Readers of That Grape Juice know what avid music lovers we are – especially of hits past.

So, just 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’ll press play on pop icon Whitney Houston‘s jaw-dropping rendition of the U.S. national anthem.  The repackaged noughties version of the historic number became the singer’s last top 10 single this week in 2001:

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TIDAL is hosting its third annual charity concert, ‘TIDAL X: Brooklyn,’ and has called on a star-studded lineup including JAY-Z, Jennifer Lopez, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe & Remy Ma, Cardi B, Chris Brown,  and more to raise awareness and funds in support of those affected by recent natural disasters.

Hosted by Angie Martinez at Brooklyn’s famed Barclays Center, this year’s performers are coming together in an effort to raise awareness and funds for organizations that support relief and recovery for those affected by the unprecedented natural disasters, including: Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria and the earthquakes that took place in Mexico.

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There seems to be ‘No Limit’ to the drama Usher finds himself facing these days.

With his multi-platinum sights set on his new album, the icon finds himself forced to battle potentially baseless claims that he knowingly infected his sexual partners with the Funk.

This week, he has filed legal documents he hopes will put an end to the drama once…and for all.

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Pink is taking her ‘Beautiful Trauma’ on the road.

The Pop superstar has today announced her 2018 live concert series, which is aptly titled after her new album (due October 13th).

Set to kick off next March, the ‘Beautiful Trauma World Tour’ will play 50-arenas across North America, with more international dates set to be announced imminently.

To celebrate the announcement, the singer has released a promo track from the project titled ‘Whatever You Want.’ 

Song and tour dates below…

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Although it’s been four years since VH1 dominated airwaves and ratings with the jaw-dropping TLC biographical film, ‘CrazySexyCool:  The TLC Story,’ the top-rated flick is finding itself in headlines again thanks to an unresolved defamation lawsuit filed by the group’s former manager, Perri “Pebbles” Reid.

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Nicki Minaj has kept her Barbz in the dark about her new album, spending much of the year adding to her colossal collection of collaborations.

However, in the newest issue of Dazed Magazine, the 34-year-old opened up about the follow-up to 2014’s ‘The Pink Print.’ A set she’s been working on aggressively in Miami.

What did she have to say about the project? Find out below…

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Tyrese is renown for being outspoken, but has he finally gone too far?

The singer/actor is fending off all sorts of shade following comments he made about Dwayne ‘The  Rock’ Johnson – his ‘Fast & Furious’ co-star.

What’s the drama all about? Find out below…

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As the biggest stars of the year gear up for tonight’s MTV Video Music Awards, we journey back to one of the show’s most iconic performances of the last decade. Lady Gaga‘s 2009 showing of ‘Paparazzi.’

Already on an unprecedented ascend at the time, the natural expectation was for the singer to have picked one of breakout hits – ‘Just Dance’ and ‘Poker Face’ – for her 5 minute set. However, Gaga opted for the very fresh ‘Paparazzi.’

Produced by Rob Fusari – one of the masterminds behind Destiny’s Child’s ‘Bootylicious,’ it was another Top 10 for the artist – in the US, UK, as well Australia, Canada and France. Its Jonas Akerlund helmed visual was the first of many mini-movies from Gaga’s videography and depicted her as a fame hungry starlet.

For her VMA performance, Mother Monster went all the way in and gave the public what can only be described as a Pop-Opera.

With slick choreography courtesy of LaurieAnn Gibson and team, Gaga made sure to leave a lasting impact on viewers and peers alike thanks to fantastic theatrics that still have people talking to this day. Clearly, we all remember a bloodied-up Gaga hanging on top of the VMA stage, right?

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MTV’s ceremony has been the vehicle for many headline-grabbing moments, for better or for worse. We sincerely hope this year brings in new iconic moments.

Your thoughts?

Is Fergie about to snatch a seat on the revived ‘American Idol’?

The Black Eyed Peas songstress certainly isn’t denying the speculation.

During an interview on ET Canada to promote new album ‘Double Dutchess,’ the singer offered a coy response when asked about her involvement with ABC‘s take on the talent-search.

With Katy Perry being paid an unprecedented $25 million to lead the panel and Ryan Seacrest back on-board as host, is Fergie-Ferg the next acquisition?

See what she had to say on the matter below…

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As widely reported, Usher has been embroiled in a colossal scandal which alleges that he spread herpes via unprotected sex.

The R&B superstar has yet to make any formal statement. But it appears that he’ll be letting the music do the talking.

Jermaine Dupri shared shots of himself in the studio with the crooner, along with Bryan Michael Cox. 

Together, the trio carved out the sound and narrative for Ush’s most successful body of work – ‘Confessions.’ So, could they be cooking up something equally as big?

At this point, it’d certainly need to be to cut through the chaos.

It also appears that another frequent Usher collaborator is in the mix: Rico Love.

JD also posted a clip of him with the fellow hitmaker at the same time as the pic above…
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Attorney Lisa Bloom is clapping back at “fat shamers” who immediately dismissed Quantasia Sharpton‘s claim Usher exposed her to herpes simply because of her size.

In an interview with Billboard recently, Bloom – the lawyer representing a number of people who allege the R&B singer exposed them to the incurable disease – directly responded to detractors who have not only dismissed his most famous accuser (Sharpton) for her appearance, but also because she was not actually infected.

Asserting the reason her law firm even chose to represent Sharpton and others is because they actually have proof to corroborate their claims, Bloom was very open about her intent for the Grammy winner and even dropped some bombshells along the way.

Responding to word Ush was planning a counter suit and more, click below to read highlights from the interview below (in case you missed it):

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As the world awaits a response from Usher following a slew of herpes allegations, one of his accusers has come forward.

Details below…

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