Before the welcomed arrivals of Miguel, Frank Ocean and Chris Brown, there was Sammie- the R&B teen sensation with a Gold album and a 2x Platinum single to his fresh yet seasoned name.

Now, after shifting around over 3 million units in the US since hitting the scene back in 2000, last year saw the ‘Kiss Me Thru The Phone’ singer release ‘Insomnia‘, an EP which boasts his brand new single ‘Put It In’, due out for release this week.

So, ever eager to bring you up to date with the going ons of R&B’s brightest stars, we caught up the ‘I Like It’ star for a conversation that saw us discuss everything from his battle with anxiety to the plans he’s put in place to take his career to the next level. Meet us below… (more…)

That Grape Juice has teamed up with RCA Inspiration to give YOU the chance to win a copy of one of 2013’s must have albums ‘United Tenors’ – the “crooner composite” of gospel hitmaker Fred Hammond , Dave Hollister, Brian Courtney Wilson, and Eric Roberson.

Skyrocketing straight to #1 upon its spring release, the album has been a mainstay aboard Billboard gospel’s upper rankings on the hems of its lead single/title track ‘Here In Our Praise’.  Winning the praise of noted critics and tastemakers industry wide, TGJ was privy to an early listen of the set and can too attest that it undoubtedly leads the pack as one of the year’s best offerings.

So, what are you waiting for?  Want to be in with a chance to win? Simply answer the following question correctly…

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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 Yolanda Adams, 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 Karen Clark Sheard, Donnie McClurkin, Montel Jordan, Donald Lawrence, and Mary Mary:

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In case you thought being one of the best-selling gospel artists in history was enough for Yolanda Adams, you thought wrong.

Aside from listing multiple chart toppers on Billboard tallies over the past two decades, the Grammy winning diva has also brought her megawatt talents and smile to a number of projects including film, television, radio, and most recently, her own bath and body line ‘Simply Yolanda’.

With the venture being one of many keeping her ever busy, Adams took time to chat exclusively to That Grape Juice about it, her love life, new music in the works with legendary production duo Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis (Janet Jackson) and hit songwriter Diane Warren, her love of gospel newcomers Joshua Rogers, Livre, and so much more.

What are you waiting for? Tuck in below to see it all:

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As the world awaits her eighth studio album this year, Rihanna took her latest LP ‘Unapologetic’ to Turkey’s Istanbul last week, via her ‘Diamonds World Tour‘.

On the night, her audience watched her perform the jam ‘What Now‘, recorded by one fan and shared on the video sharing outlet YouTube!

Watch her in action below!

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Stop whatever you’re doing and get into what we’ve got for you below.

That’s right, hours after it took place at London’s Twickenham Stadium, we’ve got Beyonce’s full set at tonight’s ‘Sound of Change‘ charity special.

Peep the show’s headliner in all her glory after the jump…

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As sales of their latest album ‘Ceremonials’ edge nearer to the 1 million mark in the US, Florence & The Machine saw their work celebrated at tonight’s ‘Sound Of Change’ event…thanks to a stunning performance put on by lead vocalist Florence Welch.

Watch as she commands a gentle authority over her audience and band below!

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Before we share Beyonce‘s entire ‘Sound of Change‘ performance right here on TGJ, peep the performance would have no doubt given her much to smile about besides her own now. A performance, put on by Pop’s Eastern dream…Rita Ora.

Flaunting the growth she’s made as a performer all too proudly, Ora’s time at the show saw her perform a number of songs from her debut album, ‘ORA’.

How did she fare?

‘Hot Right Now’ awaits you below…

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In the mood for more ‘Chime For Change’ performances?

You are? Well, get familiar with the gem that is Iggy Azalea‘s performance tonight, packing a sweet blend of sass, soul and sexy as she served live renditions of ‘Work’ and the dance cut ‘Bounce’.

We’ve got ‘Work’ waiting for you below, but be sure to keep it locked on That Grape Juice for her entire set as soon as it becomes available!

Press play below…

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Peep a charismatic-and incredibly sexy- Jessie J gracing tonight’s ‘Chime For Change’ event, now available to watch right here on That Grape Juice!

Think you’ve seen the best of the ‘Nobody’s Perfect’ belle?

Think again below…

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Before Beyonce stormed the stage with an empowering set of her most moving songs, her former rival Jennifer Lopez wowed the ‘Sound Of Change‘s audience with a performance we can only bill….phenomenal.

Featuring an appearance from Mary J. Blige, Lopez’ performances saw her showcase the energy, moves and showmanship we’d hope many- if not all- of her younger counterparts would learn a thing or two from.

Seriously, if you don’t consider yourself a fan of the ‘Could This Be Love‘ stunner, you will by the time you finish watching what’s below…

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It’s finally here!

Yes, after what seemed like an eternity, tonight saw Chime For Change deliver the epic showing that was the ‘Sound Of Change‘, featuring a stellar performance from Pop Queen Beyonce.

In the mood for some cause driven partying?

Press play for ‘Grown Woman’ below…

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