Diddy welcomed a surprise guest on to his Instagram Live coronavirus relief fundraiser.

Her name? Jennifer Lopez.

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In recent years, no woman in the music industry has scored as many hit singles as Rihanna. Released 14 years ago, her song ‘S.O.S.’ marked the true beginning of that infamous reign – which has never let up. This very track is this week’s From The Vault pick.

Issued as the first single from the artist’s sophomore album ‘A Girl Like Me,’ ‘S.O.S.’ saw Rih leave her island sound behind in favor of poppier Pop. Dripping 80’s sauce, the song was produced by JR Rotem and sampled Soft Cell’s new wave version of ‘Tainted Love.’

It was the first of many US chart toppers for the Bajan belle, remaining at #1 for three consecutive weeks. It also spent eight weeks at the top of the Australian charts and peaked at #2 in the UK.

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Chris Applebaum directed the accompanying music video, which featured choreography curated by Frank Gatson. The clip showcased the entertainer in various glamourous settings, alone, and with her dancers. A second video was shot for a Nike campaign; it presents Rihanna and her dancers jamming at the rehearsal studio and later on at club.

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Both sonically and visually, ‘S.O.S.’ ushered in a new Rihanna – one who had the sound as well as the style to conquer the world. Needless to say, things went on from strength to strength for her with the release of this song and its successor ‘Unfaithful.’ Even if not as successful as a whole than anything that came after it, the ‘A Girl Like Me’ era was a strategic homerun as it planted the seed for a global superstar and established her as a dependable and versatile Pop star.

We’d love nothing more than for a return of Pop-Rih on her upcoming LP, even if for a song or two. Any which way, we know she’ll bring in the bops regardless.

Cheers to the bad gal RiRi.

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Dua Lipa may have just dropped sophomore album ‘Future Nostalgia,’ but it looks like she’s set to commence work on its follow-up earlier than planned.

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The Far Right character Candace Owen has found a foe in Jackee Harry.

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The Weeknd‘s success with new album ‘After Hours’ continues.

For, the hit set has extended its reign atop of the Billboard 200. 

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Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Savage‘ is generating serious cash in the United States.

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With millions around the world celebrating the resurrection, the That Grape Juice team have curated a compilation of Gospel anthems to mark the momentous occasion.

A TGJ Easter 2020 fuses powerful tracks from the likes of Kirk Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Mariah Carey, Kierra Sheard, Tamela Mann, Whitney Houston, and the legendary Clark Sisters. 

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Jessie J has been baking new bops and, though she’s not yet ready to serve, she did offer up a small taste of what’s to come.

Chatting with fans on Instagram Live, the vocal powerhouse previewed a new song that she says that she’s “obsessed with.”

And after hearing for ourselves, we understand why!

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The music world may be on a pause of sorts in the wake of the global health crisis, but Rita Ora is aiming to uplift with new single ‘How To Be Lonely.’

Released just before the onset of the worldwide lockdowns, Ora was able to shoot the video fro the track as well as various live versions – the latest of which has been unwrapped.

Shot live from London, the stirring rendition of ‘Lonely’ sees the singer joined by a full band as she takes vocal flight.

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Rihanna wants fans to know that doing what she can to solve problems caused by COVID-19 is her biggest priority at the moment.

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After thrilling audiences with biographical films that chronicled the lives of some of music history’s most celebrated female vocalists (i.e. Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton Britney Spears, etc.), Lifetime is turning the spotlight on Gospel’s reigning royal family – The Clark Sisters.

Premiering tonight (April 11) at 8/7c, ‘The First Ladies Of Gospel: The Clark Sisters’ stars Emmy-nominated actress Aunjanue Ellis as the group’s mother (“Mattie”), Christina Bell (“Twinkie”), Kierra Sheard (“Karen”), Sheléa Frazier (“Dorinda”), Raven Goodwin (“Denise”), and Angela Birchett (“Jacky”).

Ahead of its small screen arrival, ‘First Ladies’ – based on the trailer alone – has already garnered acclaim for its accompanying soundtrack (click here to listen), costuming and design, and more.

Now, after invitation to a private screening, That Grape Juice is among the critics lauding the biopic and has compiled a list of 5 reasons why it was an absolute knockout!

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Sheree Whitfield’s mother is safe and sound.

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