Chris Brown is getting candid.

For, the music superstar is now sharing what he thinks about being compared to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

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As the world at large soaks in the excitement of a potentially imminent release from Beyonce, That Grape Juice’s From The Vault journey’s back to the very first time she made the world stop with her now-signature surprise drops.

Today, we give you the JAY-Z-assisted ‘Drunk in Love.’

Written by Bey and Detail, the song was produced by the pair alongside Boots, J-Roc, Dre Moon, and Timbaland.

‘Drunk’ was poured out as part of the artist’s self-titled fifth studio effort which was released sans any preceding announcement or forewarning on December 13, 2013. Easily one of the cornerstone releases of the diva’s career, the ‘Beyonce’ project serves as the singer’s first “visual album” – boasting the simultaneous arrival of an accompanying music video for each and every song.

Thanks to instant popularity, it was quickly chosen as one of the LP’s two lead singles and was a glorious commercial and critical moment for Mrs. Carter.

Indeed, it peaked at #2 in the US and #9 in the UK, and it won two GRAMMY Awards in 2015.

Lyrically, the song is notorious for showing a racier side of Bey (#surfboard) and sonically it saw the artist digging deeper into Hip-Hop and Trap-kissed music.

The track’s monochrome visual was helmed by director extraordinaire Hype Williams. It was shot on Golden Beach in Florida and starred The Carters – playing up the song’s lyrics  – simply vibing and grooving to their booming bop. No choreography, no CGI, just plain ole charisma, swag, sauce, and a chemistry that has captivated for over two decades.

The visual was praised for its simplicity, sense of fun, and the commanding presence of its protagonists. It won the VMA for Best Collaboration in 2014.

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With the ‘net buzzing about a potential big unveiling from Queen Bey, speculation has spanned new music, a tour announcement… or yet another Ivy Park drop?

As of typing, no one knows. But seeing how social media has responded, it’s clear the masses are ready to welcome back the music royal sooner rather than later.

Bring it on, Yoncé

Your thoughts?

The Sugababes are back!

Mutya Buena, Keisha Buchanan, and Siobhan Donaghy, the original line-up of the Brit-Pop trio, took to the glittering stage of London’s Mighty Hoopla Festival for a triumphant return performance that thrilled a colorful audience of 40,000 fans with their first gig in almost a decade.

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Vanessa Hudgens and Tayshia Adams were the hosts of the 2022 MTV Movie & TV Awards which aired Sunday night (June 5) as part of a three-hour telecast.

Celebrating movie and TV lovers’ favorite shows, films, and stars from the last year, this year’s ceremony saw ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ and ‘Euphoria’ enter as the most nominated movie and TV show respectively (7 nods each) while fan favorites like ‘The Batman’ and ‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ were among the few to nab at least 3 nods apiece.

Curious to see who took home one of the night’s two dozen golden popcorn trophies?  The full winners list awaits inside.

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Harry Styles is heating up the promotional trail in support of his third studio album, ‘Harry’s House.’

And the Pop force’s latest stop was on homesoil. For, the global force took center stage on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge.

Backed by a full band, the former One Direction nucleus took vocal flight with #1 smash ‘As It Was,’ as well as ‘Boyfriends,’ ‘Late Night Talking’ (a bop), and a cover of Wet Leg‘s ‘Wet Dream.’

Watch Harry in action after the jump…

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Rina Sawayama is officially back.

For, the rising pop star has just announced her next full-length project is coming this year.

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It’s that time of year! The Tony Awards are back.

Billed as the biggest night on the Broadway calendar, the 2022 installment of the extravaganza takes place next month and will salute the achievements of the talent that populate the world-renowned strip.

This morning brought with it the official nomination announcement for the 75th Annual Tony’s, a reveal which ushered in exciting news for the creatives at the helm of the Michael Jackson Broadway smash ‘MJ.’

For, the critically-acclaimed production has moonwalked its way to a whopping 10 nominations (and is only bested by ‘A Strange Loop,’ which landed 11).

The Tony’s 2022 will be hosted by Ariana DeBose on June 12. It will be broadcast live on CBS from Radio City Music Hall in New York

Find out who scooped which nominations below…

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Little Mix may be set to embark on an indefinite hiatus, but their sisterhood will live on as they strut forward in their solo careers.

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Lil Nas X is taking his show on the road.

The star, whose success defines meteoric, is set to celebrate his many wins live on stage with his first major headlining trek.

For, the Pop provocateur has announced the ‘Lil Nas X Presents: Long Live Montero Tour.’

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Chloe Bailey is strutting the promotional trail in support of her scorching new single ‘Treat Me’ – and her latest stop was the popular YouTube series The Terrell Show.

During the fun-filled sit-down sing-a-long, the performer opened up about some of the behind-the-scenes realities of the music industry that folk may not be as in the know about.

Her words may (or maybe not) surprise you.

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Welcome to the latest
TGJ Roundtable!

Over the years, That Grape Juice has established a distinguished voice that – whether loved or loathed – sparks discussion, debate, and on occasion drama!

Though comprised of seasoned writers who share a similar outlook on Urban Pop culture, the idiosyncrasies of the TGJ team members often lend for quite heated debates “behind the scenes” about the hottest topics.

Now, we give you a front-row seat to the show. In a format similar to ‘The View’ or ‘The Real’, TGJ editors – Sam, Rashad, Joe, and Ryan – get real in a very candid way.

Today’s roundtable topic asks each anchor their thoughts on the…

GRAMMYs 2022

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The 64th annual Grammy Awards provided many notable moments courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage.

Now, after show-stopping performances from H.E.R, BTS, Lil Nas X, Nas, John Legend, Olivia Rodrigo, and more (click here to watch), see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

See the list of winners inside:

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