Pop powerhouse Pink is renowned for going airborne at award shows, however the singer let her voice do the flying at the Oscars 2014 tonight.
The 34-year-old was tapped to perform ‘Wizard of Oz’ classic ‘Somewhere Over The Rainbow’ as part of an Academy tribute to celebrate the movie’s 75th birthday this year.
Standing before an audience that included the children of the Judy Garland – who starred in the film and originally performed ‘Rainbow’ – Pink thrilled with a showing that further cements her as one of today’s top talents.
As earlier reported, the ladies of Little Mix are fronting this year’s ‘Sports Relief’ charity campaign. So as to raise awareness, Jesy, Jade, Perrie, and Leigh-Anne have rolled out a rendition of Cameo classic ‘Word Up!’ – the video for which premiered moments ago.
Naturally sports themed, the tongue-in-cheek clip awaits after the jump. Spice Girl, Mel C, together with a host of other British celebrities make an appearance.
Black Hollywood unquestionably shone brightest on tonight’s Academy Awards’ red carpet! With stars like Kerry Washington, Viola Davis, Rocsi Diaz, and so many more showing off their stunning gowns, the carpet’s best dressed may very well have been ’12 Years A Slave’ starlet Lupita Nyong’o.
With one day separating fans from getting their hands on his new album ‘G I R L’, Grammy-winning rapper/producer Pharrell Williams took to the Academy Award stage tonight to lend a live rendition of his hit song ‘Happy’.
Bringing some much needed animation to the otherwise inanimate 86th Annual Academy Awards, the hitmaker and his Arby’s-styled hat got down on stage with his Oscar-nominated hit from the ‘Despicable Me 2’ soundtrack and even took to the audience to get into the groove with the likes of Lupita Nyong’o, Meryl Streep, Jamie Foxx, and more.
Grammy® winner Donnie McClurkin wowed audience members at the ‘Gospel Goes to Hollywood’ Pre-Oscar event on Friday night (February 28th) when he spontaneously called up Grammy® nominated R&B artist Kelly Price to sing.
Ad-libbing to the new hit gospel song “BETTER”, originally performed by rising family group THE SHOWERS (who were the musical guests for the event) – the vocalists’ powerful impromptu duet came immediately after the family had delivered their own stunning rendition.
Ever keen to broaden our musical scope, recent months have seen That Grape Juice venture into a number of new musical landscapes including, most recently, gospel.
Tuck in below for the latest news on 2014 Celebration of Gospel, The Showers, Mary Mary, Kierra Sheard, James Fortune & FIYA, JPA & Ascension and many more…
As collaborations go, Jennifer Lopez has notched up a fair number during her tenure at the top.
However, proving that she still has the ability to shock, the dynamite diva has announced her next duet will be with none other than soulful crooner Maxwell.
The revelation came during a recent radio interview Virgin Dubai, in which she talked new material, touring and promoted her involvement with this Summer’s World Cup in Brazil.
The legendary Janet Jackson has been absent from the scene for the past few years, instead focusing on her personal life. With this week marking the 6th year since she unleashed her last album ‘Discipline’, what better to pay homage to to Her Highness with this week’s From The Vault pick. Our selection is the set’s exquisite first single ‘Feedback‘.
Released as a “surprise” in December 2007, ‘Feedback’ was helmed by the ever-versatile Rodney Jerkins – making it the first of many collaboration between the two.
Put simply, the cut was every inch the comeback single the career-doctor ordered. ‘Feedback’ saw Ms. Jackson borrowing from what was hot while putting her magical spin on it – resulting in a futuristic, high octane, harmony-heavy, swagger-soaked banger.
Side note: Alongside Destiny’s Child‘s ‘Lose My Breath‘, we feel like ‘Feedback’ – with its “back with a bang” aura – is what every comeback/first single should feel like: an event.
In America, the joint served as Janet’s biggest hit since 2001’s ‘Someone To Call My Lover’ peaking at #19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Hot Dance Club Play.
Due to a lack of promotion overseas (see: label politics), it was only a minor hit in Europe, missing the chart in the UK altogether.
Coincidentally, it was British director Saam Farahmand who was in charge of the song’s visual. Perhaps in a bid to pay tribute to the star’s out-of-this-world talent, he opted for an intergalactic theme where the leader of the Rhythm Nation can be seen hoping planets while blessing her legion of fans with some intense choreography along the way with an intensity only she can deliver.
Reportedly hard at work on a new project, Janet’s next move will be a crucial one, for the music industry is continually changing leaps and bounds. From musical trends to charting policies to the onset of social media, nothing is the same as 6 months ago speak less 6 years. However, if there’s one thing this icon can be relied upon for, it’s delivering quality music and visuals. In many ways, it’s Jackson Family Values.
Though we’re crossing our fingers for collaborations with the likes Bruno Mars, Drake and Kendrick Lamar as well as productions by the likes of Bangladesh, Noah “40” Shebib and of course Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis and Darkchild, we’re asking YOU:
Guess which R&B royal shared the above ‘selfie’ with his fans on Instagram moments ago!
Hint: The cousin of Kim Kardashian‘s former beau Reggie Bush, this Florida-born star’s discography can boast of a 2x Platinum single and one Gold album.
As Nicki Minaj continues to craft her third LP ‘The Pink Print’, her mother Carol Maraj whips up a release of her very own this year, doing so in Gospel’s ever welcome lane.
Named ‘God’s Been Good‘, Maraj’s launch single was teased on her official ‘SoundCloud‘ page yesterday evening, when a 32 second snippet was unleashed to tease the mid-tempo effort.
Ten years after Beyonce wowed the Oscars with a record breaking three performances in one night, tonight will see Pink rock their 86th show, in support of her new LP ‘The Truth About Love.’
What fans can expect from it? Something truly unforgettable. So unforgettable, the show’s producers took to ABC News to tease the set, hours before it kicks off at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre.
Via our exclusive interview with Grammy winning gospel great Donnie McClurkin, That Grape Juice has learned that Stellar-award winner Kierra Sheard has been appointed to the judging panel of BET‘s hit reality singing competition ‘Sunday Best’.
The show, gearing up for its 7th season, will see Sheard replace Cece Winans on esteemed panel that will see the return of longtime judges McClurkin and Yolanda Adams. And, of course, the ever animated Kirk Franklin will resume hosting duties and Kim Burrell will continue as mentor.
You think you have what it takes to shine on the ‘Sunday Best‘ stage? See the audition schedule below:
