Pop’s “it girl” and the Material Girl are set to join forces for MTV!
Indeed, reports have surfaced that Grammy-winning pop queen Madonna is set to duet with twerking pop princess Miley Cyrus for a must-see unplugged set.
The details await below:
As reported here, pop titans Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake both led the 2014 People’s Choice awards nominations for music categories with give each.
Going to battle for the coveted trophies against the likes of Rihanna, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, and other top stars, Perry & Timberlake’s fans showed that the mega-successes of their 2013 are undoubtedly set to spill over to the new year.
Tuck in below to see which trophies they took home from the show’s 40th annual presentation (which aired tonight):
With over 100,000 votes cast, the time has finally arrived for the winners of the That Grape Juice End of Year Awards 2013 to be announced! The last week has seen category winners change almost hourly.
However, upon the penultimate cut-off point, the final list saw many last minute surprises.
Check out the full list of winners below (in bold). Prepare yourselves for wait awaits…
After yielding year-end tallies based on chart stats and critic picks, our friends over at Billboard have turned the polls over to fans in quest to find out who the people thought was the ‘album of the year’.
To the surprise of many, the appointed – pop superstar Lady Gaga – did not see her name on the music Bible’s chart or critics’ picks – yet she topped every major category of the reader’s poll.
Taking honors in ‘Favorite Album’, ‘Favorite Music Video’, and ‘MVP’ of the year, see what other names were dominated by the diva in the tally and tell us if you agree:
As 2013 draws to close, the onslaught of year-in-review charts are making their way online. For music fans everywhere, however, there is only one chart that truly matters – Billboard’s year end charts.
Indeed, with a year filled with the likes of top hits like ‘Royals’ by newcomer Lorde or unexpected runaway hits like Robin Thicke‘s ‘Blurred Lines’, fans and industry insiders alike wait with bated breath to learn of the year’s top performers.
With statistical data based on radio airplay audience impressions, sales data, and streaming activity data provided by online music sources (i.e. Pandora, Youtube), 2013’s year-end tally has quite the few surprises with newcomers seeming to be running the ranking’s upper half.
See the top 50 below and find out where your fave landed:
A record breaking world tour.
Another Platinum album.
More Grammy nominations.
Yes, save for a few hiccups, there’s no doubt 2013 has been nothing short of fruitful for Pop trendsetter Rihanna, reportedly eyeing the release of her eighth studio album next summer!
Before then- before the year ends- the entertainer has welcomed more good news this afternoon, thanks to the millions who tune in to her videos on the outlet, ‘VEVO.’
Meet us below to see how she dominated their list of the ‘Most Viewed Videos of 2013’!
She may be hard at work on a brand new LP set for release next year, but this year has seen Mariah Carey‘s 1994 effort ‘Merry Christmas’ soar back towards chart glory…storming iTunes Top 40 today!
Good news for the Pop icon below…
After cutting ties with manager Troy Carter last week, Lady GaGa has now been linked to a report that may change the course of Pop history.
Sounds like we’re exaggerating?
Find out why we’re not below…
The Best You Never Heard is back! After a lengthy rest on the bench, each week will once again see That Grape Juice spotlight an array of little known gems. Featuring picks from the TGJ editorial team, we want to know…who chose the best song! Let us know below…
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Toni Braxton – ‘Hands Tied’
Toni Braxton may once again be riding high on the R&B charts with Babyface, yet the climate was altogether different for the veteran diva back in 2010.
For, despite serving up a solid LP in the form of ‘Pulse’, the songstress saw industry politics once again marr another of her post-90’s projects. A shame, as like ‘Libra’ before it, ‘Pulse’ re-affirmed that musically Ms. Braxton was very much alive – and if backed properly could still be quite the Urban chart force.
Still, one of the positive facets to emerge from the episode was the Oak-produced ‘Hands Tied’.
A titillating concoction of classy and sensual, the baby-making number placed Braxton’s creamy contralto centre-stage. The definition of “feel music”, the cut’s lyrics are sure to resonate with anyone who’s loved and loved hard.
