Saturday, October 11th 2008

Beyonce – ‘If I Were A Boy’ Video

Originally set to premiere this coming Monday, Beyonce’s new video for ‘If I Were A Boy’ debuted on Yahoo Music a few hours ago. After hearing the song and piecing together the set pics from a while back, I was left scratching my head as to how they’d match up visually on screen. However after watching the Jake Nava directed video, I am pleasantly surprised. The black and white ‘concept’ video really brings the song to life in a way I hadn’t thought possible. I can really see where Ms. Knowles is going with this one. One of her best videos yet IMO. Absolutely fantastic.

What do you think of the video?

Posted By: Sam

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Tuesday, October 7th 2008

Kanye West – ‘Love Lockdown’ Video

The video for Kanye West’s much talked about new single ‘Love Lockdown’ premiered, interestingly enough, on Ellen yesterday. Apparently artists/labels are looking to diversify into different lanes to promote their projects. Anyway, enough of my waffle…

Like the song, the video is certainly out there. ‘Out there’, in the good way, that is. I’m really liking what Kanye is serving up with this new album ’808s & Heartbreak’ thus far, which has me definitely anticipating the LP’s release on November 25th.

What do you think of the video?

Posted By: Sam

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Friday, September 26th 2008

Pussycat Dolls’ New Album Set To Tank

According to Hits Daily Double, the Pussycat Dolls sophomore effort ‘Doll Domination’ is set to debut in the Top 10 on next week’s Billboard Hot 200 – with sales between 70,000-75,000. While not immediately seeming so bad – considering the current music sales climate – it still must come as a major disappointment considering the high charting of lead single ‘When I Grow Up’, as well as the triple Platinum sales of their debut ‘PCD’ back in 2005. {Source}

One has to wonder where this leaves Nicole, though. It’s increasingly seeming like a case of ‘damned if you do / damned if you don’t’ – going back to the Pussycat Dolls, that is.

Any thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Thursday, September 18th 2008

Behind The Scenes: Pussycat Dolls On The Set Of ‘Whatcha Think About That’

Peep the Pussycat Dolls on the set of the video for their latest single ‘Whatcha Think About That’:

Granted the girls look and move great, it’s a shame can’t be said for the single; Nicole’s voice on the all-round wack track is as jarring as ever. What’s more, upon listening to their forthcoming LP ‘Doll Domination’, I can honestly say that it was complete and utter garbage. Still, with their ‘formula’ being so serviceable, I can see it still selling well regardless. SMH…

Your thoughts?

Posted By: Sam

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Wednesday, September 10th 2008

2008 Fashion Rocks: Performances

The 2008 Fashion Rocks aired last night in the US. Check out the performances from the big show below (many thanks to our awesome affiliate site The Celebrity Network). That Grape Juice is on location at the 2008 MOBO Awards Nominations Launch in Central London (exciting stuff), so expect a review of the performances a bit later in the day. Keep it locked on TGJ as you would normally, as updates will still be posted. Thanks

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Wednesday, August 13th 2008

Michelle Williams Performs On The Early Show

Michelle Williams stopped by The Early Show yesterday to offer the first live television performance of current single ‘We Break The Dawn’. Check out the performance below:

Great performance! Michelle really did her thing; vocally she was on-point and the band were a great addition too.

Click here read our recent interview with Michelle

What do you think of the performance?

Posted By: Sam

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Monday, August 4th 2008

New Song: Mary J. Blige – ‘Supernatural’

Some of you may remember ‘Supernatural’; indeed, the track, which surfaced a few months back, is slated to feature on Ciara’s forthcoming LP ‘Fantasy Ride’. Interestingly, Mary J. Blige has put her own spin on the song, which surfaced today. Though Mary’s version is far from poor, it surprisingly doesn’t offer much in the way of improving on the original; if anything, Ciara’s offering (which you can listen to below) is better IMO.

Hit or Miss?

LISTEN: Supernatural

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Ciara’s version:

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Sunday, August 3rd 2008

Pussycat Dolls Perform At MTV Asia Awards

The Pussycat Dolls took to the stage at the MTV Asia Awards last night in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Nicole and co performed ‘Buttons’ and current smash ‘When I Grow Up’. See the performances below:

Good performance. I’m still no fan of their one singer/ 100 dancer format, yet there’s no denying they did their thing.

Randomness: Wasn’t it this time last year Nicole was inflicting her appalling, ill-fated solo material on us all? I guess this goes to show, PCD is where she belongs (which isn’t a bad thing).

What do you think of the performance?

Posted By: Sam

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Thursday, June 26th 2008

New Pussycat Dolls Promo Pic

Check out this new promotional shot for the Pussycat Dolls sophomore effort ‘Doll Domination’ (due September 16th). They look great; though, it irks me slightly that the member on the far right (Lord knows I couldn’t tell you her name even if I tried) is being made to look more and more like former member Carmit Bachar (the red head).