The R&B King that is Trey Songz samples Teena Marie’s  ‘Ooo La La La’ on his brand new single ‘NaNa‘, released to the world minutes ago.

Standing as the surprise he teased yesterday, the cut sees the performer stick to the ‘baby-making R&B’ formula that he’s most renown for and serve a hook that screams hit.

Unfortunately, despite its infectious vibe, the jam’s lyrics and verses let it down, with its production and Songz’ vocals demanding far more than the ‘I wanna get down tonight’ theme the cut served up.

Listen below…

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With over 100,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2013 to be announced!  The last week has seen category winners change almost hourly.

However, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list saw many last minute surprises.

Check out the full list of winners below (in bold). Prepare yourselves for wait awaits…

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It certainly was no laughing matter when legendary funnyman Steve Martin took to Twitter today to offer an apology for racist tweets shared days ago.  The Academy Award-winning actor came under fire after responding to a follower who asked: ‘Is this how you spell Lasonia (pasta)?’

Martin replied: ‘It depends. Are you in an African-American restaurant or at an Italian restaurant?’

After a field of angry users of the social media network slammed Martin, he offered an apology stating:

Your thoughts?

‘Angel of Mine.’ ‘For You I Will.’ ‘So Gone.’

For Sony staple Monica, crafting R&B gems with potent crossover appeal has always been an effortless task, enjoying global sales of over 7 million units thanks to the popularity this skill has generated for her.

So, as she continues work on her long awaited new album, the ‘Street Symphony’ siren has enlisted the highly sought-after TC to help create the release.

Wonderful news below…

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Christmas just got a little…Foxy.

Corny? Then forgive us, however we’re sure you’ll understand why were stoked about the release of new Foxy Brown material today, pushed via  DJ Superstar Jay’s new mix tape ‘How Superstar Jay Stole Exclusives!’

Named ‘DRUGZ‘, Fox’s contribution to the release sees her take aim at any who question her Rap Queen status and remind the world of the lyrical prowess that once threatened-but failed- to make a dent on Lil Kim‘s run at the top.

Snippet below…

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With a squeaky clean persona and an Urban chart run many of his rivals could only dream of scoring, Trey Songz is without a doubt a necessary and positive force in R&B.

Navigating his way through his career without the legal/personal mess that’s seen many an R&B sibling fall prey to tabloid predators, the vocalist now gives his fans even more of  reason to admire him today, following the unveiling of a surprise announcement.

This, launched to tease another announcement set to drop from the star in the coming hours.

Why he’s whipped his fan base into a festive frenzy today?

Watch below!

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Perched at the top of the R&B food chain once again this year was Kelly Rowland, whose recent collaboration with Fantasia and Missy Elliott earned her a brand new Grammy nomination  weeks ago.

It was this good news, coupled with her recent stint on ‘X Factor USA’, that took her to David Letterman‘s ‘The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson‘, marking an appearance that ticked many a fun-filled box from start to finish.

Good times with Ms.Rowland below…

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After rocking many a playlist with the gem that was ‘As Long As You Love Me‘, Justin Bieber and Big Sean join forces once again this year…doing so on the cut ‘Memphis.’

Pulled from his brand spanking new release ‘Journals‘, the jam goes a long way to prove that Bieber is fast becoming the go-to guy for radio ready R&B.

Sounds ludicrous?

Press play below…

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She’s the R&B trendsetter with the voice of angel.

Who we’re referring to? Tamar Braxton of course, the ‘Love & War’ chart-topper responsible for the smash hit single of the same name and a year in music that’s been fruitful on a variety of fronts.

Fortunately for the ‘Queen Latifah Show’, it was that angelic voice that came to join its Christmas celebrations hours ago, when the star took to its stage to perform Franz Xaver Gruber‘s ‘Silent Night.’

Watch below…

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Leaders in their respective fields, the last decade or so saw the alleged ‘duo’ that was Mariah Carey and Eminem reportedly part ways and engage in a feud that’s taken more dips than a promiscuous nacho.

Dips, that have seen the Rapper launch many a scathing lyrical missile the icon’s way and seen her parody him in the video for her ‘Imperfect’ pulled jam, ‘Obsessed‘.

So, one can understand ‘Watch What Happens Live’s Andy Cohen for his decision to quiz her on the feud when she touched down on the show hours go.

What she had to say on the matter?

Hilarity below…

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Christmas has certainly come a day for early for ‘Now That She’s Gone’ singer/songwriter Beyonce today, now that US sales of her new self-titled album see her stand no more than a few days of unwrapping the sweet gift that is the ‘1 million mark’ in the United States.

Confused? Well, don’t be…because this is happening and it’s happening now. For, no more than three weeks after its release, it is now on course to scan its 1 millionth copy in a matter of hours thanks to the continued support of her domestic market’s general public!

Billboard’s good news below…

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R&B songbird D.Woods has threatened legal action against former group Danity Kane today, doing so during a ‘social media spat’ with former friend / group member Aubrey O’Day.

What went down?

Find out below…

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