The 2011 Grammy Awards are currently underway at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and That Grape Juice will be providing you with performances as they occur!
Check out performances from Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams, Lady GaGa, B.o.B., Bruno Mars, Janelle Monae, Usher, Justin Bieber, Cee-Lo, Rihanna, Emimen, Dr. Dre and more below:
Check out Eminem and Dr. Dre on the cover of the August/September JUICE issue of VIBE magazine. The edition hits newsstands on August 16th. {Source}
Lady GaGa appeared at a ‘Best Buy’ retail outlet in Los Angeles yesterday to celebrate the release of her new album, ‘The Fame Monster‘. Now THOSE are what I call shoulder pads!
Hip-Hop Icon Dr. Dre also stopped by to show support.
Ever saw that movie ‘Single White Female’…?
The 2009 ‘Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’ took place at The Armory in New York City last evening. The lingerie extravaganza attracted a long list of celebrities including Fergie (seen above) who looked far from fugly while she rocked the stage.
Two of Hip-Hop’s most powerful players, Jay-Z and Dr. Dre, were also at the event.
Keri Hilson made a stop at the show as well. She could easily fit in with the models on the runway if she wanted.
Keri and Jay bumped in to each other at the after-party. What an interesting conversation that must have been.
Finally, we have Fergie once again who this time posed with her illustrious band-mates, the Black Eyed Peas, on the red carpet.
It seems Hip-Hop fans awaiting the release of Dr Dre’s serially delayed ‘Detox’ LP will have to wait a while longer:
While Dr. Dre had hoped to drop his long-awaited Detox album this year, the hip-hop icon recently revealed to ABCNews.com that he’s still cooking up the beats.
In an interview to promote his line of Monster headphones, the reporter casually asked Dre what upcoming projects he had. “Only my album that I’ve been working on for the last 10 years, that’s it, Detox record,” he laughed.
While he didn’t go into any specifics, Dre said, “Hopefully, I’ll get it done at the end of this year, and we can hear it next year.”
Asked what was causing the holdup of the album that would be his first solo effort since 1999′s 2001 album, Dre admitted, “motivation, other things getting in the way.” Detox was originally slated for release in 2004 but has been pushed back numerous times as Dre worked on music for affiliated artists including Eminem, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent and the Game, as well as Gwen Stefani and Mary J. Blige.
A snippet of music from the album debuted earlier this year during a commercial for Dr Pepper. Back in August 2008, 50 Cent told MTV News that he’d recorded some material for Detox with Dre and joked that they were so good “I want the records back.” At the time, even 50 didn’t know when the album might drop, but he was keeping hope alive.
“Hopefully, he’ll get it done and put it out,” 50 said. “I’m waiting for the Detox. All I can say is, Dr. Dre is the best producer in my eyes. Just the consistency over the years. … He knows what he wants. He’s such a perfectionist that it becomes difficult for him to put it out.” {Source}
Granted I know the last year or so has seen the acclaimed rapper/producer suffer a tragic loss in the family, I’m starting to wonder if after all this ‘perfecting’ folk will even still be checking for him like that. I mean, yes he is a Hip-Hop legend, but the industry is a very different place these days.
After a lengthy hiatus from the music scene, rapper Eminem is currently in the studio prepping his new LP. In an exclusive interview with BBC Radio 1, the Detroit native opened up about everything; from not having a desire for fame, working With Dr. Dre, taking drugs, his daughter, the ups and downs of the industry and a whole lot more.
At 41 minutes, the interview is pretty long. That said, highly insightful.
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According to MTV.com, The Game and former mentor Dr Dre are to reunite on the former G-Unit rapper’s new album ‘LAX’ – which is apparently 80% completed:
“[Dr. Dre] dropped some stuff off,” Game’s DJ Nu Jerzey Devil said. “But I’m not sure if Game did anything to them yet.” Game has been recording in Miami and Los Angeles and should be ready to release LAX this spring.
Dre joins the already impressive line-up of producers set to feature on the project, including Scott Storch and Cool & Dre. This will mark the first time The Game and Dre have worked together since the rapper’s much-publicized departure from G-Unit, following the release of his debut album ‘The Documentary’. Dre was noticeably absent from Game’s sophomore effort, ironically titled ‘Doctors Advocate’ amid rumors that he had sided with 50 Cent & G-Unit.
According to NME, Dr Dre’s serially delayed album ‘Detox’ will finally be hitting stores in June. The much anticipated LP, the follow-up to ’2001′ – which released 7 years ago, was originally set for release in 2004, however has been pushed back continually since then. Dre. 42, will drop the album via Aftermath/Interscope.
According to Forbes latest list of Hip Hop’s wealthiest, Jay-Z is the industry’s biggest earner – with an estimated $34 million amassed in 2006. The Def Jam president was followed by 50 Cent and Diddy (who has been slowly dropping down the list each year). Check out the complete list below:
1. Jay-Z $34 million
2. 50 Cent $32 million
3. Diddy $28 million
4. Timbaland $21 million
5. Dr. Dre $20 million
6. Eminem $18 million
7. Snoop Dogg $17 million
8. Kanye West $17 million
9. Pharrell Williams $17 million
10. Scott Storch $17 million
I still see Jay as more of a ‘name president’ than handling anything for real over at Def Jam. With that said, I can’t hate – the man is doing it big. Some of the others are kinda questionable…
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