It’s official! Bruno Mars has added a celebratory lap to his blockbuster ’24k Magic Tour’ and he’s taking ‘Finesse’ collaborator Cardi B with him!

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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.

This week we’re here to tell you about ‘Don’t Tell Me’ – the second single from Queen of Pop Madonna‘s 5th #1 album, ‘Music’ (2000).  The follow-up to the project’s chart-topping title track, ‘Tell Me’ took the era’s “cowgirl-inspired reincarnation” its most literal space.  Sonically, the song intertwined elements of country, pop, and electronica while its visual accompaniment saw the songstress don a cowboy hat, chaps, and get down with some honky tonk two-stepping.  Easily cementing itself in the list of one of the diva’s more memorable music videos (not an easy feat for someone with a collection of visuals as revered as Madge’s), the tune – with the help of its accompanying clip – was certified Gold and eventually moseyed all the way up to the #4 spot on the Hot 100.

Found there this week in 2001, tuck in below to relive ‘Don’t Tell Me’ and see who joined her in the top 25 this week 17 years ago:

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A star of Rihanna‘s caliber is no doubt accustom to praise and criticism in equal measure.

However, she’s being stung in a major way over her fashion choices.

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It looks like Justin Timberlake will be riding solo at Sunday night’s Super Bowl Halftime Show. 

Speculation has been rife that the singer, whose new album ‘Man Of The Woods’ arrived today, would stage a do-over with Pop queen Janet Jackson. Especially given the fallout from their now infamous wardrobe malfunction at her 2004 show.

However, it appears that won’t be happening. Nor a lesser rumored NSYNC reunion.

His words below…

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The Spice Girls look set to ‘Spice Up Your Life’ all over again!

For the first time since their last performance together at the 2012 Olympics in London, the original line-up of the iconic Pop group joined forces.

And word on the curb is that new projects are incoming.

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For much of last month, Tamar Braxton has laid low in the wake of her messy split and seeming reconciliation with estranged husband Vince Herbert.

However, it’s her hair that’s all sorts of laid on the newest cover of Upscale Magazine.

Ms. She, Me, Her rocks a petite pixie cut a-front of the February 2018 issue of the publication.

Within its pages, the R&B belle talks the pursuit of happiness and facing her own reality – which, needless to say, has been more wild than any show she’s been on.

In any case, the issue is on-stands now and available for download. Head below for another shot and a behind the scenes look at her shoot.

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Bruno Mars‘ ’24k Magic‘ may be gearing up to erect another leg!

Potentially joining him on the road? Cardi B!

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As one of Pop’s most sought-after writers, the Grammy-award winning artist Lyrica Anderson has enjoyed a lucrative, fruitful and positive career.

Alas, the amiable performer has now found forced to play in negative territory to defend her husband after he was insulted by the performer K. Michelle.

What happened when the Beyonce-approved artist found out that Michelle had taken aim at her lover?

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Unwilling to pretend that colorism doesn’t play a part in the way black women are treated in their day to day lives?

Mathew Knowles.

Rising to fame as the brains behind Destiny’s Child, Knowles’ once heavily guarded private life now finds itself up for public discussion now that the revered industry power player has revealed how internalised racism caused him to pursue Beyonce‘s mother.

That’s not all.

For, he also revealed why it’s time for all of us to listen to African-American artists who believe that their inability (or unwillingness) to lighten their hair and skin has blocked their path to levels reached by Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Beyonce herself.

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August Alsina made a triumphant return to London at a packed-to-capacity indigO2 show presented by Musicalize.

It’s been two years since the R&B star hit the capital. And while for most acts said window represents a standard bridge between projects, his was the result of a much more serious reality. For, the New Orleans native has publicly battled a number of life threatening health challenges.

However, there was no let-up in his dynamite dexterity on stage.

Donning a suave red suit (of which little was left by the night’s end), the 25-year-old commanded the crowd with spell-binding precision. And it didn’t require a plethora of production bells and whistles.

Effectively comprised of a mic, a DJ, and two Duracell-powered dancers (who delivered all evening), Alsina’s set placed the focus on his most prized assets: his catalogue and the vehicle that powers it – his voice.

Oft underrated as a vocalist, the singer gifted himself and fans many a moment showcasing the length and breadth of his impressive range. Indeed, performances of jams such as ‘Make It Home,’ ‘I Luv This,’ and ‘Downtown’ were punctuated with adlibs, runs, and outright belts that were evocative of a time when singers really…sang. Ah, the nostalgia.

Naturally, Alsina did indulge the obligatory “R&B pin-up” schtick. Case in point, a topless wipe-down to rapturous applause. But most praise-worthy is his holistic improvement as a performer.

Confident and comfortable, the star organically locked in (and out) of synchronised choreography with his dancers and worked all corners of the stage. He gave a…show; which is a marked improvement from earlier outings.

Despite a spell out of the spotlight, Alsina continues to prove himself to be a compelling artist. One with ample live gravitas. And with new music en route, he clearly has a talent and fanbase that’ll serve him well.

Your thoughts?

[Show Date: January 23rd 2018]
[Photo credit: Getty]

For months, the rumor mill has been in overdrive about a possible remake of classic 90s sitcom ‘Martin’ – and it finally looks to be a go!

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It’s here!

Busta Rhymes aims to blaze with new single ‘Get It’ and has recruited both Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliott to help turn up the heat.

Produced by Bangladesh, the track is evocative of Busta’s 2006 smash ‘Touch It’ and features a sample of Ms. Kelly’s unreleased 2011 jam ‘Smooches’ – which is also produced by the drum-friendly beat-maker.

Have the trio cooked up a smash? Listen below and let us know…

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