Normani shook up the music scene with her debut solo single ‘Motivation’ and went all sorts of viral thanks to its epic video.

Now, she stands as one of the most anticipated performances at tonight’s 2019 MTV VMAs.

Ahead of her sure-to-be-seismic showing, the former Fifth Harmony singer chatted it up with MTV about her solo breakout, being a perfectionist, her performance, being supported by Kelly Rowland, and more.

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Taylor Swift has revealed that she isn’t surprised by Scooter Braun’s decision to, as far she sees it, buy her music behind her back because he is not an artist.

The ‘Lover’ sat down with the ‘Elvis Duran and the Morning Show’ hours ago to promote her brand new album and revealed that she isn’t shocked by Braun’s supposed lack of respect for her work because, unlike her, he isn’t musically inclined.

Will you agree with her estimation of their expensive feud?

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Let’s take it back to 2007…the year Rihanna became Rihanna.

With two well-received but so-so selling albums behind her, the entertainer stepped into 2007 armed with a fresh batch of hits (some penned with Mary J. Blige, Britney Spears and Nelly Furtado in mind) and a bold new look designed to ensure she stood out when placed next to the bevy of Urban Pop starlets she once trailed behind.

The sum of her reinvention? ‘Good Girl Gone Bad‘, an album/era which saw her dominate Pop’s discourse and cast a multi-platinum shadow on artists she struggled to match on a sales and popularity front just two years before.

Ready to take that journey to the past?

Meet us below…

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Saweetie has owned the airwaves this summer with sassy single ‘My Type’ and looks to keep the turn-up going.

The rising rapper has recruited Jhene Aiko and the City Girls for a rousing remix of the track, which has thus far peaked at #33 on the Billboard Hot 100.

With the original being a no holds barred affair, this new incarnation sees the ante upped with both featured acts making their raunchy agendas clear.

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Jidenna heralds the release of sophomore album ’85 To Africa’ with the unwrapping of the video for ‘Worth The Weight.’

The Seun Kuti assisted song is the latest from the project to receive the visual treatment, following the clip for ‘Tribe.’

Holistically, ’85 To Africa’ follows Jidenna on a journey back to the motherland after being evicted from his ATL home by no fault of his own.

The trip brought with it ample reflection and saw the rising star blend his dual Western and West African influences with the end result being a solid, more personal, body of work.

Head below to check out the latest from The Classic Man…

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Ashanti is aiming to please this summer with new single ‘Pretty Little Thing.’

British listeners were first introduced to the jam in jingle form when it ran alongside an ad campaign the Grammy winner fronted for the clothes brand.

Now, she’s spreading the flavorsome love worldwide with the video for the Afro B assisted bop.

In the clip (which was directed by Eif Rivera), the the R&B belle dances up a storm.

Check it out below…

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Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, as our retrospective features ‘From the Vault’ and ‘TGJ Replay’ allow us the chance to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday of one artist, our newest feature Chart Rewind – a variation of our current Retro Rewind assay – accedes salutes to an entire era of music history.

Next up?  We’ll revisit Vanessa Williams’ last trip to the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100:  ‘The Colors of the Wind.’  Meet us inside: (more…)

Over the past few years modern classic R&B tunes like Monica‘s ‘So Gone,’ Ghost Down DJs’ ‘My Boo,’ and more have experienced a resurgence of sorts thanks to social media.  Now, Grammy-winning rapper DMX can add his name to the list of veteran acts seeing their songs resurrected in the Twitter era.

19 years after his hit, ‘What These B*tches Want’ (featuring Sisqo), dominated Urban airwaves, the Nokio (of Dru Hill)-produced cut is now the center of a viral challenge that celebrates Black women and the diversity of their hairstyles.  As fans remember, the song is an ode to the past loves of X’s life and famously lists them as:

“There was Brenda, LaTisha, Linda, Felicia / Dawn, LeShaun, Ines, and Alicia / Teresa, Monica, Sharron, Nicki / Lisa, Veronica, Karen, Vicky / Cookie, well, I met her in a ice cream parlor / Tonya, Diane, Lori, and Carla / Marina, Selena, Katrina, Sabrina / About three Kims, LaToya, and Tina / Shelley, Bridget, Cathy, Rasheeda / Kelly, Nicole, Angel, Juanita / Stacy, Tracie, Rohna, and Ronda / Donna, Ulanda, Tawana, and Wanda.”

The challenge has its participants string together a collage of videos that highlight a different hairdo per name listed.  The comedic movement quickly caught fire on social media and, as a result, has introduced ‘Want’ to a new generation of music lovers.  See how inside:

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Spice lived up to her name today on ‘Good Morning Britain’

The Dancehall queen is in town for a series of shows as well to make an appearance at the world renown Notting Hill Carnival.

Ever one for a “moment,” the star – who also appears on ‘Love & Hip-Hop Atlanta’ – gave quite the dance demonstration.

Watch the action after the jump..

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Here at That Grape Juice, we’re always eyeing the stars of tomorrow.

Case in point Tyla Yaweh.

Discovered by chart-topper Post Malone and endorsed by the likes of Birdman, the rising star has been on the receiving end of  global acclaim thanks to a string of streaming hits and the release of his poignant project ‘Heart Full of Rage.’

The set weaves his love for Hip-Hop, R&B, Pop, and Rock to tell his story with help from the likes of PnBRock and French Montana.

Already boasting a loyal fanbase, Tyla added more to his camp of supporters following a widely praised stint as opening act during Post’s latest tour (which included a stop at London’s iconic O2 Arena).

It’s no wonder he’s being hotly tipped to dominate 2020.

With over 22 million streams to his name already, find out why Tyla has ’em buzzing below…

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Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun have been at odds publicly in the wake of the latter snapping up her back-catalogue.

But, according the music mogul, there’s no ‘Bad Blood.’ At least not on his end.

See what we mean below…

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Danielle Brooks stars in ‘The Day Shall Come’...a thrilling new movie set to glide into cinematic action on September 27th!

In it, an outlandish street preacher with far-fetched ideas catches the attention of a Middle Eastern terrorist organisation who want him to help them overthrow the US government.

Little does he know that the organisation is actually run by the FBI.

What happens next?

Find out below….

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