Who is the Ultimate R&B Diva?

It’s a question debated day-in and day-out here at That Grape Juice. Indeed, as one of the most active Urban Pop communities online, it’s little surprise that our comment section houses many different answers.

Ever keen to plough through the smoke and mirrors, we hit the streets of Hollywood to ask the masses which R&B star has the truest claim to the top spot.

Hit ‘PLAY’ above to watch The Word on The Ultimate R&B Diva!

Do you agree with their picks?

Your thoughts?

Beyonce– it would appear- is a very busy girl.

For, one night after details emerged from alleged video shoot in London, today has seen fans learn of news that confirms her fifth studio album will be arriving far sooner some had initially expected.

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Pop rebel Rita Ora may be readying her new album for release next year, yet is smartly keeping her name, face, and fashion in the spotlight ahead of “turn up” time.

As reported, the ‘R.I.P‘ singer  has been named the new face of cosmetic giant Rimmel London and stepped out in style last night to celebrate the launch of her new lipstick range.

Sporting a tartan-print suit, the 22-year-old rubbed shoulders with supermodel (and former face of Rimmel) Kate Moss, even sharing a cheeky kiss.

Peep more pics after the jump…

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Azealia Banks kicks down genre walls and catwalks her to the middle of dance floor with ‘Work B*tch’, her very own take on Britney Spears‘ budding smash of the same name.

Released before the October 14th unveiling of her ‘ATM Jam’ video, the cut will no doubt spark even more interest in ‘B*tch‘, despite Banks’ flow lacking the ‘wow’ factor the cut’s production called for.

Check it out below…

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As one of modern music’s longest-serving titans, Eminem has proven repeatedly that he can sell major units on the merit of his name alone.

However, for his eighth studio album, the ‘Marshall Mathers LP 2’, the Hip-Hop force has invited a number of major names to join him including Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna. As many will recall, Slim Shady’s pairing with the latter spawned global smash ‘Love The Way You Lie’ in 2010.

The “reveals” came in the form of the project’s official tracklist, which was unveiled moments ago by the rapper himself on his official website.

So what are you waiting for? Beyond singles ‘Berzerk’ and ‘Survival’, find out what Eminem will be serving up when ‘MMLP 2’ hits retail on November 5th after the jump…

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The release date of Ashanti‘s ‘Braveheart’ album may still be an Unsolved Mystery, yet that doesn’t mean she’s shunning the spotlight.  Indeed, the ‘Army Wives’ actress is embracing it. Case, point, the Instagram debut of her new hair ‘do.

Sporting shorter locs than usual, the former INC front-woman looked stunning – we must say.

Fingers crossed the new look, which the 32-year-old showcased on the set of a Robert Ector photoshoot, is paired with new music pronto.

Your thoughts?

With ‘Applause’ racing towards double Platinum status, chart force Lady GaGa is officially turning her attention to its follow-up.

The singer’s ‘ARTPOP’ LP struts into stores on November 11th, as such no time seems more apt than the present to announce the project’s second and arguably most important single (see: ushering in album release).

Taking to Twitter moments ago, Mother Monster revealed the title of the track, which awaits after the jump…

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Sevyn Streeter is well-versed in the art of “busy”.

Having cooked up hits for others this year (such as Ariana Grande‘s ‘The Way’ and Tamar Braxton‘s ‘All The Way Home’), the singer-songwriter continues to push her upcoming EP ‘Call Me Crazy, But…’.

Due November 5th, the project saw its the video for its latest single, ‘It Won’t Stop’, unwrapped on VEVO moments ago.

The sun-kissed clip features Streeter’s frequent collaborator and CBE label-head Chris Brown.

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Ever-eclectic Janelle Monae lives up to her billing in the visual for her latest single ‘Primetime’.

Featuring fellow R&B rule-breaker Miguel, the clip for the track (which serves as the third to be lifted from Monae’s latest LP ‘The Electric Lady’), is described a love story based on the early adventures of Cindi Mayweather (Monae) and her first love Joey Vice (Miguel). The Emotion Picture gives a glimpse at Cindi’s humble beginnings as a “cyber-server” at the Electric Sheep nightclub, where she first encounters Vice.

Step into Monae’s cinematic world after the jump…

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It’s finally here!

One month before its long awaited arrival, Tamar Braxton has released the track list for her forthcoming Christmas album ‘Winter Loverland‘, unwrapping the artwork above as she does so!

Packing R&B seasoned renditions of many a Christmas classic, the album also features two original numbers named ‘She Can Have You‘ and ‘No Gift’.

Full list below…

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T Mobile called on Shakira to help them launch their “free unlimited global data roaming and texting” add-on, enlisting her to rock NYC’s Bryant Park with a celebratory performance of her greatest hits.

Important, as it marks the first step in the promotional journey mapped out for her brand new album, set to be released by Jay Brown‘s Roc Nation, reportedly featuring material penned by Elijah Blake, and set to benefit from her recent dealings with ‘Oral B & Crest’, as is explained here!

Ready to be wowed?

Peep the spicy songstress in action below!

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