In the 7 years since Pop icon Whitney Houston passed away there have been multiple documentaries, musical projects (i.e. live album, re-releases), television specials, a 2016-announced hologram tour (click here to read more on that), and more in her honor.

And, if a recent statement from her estate – run by sister-in-law Pat Houston – is to judge by, those ventures were only the beginning of a long list of endeavors to keep the late singer’s legacy alive.

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Over a MXXWLL-produced slow jam, rappers Ty Dolla $ign and J. Cole join forces to ode the ladies in their lives.

“You know I need you, baby/So much on my mind I ain’t even really sleeping lately,” Ty wails. “I said some things I didn’t mean—I know I did too much/What’s love if we can’t get into it, turn around and make up?”

Unveiled ahead of $ign’s next solo studio album, the follow-up t0 2017’s ‘Beach House 3,’ look inside for your first listen of the soulful cut:

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Megan Thee Stallion cuts a striking figure a’front of the newest issue of Fader Magazine.

A name of the lips of many, she’s seen her star soar following the success of her breakout hit ‘Big Ole Freak’ and newly released project ‘Fever.’

And while for some, the fascination centers on her fiery skills as a femcee, others are enamoured with her story – which is already illustrated with both triumphs and hardships.

In her interview feature, she shines light on her narrative, including her Houston upbringing, her time at college, modern rap, the passing of her mother, and more.

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Ciara recently released her new album ‘Beauty Marks’ on her newly launched label of the same name. And she’s playing no games as she embarks on her journey as CEO.

Because CiCi has officially been accepted in Harvard University.

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Season 2 of ‘American Idol’ on ABC drew to a close last night, but not before judge Katy Perry took to the stage.

The animated songbird rocked the house with Daddy Yankee.

Together, they delivered a spirited rendition of their ‘Con Calma’ remix.

In true Perry form, a colorful spectacle defined the showing.

Having thus far topped the charts in many a Latin region, the song has peaked at #31 on the Billboard Hot 100. Does the performance pack punch enough to help it climb higher?

Check it out below and let us know…

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DJ Khaled keeps the content a’coming with the newly unleashed video for Cardi B collaboration ‘Wish Wish.’

21 Savage joins the ‘Dinero’ collaborators on the jam, which is lifted from the hitmaker’s latest album ‘Father Of Asahd.’

A fiery affair, the clip forms part of a visual onslaught from Khaled during the LP’s release week and follows the debuts of ‘Higher (ft. John Legend & Nipsey Hussle)’, ‘Just Us (ft. SZA)’, amongst others.

What are you waiting for? Watch after the jump…

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In building her empire, Rihanna continues to make history.

For beyond her colossal success on the singles chart, the Bajan belle is bulldozing barriers by becoming the first Black woman to head up her own luxury fashion house under the LVMH umbrella.

Set for a major unveiling on May 22nd, RiRi poses it up for a first look feature in the newest issue of the New York Times’ T Magazine.

In a compelling interview feature, she also confirms she’s working on a Reggae album, and waxes honest about possible collabs with Drake and Lady Gaga.

All the action after the jump…

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With summer fast approaching, Chris Brown has unleashed a scorcher with a little help from Nicki Minaj and G-Eazy.

The turn-up anthem has been making waves on the stream scene and now looks poised to make an almighty splash with the arrival of its accompanying video.

A colorful affair, the visual is the latest to be lifted from C. Breezy’s incoming album ‘Indigo’ (due June 21st via RCA Records).

What are you waiting for? Watch this hitmaking trio in action after the jump…

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As hotly anticipated movies go, few are drumming up as much buzz as ‘Ma’ – starring Octavia Spencer.

Brought to the big screen by Universal Pictures and Blumhouse (the producers of ‘Get Out’), the psychological horror showcases Spencer’s talents like never before.

The Academy Award winner takes on the role of Sue Ann, a loner who keeps to herself in her quiet Ohio town. She befriends a group of unsuspecting youngsters, who eventually learn that all is not as it seems with the once warm woman they simply called… Ma.

Tipped for major success, the flick hits cinemas worldwide on May 31st and That Grape Juice is giving YOU the chance to see ‘Ma’ before the masses at our exclusive Central London screening on May 29th.

Want to be in with a chance of attending? We thought so! Simply answer the question below:

In which year did Octavia Spencer win her Oscar?

1) 2019
2) 2012
3) 2001

Submit your answer, along with your full name, age, address, and contact number to the email address below. Please be sure to title entry ‘Ma – TGJ’ :

competitions@thatgrapejuice.net

All entries must be received by 11.59am GMT on May 24th 2019.

Entrants MUST also be following That Grape Juice on Instagram and/or Twitter (and share their handles in email):

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Racking up critical acclaim aplenty for her latest studio album, ‘Lovers Rock,’ Brit-born R&B singer Estelle continues to deliver tastes of the project’s diverse palette of tunes with the latest coming via the sexy ‘Lights Out.’

“Cause there ain’t no question, my mind’s always open for you / I wanna be the one you run to / Call it obsession, but my body’s calling for you / I’ve fallen for you,” the Grammy-winner coos over the Caribbean-tinged beat.

Like the album’s previous visuals, the video to ‘Lights Out’ was directed by Denzel Williams.  Bringing the tune to life by using an the beauty of Australia as a backdrop, look inside to see Estelle go ‘down under’ for the long-awaited clip:

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While many-a-viewer was praying Madonna would find and stay on the right key while performing her legendary hit, ‘Like a Prayer,’ at the 2019 Eurovision Songwriting Contest yesterday (May 18), others scolded the diva for stirring controversy during her musical medley.

As we reported here, before the Pop icon’s performance was even confirmed for the showing the rumor alone was greeted with protests from pro-Palestinian activists who were pressuring companies, performers, and more to disengage from Israel as this year’s contest, the 64th annual, was hosted in Tel Aviv.

Madge shrugged off protests and argued her performance would be used to promote unity.  It did everything but.

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Ahead of a stunning performance of the cut on last night’s ‘SNL’ as seen here (May 18), DJ Khaled‘s ‘Jealous’ got the video treatment via an Eif Rivera-directed clip.

Famously sampling Diana King‘s signature 90’s hit, ‘Shy Guy,’ the tune – found aboard Khaled’s recently released, ‘Father of Asahd’ – features longtime collaborators Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, and Big Sean.  Its cinematic accompanying music video, which registers in at a whopping 8-minutes, sees a cameo from Khaled’s ‘Dinero’ co-star Jennifer Lopez and so many more.

Look inside to see the extended version of the visual:

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