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TLC‘s status as one of the greatest girl-groups of all-time is undeniable.

However, disaster, dodgy decisions, and dodgier business deals have plagued the trio from their debut right up until today.

It’s an unfortunate trajectory for a Grammy winning ensemble, yet one that continues to be the reality of TLC.

Because, in a shocking move, today has seen surviving members Tionne ‘T-Boz’ Watkins and Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas launch a Kickstarter campaign which asks fans to help them fund the recording of their final album.

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Miguel is coming!

The soulful crooner has spent much of the last year piecing together his new project and, per his latest Instagram post, it’s almost ready.

Reportedly due imminently, the album – which succeeds 2012’s ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’ – also follows last Fall’s free EP ‘nwa.hollywooddreams.coffee’.

Speaking on the process of wrapping up production, the 29-year-old said:

last touch ups to the album before it goes off for mixing. For all the vocalists out there I highly recommend becoming self sufficient in the studio. Started recording myself when i was about 13, i stole my uncles 4-track recorder… never looked back. Saves so much time and frustration.. Not to mention money 😉

While we do wonder if the singer has waited too long to build on the buzz of ‘Adorn’, we are eager to see what he’s been baking in the studio. Are you?

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Mariah Carey‘s marriage may be a done deal, but the diva appears to be pulling all the stops to ensure her career doesn’t follow-suit.

As chronicled here on That Grape Juice, the 45-year-old’s latest album ‘Me. I Am…Mariah. The Elusive Chanteuse’ tanked terribly upon release last May.

And it seems the project’s performance (as well as a series of chart disasters preceding it) have Mimi ready to make a major move. Not so much to pastures new, but to a familiar faculty.

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Christina Aguilera may be putting the wheels in motion for her musical comeback, but that hasn’t taken away from her time with baby daughter Summer Rain.

The youngster, who aptly arrived last summer, has yet to be seen in public…until today.

Taking to Twitter, Xtina teased a fun snap of her little “diva”.

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R&B lovebirds Jessie J and Luke James are taking their romance on the road.

The couple, who went public with their relationship last November, announced that they’ll be touring together from this month.

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As new single ‘I Bet’ continues its ascend, Ciara hit the studio this weekend to put the finishing touches to its parent album, ‘Jackie’.

Posting on Instagram, the 29-year-old indicated that the snap was taken by longtime collaborator Polow Da Don.

Due later this year, the LP – which serves as the singer’s sixth – also boasts production from Dr Luke, Diane Warren, and Harmony Samuels – the latter of whom we caught up with recently.

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Though her most celebrated work remains her epic love songs, Whitney Houston knew a thing or two about turning up the uptempo and giving the clubs something to move their feet to.

Today’s pick is the mighty ‘Queen Of The Night’ from the ‘Bodyguard’ OST.

Serviced as a single from the record-breaking set, ‘Queen’ is a Dance number heavily influenced by Rock music. Helmed by L.A. Reid and Babyface, the track – though a big radio hit – wasn’t commercially released in the US but achieved success in European countries including the UK where it reached the 14th spot of the charts. Through the years, the cut developed into a classic with talent show contestants belting it and DJs from all over the world still spinning it and its accompanying remixes.

TV stations are also the reason of the song’s recognition. Indeed, its music video sees Houston in all her dynamic divadom . Wind machines, shiny wardrobe and attitude aplenty, this visual shows a side of the superstar’s personality only rarely exploited through her storied-career — and we absolutely love it!

The hole the regal queen’s passing left on the industry may still feel as deep as it did on “that” tragic day in 2012, but we find warmth in knowing that, no matter what, Nippy’s position in music is permanently etched in stone. Having dabbled in R&B, Gospel, Soul, Pop and Rock, her industry timeline stands as the blueprint for all the vocalists of this world.

We’ll always love you, Whitney Elizabeth Houston.

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That Rita reign just won’t let up.

Success remains the name of Rita Ora‘s game in the UK, receiving an Oscar and BRIT Award nomination less than two weeks into the New Year!

Now, before the release of her US debut album, the ‘Testosterone‘ boosting babe continues to rock the UK on BBC’s ‘The Voice UK‘, taking the show to epic heights with her viewer-pulling personality!

For, after pulling 8.05 million viewers into her web last week, the entertainer pushed last night’s episode to heights of 8.46 million, making the series highest-rated show on British television last night.

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Welcome to another edition of ‘The Stream Scene‘, the ‘That Grape Juice’ original feature shining a light on digital feats made by Pop & R&B’s biggest movers and shakers!

Launched in response to the inclusion of streaming points in many a chart across the globe, each edition will see us breakdown the facts and figures behind by each member of ‘The Scene’s release!

So, which four acts made it into ‘The Click Clique’ this time?

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“I really wanna be your slave tonight”

Lifted from Tahj Mowry‘s new single ‘Bossy’, it goes without saying that the lyrics prove that former child actor is all grown up.

Now 28, it appears the ‘Smart Guy’ star (who is the younger brother of Tia & Tamera) is keen to shed his wholesome image and introduce the masses to an edgier, racier side of himself.

Speaking on the track, Mowry mused:

“Bossy was one of the first songs I wrote from the new album and it’s probably one of my more racy/sexual songs.

I wanted to write a song that flips the script on the norm. Men are expected to always be in control but sometimes as men we want to let sometime else take over for once”

On the song’s suggestive overtones, he added:

“I like using innuendos in my writing because it keeps people guessing, it’s a song about how giving up control can lead to some very Bossy commands”

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With hits such as ‘Torn’ and ‘Regret’ under her belt, R&B songbird LeToya Luckett is renown for singing about the ups and downs of love.

However, as she continues work on her third studio album ‘Until Then…’, the Destiny’s Child original opts to shine light on social issues.

Using the vehicle of new song ‘Together’, the singer (in partnership with The Caliber Foundation) aims to help put an end to illegal gun violence in America.

Speaking on the track, Luckett said:

Hey Love’s,
In a time where we’re in need of unity, there is division. In a time where we need peace, I feel as if we are taking a step back from all that we have already accomplished in our history. People spend more time spreading hate and breaking others down instead of acting out of love and building each other up. How dare I not use my voice to encourage change.

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