Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Savage‘ is generating serious cash in the United States.

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With millions around the world celebrating the resurrection, the That Grape Juice team have curated a compilation of Gospel anthems to mark the momentous occasion.

A TGJ Easter 2020 fuses powerful tracks from the likes of Kirk Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Mariah Carey, Kierra Sheard, Tamela Mann, Whitney Houston, and the legendary Clark Sisters. 

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Jessie J has been baking new bops and, though she’s not yet ready to serve, she did offer up a small taste of what’s to come.

Chatting with fans on Instagram Live, the vocal powerhouse previewed a new song that she says that she’s “obsessed with.”

And after hearing for ourselves, we understand why!

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The music world may be on a pause of sorts in the wake of the global health crisis, but Rita Ora is aiming to uplift with new single ‘How To Be Lonely.’

Released just before the onset of the worldwide lockdowns, Ora was able to shoot the video fro the track as well as various live versions – the latest of which has been unwrapped.

Shot live from London, the stirring rendition of ‘Lonely’ sees the singer joined by a full band as she takes vocal flight.

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Rihanna wants fans to know that doing what she can to solve problems caused by COVID-19 is her biggest priority at the moment.

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After thrilling audiences with biographical films that chronicled the lives of some of music history’s most celebrated female vocalists (i.e. Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton Britney Spears, etc.), Lifetime is turning the spotlight on Gospel’s reigning royal family – The Clark Sisters.

Premiering tonight (April 11) at 8/7c, ‘The First Ladies Of Gospel: The Clark Sisters’ stars Emmy-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis as the group’s mother (“Mattie”), Christina Bell (“Twinkie”), Kierra Sheard (“Karen”), Sheléa Frazier (“Dorinda”), Raven Goodwin (“Denise”), and Angela Birchett (“Jacky”).

Ahead of its small screen arrival, ‘First Ladies’ – based on the trailer alone – has already garnered acclaim for its accompanying soundtrack (click here to listen), costuming and design, and more.

Now, after invitation to a private screening, That Grape Juice is among the critics lauding the biopic and has compiled a list of 5 reasons why it was an absolute knockout!

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In honor of his 62nd birthday (April 10), legendary singer-songwriter Babyface took to Instagram to reveal how grateful he is for good health given his recent coronavirus diagnosis.

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Mariah Carey has paid fitting tribute to those at the frontline of the coronavirus relief effort.

Fresh from taking part in the iHeart Living Room Concert, Mimi has shared a live from home rendition of her classic ‘Hero.’

On her motivations, the legend said:

“We find ourselves in a unique time in history, a time that doesn’t allow us to be together in-person during Holy Week. But I’m grateful that so many of us are staying home, staying safe and, in doing so, keeping each other safe. We are united in this effort and in this moment. I want to take this time to acknowledge and honor the sacrifices and courage of those who work every day taking care of their communities in this time of need and uncertainty.”

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With Normani fans hot on the lookout for the official summer release date of her long-awaited debut album (as she reported here), the 23-year-old – despite an undoubted setback caused by the current global health crisis – is hard at work putting the finishing touches on the project.

Taking to Instagram Thursday (April 9), she sent her followers into a tizzy when she uploaded snaps of herself working at her home studio.

That excitement was only reiterated when Ryan Tedder – a prized songwriter who’s penned hits for the likes of Beyoncé, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Adele, and more – took to USA Today (April 10) to confirm he’s set to contribute work toward her debut LP.

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For over 40 years, The Clark Sisters have been your favorite singer’s favorite singers.

Cited as an influence by many of music history’s top divas including Whitney Houston, Beyonce, Mariah Carey, and Mary J. Blige, the group – comprised of sisters Twinkie, Jacky, Dorinda, and Karen – stand as the best-selling ensemble in Gospel history and have cranked out some of the genre’s most memorable hits like ‘Name It, Claim It,’ ‘Is My Living In Vain,’ and their game-changing, crossover hit, ‘You Brought the Sunshine.’

With the release of their March 13 album, ‘The Return,’ the quartet are penciling in new chapters to their legendary story.  Quieting diehard fans who had long pressed them for the follow-up to their last studio effort, 2007’s ‘Live – One Last Time,’ the new LP was kicked off by the anthemic single ‘Victory’ – which shot straight to the top of multiple charts.

That Grape Juice was privileged to sit down with the music royals (sans Twinkie) to discuss the project and dish on their highly anticipated Lifetime biopic, ‘The First Ladies of Gospel,’ which premieres April 11.  Read this and more inside:

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If at first you don’t succeed…wait ’til week two.

Such was the case for Dua Lipa, whose sophomore album ‘Future Nostalgia’ has climbed into pole position on the Official UK Album Chart. 

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In the wake of coronavirus pandemic-imposed social distancing, Doja Cat is proving herself quite the renaissance woman.

Taking to social media to flex her comedy and acting skills over the past weeks, the rapper-songstress – thanks to Levi’s – has also reimagined spaces in her home into a concert hall.

Teaming with the clothing brand Thursday (April 9), Cat took over their official Instagram account for a quick virtual concert that saw her render live renditions of her hits ‘Moo!,’ her first Hot 100 top 10 hit ‘Say So,’ and more.  Never one for a dull moment, the 24-year-old performed the entire set in a pink sumo wrestler costume.

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