Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.

Spearheaded by well-received interviews with gospel singers Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, and more, TGJ is now offering readers ‘The Overflow’ – a collection of the top gospel-themed news stories from the week.

Tuck in below for the latest news on Kim Burrell, Hezekiah Walker, Smokie Norful, Jonathan Nelson, Mary Mary, and so much more…

‘Who You Are’ philanthropist Jessie J has been forced to hand over a reported £1 million to her former manager, it has emerged today.

This, following a two year long dispute with the group- responsible for signing her as a Brit School spawned teenager.

Full story below…

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After a decade of dominating the Brit Rap scene, today saw Shystie release her brand new EP- ‘Pink Mist’ to fans in the competitive market.

So, as to explain the project’s premise to these fans, the MC took to Swash TV for an in depth interview which saw her address her ascent on the UK scene, her record breaking tv series ‘Dubplate Drama’ and a potential collaboration with Hip Hop icon Missy Elliott.

Oh…and the story behind her time with Azealia Banks.

Watch below!

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Rita Ora may have wrapped the campaign for her debut album ‘Ora’, yet that hasn’t stopped the rising Roc Nation star from clocking up air-miles as she continues to promote “Brand Rita”.

The 22-year-old has been diving her time between the US and UK, appearing on magazine covers, playing festivals, and recording her sophomore album in both regions.

Presently on home soil, the Londoner was spotted at Heathrow Airport this weekend looking more demure than usual, but as ever super fierce. Bring on album number two!

Peep another below…

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The second search for ‘The Voice UK’ is underway!

Already a smash in the US (and its original home of Holland), the show has arrived on British shores by way of the BBC last year and takes its place prime-time for another year running. Coaches this side of the pond are Jessie J, will.i.am, Danny O’ Donoghue, and the legendary Tom Jones.

Billed as the definitive talent-search, many are predicting it to serve as a true contender to The X Factor‘s strong hold.

Judge for yourself below with highlights from episode 5 / series 2 below…

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Two million in under two months.

That’s the incredible feat Justin Timberlake has achieved with his latest LP ‘The 20/20 Experience’.

Details after the jump…

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Lil Kim brought the house down at the Gramercy Theatre last night, performing a collection of her greatest hits to an audience of her remaining die hard fans.

Hitting the venue in a scorching fit, the ‘Black Friday‘ hit maker also surprised these fans when she performed her remix to Rihanna’s Reggae Pop jam ‘Man Down’, as well as her verse on Tiffany’s Foxx‘s ‘Twisted’.

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Grammy nominated gospel songstress Kierra Sheard is gearing up for a takeover.

Already winning over fans across the globe with her Urban-tinged gospel hits like ‘You Don’t Know’, ‘Why Me’, ‘Wave Your Banner’, and more, she can now be seen aboard her own BET reality show ‘The Sheards’ (Sundays 8/7c) with mother Karen Clark Sheard (one-fourth of the legendary Clark Sisters).

As a new project lay in waiting featuring songwriting/production from Babyface, Rodney Jerkins, TC, brother J. Drew, and many more, Kierra chats exclusively with  That Grape Juice to give dibs on it, her hit BET reality venture, and so much more.

Get ready to know the ‘You Don’t Know’ singer in ways you never have before.  Something tells us you’ll be seeing a lot of her…

Kierra  Sheard Shouts Out That Grape Juice

Click here to read the interview!

Click here to read the interview!

Click here to read the interview!

As the age-old adage goes: accidents happen.

Unfortunately for soulful singer Luke James, it’s a concept that manifested during (what would have been) his first night opening on Beyonce‘s ‘Mrs. Carter Show Tour’. For, while rehearsing, the New Orleans native had an accident that would force him to pull out of his Parian debut.

Visibly upset, the ‘I Want You’ crooner showed his steely resilience by battling through the pain to hit the stage the next night, without missing a step nor note.

Peep pics from his set below, where a clip from his performance also awaits. One watch and we’re sure you’ll understand why the Grammy nominee is being hailed as R&B’s most exciting prospects. Even some of the genre’s most celebrated acts are singing his praises.

See what we mean after the jump…

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Guess which singer/songwriter was snapped enjoying all Miami beach had to offer yesterday!

Hint: Her last album debuted with a sweet 110,000 units sold in the US alone- peaking at number 4 on the Billboard 200.

Find out who she is below!

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If ever Beyonce needed a smash to impact the world in the way ‘Crazy In Love’ did back in 2003, she’d find it in 4‘s ‘Schoolin’ Life’.

Undeniably a hit just waiting to happen, the song now appears on the reworked version of the aforementioned album- now placed at number 3 on its track list.

Now watch the Pop icon breathe new life into the explosive jam during the Zagreb leg of her ‘Mrs.Carter Show’.

Enjoy below…

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