Drake is heading out on the road for a titan-sized tour.

And Drizzy is taking his ‘Her Loss’ album collaborator 21 Savage with him.

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Lady Gaga and Rihanna may have gone home empty-handed from the 95th annual Academy Awards Sunday night (March 12), but the Pop divas are definitely winning on real-time sales charts.

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As far as songwriters go, few can challenge the extensive, hit-filled resume of Diane Warren.

Having written songs for Cher, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Monica, Aaliyah, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Aretha Franklin, and many other big names in music over her 40-year career, Warren is lauded by many as “the songwriter of songwriters.”

The crowning appears to be one the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the organization that awards OSCARs) agrees with as she has been nominated for Best Original Song more than any other solo female songwriter in history.

Yet, in a continuation of her shocking but historic losing streak, the 66-year-old has lost in another competitive category.

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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.

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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.’

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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.’

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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.

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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…

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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).

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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.’

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