Before 2023, only three Black female artists could boast taking home an Academy Award for Best Original Song: Irene Cara (1984) and H.E.R. with Tiara Thomas (2021).
At the Academy Awards on Sunday night (March 12), the historic club was set to welcome Pop diva Rihanna and Nigerian superstar Tems as its newest entrants when an upset blocked the path.
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Rihanna may have polarized critics with that headlining performance at the 2023 Super Bowl’s halftime show, but her mesmerizing showing at the 95th annual Academy Awards just one month later undoubtedly left naysayers silenced.
Taking to the Dolby Theatre stage in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 12), the pregnant diva dropped jaws with a soaring live rendition of her latest hit, ‘Lift Me Up.’
The tune, famously found aboard the soundtrack of 2022’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ was also nominated for Best Original Song at the night’s festivities against the likes of Diane Warren, Lady Gaga, and others.
Accompanied by an orchestra and small choir, look inside to see the ‘Diamonds‘ hitmaker shine like only she can.
After fans (affectionately called #LittleMonsters) were initially disappointed with reports Lady Gaga would not be performing at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday night (March 12), the Pop diva surprised viewers with a stunning live offering of her ‘Top Gun’ hit ‘Hold My Hand.’
The fourth time she’s performed at the OSCARs over her illustrious career (following critically acclaimed numbers in 2015, 2016, and 2019), Sunday’s showing saw give new wings to the soaring, BloodPop-produced tune in what came as its first live televised performance.
Also up for the evening’s Best Original Song honor against the likes of Rihanna, Diane Warren, and others, look inside to see how Gaga fared with her delivery of a stripped ‘Hand.’
August Alsina has amassed a loyal fanbase by way of his catalog of contemporary R&B bops.
Still, that hasn’t stopped the crooner from showcasing his skills by belting tracks from others – namely Beyonce.
In fan-captured footage believed to be from the Fall Back in Love Comedy & Music Jam Tour that Alsina is currently part of, the New Orleans native delivered his own take on Queen Bey’s ‘Flaws & All.’
The showing has surfaced on the heels of the release of Alsina’s new album ‘Myself.’
Watch after the jump…
It may be early in the year, but Kelly Rowland is already booked, busy, and has the holiday season in mind.
For, the multihyphenate force has reteamed with Lifetime for another installment of the festive film franchise ‘Merry Liddle Christmas.’
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Over 16 years into her career, Miley Cyrus rocked and shocked music lovers at the top of the year when her epic comeback single, ‘Flowers,’ was planted in history books for its explosive first-week commercial performance.
Going on to enjoy a 6-week run atop the Billboard Hot 100 (her longest stay at #1 yet), the tune set in motion Miley mania – a state put to its ultimate test by the release of the song’s parent album ‘Endless Summer Vacation.’
Released March 10, the 12-song LP boasts contributions from big names like Brandi Carlile, Sia, Justin Tranter, Mike WiLL Made-It, Kid Harpoon, James Blake, Ian Kirkpatrick, and more.
Look inside to see how the union of their musical superpowers is set to hoist Miley to her biggest numbers in years.
The drama between Xscape is playing out for all to see in the new series ‘Xscape & SWV: The Queens of R&B.’
Central to the chaos is a deep-seeded rift between sisters Tamika Scott and LaTocha Scott.
And tense as the feud is, it’s proving compelling viewing – alongside watching Xscape and SWV push through internal and competitive issues to put together a mega-show celebrating their iconic catalogs.
At the Essence Black Women in Hollywood 2023 gala, That Grape Juice caught up with executive producer Mona Scott-Young and Kandi Burruss, who dished on the chaos and more.
Watch their exclusive chat with TGJ’s Shar Jossell above and be sure to let us know…
The Weeknd‘s ‘Die For You’ remix with Ariana Grande appears to be the gift that keeps on giving.
The 7-year-old sleeper hit was already experiencing a reignited victory lap on the Hot 100 thanks to awakened interest on Tik Tok, but the inclusion of the Pop princess on its official reissue helped it capture the hitlist’s crown this week to historic measure (as we reported here).
What’s more, peruse of other Billboard tallies shows the wins don’t stop there for the Canadian hitmaker (born Abel Tesfaye).
See what we mean inside.
In news we’re sure you didn’t expect to see, real estate mogul/reality TV personality/politician Donald Trump has been revered known for wearing many wigs hats over his lengthy tenure in the limelight, but even at 76-years-old the twice-impeached former US president is still finding his talents name listed in previously uncharted territory.
Emphasis on ‘chart.’
After planting ‘Flowers‘ at #1 on the Hot 100 for a whopping six weeks earlier this year (her personal best), Miley Cyrus unleashed its parent album – ‘Endless Summer Vacation‘ – for chart battle on Friday (March 10).
Seemingly poised to follow in the footsteps of ‘Flowers,’ ‘Vacation’ hadn’t even been available for 30 minutes in the United States before it shot to the top of iTunes’ real-time sales charts.
Setting in motion a domino effect of domination across the globe, before the clock struck 11:59 P.M. Friday night Cyrus saw her name printed atop the iTunes sales charts of over three dozen countries while her Apple Music reign extended even farther.
Details inside.
Kardashian matriarch Kris Jenner steals the show in ‘Mother‘ – the newest music video from GRAMMY-winning superstar Meghan Trainor.
The doo-wop-inspired bop, which prominently samples The Chordette‘s 1954 classic ‘Mr. Sandman,’ comes as the latest from the deluxe edition of Trainor’s 2022-released album ‘Takin It Back’ to get the visual treatment.
Directed and choreographed by Charm La’Donna, ‘Mother’ follows Meg’s hugely successful comeback single ‘Made You Look’ (which is still sitting in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100 nearly 5 months after its release).
Hop inside to take a look at ‘Mother.’
Mary J. Blige is the embodiment of the ‘Strength of a Woman,’ so it’s fitting that the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul has established a like-titled festival.
Back for its second year, the Live Nation Urban and Pepsi-powered extravaganza sees MJB bringing some of music’s most revered names to the stage for an unforgettable experience.
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