With his unmistakable rasp, street-suffused songs, and trusted guitar, Lyfe Jennings continues to breath new life into R&B some 11 years since his debut.

Packing a poetic punch into his biggest hits (see:  “Hypothetically,” “Must Be Nice,” “Busy,” and more), Jennings has always been an anomaly on the Urban scene, daring to offer lyrics of depth even since his beginnings at the height of the “crunk movement.”  And, as his newest offering ‘Tree of Lyfe’ (due June 23rd) shows, the singer/songwriter has no intentions of abandoning his tried and true sonic or lyrical formula anytime soon.

That Grape Juice was honored to chat with Jennings recently where he discussed his new music and so much more.  It all awaits below:

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‘Stole’ chanteuse Kelly Rowland played a major role in helping to raise $800,000 for homeless families this year.

How the R&B royal did it?

Fantastic news after the jump!

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Season 14 of ‘American Idol’ will come to a two-part finale with a slew of performances from some of Urban music’s biggest names.

As if news of Chris Brown, Pitbull, and Janelle Monae wasn’t enough to whet appetites, now reports have it Jamie Foxx and Jennifer Lopez‘s names have been added to the list.

Get the details inside:

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June 29th marks the spot for Diddy’s brand new album!

Yes, his new LP ‘MMM’ will take flight on this date and will drop five years after the unveiling of his last studio album ‘Last Train to Paris.’

Hit the link below to see how he announced the major news…

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The campaign for Rihanna‘s eighth album kicked off almost five ago, and yet the one thing missing seems to be the LP itself.

In maintaining composure to the masses, the Island spice charges on with her endorsement commitments, the latest being for fashion house Dior.

The 27-year-old Instagram model glows all sorts of gorgeous in the Dior Secret Garden campaign, which has gone live today.

Say what folk do about Ms. Fenty, there’s no denying that she knows how to take a picture.

Peep more stunning snaps after the jump…

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Beyonce leads the music community in celebrating the 65th birthday of the legendary Stevie Wonder.

Queen Bey has released behind the scenes footage of her rehearsal for the Grammy’s tribute to the piano-playing icon; a showing which saw her wow with Ed Sheeran and Gary Clark Jr back in February.

Watch the trio jam after the jump…

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Pop royal Britney Spears has teamed with “it chick” Iggy Azalea for brand new single ‘Pretty Girls.’

After blasting off to a strong start digitally, the track is gifted a bouffant boost with the debut of its accompanying video.

An all-out affair, the colorful clip even features a 00’s MTV-flavored dance-break.

Is Britney back-back? Watch below and let us know!

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Universal Music have cited Drake‘s ‘If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late’ and Kendrick Lamar‘s ‘To Pimp a Butterfly’ as major driving forces behind their continued success this year.

How?

Love for Hip-Hop below…

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R&B diva Keri Hilson enjoyed all ‘ATL Live At the Park’ had to offer hours ago, gracing the event with her presence alongside ‘Pay Me‘ bop-builder Polow Da Don.

Hilson has reportedly been in the studio working hard on her third studio album which will mark her first since 2010’s ‘No Boys Allowed.’

More from the ‘I Like’ lyricist below…

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‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’ singer Ciara has seen her biggest hits celebrated on YouTube today, honoured by a fan who has performed a medley of her more memorable numbers in just three minutes.

The remarkable performance comes one week after the release of her latest Top Twenty album ‘Jackie’ and after sales of her discography creep towards the 11 million units mark worldwide!

Are you ready to be entertained?

Epic footage below…

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It’s almost time for Rita Ora!

Next week brings with it the UK radio premiere of her new single, which she has confirmed today is titled ‘Poison.’

Sharing its official cover via Instagram, the Roc Nation priority beamed:

POISON. It’s coming Ritabots I’m soooooo excited to see you all at the festivals this summer!!! Oh yeaahhhhhh 18/05/15 #RO2

‘Poison’ serves as the lead release from the 24-year-old’s second studio album, which will also be serviced as her first American LP.

A singer, actress, and model, Ora has five UK #1’s to her name and a US top ten with Iggy Azalea‘s ‘Black Widow.’ Will ‘Poison’ be her next hit? Time will tell!

Your thoughts?

It’s not everyday you hear two of music’s favorite female contraltos trade compliments on a couch, but fans of ‘The View’ were in luck as they got to see just that this morning.

With special guest co-host Toni Braxton on hand, singer/actress Brandy dropped by to dish on her critically acclaimed role as “Roxie Hart” on Broadway’s longest running musical ‘Chicago.’  Also dropping tidbits on her new album, the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Two Eleven,’ tuck in below to see all of this in more #ICYMI:

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