Kelly Rowland has announced a slew of TV ventures this month, however music is still her first focus.

The ‘Commander’ chanter is currently cooking up her fifth solo album, a set she has indicated will boast a more uptempo flare.

While it’s not presently known which label the project will arrive on (Rowland left Republic Records last year), the R&B star has expressed a desire to release the LP before the year’s end.

To whet appetites, Ms. Kelly has shared footage of herself working on a new track – seemingly titled ‘No Pressure.’

What are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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R&B songbird Monica has been hard at work on the follow-up to her 2012 effort ‘New Life.’

The Grammy winner has re-teamed with hitmaker Polow Da Don for the project, which is led by buzz cut ‘Just Right For Me’ featuring Lil Wayne.

Continuing her practice of teasing what else the hotly anticipated set will be serving up, the mother of three took to Instagram this week to preview a new cut tentatively titled ‘Ignore The Rules.’

Per Mo’s caption, it would appear the cut was crafted by Polow, Blanco Theory, and Sneaka Beat.

Are they bringing the heat? Take a listen below and let us know…

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Welcome to the latest TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, David, Rashad, and Joe – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic is the…

 2015 BET Awards Review

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Tamar Braxton‘s recent single ‘Let Me Know’ may have been all sorts of blazing, but it failed ignite the charts in the way hoped.

In the time since, the ever-busy belle has dived into TV work while continuing work on the follow-up to 2013’s ‘Love & War’ album.

With a new season of ‘Braxton Family Values’ having debuted last night on WE tv, the songbird used the occasion to tease a new song on Instagram.

Check it out below…

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Ella Henderson and the Thundacatz team up to make magic for the move ‘Despite the Falling Snow’ this year, joining forces to support the film with a song named ‘Now You Say You Love Me Again.’

Fans of the X Factor UK will know that Ella stands as one of the show’s more authentic breakout stars, securing critical acclaim with her debut album ‘Chapter One’ and its moving lead single ‘Ghost.’

Why she’s oft compared to the likes of Sam Smith and Adele?

‘Love Me’ below…

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Mariah Carey‘s latest greatest hits collection, ‘#1 To Infinity,’ strut into stores today!

To mark the occasion, Mimi stopped by the Ellen show to plug the set – her first for new label Epic Records.

There, the mother of two also gave the masses an extended sneak peek at the video for ‘Infinity’ – the project’s sole new song.

Showcasing a different scene to that of the VEVO preview unleashed earlier today, the 45-year-old revealed that the visual features cameos from male supermodel Tyson Beckford and ‘Empire’ breakout star Jussie Smollett.

Check out the latest look at the Farah X directed video below…

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Rihanna‘s 8th studio album may as well be titled ‘Snippets & Setbacks’ because at this point that’s all she’s been serving.

Still, her fashion game remains ferociously fierce.

As reported, the 27-year-old features in the new Dior Secret Gardens IV campaign – a print and visual “experience” lensed by Steven Klein.

Like RiRi new LP, the full clip isn’t yet ready for unveiling. However, it’s been teased with another preview, which features a brief bite of new song ‘A Night.’ 

Check it below…
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Just one more sleep until Leona Lewis‘ blazing new single ‘Fire Under My Feet’ ignites radio!

Continuing the cut’s steady unveiling, the vocal powerhouse has unwrapped the official cover for the Toby Gad produced track – the first from new album ‘I Am.’

What’s more, following yesterday’s video sneak peek, the X Factor star has shared another look at the Anthony Mandler directed visual.

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Halle Berry is back for another round of extraterrestrial antics in CBS Sci-Fi hit ‘Extant.’

Produced by Steven Spielberg, the ambitious series chronicles the life of astronaut Molly Woods (Berry), who – despite being infertile – returns from a 13 month solo space expedition pregnant.

Season 2 of the series is due to descend onto the box on July 1st.

Check out the newly released sneak peek below…

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Could tonight mark the Emancipation of Mimi’s vocals?

Mariah Carey‘s much publicised Las Vegas residency, ‘Mariah #1 To Infinity,’ kicks off tonight at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace and it’s sounding like she may silence the naysayers.

TMZ have “obtained” a recording of audio from the diva’s final dress rehearsal last night and her voice sounds refreshed, revitalised, and projecting power singing songs such as ‘Emotions.’

Listen for yourself below…

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The May 4th release of Ciara‘s new album ‘Jackie’ couldn’t come any sooner for her army of fans.

Keeping the preview party going, the 29-year-old stage blazer has teased another cut; this time it’s the Dr. Luke produced ‘Kiss & Tell.’

We’ve had it on replay here at TGJ and envision many others doing the same too.

Take a listen below…

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Ciara‘s new collection of jams, ‘Jackie,’ is less than two weeks from its release and the singer’s army of fans are awaiting the set bated breath.

Preceded by single ‘I Bet,’ the LP (due May 4th) is unique in that little else has been shared from it – a move we feel has smartly helped heighten anticipation.

Moments ago that changed somewhat when CiCi quenched the thirst of her 6 million Instagram followers with a preview of new song ‘Fly.’

Produced by Polow Da Don, a snippet of the track awaits below…

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