Despite receiving the video treatment, the song – which was rolled out as the album’s third single – could only manage a #29 peak on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
Unfortunate, yet a fact that does not dilute the brilliance that is this song! {SAM}
LISTEN: [audiotube id=”FrzGNKGhipM”]
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Destiny’s Child – I Know
2003 proved to be the beginning of America’s decade long love affair with ‘Crazy In Love’ singer Beyonce. But, as the singer’s musical flight was just taking off, she still aimed to build her acting resume – a resume which already included the likes of ‘Carmen: A Hip Hopera’ and ‘Austin Powers 3’.
Then, taking her chops to gospel-inspired numbers, Bey took to the Cuba Gooding Jr.-led ‘Fighting Temptations’ to lend fan favorites ‘Time To Come Home’ and a scorching remake of classic hit ‘Fever’. Despite an album full of gems, it appeared to be the inspirational Destiny’s Child cut ‘I Know’ that is oft-overlooked. In line with the inspirational work of both Kelly’s (‘Stole’) and Michelle’s (‘Heart To Yours’), the song showcased each beauty’s talent while delivering a heartwarming message.
Get to know ‘I Know’ below:
Press play and fall in love {RASHAD}
LISTEN: [audiotube id=”e6Rghyb4yfM”]
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SWV – Use Your Heart
Well before the new millennium saw him craft hits for Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Britney Spears and Jay Z, Pharrell Williams wooed the ears of many an R&B loyalist…via the vocalists that are SWV.
Responsible for the group’s signature jam ‘Right Here’, my ‘Best You’ve Never Heard’ pick invites you to the year 1996 to meet ‘Use Your Heart’, the second single to be lifted from the trio’s ‘New Beginning’.
Peaking at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100, ‘Heart’ saw the ladies storm R&B shores with a peak position of #6 and push US sales of its supporting album to 1 million units, earning the LP a Platinum certification despite the song itself itself failing to reach the Gold milestone achieved by its preceding single ‘You’re The One’.
Boasting a finesse and crossover appeal many of today’s R&B hopefuls could pull from, I hope you love ‘Use Your Heart’ as much as I do, and make it the ‘Best You Never Heard’ too! {DAVID}
LISTEN: [audiotube id=”CDfgawEll1Y”]
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Michael Jackson – Someone Put Your Hand Out
From the Jackson 5 days to ‘This Is It’, the King Of Pop had been able to show the universe the full extent of his genius. Yes, Michael Jackson blessed us with many a “classic” moment, but today let’s focus on a track only die-hard fans are aware of.
Courtesy of the 1991 ‘Dangerous’ sessions and included on a Pepsi promotional boxset , ‘Someone Put Your Hand Out’ is yet another gem created by the fantastic team of Jackson and Teddy Riley. A melancholic, surrendering love song, it’s safe to say it is ranked quite high on the extensive list of “could-have-been-hits” from the Pop visionary. Armed with a crystal clear falsetto, a Latin flavored groove, lush vocal arrangements and simple – in the best way possible – melodies, Mike demonstrates here that – with the right dosage – less is definitely more. Indeed, what makes this song such a winner is its subtlety.
Jackson’s ability to seamlessly switch his sound from high-energy, industrial and aggressive to ethereal and vulnerable remains one of his biggest qualities and this very song sums up amazingly what the softer side of his music is all about: love, passion, emotion and honesty
Long Live the King! {JOE}
LISTEN: [audiotube id=”A915V7KjKRM”]
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Whose Pick Was Best This Week?!
Seven years after it was developed by ‘Stardoll’ technology officer Daniel Ek, music streaming service Spotify have partnered with the mobile phone network Vodafone to bring their technology to the network’s forthcoming 4G service!
Details below!
For Chris Brown supporters, the release of his new album ‘X’ will mark one of the year’s more exciting events, set to see the star reach new creative territory and growth as an artist. Unfortunately, despite the love afforded to its lead single ‘Fine China‘, the Spinto Tenor has taken to Twitter- announcing that the album may very be hist last. Bad news below…
Miley Cyrus continued her foray into the world of Urban today, stopping by one of the genre’s biggest radio stations, Hot 97, to talk about her “musical reincarnation”.
The 20-year-old also dished on her association with the twerking phenomena, as well as her mom’s weave. Yes, you read right.
Watch the former teen star try and achieve what the Britney’s and Christina’s before her were able to do – penetrate a major market beyond Pop.
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