Following the arrival of Kenya Moore and Porsha Williams in its fifth season, Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ has struggled to replicate the formula responsible for the show’s record-breaking highs.
Currently led by Phaedra Parks and the aforementioned Williams, the hit series now seems to have turned to old faces to support its forthcoming season to rectify this problem.
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With each new year comes a sea of fresh faces hoping to make waves. In the Urban arena, few have made more of a mark in 2016 than Toronto’s Tory Lanez.
Indeed, his unique rap-sung style has earned him fans in the realms of both Hip-Hop and R&B, as well as high chartings with hits such as ‘LUV’ and ‘Say It.’
This summer saw the 24-year-old bring the heat with his debut album ‘I Told You,’ which impressively opened at #4 on the Billboard 200.
That Grape Juice caught up with the star to discuss a multitude of topics, including his newfound fame, collaborating with rival Drake, being his own influence, critics, and a whole lot more.
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Jhene Aiko‘s new material is currently being baked by the ethereal star and her troop of vibe-building producers.
When fans can expect her to pull it out of her creative oven and serve it to them?
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Netflix’s ‘The Get Down‘ has had little trouble making waves in TV’s realm this year thanks to a viewer-pulling performance by Jaden Smith.
Fortunately, according to its leading man Justice Smith, its impact extends further than ratings for him and people of colour.
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Emeli Sande is back!
The singer-songwriter ends her multi-year hiatus with new single ‘Hurts.’
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British-born singles struggle to compete with efforts built and unleashed by foreign artists this year.
Leading the pack? Drake, the Canadian rapper whose latest batch of songs have homogenised the Official Singles Chart.
Much to the dismay of his rivals, of course.
This week, he continues to floss and flex on them thanks to a tally which lists the highest-selling/streamed singles of the summer in the market.
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Nicki Minaj dropped a bombastic bomb moments ago with ‘The Pinkprint Freestyle.’
Unleashed on Soundcloud, it’s the first taste of new material from the fiery femcee sans her endless array of features.
Proving that her ability to scorch hasn’t weathered nor thawed, the rapper spits bars with her trademark wit and vigour.
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Kelly Rowland‘s new girl-group June’s Diary continue to prove their vocal gravitas.
The quintet – who were pieced together on BET’s ‘Chasing Destiny’ – performed at Ludacris’ LudaDay Weekend Basketball Game today.
Together they tackled ‘Life Every Voice and Sing’ – which is more commonly known as the ‘Black American National Anthem.’
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‘Made in America’ welcomed Rihanna to its stage hours ago to offer its attendees the performance waiting for your first spin below.
Following her spectacle at last week’s MTV Video Music Awards last night’s performance at the Budweiser-backed event took place in Pennsylvania and was founded by her Roc Nation boss Jay-Z.
How the Grammy award winning performer fared?
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Beyonce sprung surprise on fans moments ago with the VEVO release of ‘Lemonade’ favourite ‘Hold Up.’
In recent times, the superstar singer (who celebrates her 35th birthday today) has been adamant about about her albums being consumed bodies of work. A decision that has seen her projects kept off streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music for long windows of time.
However, with ‘Hold Up’ sent for adds at radio this week, no time seems better than the present to play ball.
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September 4th.
This week’s From The Vault celebrates not one but, two milestones. For, the date marks the birthday of one of Pop culture’s brightest stars as well as the 10th anniversary of her sophomore effort.
Suffice to say, today’s pick comes courtesy of Beyonce and her infectious single ‘Upgrade U’ from her funkified ‘B’Day’ LP.
The hard-hitting cut saw Bey partner up with producer Swizz Beatz, songwriter Sean Garrett, and bae-turned-husband Jay Z.
Though the power couple had professed their infatuation with each other on prior releases, this instance centered on one-up-man-ship. Indeed, Bey and Jay traded vivacious verses about how necessary they were to the other. Both personally and professionally.
In being shamelessly materialistic, the track still managed to maintain the singer’s fervent feminist stance. Because at every utterance, she made it known that she had her own, was her own, and is such a catch that Jay could no longer be alone.
Commercially, the song was only released in the US as a promotional single. As such, it was a minor hit on the Billboard Hot 100 – peaking at #59. It was, however, a Top 20 smash on the Hot Hip-Hop/R&B chart where it reached the 11th position.
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‘Formation’ director and good friend Melina Mastoukas took the helm of the jam’s shinny video alongside Queen Bey.
In order to accentuate the luxurious lure of the song’s lyrics, Ms Carter is seen cavorting amidst expensive goods such as jewelry, diamonds and gold watches. All the while remaining the hottest commodity herself.
Never one to disappoint as a performer, the diva delivered with choreography and slickly hit her steps like a seasoned pro. As with the track, the visual and the movement therein have become iconic.
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If the 10 years leading up to ‘B’Day’ were used to establish Beyonce as “the hottest chick in the game,” the decade that followed saw her become an icon, a Pop culture force, and a undeniable legend in the making. An enviable status achieved through sheer showmanship, philanthropy, and – above all – a dutiful dedication to her craft.
In recent times, “unpredictable” has become a Beyonce trademark. As such we’re buckled up for what the decade ahead holds for music’s reigning royal. We imagine, there’ll be more surprise and excitement on the horizon.
So with that…
Happy anniversary to this R&B classic and the album it sits on. And the Happiest Birthday to Beyonce!
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