John Legend‘s been riding high on digital sales charts thanks to his latest duet with chart-topping Country star Kane Brown.
The duo, who joined forces for Brown’s March 27-released single, ‘Last Time I Say Sorry’ (as we reported here), gave the song its first live treatment thanks to a virtual performance for the star-studded TV special ‘ACM Presents: Our Country’ (April 5).
Filling out a ‘who’s who’ of big names in Country including the likes of Shania Twain, Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, and many more, Legend and Brown flexed their vocal chops from the comfort of their respective homes – much to the delight of their fans.
Chris Brown‘s work ethic would put even the staunchest work-a-holics to shame.
In addition to work on an ‘INDIGO’ short film to support his 2019 chart-topping album of the same name, forthcoming duets with Usher and T-Pain respectively (as we reported here), and more, the Grammy winner’s sent his supporters (affectionately called #TeamBreezy) into a frenzy with reports he’s readying an entire body of work with rapper Young Thug.
Having previously collaborated on Brown’s ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’ track, ‘High End,’ it appears 2020 won’t end without the Urban hitmakers placing a mixtape in the hands of their respective fans.
In a bid to raise awareness and funds in the fight against the spread of coronavirus, Lady Gaga has teamed with Global Citizen and the World Health Organization for ‘One World: Together At Home.’
An assembly of some of music’s biggest names for a globally broadcast concert hosted by late nite talk show kings Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert, Gaga – who also acts as the event’s curator – will be joined by the likes of Billie Eilish, Chris Martin, Elton John, J Balvin, John Legend, Lizzo, Maluma, Stevie Wonder, and more.
Look inside to hear the ‘Poker Face’ performer make the official announcement:
As we reported here two months ago, ‘Blow’ singer Kesha was dealt a stunning blow in a New York courtroom after a judge ruled she defamed Dr. Luke when she falsely told Lady Gaga the producer had raped Katy Perry.
Ordered to pay Luke approximately $373,000 as a result, the loss could only spell worse as the whopping $50 million lawsuit he filed against her was scheduled to head to court. The 46-year-old producer had been pursuing the defamation case for nearly six years as a mean “to seek recovery for the serious harm Kesha’s false accusations of rape have caused his business,” said his lawyer Christine Lepera.
And, while Kesha’s team was actively readying appeal to that decision, they’ll have more time to strengthen their argument for it and the major defamation trial as it’s been postponed due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
Ashanti‘s younger sister, Kenashia “Shia” Douglas, made headlines over the weekend when she revealed disturbing images of herself with a black eye, bloodied face, and broken teeth.
The graphic visuals were lifted to Instagram as part of a collage designed to celebrate her 31st birthday (April 2). Although the narrated clip began with touching photos from her childhood and more, it eventually took a turn to uncover the darker times of her life to date (including the implication of domestic abuse, miscarriage, and more).
As the video made its rounds, 50 Cent chimed in to accuse his former nemesis – Douglas’ ex-boyfriend/rapper Slowbucks – of committing the attacks.
Hot girl Megan Thee Stallion proves she doesn’t have to wait until summer to bring the heat, as evidenced by her recently unveiled feature in the May 2020 issue of ‘Marie Claire.’
Lensed by famed photographer Micaiah Carter, the 25-year-old sizzles on the pages of the women’s mag by rocking looks from Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Bulgari, Balenciaga, and more. All this while dishing some serious feminism in her girl-powered quotes.
See Meg and her beloved French bulldog, 4oe, in action inside:
Since embarking on their journey, June’s Diary have firmly established themselves as one of the current climate’s most exciting new acts.
Indeed, their individual and collective vocal prowess has earned them a following comprised of fans and contemporaries alike.
Currently hard at work on their hotly anticipated album debut, members Ashly Williams and Gabby Carreiro teamed up to perform a special rendition of ‘Best Part’ live on That Grape Juice.
Speaking to TGJ, the ladies shared that the H.E.R. and Daniel Caesar track resonated with them while on the road with their girls.
The R&B legend delivers a care package in the form of new single ‘Do It.’
A delicious slice of grown R&B, the track is the first offering from the GRAMMY winning icon since 2018 album ‘Sex & Cigarettes.’
Speaking on the song, Braxton said:
“I wrote this song about a year ago when a friend was going through the struggles of trying to end a relationship that wasn’t good for her. We have all been through situations like this, when there is really nothing more to say, you know he’s not right and you just need to do what you need to do. There is also an element of hope in the song, that after you do what you need to do things will get better.
During these unprecedented times, make the most of your time indoors with some self-reflection. Now might be a good time to quarantine your heart as well in order to examine what it really needs.”
What are you waiting for? Listen to new Toni below…
Two years after thrilling fans with her eighth solo studio album, ‘Sex and Cigarettes,’ R&B icon Toni Braxton has sent fans into a frenzy with the unexpected announcement her new single, ‘Do It,’ is set to drop Monday (April 6).
Dua Lipa‘s ‘Future Nostalgia’ has made its debut on the Billboard 200.
Touted as one of the year’s most anticipated releases, the LP arrives on the heels of a double GRAMMY win for the Brit in 2019 and was preceded by a number of singles – including smash hit ‘Don’t Start Now,’ which has thus far peaked at #2 on the Hot 100.
It hasn’t all been plain-sailing, though.
For, Lipa has had to weather the storm of an early leak (which, in turn, forced, an earlier than planned release) and limited promotional options as the world comes to grips with the global health crisis.
How did all impact the project’s commercial performance? Find out below… (more…)
When it comes to controversy, Pop royal Madonna might have written a book a two about the matter. Still, at times it’s best not rustle feathers, especially when it’s fleeting.
This week’s From The Vault pick is the superstar’s doomed single ‘American Life.’
The first offering from the album of the same name, ‘Life’ saw Madonna put her “socially conscious” hat on, to poor critical results. Dealing with the illusion of fame and the reappraisal of the American Dream, the track was produced by Mirwais Ahmadzaï – like the bulk of its parent LP. It featured a rap segment where Madge details her daily activities and concludes that all her possessions didn’t necessarily make her happy.
Peaking at #37 on the Billboard Hot 100, it fared better internationally, reaching the Top 10 in Australia, France and the UK among many other countries. It was a chart topper in Canada, Denmark and Italy.
A video for the track was shot prior to the invasion of Iraq by the American troops.
Set at a high-end fashion show, it depicted models dressed in military fashion walking down the runway. As the video progresses, it begins to mirror a war zone, with overzealous soldiers scaring middle eastern kids, shots being fired, bodies exploding and all.
Madonna and her literal troop of female dancers emerge from backstage to put a stop to the madness.
Yet, the biggest controversy about the video came in the form of a lookalike of George W. Bush – then president of the USA and key figure war – gleefully sitting front-row and seemingly enjoying every minute of the show.
The release of the Jonas Akerlund directed music video was shelved and the artist issued a statement stating that more than anything else it was “an anti-war statement,” and that she was “pro-peace.”
Another visual was released, presenting M singing the song in front of ever changing flags of different countries.
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Initially, the ‘American Life’ project was panned by critics and the public because they felt it was try-hard, self-centered and contrived.
Through the years it has gained somewhat of a cult following, with music lovers and critics alike praising its minimalistic Folk/Electronica sound and social commentary-fuelled lyrics.
War or no war, who knows if the nation was ever going to be ready for Madonna to express her political views by way of her music. Still, we applaud the entertainer for taking a stand and using her art to do so.
