Stormzy is blazing quite the trail and doing so on a global scale.
On home soil, the Brit rapper scored the chart double last week – topping the singles and album tally with ‘Own It’ and ‘Heavy Is The Head’ respectively.
Now, as he gears up for a world tour that includes the US, he hit the States early to work the promo trail.
Said stops included his televised debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (where he performed ‘Crown’) and Hot 97 – where he chopped it up with Ebro, Peter Rosenberg, and Laura Stylez.
During his appearance at the latter, he waxed candid about his feud with Grime MC Wiley, racism in the UK, Meghan Markle, his relationship with ex Maya Jama, and a whole lot more.
The nominations for the 92nd Academy Awards were announced moments ago and brought with them honors for a number of Hollywood’s most notable names – as well as rising stars such as Cynthia Erivo.
However, some – including several favorites – were notable in their absence.
Join us below as we weigh-in on the biggest snubs on this year’s tally.
After years of anticipation Will Smith and Martin Lawrence have reunited for ‘Bad Boys For Life’ – the third instalment of their action trilogy.
Ahead of the film’s unleashing this Friday (Jan 17th), the powerful pair stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 to spill on the movie, the lengthy gap between its predecessor, personal growth, and much more.
Check out their insightful sit-down with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee below…
The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 12th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its scorching steam.
Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest instalment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.
Want to know what Nene, Kandi, Porsha Cynthia, Evaand the returning Kenya will be serving up on episode 12 / season 12?
As football and music lovers gear up for the Latin takeover of the Super Bowl’s Halftime Show courtesy of its headliners, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, excitement builds on who will be delegated the coveted duty of kicking off the game with a rousing rendition of ‘The Star Spangled Banner.’
Historically calling on some of the industry’s most vocally capable to pull off the feat (i.e. Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Christina Aguilera, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, etc.), expectations for the chosen vocalist are almost as high as they are for the Halftime Show performers.
Pop singer Kesha recently made headlines for indicating one of her ‘biggest dreams’ is to sing the U.S. national anthem before a Super Bowl (click here to read more), a revelation that incited debate on who should be appointed the honor.
With names like Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, John Legend, and Lizzo leading the conversation ahead of the NFL’s official announcement, we turn to you – That Grape Juice faithful – to ask: who should sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIV on February 2?!
In celebration of Mary J. Blige’s 49th birthday, this week’s From The Vault salutes the singer’s 1997 hit ‘Everything.’
Issued as the third single from the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul’s ‘Share My World’ LP, the track was helmed by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.
It notably samples ‘You Are Everything’ by The Stylistics and ‘The Payback’ by James Brown. But no doubt stands out on its own accord.
The song was a success in the US where it peaked at #24 on the Hot 100 and #5 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Charts. In the UK, it reached the 6th position on the tally and was a Top 20 hit in New-Zealand.
Hype Williams – who helmed some of the best videos that decade – directed the ‘Everything’ video. Set on an island, the clip features Mary in West-African fashion singing the song in slow motion.
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With a videography as commendable as Mary’s, ‘Everything ‘ serves as one of her most visually magnetic offerings alongside ‘Family Affair’ and ‘Be Without You.’
During a recent awards acceptance speech, Blige said of herself:
“I am a leader, a queen, a living legend”
Those words from MJB about MJB couldn’t be any more true.
Through the decades – and contrary to many of her peers – she has remained an undisputed music royal. She has never needed to revert to shock tactics or baseless beefs with fellow artists to keep her name and legacy lit.
Showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon, it seems Mary will continue to wow us with her titan sized talent – which, these days, she’s spreading across music, acting, and producing.
