After producing a string of hit biopics on popular female singers (see:  Aaliyah, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, etc.), many forecasted Lifetime’s latest effort – a film about the life and times of current pop superstar Britney Spears – would be a homerun.  Well, that was the case until they saw the almost parodic casting and shambolic trailer.

In addition, the pop princess the unauthorized bio was designed to depict gave the movie’s production a royal thumbs down.  The aforementioned (and the unforgiving Twitter slamming it suffered) all added to ‘Britney Ever After’ [which aired February 18th] being a ratings miss for the women’s network.

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In addition to earning its highest ratings in years, the 2017 Grammys also helped spur some impressive sales and streaming boosts for its performers – most notably Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd, Katy Perry, and Bruno Mars.

While Sheeran, who was last week’s Hot 100 leader, maintains his hold on the top spot, he’s challenged by Perry whose latest number – ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ – made an impressive #4 debut to the tune of 108,000 downloads and handsome streaming figures.

As far as Mars and Weeknd are concerned, Billboard reports:

Following his Grammys performance of “That’s What I Like,” along with his Prince tribute, Mars blasts 37-7 on the Hot 100, earning his 14th top 10.

Fellow Grammys performer The Weeknd vaults 16-9 on the Hot 100 with “I Feel It Coming,” featuring Daft Punk, after the acts performed the song, as well as prior single “Starboy,” at music’s biggest night. The song is The Weeknd’s sixth Hot 100 top 10 and Daft Punk’s third (and second as featured on a hit by The Weeknd, following the No. 1 “Starboy”).

Tuck in below to see who joined the quartet of hitmakers in this week’s refreshed TGJ Chart Check:

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Ready or not, The BRITS are back!

The 2017 BRIT Awards are airing live from London’s famed O2 Arena.

And for the third year, the entire show is being streamed live for the world via Youtube.

Already boasting an action-packed performers list (including Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Little Mix, Ed Sheeran, and Emeli Sande), the show was promises memorable moments.

So what are you waiting for? Tune in to the 2017 BRIT Awards right here on That Grape Juice! (Show starts at 7.30PM UK/ 2.30PM US EST).

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The stars are beginning to file into London’s renown O2 Arena for the 2017 BRIT Awards. Check out chart-toppers Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, Little Mix, Rita Ora and more arriving below.

Tidbit: UK’ers be sure to catch the show LIVE tonight on ITV1 at 7.30pm GMT and Americans can catch it live here on That Grape Juice.

As ever, you know to keep it locked to TGJ for performances minutes after they occur.  But, until then, see the fashion hits and misses below:

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After a slightly longer than anticipated spell off-air, the ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are officially back!

The show, which makes for a slighter more upscale take on the ‘Atlanta franchise, promises drama in earnest for the “etiquette-obsessed” cast.

Received well in its first season, RHOP’s sophomore run sees Gizelle, Karen, and all but one of the original Housewives return, with newcomer Monique Samuels joining the mix.

Set to hit Bravo on April 2nd, watch the sizzling first look trailer after the jump…

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Luke James has built a firm foundation with his self-titled debut, touring slot with Beyonce, and more recently the New Edition biopic – in which he starred as Johnny Gill.

Armed with this momentum, the vocal wonder is readying his sophomore effort for release later this year.

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It’s hard to believe the stop/start nature of news and events surrounding Fergie‘s long-awaited second album, ‘Double Dutchess,’ isn’t causing waning interest from even the most diehard “Fergie Ferg” fans.

Reportedly completed in March 2016 – nearly 10 years after its predecessor – rumors circulated the project would drop summer 2016 before being pushed to a January 2017 release.  Now that even January is in our rearview, and two Fergie videos with it (see:  ‘M.I.L.F. $’ & ‘Life Goes On’), it appears Ferg is trying to convince listeners the project “is still coming.”

Having already confirmed there have been multiple videos shot for a select few of the album’s singles, the 41-year-old singer/songwriter took to Instagram recently to show off her assets and tease the release of one of those visuals.  See it inside:

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Jay Z already has one of the most illustrious careers in music and an amazing new page is being added to his narrative.

The rapper turned media mogul is set to be honored at the Songwriter’s Hall Of Fame. 

Find out why it’s a big deal after the jump…

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R&B bad boy Chris Brown may be dodging allegations that he was physically abusive to ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran, but what he won’t be dodging are swings from Soulja Boy in a highly publicized, now cancelled boxing match.

The duel, originally set for Dubai, is now off the table according to Brown via a recent video uploaded to Instagram.

“I bowed out of this Soulja Boy fight. I’mma tell you why, ’cause it was a legit thing on a positive scale. All the wrong people got in the way. It’s immature, first and foremost…”

The confirmation came just hours after ‘Crank That’ rapper Soulja Boy cranked out a series of tweets indicating Brown’s manager had already alerted him of the ‘Run It’ singer’s intent to bail.

See what else Breezy had to say in the video below:

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The last month has been very kind to Rihanna.

Barring that whole Grammy fiasco, the songstress – who celebrated her 29th birthday on February 20th – kicked the month off by learning her latest single, ‘Love on the Brain,’ was officially certified platinum.  As if that’s not enough, this week the song ascended to the top 10 of the Hot 100.  The upward move not only granted her third trip into the tally’s upper dectet from the ‘Anti’ project alone, but it also came as a historic achievement for her (whose Hot 100 resume knows few equals).

In fact, proof of this comes just 1 year after she broke King of Pop Michael Jackson‘s Hot 100 #1s record , she’s now unseated his record-setting top 10’s record.  Get the details inside:

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If reports and the lumps on singer/rapper Sean Kingston’s head are to be believed, ‘Bad & Boujee’ beaus Migos don’t limit their big hits to the charts.

Breaking news late Tuesday night (February 21) points to the trio as the culprits in a physical altercation that left Kingston bruised, battered, and bewildered after confronting the ‘Fight Night’ hitmakers in Vegas.

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The speculation can officially end.

Because Future has sprinkled confirmation sauce over rampant rumors that he’s set to release yet another album this week.

The news arrives less than one week after he unleashed his self-titled fifth studio LP.

Details await below…

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