After years of grafting, Daniel Kaluuya saw his name shot into the stratosphere with the surprise success of ‘Get Out.’

The film found favor commercially and critically and last month nabbed the star a nomination for Best Actor at the 2018 Oscars.

With the 28-year-old (who also appears in ‘Black Panther’) deemed a front-runner for the award, he’s more demand than ever.

But despite the hoopla, the Londoner has remained oh so humble.

GQ caught up with Kaluuya for a dapper shoot and interview, during which he stresses that he acts just for the art – not the accolades.

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It’s liftoff for Normani and Khalid‘s arresting new single ‘Love Lies.’

Unwrapped on Valentine’s Day, the the moody mid-tempo saw its video arrive yesterday. And the latter is having a major effect.

Full story below…

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Justin Timberlake‘s prowess as a touring act is impenetrable.

Unfortunately, it now appears that his ability to shift albums has been crushed.

Bad news below…

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Keeping track of the number of records the movie ‘Black Panther’ is set to shatter at the box office is a task we’re sure its director Ryan Googler is more than happy to undertake.

Set to make him even happier?

Statistical proof that the project’s success is being driven by a demographic Hollywood once insisted was undependable at the box office.

Black people.

I’m buying everything Black Panther. Another ticket… The DVD…. The Blu-ray…. The soundtrack… The musical score… hell I’m trying to buy a VHS version and I don’t even have a player??✊? #WakandaForever #BlackPanther

— Zuri Houston (@x_ZMB_x) February 17, 2018

Facts and figures below…

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Welcome to the latest edition of Retro Rewind, the TGJ original feature carved out to honour some of the greatest minds and moments in entertainment history.

Spotlighted today? The brilliant creative that is Wade Robson and his hit TV series ‘The Wade Robson Project.’

Groomed by the latest Michael Jackson, Robson rocketed to fame as a choreographer to the stars and was to Britney Spears and ‘NSync what Paula Abdul was to Janet Jackson.

So, in honour of his work, MTV offered him the chance to front his very own dance competition which would see him search high and low for the best Hip-Hop dancers in the land.

Ready to make that journey to the past?

Meet us below….

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Camila Cabello has shaken up the charts globally and will be aiming to do the same on stages with her newly announced ‘Never Be The Same Tour.’

Currently in the UK promoting the trek and her self-titled debut album, the 21-year-old stopped by The Graham Norton Show 

There, she offered fans a preview of her live gravitas with a sizzling showing of #1 single ‘Havana.’

Watch Camila and her dancers in action below…

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A week after announcing a name change, Xscap3 forge on in the absence of former member Kandi Burruss.

Recently taking to Billboard Live to deliver acoustic versions of their hit ‘Understanding,’ new single ‘Dream Killa,’ and more, the trio sought to prove their three-part harmony could soar just as high.

Hear the Tiny, Tamika, and Latocha sing their absolute faces off inside:

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It’s the Cash Money story as you’ve never seen it before.

This week, as the empire faces legal woes, Cash Money releases a documentary named ‘Before Anything: The Cash Money Story’ via its boss Birdman.

Eighteen years giving back to my community, my neighborhood, people that helped me, watched me grow up, that raised me, knew my momma, knew my daddy, knew my family, saved us, tried to teach us, and show us.

In it, the mogul gives viewers insight into his journey before he became one of the largest names in music and powered the careers of Hip-Hop titans Nicki Minaj, Drake and Lil Wayne.

Will fans of the trio like what he has to say about them now it seems that there are cracks in the Money foundations?

Find out below…

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‘Married To Medicine’ has returned for its 5th firework filled season.

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

Already gripping viewing, this season sees Dr. Jackie deal with a shocking blow to her marriage, while Quad is still trying to find balance in hers. Dr. Heavenly remains at the center of conflict and cracks are starting to show in Dr. Simone‘s union.

There’s also a new addition to the cast – Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, a sassy mom who’s mulling whether to leave medicine behind to focus on family.

Check out a preview of episode 13 of season 5 below…

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Anyone who ever thought to question if R&B diva Monica still has “it” should certainly cop a gander at her recent stop by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’

On hand to help lovers nationwide celebrate Valentine’s Day, the songstress lent a stirring rendition of her Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit, ‘Angel of Mine.’  Angelic indeed, the Grammy winner, her band, and trio of background singers donned all white while she soared over the cut’s reworked arrangement.

Did you miss any of the action when it happened?  You’re in luck.  See it inside:

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Currently sitting at #1 on Spotify, Itunes, and Billboard charts, it’s undoubted that Drake‘s latest release – ‘God’s Plan’ – is already 2018’s ‘hit of the year’ (a title cemented today with the release of its video seen here).

Hoping to ride the wave of the cut’s popularity, rapstress Azealia Banks surfs into a freestyle to lend a “must hear” remix.

Curious to hear how she handled the Boi-1da, Yung Exclusive, and 40-produced beat?  Listen inside:

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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 serving up a taste of ‘Sweet Escape,’ the title track and second single from Gwen Stefani‘s sophomore album.  Released in 2007 after the top 10 smash, ‘Wind It Up,’ the former No Doubt diva tapped rapper/producer Akon to assist ‘Escape’s run to similar heights on the Hot 100.   An international hit that eventually peaked at #2 on the U.S. charts, this week the cut broke into the top 5 and – as of time reported – remains her last entry into the Billboard Hot 100’s topmost quintet of positions.

Look inside to relive the magic of ‘Sweet Escape’ and see who joined Stefani this week 11 years ago:

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