While fans, critics, and celebrities alike are singing the praises of the Super Bowl’s national anthem singer, Demi Lovato, and halftime show headliners, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira (as we reported here), ‘Victory’ singer Yolanda Adams won the game before it even began.

Backed by the Children’s Chorus of Miami, the Gospel diva’s voice rang out across the Hard Rock stadium as she delivered a stunning rendition of ‘America the Beautiful.’

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Joaquin Phoenix has been racking up awards this season for his stunning portrayal of the ‘Joker’ in the blockbuster movie of the same name.

And while his winning streak proved no different tonight at the UK’s BAFTA Awards (the country’s equivalent of the Oscars), his speech hit quite a unique note.

For, in picking up the honor for Best Actor, he seized the moment to address the pressing issue in the room. That issue being a lack of diversity.

Leading up to the ceremony, even BAFTA organisers lamented the glaring omission of people of colour put forth by nominations committee, the domination of Caucasian males in key categories, and the total absence of females in the Best Director shortlist.

So problematic were the noms that an internal inquiry is being launched with a view to implement change ahead of next year.

Lighting a match under that cause, Phoenix did not hold back with the demand for change. He specifically stressed the need to dismantle “systematic racism” and even identified himself and his privilege as part of the problem. Intimating that it thus rendered him and others in the room key to establishing a solution.

Watch his powerful speech below…

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Demi Lovato continued her triumphant return to the spotlight tonight by performing the US National Anthem at the Super Bowl 2020. 

The songbird, who is back after suffering an overdose in 2018, took vocal flight with the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Her performance, which kicked off festivities, comes as Jennifer Lopez and Shakira gear up to rock the Pepsi Halftime Show.

How did Demi do? Watch below to find out!

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With just a few hours to before the Super Bowl 2020, That Grape Juice’s From The Vault journeys back to the year 2002. A year which gifted the world’s Mariah Carey‘s soaring rendition of the US National Anthem at the Big Game.

Taking place only a few months after 9/11, Carey’s performance of the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ served as a tribute to the victims of the terrorist attack and very much functioned as a beacon of a patriotism during trying times.

For this reason, as well as its technical astuteness, it was met with universal acclaim from the public and critics alike. The legend scored a supersonic touchdown.

It also kickstarted the reintroduction of Mimi to the masses, after her much publicized breakdown months prior.

As Demi Lovato gets set to step up as the latest songbird to take vocal flight with the US National Anthem, we sincerely wish her the best. Because with the likes of Mariah and Whitney setting the standard, she’s tasked with etching her name and voice alongside some of the best to ever rock a mic.

Let the games begin!

What is your favorite US National Anthem performance?

Your thoughts?

Jay-Z wants the world to know that it’ll take more than negative press to stop his working relationship with the NFL.

His thoughts below…

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Kenya Moore is working hard to promote the latest season of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ and made her way to ‘The Real’ to give fans insight into the series and its changing dynamics.

One of the hottest topics? Her unfortunate feud with the show’s leading lady Nene Leakes and why she feels she would benefit from some time away from the show.

Will you agree with Moore’s thoughts and feelings?

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Lady Gaga earned praise aplenty for her 2017 Super Bowl Halftime Show. As such, she’s well-equipped to offer advice to those set to step onto the grandest stage of them all.

Case in point Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, who’ll jointly be headlining Halftime tonight at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

As reported, Mother Monster rocked Super Saturday Night 2020 and seized the moment to publicly offer tips to the duo.

Her words below…

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“I said “no” to the Super Bowl. You need me, I don’t need you.”

Those were the words Jay-Z rapped on 2018 hit ‘APESH*T,’ referring to the widespread rumor that he turned down an offer to headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Now, with fences mended and Hov now in business with the NFL to co-produce the performance spot, he’s opening up about his initial refusal and how the current deal came about.

Details below…

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Dedicated Lady Gaga fans – affectionately called #LittleMonsters – were undoubtedly a little worried after inclement weather caused the cancellation of a Harry Styles concert Friday night (January 31) at the same venue the Grammy-winning diva was set to perform her brigade of hits at just a day later.

Despite on-and-off again showers throughout the day, by showtime the skies had cleared enough for the high octane performer to hit the stage for AT&T’s highly anticipated Super Saturday Night concert at Meridian at Island Gardens on Watson Island in Miami.

Amping music and sports fans for tomorrow’s Super Bowl (February 2), Gaga – a former Halftime Show headliner herself – brought that same energy to Saturday night’s stage when she cranked out a collage of hits including chart-toppers ‘Just Dance,’ ‘Poker Face,’ ‘Born This Way,’ and more.

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January 31 brought with it the release of Kesha‘s fourth studio album, ‘High Road.’

Her first full length project since topping the Billboard 200 with 2017’s ‘Rainbow,’ ‘Road’ – released courtesy of Kemosabe/RCA Records – is colored in with 16 tracks including the previously released “Raising Hell” (featuring Big Freedia), “My Own Dance,” “Resentment” (featuring Brian Wilson, Sturgill Simpson, and Wrabel) and “Tonight.”

The good?  Unlike ‘Rainbow,’ ‘Road’ was greeted with critical acclaim for steering its sonic direction toward the sounds of her early ‘Animal’ and ‘Warrior’ days.  The bad?  As of time reported, ‘Road’ – also unlike ‘Rainbow’ – has not seen any of its singles hit the Billboard Hot 100.

Coming as her first album to date to know such fate, look inside to see just how that lack of buzz is set to impact the set’s first week sales:

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Almost four years after unveiling her sophomore studio album, ‘Thank You,’ fans of Meghan Trainor are thanking the singer-songwriter for finally forging through label drama and setbacks to release her long-awaited tertiary studio effort, ‘Treat Myself.’

Featuring guest appearances from the likes of Nicki Minaj, The Pussycat Dolls, AJ Mitchell, Lennon Stella & Sasha Sloan, and more, the project – released via Epic Records on January 31 – is set to battle the likes of Lil Wayne, Kesha, and more for the Billboard 200’s top spot.

Curious to know if Trainor’s third-go-round has what it takes to keep up with the competition? Listen inside and tell us:

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Kesha is hoping to ride to the top of Pop charts with her fourth studio effort, ‘High Road.’

Released courtesy of Kemosabe/RCA Records, the 16-track album – which was preceded by “Raising Hell” (featuring Big Freedia), “My Own Dance,” “Resentment” (featuring Brian Wilson, Sturgill Simpson, and Wrabel) and “Tonight” – hit digital shelves on January 31.

Battling the likes of Meghan Trainor, Lil Wayne, and more for Billboard 200’s top spot, ‘High Road’ – which follows 2017’s chart-topping ‘Rainbow’ – comes as a return to form for the Pop singer whose biggest hits were tinged with EDM.

Will the sonic reversal be just what the diva needs to push forward to #1?  Listen inside and let us know:

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