That Grape Juice‘s latest feature ‘Meet The Makers’ spotlights the gifted names who engineer the spectacle in all facets of entertainment. Music, TV, and beyond.
Today, as their work for other artists continues to serve as the life blood of the music industry, we interview Claude Kelly and Chuck Harmony, the creatives in front of and behind the act Louis York.
On November 18th, the duo released ‘Masterpiece Theatre Act II’ after bagging a sleeper hit with 2015’s ‘Clair Huxtable.’
As Fifth Harmony fans attempt to come to terms with the exit of original member Camila Cabello, the fall-out between the group and their former bandmate is reaching a new boiling point.
Yesterday alone, her departure was announced, her own statement (rejecting the quad’s comments) was serviced, and insider tea was spilt.
Now, in a bid to clear both the air and their names, the remaining members of the group have issued a fresh statement.
Dinah, Ally, Lauren, and Normani set the record straight (apparently for the last time) below…
Fifth Harmony have been a fixture in the headlines and on social media today following the shock departure of member Camila Cabello.
And, if folk felt there split would be handled in a PC manner, they’re greatly mistaken.
The first shot was thrown in the group’s announcement, which stressed that they were informed of Cabello’s decision by way of her “representatives.” Ouch.
Camila clapped back claiming that that was not true and that her ex bandmates were well aware of her reasons (which she has yet to divulge publicly).
Now, fresh tea is being poured painting an altogether different picture.
In 2017, Nicki Minaj and Remy Ma are set to go head to head with new releases they hope will solidify/elevate their respective statues in Hip-Hop.
Fortunately for Minaj, the general public has given her a healthy head start by putting their money where their mouths are by purchasing the material she’s dropped to support her new set.
It’s that time again! Welcome to the 9th annual That Grape Juice: End of Year Awards!
With 2016 rapidly drawing to a close, That Grape Juice will be acknowledging the releases, events and moments which have made the last 12 months so memorable.
Polls are open RIGHT NOW, hence it’s time for YOU – the That Grape Juice faithful – to cast YOUR votes (as many times as you like) on the best and worst 2016 had on offer.
Category finalists were established using metrics of commercial success, critical acclaim, and online buzz.
Voting Closes On December 24th 2016 at 11.59 PM (PT)
Winners will be announced on Christmas Day – December 25th 2016!
What are you waiting for? Cast your votes after the jump!
For those who listened to Azealia Banks’ ‘Fantasea’ the set served as one of the most innovative bodies of work to be built by an artist from this generation’s Pop class.
Alas, it seems that Hip Hop’s reigning Queen Nicki Minaj isn’t impressed by Banks’ aquatic tales of love, life and lust.
With their collective star on the rise after the chart domination of songs ‘Work From Home’ and more, Fifth Harmony was well on their way to filling the “girl group” void left in the industry by the likes of Destiny’s Child and Danity Kane.
Unfortunately, much like the latter, before their star could reach its highest heights, the group was dealt a crushing blow by the announcement of the departure of one of its members. In 5H’s case, it’s Camila Cabello.
Coming just a day after hits that members Normani Kordei and Ally Brooke are readying solo offerings (read more on that here), tuck in below to read the shocking announcement:
An ever festive Mariah Carey continues to spread Christmas cheer across TV land with her latest stop being inside Andy Cohen‘s clubhouse on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live.’
There, per usual, the shady chanteuse let loose a number of watch-worthy moments as she dished on her thoughts of known nemeses Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, and Ariana Grande. Sharing her thoughts on the trio (whom she has been pitted against in one way or the other over her career) via an interesting game titled ‘Does She Know Her?,’ Mimi certainly invoked a chuckle or two here at TGJ HQ with her “nice nasty” answers.
Also dishing on her love life (including recent breakup), recent pow wow with good girl friend Beyonce, and even that shady tweet from Demi Lovato, tuck in below for some laughs courtesy of the pop icon:
Today we travel back to a time when a certain siren was shedding shackles and coming out of her shell.
Christina Aguilera‘s feminist anthem ‘Can’t Hold Us Down’ is this week’s From The Vault pick.
Helmed by Scott Storch and penned by the producer alongside Xtina and Matt Morris, ‘Can’t Hold Us’ saw the singer encourage women the world over to stand together in a bid for respect from the opposite sex.
The fiery track reunited Aguilera with ‘Lady Marmalade’ collaborator Lil Kim and was the 4th single serviced from her sophomore set ‘Stripped.’
Grammy nominated, the song peaked at #12 on the US Billboard Hot 100, #6 in the UK and #5 in Australia; it also reached the Top 20 of many other European countries.
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David Lachapelle – who devised the diva’s ‘Dirrty’ video – directed the 80’s inspired visual . Its theme? A street battle of the sexes, which erupts after a sun-kissed, dark-haired Xtina is groped by a hopeful suitor.
For all its good intent, the video was criticized for being an argued example of “cultural appropriation.” Still, that hasn’t stopped it from amassing views on VEVO and spins on TV channels.
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Another year ends and still no signs of new new music from Christina.
Hopefully, all this waiting means the belter is baking something as inspired and layered as ‘Stripped’ and ‘Back To Basics.’
In the meantime, we’ll keep blasting ‘Can’t Hold Us Down’ and the rest of Aguilera’s back catalogue.
