Last week, music mogul Mathew Knowles could be forgiven for blaming North Korea for exposing his plans to produce a Destiny’s Child movie for the big screen with their latest enemy, ‘Sony Pictures.‘
However, thanks to a Shonda Rhimes– flavoured plot twist unveiled today, evidence now claims that the recent hacking of Sony’s database was carried out by…Sony.
Full story below…
After a lengthy break on the bench, ‘TGJ Replay’ is back!
Designed much like our ‘Retro Rewind’ and ‘From the Vault’ features, ‘Replay’ is That Grape Juice‘s latest retrospective segment to act as a written quest, if you will, to re-spin the gems and jams of yesterday. Unlike its ‘Rewind’ and ‘Vault’ predecessors, ‘Replay’ looks to dust off and showcase entire albums (and eras) from a library of pop and Urban pop music hits.
As this month brings with it the 8th anniversary of the ‘Dreamgirls’ motion picture soundtrack, we thought there would be no better time than the present to ode this amazing collection of new and revamped tunes. Tuck in below for more on one of the most celebrated soundtracks of all time…
Are we the only ones who love when awards’ season is in full swing?
With the American Music and Soul Train Awards in our rearview, the People’s Choice Awards, Golden Globes, Academy Awards, and Grammy’s ahead are now joined by the NAACP Image Awards.
Unveiling its full list of nods today, the prestigious award honors actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry, via its 46th annual presentation this year live on TV One. With television shows ‘Scandal’ (ABC), ‘black-ish’ (ABC), and ‘Orange is the New Black’ (Netflix) leading the overall nods with 6 apiece and Beyonce and Pharrell dominating the music categories with 5 and 4 respectively, this year’s showing looks to be its most exciting yet.
But, before you can tune in to see who will walk away with the coveted trophies on February 6th, tuck in below to see the full list:
As viewers of TV One’s ‘Hollywood Divas’ will already know, the show’s first season has followed five African-American actresses as they join forces to create a movie they hope will restore (or hand them) the notoriety their talent makes them deserving of.
These actresses being Golden Brooks of ‘Girlfriends‘, Countess Vaughn of ‘Moesha‘ and ‘The Parkers’, ‘The Proud Family’s Paula Jai Parker and ex- ‘Real Housewife of Atlanta’ Lisa Wu.
Alas, we doubt the sweet smell of success they enjoyed many moons ago can mask the stench that rises from their movie ‘The White Sistas‘, seeking to tell a story of revenge, betrayal and murder…but now appears to have turned into a comedy.
Pills’n’Poor Actin’ below…
As one of the world’s most renown supermodels, Naomi Campbell‘s career continues to shine bright. It’s entirely apt, then, that the model-mogul has teamed up with Beats By Dre to offer a golden salute to World Cup winners Germany.
Together, Campbell and Beats have presented the entire team with 24 carat gold dipped Beats Pro headphones.
To celebrate the win, the unique campaign tapped famed photographer Rankin to lens a shoot titled Golden. The snap, which features above, see’s Naomi stun as the World Cup trophy adorned in gold high-fashion and wearing the the 24 carat Gold Beats Pros.
Needless to say, she looks divine!
Speaking on the project, Campbell gushed…
“Working on the ‘Golden’ project with Beats by Dr. Dre was so much fun. The shoot was loud and energetic…I even got to practice my football skills! This was the first time I’ve had the chance to work with the legendary Rankin, so it was a dream shoot. The ‘Golden’ project is the perfect way to celebrate the German victory and I’m glad to be a part of this campaign.”
Peep a behind the scenes look at the shoot below…
The accolades continue to roll in for actress Lupita Nyong’o.
Fresh from nabbing Golden Globes and Oscars for her role in ’12 Years A Slave’, the Kenyan-bred talent has been named PEOPLE magazine’s “Most Beautiful Person In The World”.
Lancome‘s newest spokesmodel not only celebrates the feat a-front of PEOPLE, she dishes on her journey to self-acceptance in an exclusive interview.
Lupita, in her words, after the jump…
After cutting ties with long time collaborator Drew Scott, 2013 saw Dawn Richard return to the arms of original group Danity Kane, joining its remaining members in their quest for a sizeable comeback.
Fast forward to 2014, and the ladies are yet to deliver the studio album their fans hope will bring them the international acclaim their world class talent should have afforded them during their first run.
Now, in news that will no doubt excite these supporters, ‘Billboard’ joins Richard to tease a special announcement pertaining the group’s future…set for liftoff this month!
Full story below…
Introduced as the silver medal winner of BET’s ‘Sunday Best’ (season 2), Jessica Reedy has since brought home the gold in more ways than one since her 2009 exordium to the masses.
A golden voice with an illuminating personality to match, gospel music lovers quickly gravitated to the Michigan belle – a feat evidenced by the #1 debut of her inaugural album ‘From the Heart’.
Now, with ‘Heart’ and its hits in her rearview, Reedy readies embarkation on a new chapter in her already storied career. Chatting exclusively with That Grape Juice, see below as the songstress dishes on her new album, the dark side of the industry, and even weighs in on recent gospel scandals.
As always, Miss Reedy keeps it really real.
The Best You Never Heard is back! Each week will once again see That Grape Juice spotlight an array of little known gems. Featuring picks from the TGJ editorial team, we want to know…who chose the best song! Let us know below…
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As American Idol graduates go, the likes of Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood may posses the most Platinum plaques, yet -for us- it’s Fantasia Barrino who boasts the most solid catalogue.
Indeed, in the 10 years since the North Carolina native blazed onto the scene, she has solidified herself as one of music’s most consistent talents. A status she earned with releases such as her self-titled sophomore set in 2006.
While much of the LP is soaked in the classic soulfulness we’ve come to love from the singer, it also served up a number of pleasant surprises. Case, point, ‘I’m Not That Type’.
Produced by Missy Elliott, the cut places Fantasia on “Club” terrain with its pulsating bassline, gritty beat, and all-round “edgy”. While lyrically, the track embraces the brand and strand of new age feminism perpetuated by the likes of TLC and Destiny’s Child.
Sonically, though, this is all flavours of ratchet. And yours truly loves it.
If this year’s ‘Without Me’ had an older, feistier, sister, this gem would be she! {SAM}
LISTEN: [audiotube id=”xyg4ny_W73U”]
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This week’s pick comes courtesy of Pop force Lady GaGa and her gem ‘Disco Heaven’.
A bonus track from Stefani’s first LP ‘The Fame’, it is a throwback to – as its title implies – the golden era of the Disco. Produced by former collaborator Rob Fusari, the dark retro number stands as a favorite among Little Monsters.
Markedly different from the singles released from its parent album but rather similar to her more recent output, it is again a testament to GaGa’s vision of who she wanted to be as an artist – especially when this song was recorded pre-RedOne and was part of Lady GaGa’s shows BEFORE she was “LADY GAGA”. Indeed ‘Heaven’ wouldn’t sound misplaced if played in between tracks such as ‘ARTPOP’ and ‘Applause’.
In any case, the song is a major winner, press play to find out why! {JOE}
LISTEN: [audiotube id=”Hb7L3ZEg_K4″]
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Pulled from her sophomore LP ‘A Girl Like Me’, Rihanna‘s ‘Final Goodbye’ now stands as one her lesser known songs, perhaps lost in the shadows of the chart-toppers that followed its release and the ballads she now finds herself being celebrated for.
However, as you’ll agree once you press play below, the number does more to showcase her vocal skill than the songs that have seen her go from Teen Pop sensation to one of the this era’s most successful entertainers.
Penned by Luke McMaster, Charlene Gilliam and Curtis Richardson, the Gaelic- sounding ‘Goodbye’ sees an 18 year old Fenty bid adieu to the nightclub-ready themes found in ‘SOS’ and ‘Break It Off’ and land on mature ground with a cut that’s just as poignant today as it was upon its 2006 release.
Love it as much as I do? You know who to vote for below! {DAVID}
If there was a duckwalk in your spirit, we wouldn’t be mad if you broke out into it while listening to this song. In the streets or in the church, ‘Wave Your Banner’ – the triumphantly, energetic cut from gospel songstress Kierra Sheard and Grammy winning gospel sister duo Mary Mary – simply bumps…hard!
Found on Sheard’s third album ‘Bold Right Life’, the tune is an oft-overlooked gem and awesome reverse follow-up to Mary Mary’s ‘God In Me’ (which saw Kierra play guest). As the aptly titled ‘Bold’ marked the singer’s first album into adulthood, it flexed a newfound confidence befitting a growing artist and woman overall. Had the Urban contemporary ‘Wave’ ever been released to radio, we’re sure it would’ve been a hit.
Alas, we can only dream. Until then, we’ll ‘Wave’ right along with Kiki on this bass driven tune! {RASHAD}
As she continues work on her fifth studio album, ‘Golden‘ entertainer Jill Scott has been named as the latest actor to star in the forthcoming James Brown biopic, set for release via ‘Universal’ in the October of next year.
Full story below…
Shortly before Hurricane Beyonce swirls towards the Billboard Hot 100, Lady GaGa eyes a potential #1 single in her latest release ‘Do What U Want’…in the competitive market that is the United Kingdom.
How the British public have shown their support for the Urban number?
Good news below…
Without a doubt, Katy Perry‘s ‘Prism‘ is shaping up to be the highly anticipated Pop album of 2013’s Pop quarter.
Filled to the brim with radio ready / well written hits, today marked the project’s release- just days after its lead single ‘Roar’ surpassed US sales of 3 million units…8 weeks after its release.
Now, in what’ll give the more industry inclined members of her fan base ample reason to beam, the executive members of her camp have spilled exciting details on the album’s promotional campaign in an interview with Danyel Smith‘s Billboard.
An interesting read below…
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