Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’ allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

This week in 1995 Queen of Pop, Madonna, reascended to the Billboard Hot 100 throne with ‘Take A Bow’ – the second single from her most R&B-leaning album to date, ‘Bedtime Stories.’  Written and produced by Madge and Babyface, ‘Bow’ – thanks in great part to its cinematic accompanying visual – rose to the top of the Hot 100 this week 22 years ago, snatching the title from TLC‘s ‘Creep.’ 

Coming as her last #1 of the 90s, the song went on to reign for an impressive 7 weeks and, to date, remains the longest running chart-topper of her career.  Tuck in below to see who joined Madge in the top 25 this week in 1995:

(more…)

More footage has surfaced from the set of Azealia Banks‘ new movie ‘Coco.’

Reportedly in turmoil following her feud with its creative RZA, the project and its promotional campaign had been expected to receive a 2016 launch date.

Alas, the aforementioned drama has seen all talk/hype around the release cool down leaving the rapper’s fans in the dark.

That is…until now.

Watch below…

(more…)

Adele & Beyonce, the two most talked about winners of the 2017 Grammys, have extended their wins to the Billboard 200 charts thanks to the ceremony.

Via Billboard:

Adele’s 25, which won the album of the year award, returns to the top 10 of theBillboard 200 albums chart, rising 21-6 with 47,000 equivalent album units earned for the week (up 137 percent). 25’s total sales in the U.S. now stand at 9.24 million.

Beyoncé, who won two Grammy Awards at the ceremony and performed two songs from her Lemonade album, also garnered a big boost in sales and streams.The Lemonade album itself returns to the Billboard 200’s top 10, climbing 33-9 with 38,000 units earned (up 190 percent). Of that sum, 29,000 were in traditional album sales (up 241 percent).

Not bad at all ladies.  Tuck in below to see who else joined the duo on the refreshed Billboard 200:

 

(more…)

Katy Perry‘s new single ‘Chained to the Rhythm‘ continues to make healthy gains on radio formats globally weeks before the unveiling of its supporting LP.

This week, she has revealed that the American-inspired set was inspired by Donald Trump’s presidential win.

How so?

Find out below…

(more…)

Though Rihanna‘s Grammy snub upset some, the unceasing accomplishments and career milestones continue to rack up for the songstress.

Thanks to her philanthropic efforts, the Bajan singer-mogul has been named Humanitarian of the Year by the esteemed Harvard University.

Full story below…

(more…)

The UK’s Wireless Festival has emerged as one the world’s must-see summer spectacles; and, for its 2017 edition, makes sure to emphasize this.

Announced this morning, the line-up for the July 7th-9th Finsbury Park event boasts an eclectic mix of international stars and homegrown heroes.

The confirmed headliners are Chance The Rapper, Skepta, and The Weeknd, while other names set to grace the stage include Nas, Bryson Tiller,  Ty Dolla $ign, Tory Lanez, and Zara Larsson.

Peep the full line-up below…

(more…)

Katy Perry‘s ‘Chained To The Rhythm’ campaign charged onto the BRIT Awards stage last night.

The showing marks the second time the singer has performed the track, which has thus far peaked inside the top ten of many major markets.

Borrowing from her Grammy Awards spectacle (as well as the song’s video), Perry offered a performance that, while perhaps pleasing to her fans, isn’t likely to add new supporters to her fold.

Check it out below…

(more…)

Bruno Mars has embarked on a colossal promo campaign for third album ’24k Magic;’ a journey that has seen the superstar leave no stone untouched in his quest for chart triumph.

The 2017 BRIT Awards at London’s O2 Arena was his latest stop and, together with his Hooligans, he rocked out to current single ‘That’s What I Like.’

Much like his rendition of the cut at the Grammys, Mars marvelled with a slickly choreographed and stunningly sung offering.

Check it out below…

(more…)

Little Mix brought new meaning to their album title ‘Glory Days’ last night at the 2017 BRIT Awards.

The Pop quad earned their first trophy at the prestigious ceremony (dubbed the UK’s Grammys) when they took home the award for Best British Single.

Adding an exclamation mark to their win, they group performed the song which received the honor – ‘Shout Out To Me Ex.’

Embracing their stage blazer status, the ladies showed up and showed out. Watch them in action below…

(more…)

Emeli Sande had plenty to celebrate last night at the 2017 BRIT Awards.

The vocal powerhouse won Best British Female, following the commendable reception her sophomore album ‘Long Live The Angels.’

During the broadcast, Sande took to the stage to perform the LP’s lead single ‘Hurts.’

We’ve long loved the song and, after yesterday’s showing, heart it that much more.

Watch Sande soar after the jump…

(more…)

Future has enlisted a star-studded list of features for his newly announced album ‘HNDRXX.

Dive below for details…

(more…)

After a two hour extravaganza, which saw performances from the likes of Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, and Little Mix, the credits have rolled on the 2017 BRIT Awards.

Hailed as the UK’s answer to the Grammys, you can find out who snagged what awards at the ceremony (which was held at London’s O2 Arena) after the jump…

(more…)

**