Pop royalty.

Indeed, few phrases better describe soulful British songbird Gabrielle.

Two decades have passed since the Londoner roared onto the scene with ‘Dreams’, and the time since has been exactly what dreams are made of. For, the diva has gone on to sell more than 10 million records and been honored with awards of the BRIT, MOBO, and Ivor Novello variety.

To celebrate the her iconic success, the singer has released  ‘Now And Always – 20 Years Of Dreaming’ – a greatest hits collection comprised of her much-loved hits, as well as six new songs. The latter include tracks produced by the likes of Syience (Beyonce) and Naughty Boy (Emeli Sande).

That Grape Juice sat down with Gabrielle for an in-depth, candid chat; one which saw her reminisce on her humble start, career successes, The X Factor, new album and much more. Check it out above.

 ‘Now And Always – 20 Years Of Dreaming’  is in stores now!

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‘…and Mary’s reign continued…’

Though R&B has welcomed and bid adieu to many a newbie over the years, Mary J.Blige has always remained the heartbeat of the genre, stood side by side with Beyonce & Alicia Keys as three of the genre’s only acts with a potent crossover appeal.

For, as she watches her latest traditional LP ‘My Life II…The Journey Continues’ soar towards Platinum heavens, the entertainer has now been given more cause to rejoice today thanks to its follow up.

Good news below…

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Chris Brown and B.O.B get the party started this November with ‘Throwback‘, the ‘twerk team’ ready jam that follows the pairs 2012 collaboration ‘Arena.’

Pulled from his forthcoming LP ‘Underground Luxury‘, the party jam features a Rap verse from Brown who joins 2 Chainz, Ester Dean, Juicy J and Future as contributing acts to the album- which drops December 17th.

Is the cut enough to take ‘Luxury’ to Hip Hop’s commercial penthouse?

Step inside below…

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R&B was in full effect on Monday night TV.

Indeed, after giving ABC’s Sunday night yet another ratings boost with the 41st annual American Music Awards (with the likes of Rihanna, TLC, Justin Timberlake and more helping the program bring in its biggest ratings in four years), the best and brightest of today’s R&B continued their onslaught of television appearances – this time in the form of ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and ‘The Voice’.

TLC and Lil Mama rocked the AMAs with a ‘Waterfalls’ performance in tribute to fallen member Left Eye and then followed it up on DWTS with a slamming version of their 1999 hit ‘No Scrubs’.  TGJ fave Robin Thicke laid his oft-celebrated falsetto on pretty thick for the viewers of ‘The Voice’.

Sharing a live rendition of his new single ‘Feel Good’, tuck in below to see both acts on their respective programs doing what they do best:

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Praises have come pouring in for ‘Genie In A Bottle’ beauty Christina Aguilera for her stirring performance of ‘Say Something’ with A Great Big World at last night’s American Music Awards.

The ballad had already enjoyed a ride atop Itunes charts following its debut, but it seems Aguilera’s emotional showing – amidst high octane performances from Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Katy Perry, and more – won over enough fans to give the tune a boost back to #1.

They weren’t the only act to benefit from the ratings winning show:

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Move over Danity Kane!  It looks like another set of Bad Boy’s ‘Making the Band’ stars is readying a comeback for 2014.

Indeed, just three months after the ‘Show Stopper’ singers stopped a few hearts with word of their return, their Bad Boy brothers Day26 have now unveiled reports indicating they’ll be following suit.

More below:

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Fans have fallen in love with Pitbull’s new Ke$ha-assisted single ‘Timber’ – that is, of course, if you’re judging by the song’s current top 10 placement on Billboard’s Hot 100.

Now, in a bid to push the tune to the top of the tally’s ranking, the duo have finally premiered its accompanying music video.  Fresh from their electrifying performance at last night’s American Music Awards, the music video serves as the first official single from the Miami rapper’s new EP ‘Meltdown’ (available today).

Was it worth the wait?  You tell us:

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One week before its December 3rd release, Britney Spears‘ latest studio album ‘Britney Jean’ has sailed on the ship that is ‘Work B*tch’ and arrived at iTunes, where it is now available to stream in full!

No doubt hoping doing so will push its opening week sales predictions, the icon’s decision to place on the LP on the digital outlet today comes almost a year after producers Pharrell Williams, DarkChild and Danja had been linked to it.

Alas, none of the above made the cut, but may be impressed with the direction the performer heads in with the release.

Why?

The answer to that question is below…

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It’s finally here!

Yes, after teasing the world with a teaser from the clip last week, Busta Rhymes has unlocked his creative cage once again and unlocks the visual for his new number ‘Thank You.’

On hand to support him?

Kanye West, Q-Tip, Lil Wayne and ‘90210′s Mack Wilds, who doesn’t appear on the cut but does make a cameo in the 4 minute 20 seconds long piece that awaits you below!

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Despite the respect he’s garnered as an actor , Jaden Smith‘s flirtation with music has always been just that- a flirtation,short, brief and never leading to anything particularly impressive or substantial…..until now.

For, in what should see his stock as a musician sky rocket tonight, the performer has released his very own take on Jhene Aiko‘s ‘The Worst’, breathing new life into the Urban hit with moody lyrics and a well executed flow.

Peep Mr.Smith at his best….on ‘The Worst’ below…

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New video alert!

This time, it comes courtesy of Latina Pop Princess Veronica Vega, who storms the world with her brand new single ‘Wicked’, featuring none other than Pitbull.

Fresh, exciting and packing a whole lotta sexy, the visual marks one of many set to be launched by Vega in the coming year, all of which will be pushed to support her Polow Da Don led debut album!

Watch above, and weigh in below!

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