Ne-Yo is back.

After a two year hiatus following the release of 2015’s ‘Non-Fiction,’ the R&B crooner returns with new number ‘Earn Your Love.’

A moody mid-tempo affair, the star declares “tease me, I don’t want it if it’s that easy” over simple, yet scintillating beat.

Take a listen below…

Solid, although by no means single material.

In any case, it’s cool to have Ne-Yo back on the scene.

We’re in an era where two months away from the spotlight is risky, speak less of two years. Still, Mr Smith proven himself ever dependable, as such we’re more than sure there’s more radio ready material on the horizon.

Your thoughts?

Jennifer Lopez is never at a loss for roles.

The eternal stage slayer leads a star-studded line-up of judges for new NBC show ‘World Of Dance.’

Set to debut later this Spring, the 10-episode series (which the singer is also executive producing) is billed as an unparalleled dance competition, where the winner will receive a life-altering grand prize of $1 million.

Ne-Yo, Derek Hough, and Jenna Dewan Tatum complete the panel for the show, which brings the world’s elite dancers together to compete in epic battles of artistry, precision and athleticism. Solo artists will do battle against against duos and crews in different styles of Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet and Ballroom.

Last night saw the faces of the show align in Los Angeles for the official launch event.

Peep more pics below…

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As reported here, Jennifer Lopez left the world of singing competitions to enter the ‘World of Dance’ – a new NBC dance competition similar to ‘So You Think You Can Dance.’

Produced by La Lopez herself, the series – one of three she’ll see her moniker attached to for the network – has now recruited two other judges to help choose America’s next top dancer over a 10-episode run.

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Times are a-changing over in Ne-Yo‘s world.

Happily married and experiencing all fatherhood has to offer, the vocalist celebrates the changes in his life with the release of a sentimental effort named ‘Two.’

Let’s set it off slow and heartfelt. This song is called ‘Two.’It expresses a love that makes you feel like the only two people on the planet, the only two opinions, the only two ideas, the only two hearts and minds. I pray you all find a love like this one day….in the meantime, enjoy.

He offered the explanation above before the releasing cut and now, before the launch of his next album, hopes you feel it as much he does.

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Bruno Mars’ megahit ‘Uptown Funk‘ seems to have no intention on going downtown Billboard Hot 100 avenue as it reigns for a 9th consecutive week.

The feat not only gives Mars’ his longest running reign on the chart’s perch, but also pencils him in history books into an exclusive club of hitmakers to ever lead the Hot 100 and Official UK Singles chart for at least 7 weeks (Bryan Adams‘ “(Everything I Do) I Do It for You,” 1991; Whitney Houston‘s “I Will Always Love You,” 1992-93; and Rihanna‘s “Umbrella,” featuring Jay Z, 2007 complete the quartet).

Elsewhere in the top 10, the only new faces seen are those of serial pop hitmakers Pitbull & Ne-Y0 with their hit ‘The Time of Our Lives,’ marking the latter’s first appearance on the Hot 100 in over 2 years!  See where they landed as well as the other movement on the single’s chart below:

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Next Tuesday heralds the worldwide release of Ne-Yo‘s sixth studio album ‘Non Fiction’.

Easily the Grammy winner’s most R&B flavored effort in years, the set has been showered with praise from critics and has fared well commercially with singles ‘She Knows’ and ‘Time Of Our Lives’.

That Grape Juice caught up with the singer-songwriter recently and quizzed him on a number of topics including his return to Urban, his racier image, issues with streaming, and new projects from Rihanna and Janet Jackson.

Ever frank, the star delivered insightful conversation.

Check out our interview with Ne-Yo below…

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Ne-Yo‘s new album ‘Non-Fiction’ dances into stores on January 28th, so what better time than the present to unwrap the video for its latest single ‘Coming With You’.

Produced by dynamo duo Stargate, the whimsical cut follows previous singles ‘Money Can’t Buy’ and ‘She Knows’.

For the track’s accompanying visual, the singer, songwriter, and Motown Head of A&R ushers in the Summer early with the color-filled clip.

Check it out below…

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Interest in his music may be at an all time low, but that hasn’t stopped the hit maker that is Ne-Yo from setting a January 27th release date to release his brand new album ‘Non-Fiction.’

Today, with the phenomenal new bop ‘Make It Easy‘, the singer goes a long way to reignite said interest, giving music lovers good reason to support the project once it drops.

Ready to give it a spin?

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Before the release of Usher’s new studio album, Ne-Yo joins him in flying the flag for Dance infused R&B music with the new single ‘Coming With You‘, now available to play below!

On the cut, he revealed:

This track is dedicated to the kind of strong, confident woman who demands attention when she walks in the room. All you can think of is, ‘yeah she knows.’ She knows she is beautiful. She knows all eyes are on her. She knows how to command the room. Dr. Luke’s production is incredible and J brings his club swag to the track. No matter what the song is about, he can always take the subject matter home.

Will it be enough to generate excitement for his new album Non-Fiction?

Press play and weigh in on it below…

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The microwaving of Rihanna‘s latest plate of greasy McMusic has been shroud in secrecy.

Indeed, sans select studio snaps, the only indication that the diva’s new album is nigh has been her well-timed return to Instagram and the slew of new photoshoots that followed.

However, in a new interview, Ne-Yo has revealed that he has had sessions with the 26-year-old – adding that what he’s heard of the rest of the LP is “incredible”.

Details below…

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Ne-Yo is hot on the comeback trail with new single ‘She Knows’.

The Juicy J assisted jam is the lead release from the crooner’s sixth studio album ‘Non-Fiction’, which hits stores on November 12th via Compound/Motown.

So as to give the track a boost, the singer-songwriter has debuted its accompanying video. Check it out below. It’s an…edgy…watch.

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Singer/songwriter Ne-Yo continues to bid adieu to his chart-topping, pop-flavored offerings with his new Juicy J-assisted single ‘She Know.’

The second single lifted from his 2015 due album ‘Non Fiction,’ the horn-drenched/bass driven ode to “bad chicks” follows ‘Money Can’t Buy’ ft. Fabolous.  With reports of an accompany Stateside tour to support the project kicking off next month, it’s pretty safe to say Ne-Yo is looking to pull out all the stops with his forthcoming release.

Is ‘She Know’ what he’ll need to top the charts once more?  Listen and tell us below:

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