For many, Normani delivered the performance of the night at the 2021 MTV VIdeo Music Awards.

However, as tends to be customary with solid end-products, the story behind its creation tends to be anything but perfect.

In a new interview, the 25-year-old reveals such was the case with her preparation heading into one of the biggest nights of her solo career to date.

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Beyonce and JAY-Z have been sparkling as the center jewels of Tiffany & Co‘s brand new campaign.

As reported, the mammoth partnership will see The Carters appear in a year-long series of activations and also donate to millions of dollars to various HBCUs.

The inaugural visual component is a short film titled ‘ABOUT LOVE,’ which was directed by Emmanuel Adjei.

Within, Queen Bey is seen performing ‘Moon River’ from the iconic movie ‘Breakfast At Tiffany’s.’

Now, after its initial release, the official Director’s Cut has been unboxed.

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R. Kelly may be facing life in prison after being convicted of sex trafficking, but it appears the disgraced singer is receiving grace from some corners of the record-buying public.

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Kim Kardashian sprung quite the surprise on the masses this weekend.

For, after much ado (and even public disapproval from Debra Messing), the reality royal hosted Saturday Night Live.

And, much to the shock of those who tuned in, she…nailed it.

From her opening monologue to the variety of skits that hosts are tasked with participating in, the 40-year-old delivered and then some.

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Jesy Nelson is working the promotional trail in support of her debut solo single ‘Boyz’ featuring Nicki Mina and her latest stop was the Zach Sang Show. 

During her sit-down interview, the 30-year-old waxed honest about her love for bad boys, her shock departure from Little Mix, working with Nicki, and manifesting Diddy‘s appearance in the video for ‘Boyz’ (which samples his classic ‘Bad Boys For Life’).

Nelson also opened up about her debut album, which she says she has amassed ample material for.

The appearance comes amidst quite polarizing discourse about the entire release on social media.

In the here and now, check out the interview below…

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Travis Scott may have a surprise in store for fans.

For, the ‘Sicko Mode’ rapper is reportedly working on a new mixtape.

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Demi Lovato is honoring a friend with their latest song.

The acclaimed singer took to social media to share a new song called ‘Unforgettable (Tommy’s Song),’ which is dedicated to Thomas Trussell III after he passed away from a drug addition in 2019.

Speaking about the song, Lovato said:

“Two years ago I lost someone who meant so much to me. His name was Tommy and he was such a beautiful, special man. I wrote this song the day after I found out that he had lost his battle with addiction. This disease is extremely cunning and powerful.”

The song comes on the heels of Lovato’s most recent album, ‘Dancing With The Devil…The Art Of Starting Over’ released earlier this year.

All proceeds from ‘Unforgettable’ will go to The Voices Project.

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The countdown is on to the release of Adele’s comeback single ‘Easy On Me.’

Eagerly anticipated, the track (which arrives on October 15) serves as the premiere taste of the superstar singer’s fourth studio album – which is due later this year.

Moments ago, the British belter surprised fans with an impromptu Instagram Live Q&A.

At its culmination, she honored a fan’s request that she play a preview of ‘Easy.’

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Madonna may have dedicated nearly 40 years of her life to dropping the jaws of the masses, but if you thought being 63-years-old would change that you should think again.

Ahead of the October 8 premiere of her ‘Madame X‘ tour documentary (streaming exclusively on Paramount+), the Queen of Pop headed over to ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ to plug the effort.

While there, she ‘disturbed the peace’ by flashing the audience, sliding across Fallon’s desk, talking about opiates, and detailing the progress of her forthcoming biopic (which she will co-write and co-direct).

Did you miss the action when it first aired Thursday night (October 7)? Catch it inside:

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For over four decades, Lynn Whitfield has served as a commanding force on the screen.

From her Emmy Award-winning performance in ‘The Josephine Baker Story’ to her stunning showing in ‘For Colored Girls’ to her mesmerizing portrayal of Lady Mae in ‘Greenleaf,’ the icon has consistently exemplified excellence and shows no signs of slowing down.

The Baton Rouge native’s incredible life and career are chronicled on the latest episode of TV One‘s ‘UNCENSORED’ – which premieres October 10 at 10/9c.

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Readers of That Grape Juice know how passionate we are about music – whether that be past or present.

However, unlike our other segments – Retro Rewind, TGJ Replay, and From The Vault – The Pop Stop is the most in-depth look at Pop songs that may have flown under the radar over the last week that you should know, rather they be from music’s biggest stars or those on the rise.

This week, we want to highlight cuts from Why Don’t We, Mitski, Robert Finley, and Powfu.

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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is branching out.

For, the actor has just tried his hand at making music.

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