As they all gear up for the release of their respective new albums, Beyonce, Jay Z & Kanye West (The Throne) have been shown ample love in the UK this week, thanks to prime time TV placements featuring their material.
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Kelly Rowland set the net ablaze last with the announcement and teaser of new single ‘Dirty Laundry’.
Reliable word tells us the song is all sorts of explosive, a stance BET president Stephen Hill clearly agrees with.
Taking to Twitter, the respected industry figure said the following of The-Dream penned number….
‘Frank’ entertainer Amy Winehouse is to be honoured with a statue in the city of London, it has emerged today.
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Legendary gospel group The Pace Sisters are set to appear on the popular OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) program “Iyanla: Fix My Life”, reports indicate.
Due to air Saturday, May 18 at 9/8 C, the world renowned singing group (comprised of real life sisters Latrice, DeJuaii, Melonda, June, Leslie, Duranice, and Lydia). have lent the gospel realm some of its most memorable hits, but have dealt secretly with longstanding battles against obesity.
In their segment – which will air during the show’s season 2 finale – the sisters consulted life coach Iyanla Vanzant to help them combat the “generational curse”. The episode will hit television screens just days after their new Teddy Riley produced single “Just Believe” will hit digital outlets May 14th.See the behind the scenes video of its creation by clicking here.Your thoughts?
CBS have pulled the plug on Eddie Murphy‘s forthcoming ‘Beverly Hills Cop‘ TV remake, it has emerged today.
Initially cited as the likeliest network to pick up the series, Deadline reports that the Nancy Tellem company will not air the Barry Sonnenfeld directed series, and has now joined the search for a network to serve as its home.
This news comes almost two months after fans of the movie learned of the show’s conception here , via the above snap pulled from its set.
Keep it locked on TGJ TV for more on the show’s network search.
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Beyonce‘s talent is ‘Epic’, so only it’s fitting that King B has been tapped to sing the “theme” for the animated blockbuster of the same name.
Penned by Sia, the rousing ballad has been previewed in a new TV spot for the movie. So what are you waiting for? Check ou what the 31-year-old icon will be serving up below…
With Urban radio helping the cut generate further steam this year, Elijah Blake‘s ‘XOX’ has found a new home in mass media company Viacom this week.
For, in continuing on in their efforts to shine light and support new talent, the company have inked a deal with The Island Def Jam Group, ROC Nation and Stephen Hill‘s BET to premiere and place the single’s video on heavy rotation on the latter company…this week.
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That Grape Juice extends a warmhearted “Happy Mothers Day” to all of our readers and their moms!
To celebrate the occasion, join us as we stroll down memory’s lane to revisit some of our favorite moments with musical moms and their kids.
From Whitney Houston duetting with daughter Bobbi Kristina to the introduction of Beyonce‘s bundle of joy Blue Ivy, some of music’s most memorable moments have come from shared screen time of divas and their little darlings.
Tuck in below to peep our top picks and share some of your own:
While Europe and Asia have taken her sound to impressive commercial heights, Lana Del Rey‘s US run has been modest to say the least.
Currently hovering around the 600,000 units figure- her debut major album ‘Born To Die‘ and its supporting ‘Paradise’ were the basis of her recent discussion with ‘Fashion‘ magazine- which saw her pose for a beach based spread and speak openly on her struggle to secure critical acclaim in the US.
More interestingly though, how this has affected her ongoing battle with alcoholism.
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Check out these shots of serial chart topper Rita Ora, striking a pose for a Buckingham Palace set photo shoot yesterday.
Snapped channeling her inner Royal Guard, the Platinum belle caught the attention of many a tourist as she put her best foot forward for her photographer, later heading to the city’s Embankment in an entirely new get-up.
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Our From The Vault pick this week comes courtesy of SWV and their 90’s classic ‘Right Here (Human Nature Mix)’.
Originally a single from the ladies 1992 debut ‘It’s About Time’, a remixed version sampling Michael Jackson‘s ‘Human Nature’ from the iconic ‘Thriller‘ LP was released a year later. Helmed by the great Teddy Riley (with additional production by Pharrell Williams), the reworking remains one of the trio’s most successful singles and undeniably their signature song. (Side note: did you recognize Mr Williams during the infamous “S, the double, the U, the V…” hook?)
The song was also used as a promotional track for the movie ‘Free Willy’
As far as charts are concerned, the track was a home run for the Sisters With Voices, spending 7 weeks at the top of the Billboard R&B Singles Chart and peaking at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
A true worldwide hit, it reached the third position of the UK Official Charts and the Top 10 of many other European countries.
Directed by Lionel C. Martin, the beach-set visual sees the ladies horse-riding, fishing and chilling in front of bonfires alongside their musicians. The overall romantic and carefree vibe of the video is a perfect fit for the New Jack Swing laid back groove. A version of the clip features footage from the King Of Pop performing the original on tour.
Without a doubt the main inspiration for groups like Destiny’s Child and Danity Kane, groups like SWV, Xscape, TLC and En Vogue factually don’t get the recognition they should. Weirdly enough it is the UK that keeps referencing them with acts such as Little Mix, Sugababes/MKS and Stooshe. To be fair, it is not like the US is overflowing with Urban bands, male or female.
While we wait for the next generation of talented groups to impact the charts, we invite you to join us celebrating this timeless gem.
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As one of the most active online destinations for Urban Pop, things move at a rapid pace here at That Grape Juice. However, each week, there’s always select stories that resonate most amongst our millions of monthly readers. Happen to miss one of them? Fret not, you now have…The Refill!
No frills or trills, The Refill simply recaps the hottest topics on the lips of the TGJ faithful over the last seven days. The metrics used to compile the list weekly are comments, social media shares, and page views. So without further adieu…
That Grape Juice’s Top 5 Stories Of The Week!
1) Kelly Rowland Unveils ‘Talk A Good Game Album’ Cover
2) Mariah Carey Debuts ‘#Beautiful (ft. Miguel)’
3) Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Live It Up (ft. Pitbull)’ Premieres
4) RIAA Announce Gold & Platinum Awards Will Apply To Streaming
5) Rihanna’s ‘Pour It Up’ Hits Platinum
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