Rapstress Khia brought ‘My Neck, My Back’ to a fan’s backyard recently, but to her surprise, was greeted with an onslaught of ridicule by the time she got back to Twitter.

After yesterday’s announcement…

…the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of the South’ was met with a royal backlash.  See the video below and let us know if she’s deserving of the response:

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A dream come true could be in the making for many-an-R&B fan.

For, just one day after R&B powerhouses Jazmine Sullivan and Brandy made their way to Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live,‘ the latter shared a video on social media of them trading riffs in a hallway.

Expressing a mutual respect for years, rumors (and wishes) of the two uniting on record have long lined fan forums and the like.  But, if the video’s tagged hashtag of “#duetcomingsoon” is any indication, that wish will soon be reality.

Get into the video below:

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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, Hezekiah Walker, Twinkie Clark, Fred Hammond, Kierra Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Israel Houghton, Marvin Sapp, Micah Stampley, Joshua Rogers, J. Moss, and Jonathan McReynolds, 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 Kim Burrell, Karen Clark Sheard, Tasha Cobbs, Jonathan McReynolds,  and more:

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Rihanna fans have had enough.

With new single ‘American Oxygen’ struggling to make much of an impact on the charts, one of the model’s prominent fansites has lashed out at both her record label and TIDAL.

The episode occurs in the midst of a mucky roll-out for the star’s eighth studio album, which has been delayed in earnest and has yet to spurn a hit to the standard of past efforts.

Details on the drama below…

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As even the most fervent member of the Navy will admit, Rihanna‘s new album campaign has been the muckiest of messes.

Beyond its incessant delays, the set has been muddied and marred by the underperformance of its trio of “lead singles.”

Hoping to clean things up on aisle R8, the model has officially released the video for the latest, ‘American Oxygen,’ on VEVO moments ago.

Initially premiered on TIDAL (Jay Z’s new streaming platform which Rih has ownership in), the clip’s arrival on more a traditional format is part of a measured effort to push it as the project’s winning launch single.
Indeed, it comes after it was added to both iTunes and Spotify and one week ahead of its official radio roll-out.

Will the digital and radio assault help? Who knows. For now, though, watch the VEVO version of ‘Oxygen’ below…

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Much ado has been made about the cover for Mariah Carey‘s new album ‘#1 To Infinity,’ but we’re loving it here at That Grape Juice.

It’s unsurprising, then, that we’re equally as enamoured with the additional shots from the Wayne Maser photoshoot.

The newly unwrapped snaps arrive in support of the Mimi LP as well as its sole single ‘Infinity,’ which arrives (along with its Brett Ratner directed video) on April 27th.

According to Showbiz 411, the track is likely to set tongues wagging. Roger Friedman said of the song:

“Infinity” is at the same time old school R&B and right on the money for NOW. L.A. Reid has encouraged her back into the department of lyrics that mean something to her. Not only does “Infinity” tell a story– which most people will infer is about her and Nick–the song also has a great melody, a real hook you won’t forget, and Mariah hitting a very high, sustained note that is her and her alone.

The gist of the song is that “Infinity isn’t forever” and she wants the man who is the subject of the song out of her home and her life this minute. It’s a very witty lyric written by Mariah with a team including writer-producer Eric Hudson.

Well role on the 27th! Pending then, peep another promo below…

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A mere matter of days remain until VH1 unleashes season 4 of ratchet reality staple ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.’

The latest instalment of the Mona Scott-Young production promises to serve up all sorts of drama – a point its latest sneak peek highlights in earnest.

Find out what the likes of Joseline, Mimi, Momma Dee, Erica, Stevie J, and co are up to this go round below…

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Queen Latifah, Usher, Jill Scott, Fantasia, and R&B legend Smokey Robinson are just a few of the names who’ve enlisted the highly sought after skills of singer/songwriter Theresa Bailey.

After building a successful career as a background singer, the Berklee College of Music graduate is ready to take center stage alongside similarly prized singer/songwriter Lisa Wright, a highly respected artist whose pen has lent a number of gospel gems from Colorado Mass Choir and Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.

Their alliance – under the name AsOne – has already seen them make history as music history’s first ever interracial female duo.  And from the looks of things, it won’t be the last time we’ll see these talented ladies listed in the history books.

Tuck in below to read our exclusive chat with AsOne and get used to seeing their name:

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The R&B singer K. Michelle has learned that she won’t have to pay a penny to her ex-boyfriend Memphitz this week, declared the winner of a legal battle that started when she accused him of attacking her on national television.

Good news for the ‘Atlantic’ belle below…

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‘R&B Divas: LA‘ may continue to sizzle and soar for its parent network ‘TV One’ on a popularity front, but criticism dished up and served to its newest ‘Diva’ Stacy Francis may see it destined for trouble this year.

According to who?

Its fans.

Bad news below..

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The writer behind Rihanna‘s Urban jam ‘Bitch Better Have My Money‘ has revealed that the song was completed in three hours this week, detailing the story behind the song’s conception in an interview with ‘Noisey.’

Bibi Bourelly‘s story below…

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In recent years, Mariah Carey‘s music and image have been slammed for being stuck in a time warp.

However, after signing with L.A Reid’s Epic Records last month (a move which brings her back to the Sony Music family), it appears Mimi is looking to wipe the slate clean in more ways than one.

Details below…

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