah.

With many a move showcased along the way, the clip builds into an all-out dance-affair.

Check it out the video for the track (which samples Shanice’s ‘Smile’) below…

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D’Angelo has returned!

The soul-filled crooner aims to stir up the R&B scene with new single ‘Unshaken.’

Released without forewarning today, the butter-smooth jam is the first taste of new material from the Grammy winner since 2014’s ‘Black Messiah’ – which itself was his first album release in 14 years.

With his latest offering (lifted from the soundtrack to Rockstar video game ‘Red Dead Redemption 2,’ the singer finds himself in familiar territory sonically.

Take a listen below…

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Britney Spears made a shocking announcement moments ago.

For, just one month before her Las Vegas residency ‘Britney: Domination’ was set to kick-off, she has pulled the plug on all professional endeavours – confirming an “indefinite work hiatus.”

Press statement awaits below…

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Fleur East is back and her fierce new single ‘Favourite Thing’ is already living up to its billing.

The London bred talent first found fame on The X Factor and quickly followed with mega-watt offering ‘Sax’ – which became a worldwide smash and amassed over 100 million streams. Its housing album ‘Love, Sax, & Flashbacks’ earned critical acclaim too.

All of which set the scene for a seismic takeover. Yet what came next was…silence, with the next the masses heard from the stage blazer being confirmation of a split from Simon Cowell’s Syco record label.

Now, after recalibrating on ITV hit ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here,’ East has returned more energised than ever with a whole new sound to match.

In an exclusive interview with That Grape Juice, the potent performer opens up about her rollercoaster journey and its next chapter.

She candidly turns the volume up on what transpired during her hiatus, excitingly dishes on her new record deal, 2019 plans, and a lot more.

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Normani is looking to kick 2019 off with a bang!

The Fifth Harmony star has been steadily been building buzz with critically acclaimed material – including top 10 Khalid collaboration ‘Love Lies.’

Now, she’s teamed with one of Pop’s most notable name for her next – Sam Smith.

Details below…

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Ellen DeGeneres is backing Kevin Hart’s bid to reclaim his role as this year’s Oscar host.

Hart lost the job after remarks he made about gay men and women were lifted from his Twitter history leaving him susceptible to criticism from movie lovers who urged the event’s organisers to fire him.

Now, it seems they may be on their way to rehiring him.

Full story  below…

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Lifetime‘s groundbreaking exposure of R. Kelly‘s sexual predations kicked off yesterday evening with the first chapter in its ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ series.

Now, as the world learns more about the true extent of his perversions, celebrities have weighed in on what they saw alongside viewers who used social media to dissect and discuss the insanity.

Read below…

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Future is the latest name to join the growing list of early 2019 releases.

Fresh from the roll-out of ‘NASA,’ the turn-up king has unleashed ‘Crushed Up.’

The song serves as the first single from his upcoming 7th album, due to be released on January the 18th.

Last November, Future teased the project as his “greatest album to date.”

While the jury is out on that front for a few more weeks, check out the latest taste of the LP below…

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Shanice‘s 90’s hit, ‘I Love Your Smile,’ gets the sample treatment on Chris Brown‘s latest release, ‘Undecided.’

Believed to be one of many gems expected to be found aboard his new project, ‘Indigo’ (the follow-up to 2017’s 45-track album, ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’), ‘Undecided’ – produced by Scott Storch – comes as a bedroom-ready ode to the 90’s.

With its accompanying music video set to drop tomorrow, take a listen to the cut below ahead of the visual’s debut:

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It may be the beginning of the year, but Madonna has already been making headlines.

For, the Pop queen’s appearance at the Stonewall Inn made jaws drop and debate ensue – and all the discourse centered on her “fuller” derrière. With many suggesting that she’d had butt implants.

Never one to shy away from the drama, Madge has spoken up and out in trademark fashion.

Her words below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’  allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week we’ll turn our attention to ‘Soon As I Get Home’ – the second single from Faith Evans‘ 1995 eponymous debut album.  Written by Evans and produced by Sean “Puffy” Combs, the tune came as a worthy follow-up to the singer’s debut single, ‘You Used To Love Me’ (which peaked at #24 on the Hot 100).  ‘Home’ would not only best its predecessor’s chart success, but this week in 1996 became the highest charting release from her debut project when it peaked at #21.

Eventually securing a Gold certification from the RIAA, ‘Home’ – a precursor of her chart success to come – has secured a spot as fan favorite for followers of Evans and continues to endure as one of the 90’s best R&B offerings.  Relive the cut inside and see who joined her in the top 25 this week 23 years ago:

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