BTS rocked ‘The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon’ with a weeklong residency (billed #BTSWeek) in September 2020 to celebrate the release of their fifth Korean-language album, the Billboard 200-topping ‘BE.’
This week, the septet’s returned for another ‘Tonight Show’ takeover – this time a two-night affair to showcase live renditions of their Hot 100 #1 smash, ‘Buttter,’ and its successor, the soon-to-be-hit ‘Permission to Dance.’
The latter, which was released July 9, has already shot to the top of real-time streaming and digital sales tally. Once the group’s dedicated fans, affectionately called #BTSArmy, get a load of the tune’s first U.S. televised performance it’s certain to cement its status as the most popular single in the country.
Look inside to see Jimin, Jungkook, V, Suga, Jin, RM and J-Hope do what they do best.
The 2021 Primetime Emmy Awards air September 19 and will celebrate the titles and talents who’ve made the most marked impact.
As the top honor in television, all eyes are on which shows and stars have nabbed nominations in the show’s 73rd year.
Well, wonder no more. Because the full list of nominations has been unveiled and brings with it major looks for ‘Pose,’ ‘Lovecraft Country,’ ‘I May Destroy You,’ and more.
Ahead of its broadcast on Sept 19 on CBS and Paramount Plus at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, find out who is up for what at the Cedric The Entertainer-hosted show below…
Over the course of Janet Jackson‘s illustrious career, her domination of the dancefloor has been undeniable.
Perhaps most impressive is the time span of her seismic club jams. Indeed, the 80s, 90s, 00s, and 10s have all brought with them bops that have kept the masses moving.
This week’s From The Vault pays homage to one of Miss Jackson’s latter scorchers – ‘So Excited.’
Jackson’s longtime collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis joined forces with her then-boo Jermaine Dupri and collectively the trio were on production duty for the 2006 release and indeed much of its housing album ’20 Y.O’ too.
The hard-hitting cut was built around a pulsating sample of Herbie Hancock’s 1983 hit “Rockit.” Khia – of ‘My Neck, My Back’ notability – was added for extra grit and a contemporary kick.
Preceded by Billboard R&B hit ‘Call On Me,’ ‘Excited’ had all the makings of being “the” definitive comeback banger needed after a challenging few years for the Pop royal.
Gratingly, its wings were clipped by the same lingering politics that affected Jackson’s previous project ‘Damita Jo’ and went on to debut and peak at #90 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Still, it ranks highly on many tallies of Jackson’s most fire-filled singles.
Its video served as a visual exclamation mark too.
Directed by the formidable Joseph Kahn, the clip fused action-packed choreography, eye-popping special effects, and the hybrid brand of sensual-assertive that Jackson has masterfully perfected. Put simply, it slayed.
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The pandemic may have put a pause on plans for Jackson’s new album ‘Black Diamond,’ but we hope that when it’s finally ready for its unwrapping that it brings the heat like this ever-blazing fireball that still has ‘So Excited’ years on.
After decades of crafting hits for some of music’s biggest names including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Usher, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, and countless others, legendary production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are set to reunite with some of those superstars for a redo via their their upcoming debut album, ‘Jam & Lewis Volume 1.’
Slated for a July 9 release, the 10-track affair – the GRAMMY-winning twosome’s first since signing a record deal with BMG in 2020 – is nothing less than stellar as it boasts some of music’s most recognizable monikers.
“It’s crazy to think we’re about to release our debut album after all these years,” said Lewis. “This is going to be a very special moment and we are grateful to have this team behind us.”
Kicked off by singles ‘Til I Found You,’ the Carey-assisted ‘Somewhat Loved,’ and more,, look inside for the full tracklist:
Hate her or love her, Saweetie – the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Content’ – lives up to the title in more ways than one.
When not blazing the promo trail via Web and TV talk shows to support her singles, the rapstress is found playing covergirl to a number of digital and print magazines.
The latest to feature the ‘Best Friend’ beauty (born Diamonté Harper) on her promotional onslaught are ‘Complex’ and ‘Wonderland’ magazines – both of which quizzed the 27-year-old on her long-awaited debut album, long-term career goals, and so much more.
Look inside to see what she said and catch a glimpse of the fierce photo shoots that accompanied each feature.
T-Pain‘s latest single, ‘I Like Dat,’ may have been garnering ample buzz since it’s mid-May unveiling (namely for its clever interpolation of Pain’s own 2007 hit ‘Buy U A Drank’), but – as of time reported – that acclaim has yet to translate into a Hot 100 chart placement.
Ahead of the September release of its parent album, the GRAMMY-winner is looking to turn the tide on the Kehlani-assisted tune’s success narrative by hitting the promo trail in its support.
‘Dat’s first live showing came courtesy of a visit to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ last week (June 9). Look inside to see the action if you missed it when it first aired.
It’s that time again! That Grape Juice wants to see what you all are listening to. Which 5 tracks have you got on constant rotation at the moment?
Remember, it doesn’t have to be limited to Urban music; could be something new, Throwback, religious, even something you made yourself! Drop a comment in the comments section. Ours are below – in no particular order:
1) Megan Thee Stallion – Thot Sh*t
2) Jessie J – I Want Love
3) Mariah Carey x Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis – Somewhat Loved
Among the 19 tracks that line Migos long-awaited fourth studio album, ‘Culture III’ (released June 11). the DJ Durel-produced ‘Avalanche’ has been christened the set’s second single – the follow-up to the Hot 100 top 40 hit, ‘Straightenin.’
Launched a day ahead of its parent album’s release, ‘Avalanche’ – which samples The Temptations’ classic ‘Papa Was a Rolling Stone’ – was first introduced via a live performance at ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ Wednesday (June 9). Elements of the performance were then incorporated into the tune’s official music video.
To accent the throwback vibe of the tune, the trio donned matching suits and sunglasses while leading a live band.
Lil Nas X bust it open literally and figuratively Saturday night (May 22) when he ripped his pants during a choreography break at the season 46 finale of ‘SNL.’
No stranger to being a viral sensation, the GRAMMY winner instantly became meme fodder once his reaction to ripping his pants during the inaugural live performance of his #1 hit, ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name),’ was captured.
Taking it all in stride, LNX was all laughs when he took to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ recently (May 25) to discuss the incident.
