Ever a hot topic in the world of urban music, Ameriie both shocked and surprised fans earlier this year when she gave details on the unorthodox nature of her upcoming LP.

Now she has given more information regarding the project, as well as discuss her feelings towards long time collaborator Rich Harrison and why she is now signed to an independent label.

Watch below…

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You voted in your thousands, both striking up and engaging in debate all in support of you felt the title of the ‘Queen Of R&B‘ belonged to.

Now the results are in.

Find out who That Grape Juice voters decided is the Ultimate Queen Of R&B below…

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Rapper Eve has been silent for some time now, however the Hip-Hop’s ‘pitbull in a skirt’ is ready to roar back onto the scene with her much delayed ‘Lip Lock’ LP; promo pics for which surfaced today.

Due ‘soon’ (via her new label EMI), the album marks the first the former Ruff Ryder has released since the onslaught of Hurricane Nicki. A necessary and noteworthy point given Ms. Minaj’s gargantuan success and the all-round lack of female MC’s in the marketplace.

Which begs the question: is Nicki’s success a door opener or closer for Eve?

Your thoughts?

R&B hitmaker The-Dream is gearing up to treat fans to a bevy of free treats, as he readies his costless ‘1977’ EP. The internet-only effort hits the web next week and serves as a prelude of sorts to the ‘Single Ladies’ songwriter’s new album ‘The Love, IV: Diary of a Madman’.

Check out the record’s tracklisting below…

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The MTV Video Music Awards 2011 will be airing live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre this Sunday – and That Grape Juice are happy to announce that we will be flying out to cover the show!

An action packed bill, the show will feature performances from the industry’s brightest stars including Lady GaGa, Chris Brown, Bruno Mars, Lil Wayne, Adele, and a certain child of Destiny! What’s more, an all-star Britney Spears tribute is to be staged.

Want to keep up with it all?

Not to worry because, That Grape Juice will be providing live on-the-minute updates from the event including news, commentary and, of course, all of the performances! All LIVE from the Nokia Theatre! As well as extensive coverage on our sister site – That Grape Juice TV, expect four main areas right here:

Red Carpet Arrivals

Continuously uploaded images of all the red carpet arrival.

Your Shout!

Here you’ll be able to express yourself on everything VMA-related – from rumours to spoliers and, of course, the actual show as it occurs. Anything and everything goes; randomness, observations, ‘WTF!’ moments and all that jazz. A live stream also be available!

Performances

All the show’s performances minutes after they’ve aired. Visitors who’ve observed our coverage of previous award shows will know what we mean!

Twitter Commentary

Be sure to follow That Grape Juice on Twitter for our commentary on the show. As ever, we will be -for one night only- be sharing our uncensored thoughts throughout the event.

Click here to follow That Grape Juice on Twitter!

So for ‘net’s most thorough live coverage of Pop’s biggest night, be sure to keep it locked on…

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Even though it was recently confirmed that Drake and Lil’ Wayne are indeed preparing a joint LP after their solo projects, R&B heartthrob Trey Songz has also revealed an interest in recording a duet album with his former ‘Successful’ co-star.

Speaking with hip-hop magazine The Source, Trigga had this to say:

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Things appear to be on track for ‘Jumping Trains’ diva-in-training Jojo.  In addition to news surfacing of her tour with Joe Jonas and Jay Sean, now there’s news on the singer’s recently revealed lead single ‘Disaster’ (from her forthcoming LP).  And, fans may be surprised at how soon they’ll get a chance to hear it.

Via Interscope:

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Your thoughts?

Commemorating the 10th anniversary of the passing of late R&B diva Aaliyah, Billboard.com asked 12 of today’s R&B’s leading ladies about the singer’s influence (on themselves and the industry).

While Ciara, Monica, and Keyshia Cole were just a few of the names listed who paid tribute to the ‘One In a Million’ singer, find out what they had to say and who else shared their thoughts after the jump:

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Kelly Rowland‘s August/September VIBE cover may have had tongues wagging, but the accompanying feature story may do just the same.  Unveiled today by the Urban magazine, the ‘Stole’ singer spoke candidly on the commercial failure of her sophomore release ‘Miss Kelly’, split from former manager Matthew Knowles, and being dropped by record label home Columbia Records.

Catch a few excerpts and find out what she had to say about these topics and more after the jump:

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Although ‘Break My Heart’ stalled on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop charts at #33, Britain born songstress Estelle has enlisted a few hip-hop heavyweights to help on the remix.  While the lead single from her forthcoming release ‘All Of Me’ originally featured rap titan Rick Ross, now the ‘American Boy’ singer reveals the remix will feature the accompaniment of Busta Rhymes, Jadakiss, and Swiss Beatz.

Hear her speak on this and more after the jump:

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Seemingly hell bent on putting his own spin to a number of new releases, R&B performer Trey Songz has recorded a remix to Jay Z and Kanye West‘s ‘Niggas In Paris‘, named ‘Trigga In Africa‘.

Check it out below…

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With its complete version expected to make its premiere  in a matter of hours, Rihanna has teased fans with a sneak peek of her new video ‘Cheers‘, the latest release in support of her album ‘Loud‘.

Check out Madame Fenty in action below…

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