Pushing on past the pain, Monica took to the stage in Hartford, CT last night, where she performed an impromptu tribute to her idol and friend, Whitney Houston at Hot 93.7′s Love and Laughter Show.
The singer, still visibly grieving the loss of icon Houston – who passed away on Saturday, pulled through, delivering a soaring rendition of the late star’s ‘You Give Good Love’.
Watch the performance below…
As two of the last people to spend time with Whitney Houston, her tragic passing was inevitably going to hit R&B singers Brandy and Monica hard.
Attempting to soldier on through their grief, the duo shot the video for their duet ‘It All Belongs To Me’ yesterday in LA. E! News were on hand at the shoot, where they talked to the Grammy winners about their final moments with the late, great superstar.
Interview after the jump…
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Amidst mourn for their fallen idol, diva duo Brandy and Monica and pressing forward with the shooting ‘It All Belongs To Me’ – their R&B reunion track already winning critical acclaim from longtime fans of the songstresses. Directed by famed director Chris Robinson, the accompanying visual for this featured track is set to debut in the coming weeks and precede both ladies forthcoming LPs – Mo’s ‘New Life’ and Brandy’s yet titled 6th album.
As fans anxiously await the two’s visit to Leno this Friday for the cut’s first (televised) live unveiling, they’ve been invited into these snaps – lifted to Monica’s Twitter moments ago - below:
To the world she was an icon, but to them she was a friend.
Whitney Houston‘s sudden death last night has left many stunned, most especially R&B stars Brandy and Monica.
The pair, who were being coached by the late singer for their planned performance at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Gala, instead sat in clear disbelief at the solemn event.
Over the years, Houston took on a mentor role for both ladies. Indeed, she maintained a close bond with Brandy, while helping Monica through the suicide of her boyfriend and in other trying times. The singers will no doubt be leaning on each other during this trying time.
Over the years, Clive Davis‘ Pre-Grammy Gala has become as much of a must-see as the Grammy’s itself. A trend which looks set to continue this year with Brandy and Monica‘s stage return.
The powerhouse duo are set to take to the stage together at tonight’s event to perform their global smash ‘The Boy Is Mine‘, along with new single ‘It All Belongs To Me’.
Take trip down memory lane with the R&B diva’s below…
As fans embrace ‘The Boy Is Mine’ successor ‘It All Belongs To Me’ – the dynamic R&B reunion of belters Brandy and Monica – the song looks to kick off what may be a year of diva double teams. With Keyshia Coleseeking the assistance of Ms. Norwood as well, (now silenced) rumors ofRihanna and Christina Aguilera, Alicia Keysentreating Adele, and now news that Britney Spearsmay be featured on Queen of Pop Madonna‘s forthcoming ‘MDNA’, the divas are joining forces like never before to tackle the Billboard charts.
In honor (and anticipation) of these 2012 alliances, That Grape Juice has collected 12 of our favorite diva duets.
See who made our list after the jump:
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‘Everything To Me’ maestra Monica sent fans into a frenzy moments ago when she shared this official snap of today’s rehearsal session for Clive Davis‘s annual Pre-Grammy Gala. Joined by ‘It All Belongs To Me’ co-star Brandy, the diva duo is set to unveil the first live performance of the soon-to-be hit at the bash this weekend.
Much to the diva’s delight, their run through was guest by none other than ‘Run To You’ belter Whitney Houston and daughter Bobbi Kristina. Taking to Twitter, Mo shared Whitney’s thoughts on her tune with Brandy:
You’ve heard the track, now see the process.
Monica and Brandy have given fans a window-peek into the recording session for their new duet ‘It All Belongs To Me’.
So what are you waiting for? Peep the footage, via Perez Hilton, after the jump…
Nothing better to accompany a new cd, aptly titled ‘New Life’, than a new ‘do. Such was clearly the forethought of ‘For You I Will’ wailer Monica. Moments ago the multiplatinum diva gifted fans with a sneak peek of her new look, courtesy of famed hairstylist Kim Kimble.
The shot surfaces days before the singer rejoins fellow R&B belle Brandy for a live performance of their new cut ‘It All Belongs To Me’ at Clive Davis’ annual ‘Pre-Grammy Gala’. The performance will come as the first time the two have joined forces on stage in almost 4 years.
Are you feeling the new look?
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