Chris Brown is undoubtedly one of the century’s most dynamic showmen, a quality outshone only by his historic catalog of hits.
For those reasons and others, music lovers have long called for him to bring his jaw-dropping talents to the biggest stage on Earth – the Super Bowl Halftime Show.
And while the massive outing has cemented the legendary status of some of music history’s biggest names like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Janet Jackson, Prince, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and more, Brown stunned fans last year when he declared he had no interest in the opportunity if it were ever presented.
“Never shawty.. American media AINT FA me. Rather be where I’m welcomed,” he said in February 2023 in response to a fan who inquired about when he take the Super Bowl stage.
Despite the surprising jeer, music lovers – still high from Usher’s electrifying set on Sunday (February 11) – have already begun creating a wishlist for who next year’s headliner should be and Chris is seemingly atop the list.
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Usher’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
After Beyonce surprised the world on Sunday (February 11) with the announcement of a Country-tinged album titled ‘Act II,’ she could barely blink before the project’s first two songs – ‘16 Carriages‘ and ‘Texas Hold ‘Em‘ – were found holding the top spots on real-time sales charts.
And while many-a-critic and loyal fan (also known as the #Beyhive) are singing the chart-topping diva’s praises, there’s one who isn’t exactly sold on the musical transition: rapper Azealia Banks.
Despite dividing two of Hip-Hop’s biggest fan bases (the #Barbz and #Hotties), the headline-grabbing beef between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj did do something good as it underscored the commercial viability of female Rap.
Details inside.
“Better late than never” as the age-old adage goes.
After serial delay, ‘Vultures 1‘ – the highly anticipated joint project from Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign – finally hit digital shelves on Saturday (February 10).
Featuring a who’s who of Hip-Hop stars including Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Future, Playboi Carti, Freddie Gibbs, and more, the 16-track effort housesthe previously released title track as well as the recently unveiled ‘Talking/Once Again.’
Reportedly one of a three-installment musical effort, ‘Vultures 1’ is West and $ign’s first duet album following a decade of notable song collaborations including “Ego Death” (2020), “Everything We Need” (2019), “Real Friends” (2016), and “Only One” (2014).
Stream the LP in full inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.
Model, reality star, entrepreneur, and actress Kenya Moore expands her growing filmography with the forthcoming Lifetime movie event ‘Abducted off the Street: The Carlesha Gaither Story.’
Based on a true story, the film chronicles the abduction of a Philadelphia nurse’s aide by a homicidal criminal and reveals how she fought to survive by creating a trail that would ultimately lead to her rescue.
Also starring Riele Downs, Sam Asante, Dylan Taylor, Aidan Devine, Jennifer De Lucia, and more, the Katie Boland-directed flick is set to land on screens February 10.
Ahead of its premiere, hop inside to see the official trailer.
Hinged on a prominent sample of Subway & 702‘s 1994 classic of the same name, ‘This Lil Game We Play’ – the latest from legendary producer-songwriter Jermaine Dupri – unites a trio of hitmakers to help him hit a musical homerun.
While power couple Nelly and Ashanti sing the tune’s verses and hook, Juicy J comes in with a set of hypnotic yet naughty bars to seal the deal.
“Boy, I really want to stay / So we can play this little game we play / Where you go hide, and I will seek / Let me be the one to make you weak,” the GRAMMY-winning songstress croons on the dancefloor-ready bop.
The first taste from Dupri’s upcoming compilation album following So So Def’s newly minted partnership with Create Music Group, hop inside to hear the new tune in full.
Coco Jones is cooking up a sweet treat with her debut solo album.
The rising R&B songstress took home two honors at the GRAMMY Awards 2024 – crowning a breakthrough year.
Naturally, attention has turned to what’s next for the vocal powerhouse.
And, as ever, That Grape Juice asked the questions you really want answers to.
TGJ caught up with Jones at on the red carpet at the GRAMMYs and quizzed the ‘ICU’ songbird about what fans can expect from her eagerly awaited full-length effort.
While embodying the word, the 25-year-old waxed candid about the air of “confident” that defines her forthcoming material.
Armed with the success achieved in recent times, Jones opened up about her new jams will see her charting a new course and exploring her talents in a radical new way.
Watch our EXCLUSIVE interview above and be sure to let us know…
Your thoughts?
All roads lead to February 11 for R&B megastar Usher.
As if preparing to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas isn’t enough to keep him busy, he’s also hot on the promo trail in support of his new album – ‘Coming Home‘ – which hits digital shelves on February 9.
When not chatting it up with the Associated Press, ‘CBS Sunday Morning,’ and more over the past few days, he turned heads with a sizzling photo shoot for Billboard’s ‘Sports Issue.’
Dripped in Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent, Calvin Klein, and more for the Sami Drasin-lensed feature, hop inside to hear what the 8x GRAMMY winner had to say about his new music, future in Vegas, Super Bowl show, and much more.
There’s no love lost between D.L. Hughley and Mo’Nique. And, after the latter lit up the drama afresh during an interview on Club Shay Shay, it appears the beef in back on the griddle.
As extensively reported, the comedians clashed in 2022 over remarks Mo made about business dealings relating to a show they both performed on. Speaking during her stand-up show, she labelled Hughley a “b*tch *n*gga.”
That resulted in an online war of words between the stars, which shockingly saw the outspoken comedienne rope in the m*lestation of Hughley’s daughter into the discourse. A move she eventually apologized for.
However, in the wake of her making less than endorsing comments about Hughley during her already viral sit-down with Shannon Sharpe, her rival has let rip in a major way.
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