It may have debuted with less than stellar first week sales, but it seems Keyshia Cole‘s ‘Woman To Woman’ is well on its way to enjoying Gold status far sooner than initially expected.

Indeed, while failing to live up to numbers scored by 2008’s ‘A Different Me’, the project is on the fast track to joining an elite crew of R&B releases released in the last two years to hit the 500,000 figure within its first year of release.

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Kelly Rowland set the ‘net alight last night with the premiere of her new single ‘Kisses Down Low’.

The lead release from the diva’s third studio album ‘Year Of The Woman’, the song’s official cover has also been unwrapped. Check it out above!

Be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice for the latest on the project.

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R&B belter Tamar Braxton is wasting no time building on the buzz of her current single ‘Love & War’.

Currently soaring at Urban radio, the track’s success has seen the LP’s release date tweaked from its initial mid February window to a new date March.

The news came courtesy of Braxton herself during a visit to Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club yesterday.

With husband, manager, and co-star Vince Herbert by her side, the outspoken singer also dished on her next single.

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Kelly Rowland turns her sexy all the way up in “Kisses Down Low“, the first official single lifted from her forthcoming album “Year Of The Woman“.

Infectiously sizzling (even more so than buzz single “Ice“), we”d say Ms. Rowland into a slot machines online smash with the the Mike Will produced cut.

Seriously, we challenge anyone to not to love this one.

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Rita Ora is most certainly living it up in Thailand this week, sharing pics of her vacation with Hip Hop legend Snoop Lion (formerly Snoop Dogg).

In pics posted on her Instagram page, the ‘Radioactive‘ Princess can be seen riding elephants, swimming with her genius stylist and just basically looking cuter than ever while flaunting that body.

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When not incarcerated T.I. has spent the last few years sharpening his business savvy. And while much of that process has revolved around building his Grand Hustle roster and venturing into television, it appears his own music career is still top priority. So much so that the 32 year old is reportedly shopping for a new $75 million record deal.

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With Beyonce ensuring that this year’s Super Bowl is a must-see, music lovers now have even more reason to tune in to the football extravaganza. For, Alicia Keys has been confirmed as the latest act to be bestowed the honor of performing the US National Anthem at the February 3rd event.

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Fresh from wrapping up a world tour on the musical side of the fence, Jennifer Lopez has hit the ground running in support of her new movie ‘Parker’. Her latest stop? Jimmy Kimmel Live! last night.

The Crime-Thriller, which is adapted from novel Flashfire, co-stars Jason Stratham and hits US theaters on January 25th.

Watch La Lopez dish on the movie below…

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Say hello to Dr. Dorinda Clark Cole, undoubtedly the hardest working woman in the gospel music industry.

Affectionately known as the ‘Rose of Gospel’ – a fitting title for the beauty who, under the guidance of mother Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, sprouted from gospel supergroup The Clark Sisters to now blossom in her own solo career as a frontrunner of the genre.  And, with a career spanning four decades, the songstress appears to show no signs of stopping soon.

As Grammy, Stellar, and a host of other awards decorate her shelves, the ‘I’m Still Here’ songstress tells us she still has much uncharted territory to conquer.  Sitting down exclusively with That Grape Juice, Cole chats about her dynamic plans for the near future as well her hit television and radio shows, ‘I Survived’ album, and more.

Love Fantasia? Love Jazmine Sullivan?  Meet the legend those singers and many like them cite as an inspiration.  As always, this is a must read:

Dorinda Clark Cole Shouts Out That Grape Juice!

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That Leona reign just won’t let up!

After debuting at #3 in the UK back in October, the Pop piece has gone on to exceed expectations in Europe’s largest music market, Germany.

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Peep this scorching shot of Rita Ora, striking a number seductive poses for Landry’s ‘Out Magazine’s February 2013 edition.

Hitting the publication for a upbeat spread, where she opened up on her tomboyish past and her decision to move to the US upon being signed by Jay Z‘s Roc Nation four years ago.

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As reported here, Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige joined screen queen Angela Bassett for the biographical film ‘Betty & Coretta’ – the story of Betty Shabazz and Coretta Scott King.  As many know, the two historical figures first shot to fam as the wives of civil rights leaders Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King, however, time later proved them to be outstanding leaders in their own rights.

In such, this Black History Month will see the womens network unveil a never-before-told glimpse into their life stories and struggles. Set to premiere Saturday, February 2 at 8/7c, the film is reportedly one of three films Lifetime will air to African American history – including ‘Twist of Faith’ starring Toni Braxton.

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