Just weeks after taking to ‘GQ’ magazine to address rumors about his sexuality (click here to read more), football star Odell Beckham Jr. is setting the record straight again for those who didn’t get the memo.
Taking to Instagram just hours ago to post a “thirst trap” in celebration of his Calvin Klein campaign, the 26-year-old uploaded a scantily clad pic to set tongues wagging. Instead, the snap got keyboards clacking with several of the commenters slamming his wardrobe selection (or lack thereof) and – again – raising questions about his sexual orientation.
Annoyed by the commentary, OBJ responded to one poster with hopes of shutting down the conversation once and for all. See what he said inside:
The funnyman is ending his hiatus by top-billing new movie ‘Dolemite Is My Name,’ which premieres on Netflix this Fall.
Highly anticipated, the Craig Brewer directed picture sees Murphy star as Rudy Ray Moore and is billed as a hilarious celebration of a singular talent who made his own legend.
Check out the first look trailer for the film, which features Wesley Snipes, Mike Epps, Snoop Dogg, and more…
It’s been years overdue, but Missy Elliott will finally be receiving her dues. For, it’s been announced that she’s this year’s recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard honor at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?
Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:
1) Megan Thee Stallion – Hot Girl Summer (ft. Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign)
2) Beyonce – Brown Skin Girl (ft. WizKid, Blue Ivy, & Saint JHN)
‘You Need To Calm Down’ singer Taylor Swift was anything but calm when she took to the 2019 Teen Choice Awards stage in Hermosa Beach, California, to accept the ceremony’s inaugural Icon Award (August 11).
Presented a personalized surfboard (with photos of her cats emblazoned on it) by World Cup champion Alex Morgan, the 29-year-old beamed as she accepted the honor:
“These are my furry children, and this is a really proud moment for me that they are on a Teen Choice surfboard,” she said. “Aesthetically speaking, this might be my favorite award.”
Beyond thanking the show’s coordinators and her faithful fans, affectionately called #Swifties, the Pop diva sent fans into a frenzy with the announcement of the release date of her new single. Watch inside:
Exactly four decades ago, the world received one of its most cherished musical gifts. This week’s From The Vault celebrates Michael Jackson’s ‘Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough’, the first single from his ‘Off The Wall’ album, which turned 40 this week.
Though MJ had released solo material before, ‘Enough’ and its parent album are widely considered his “debut” offerings, primarily because of the creative control he finally was able to enjoy during recording.
The track – like most of ‘Off The Wall’ – was written by Jackson who also co-produced alongside music wonder Quincy Jones. It was there and then that the world would be introduced to their magic, as well as Michael’s legendary falsetto and classic vocal tics.
Commercially, ‘Don’t Stop’ was an instant success and was the artist’s first Billboard Hot 100 #1 in seven years. It reached the top spot in several European countries and peaked at #3 in the UK.
Nick Saxton directed the track’s iconic visual which stunned the masses back in 1979 because of its high-end technology and the entertainer’s charismatic choreography.
It is often considered one of pop culture’s first “music videos” (in the contemporary sense) and remains oh so impactful.
Just like George Michael’s ‘I Want Your Sex’ in ’87 and Beyonce’s ‘Crazy In Love’ in ’03, this track was Michael Jackson’s breakout moment, one where he was able to express for the first time the immensity and entirety of his talent and artistry.
40 years on, it’s still crystal clear why this very track kick-started a whole new chapter for the man who went on to become (and still reigns as) the King of Pop.
