Shortly after capturing Oscar gold for her contribution to the ‘Judas & the Black Messiah’ soundtrack, H.E.R. turned her attention to ‘Hold Us Together’ – her contribution to another soundtrack, Disney+ film ‘Safety.’

Despite first introducing music lovers to the song months ago (closer to the December 11, 2020 premiere of the film) the songstress (born Gabriella Wilson) gave the tune a new lifeline by tapping award-winning Christian Pop singer Tauren Wells for a revamp. Dubbed the ‘Hope Mix,’ the remix – released in late April – was launched into public awareness on the back of a child-directed music video.

Now, fans are being invited to see the behind the scene action of the filming of inspirational anthem’s official visual.

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Veteran R&B girl groups Xscape and SWV served up an epic VERZUZ for Mother’s Day 2021 (May 9) – a showdown many are still chatting about days after it first aired live.

But, if some have their way and say, the Triller platform won’t be the last time music lovers will see the acts share the stage.

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As fans anxiously await SZA‘s sophomore album, the follow-up to her GRAMMY-nominated 2017 debut ‘CTRL,’ they’re gravitating to everything the 30-year-old’s serving up – a measure that’s lifted her name to a number of personal milestones recently.

After kicking off the year with her first ever solo Hot 100 top 10 hit (as we reported here), the songstress (born Solána Rowe) followed with the highest Hot 100 debut of her career courtesy of her co-starring role on Doja Cat‘s ‘Kiss Me More’ – which arrived at #7 last month (as we reported here).

Now, thanks to continued gains at streaming and radio, the ‘Good Days’ singer is set for even better charting days thanks to the Doja duet.

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Academy Award nominees Samuel L. Jackson and Michael Keaton topline the upcoming Lionsgate assassin thriller, ‘The Protégé.’

Also starring Maggie Q, the Martin Campbell-directed film  – formerly titled ‘The Asset’ – tells the story of how “Moody” (a legendary assassin portrayed by Jackson) was killed and how his protégé “Anna” (portrayed by Q) is working to avenge his death.

Ahead of its August 20 premiere date, look inside for the captivating official trailer.

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After thrilling fans with the April 30 premiere of their duet, ‘Dirty Laundry,’ Parson James and JoJo have now brought the friendship empowerment tune to life via an Alfredo Flores-directed music video.

In addition to showcasing their musical chemistry, the clip shows the performers exchanging encouraging words as they reiterate they can confide in each other deal with the stresses of life.

“I wanna hang on every word you say / Like a mirror, make you contemplate / All the good and all the bad things, babe / I can be the one to motivate / I know we’re struggling in different ways / But I’m a shelter, I can keep you safe / Keep you safe, keep you safe,” the duo belt.

The bestie bop we’ve been waiting for, look inside for your first peek at James and JoJo’s ‘Laundry’ visual.

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Yet again, Dua Lipa‘s ‘Levitating’ proves the age old adage ‘slow and steady wins the race.’

The song’s original incarnation (and later a Madonna & Missy Elliott-buoyed remix) may have not made much noise on the charts upon their respective summer 2020 introductions (as we reported here), but now – 9 months after it was officially serviced to radio as a single – ‘Levitating’ has lifted to a new Hot 100 peak.

Over four months after cracking the chart’s top 10 for the first time, ‘Levitating’ is found at #4 on the refreshed tally thanks to its version featuring DaBaby. A new peak, it now ranks as the second highest-charting Lipa song ever – following the #2 peak of fellow ‘Future Nostalgia’ number ‘Don’t Start Now.’  And while that high octane bop missed out on laying claim to Dua’s first chart championship, industry analysts are suggesting ‘Levitating’ may take the spot as it is in a tight three-way race with Silk Sonic‘s ‘Leave the Door Open’ and Justin Bieber‘s ‘Peaches’ for next week’s #1.

Until we find out who will win, look below to see who joins all three in the top 25 of this week’s TGJ Chart Check.

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In news that can only be classified as shocking, veteran singer-songwriter Tank took to Instagram Wednesday (May 12) to reveal he has been secretly coping with hearing loss.

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‘The Underground Railroad’ drives onto Amazon’s Prime Video this Friday (May 14) amid ample buzz.

The 10-episode limited series is set in the antebellum South and centers around Cora Randall (played by Thuso Mbedu) and her quest for freedom after escaping a Georgia plantation.

Her roller coaster journey forms the focus of the show as she navigates liberation and the lingering legacy of her mother.

That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni caught up with Oscar-winner director Barry Jenkins, who is at the directorial helm of all ten episodes of ‘The Underground Railroad.’

Jenkins, whose classics include ‘Moonlight’ and ‘If Beale Street Could Talk,’ opened up about his latest effort, directing the forthcoming ‘Lion King’ prequel, and more.

Watch above and be sure to stream ‘The Underground Railroad’ on Prime Video from May 14.

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J. Cole‘s new album may be christened ‘The Off-Season,’ but the MC proved he’s very much on-point when it comes to his freestyle flow.

The star stopped by Power 106 FM to chop it up with the L.A. Leakers.

While there, he seized the moment to drop a freestyle over ’93 Til Infinity’ by Souls of Mischief and later Mike Jones’ ‘Still Tippin’.

Over a decade in the making, it saw Cole showcase razor-sharp bars including a polarizing line about embattled Bill Cosby:

“Ain’t got no time or no patience / For lists they be makin’ or who they debatin’ is better / Let’s face it, he one of the greatest / No Bill Cosby sh*t but if ni**as is sleepin’ then f*ck ’em.”

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When ‘The Proud Family’ returns on Disney+, it’ll be bringing a host of notable names with it.

As reported, the streamer will be the home of the new original series ‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ – which will see Kyla Pratt reprise her lead role as Penny Proud.

Now, it’s been revealed that Billy Porter is among several additional names added to the cast – which also includes Keke Palmer.

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In news just in, NBC has announced that ‘This Is Us’ will end with its forthcoming sixth season.

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Ellen DeGeneres is calling time on her daytime talk show after 19 seasons.

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