Stonebwoy continues to make an indelible mark on the music scene.

The Ghanaian native stormed the Afro diaspora and beyond with a seemingly endless array of hits, a trajectory that continues with new album ‘Anloga Junction.’

It’s a project that defines global, thanks to its eclectic sound and list of features; one of the most notable being Keri Hilson, who duets with the star on budding smash ‘Nominate.’

Highly decorated, Stonebwoy (whose past collabs include Trey Songz and Burna Boy) has been nominated for a GRAMMY and won the Best International Act honor at the BET Awards.

Still, during an EXCLUSIVE interview with That Grape Juice, he tells us us his goals remain toweringly tall.

A candid conversation wth Stonebwoy awaits below…

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After a number of buzz singles, Katy Perry‘s fifth official era kicked off with the release of ‘Daisies.’

Penned by Perry herself, The Monsters & Strangerz-produced tune received the red carpet roll-out upon its May 15 premiere with an aggressive week of promo that followed including live performances on ‘American Idol,’ Amazon Music, and ‘Good Morning America’ as well as an onslaught of interviews in its support (click here to watch).

Now, as the refreshed Hot 100 has gone live, it appears her valiant efforts have paid off.

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Once confined to cultural corners, Afrobeats is staging a global takeover.

At the forefront of the movement are acts such as Tiwa Savage, Davido, and Mr Eazi – each of whom aptly feature a-front of the latest issue of Billboard Magazine.

From Savage’s seismic presence, to Davido’s flavorsome flow, to Eazi’s undeniable dependability, the trio are helping reshape worldwide perception and consumption of African music. Above all, they’re establishing a presence that isn’t a temporary wave, but more so an insurmountable tower.

And yet still, they remain frank about the hurdles they continue to encounter.

Head below for pics and quotes…

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‘Good to Know’ – the fourth studio album from JoJo – went to chart battle May 1 on the hems of its critically acclaimed singles, ‘Man’ and ‘Lonely Hearts,’ as well as a slew of preceding buzz tracks (i.e. ‘Joanna,’ ‘Sabotage,’).

A return to form of sorts as the effort houses some of her most R&B leaning tracks since her 2004 debut, the project was not only lauded for containing its expected exquisite vocal displays but also her most mature content to date.

The first release on her own imprint, Clover Music (in partnership with Warner), the set’s promotional plan – at one time accented with a North American tour – was negatively impacted by the current global health crisis.  Reflected in its first week sales, ‘Good to Know’ (as predicted here) was accompanied by the singer’s lowest to date.

Find out official numbers inside:

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Fans of the model Eva Marcille fear she is to lose her role on ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ following what some are calling a humiliating reunion episode.

Today, her husband has stepped up to defend her.

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Jordyn Woods is ready to use her experiences to create her very own album.

Full story below…

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At 32-years-young, award-winning Gospel siren Kierra Sheard is already a music industry veteran of 20+ years.

Heiress to the Clark dynasty, Sheard’s Urban-tinged Gospel hits like ‘You Don’t Know’, ‘Why Me,’ ‘Indescribable,’ and more – have seen her step out of her family’s legendary shadow to stomp her own path in the genre’s history books.  The positioning is one she’ll undoubtedly reassert with the arrival of her long awaited self-titled new album, ‘Kierra’ (in stores April 17).

That Grape Juice recently caught up with the ‘It Keeps Happening’ singer to dish on her latest happenings, which is highlighted by her highly anticipated film debut aboard the forthcoming Lifetime ‘Clark Sisters’ biopic (set for an April 11 premiere).

Look inside to read on this and more:

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The music realm continues to reel at news of R&B/Soul icon Bill Withers‘ passing.

As his songs ‘Lean On Me,’ ‘Ain’t No Sunshine,’ ‘Lovely Day,’ and more are listed on the soundtrack to many lives, it’s only fitting and expected to see a bevy of tributes lifted in his honor.

Beyond the many turning to his music for consolation (as evidenced by his greatest hits dominating streaming and digital download platforms), admirers – including some of the biggest names in Pop and R&B – are taking to social media to bid farewell.

John Legend, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Justin Timberlake, and Chance the Rapper are just a few of them.  See more inside:

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‘Say a Little Prayer’ singer Dionne Warwick had a little more to say about the Pat Houston-launched hologram tour of the music legend’s late, iconic cousin Whitney Houston.

First making headlines for referring to the other-worldly concert experience as ‘stupid’ (click here to read), she’s now taken to ‘The Guardian’ to call the event a ‘waste of time.’

That’s not all she said.

Fresh from her elimination from the wildly popular ‘Masked Singer’ reality talent competition series, look inside to see Warwick’s tongue-wagging quotes about President Donald Trump, her denunciated 1980’s run with the ‘Psychic Friends Network,’ and so much more.

Highlights from the revealing interview await below:

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The havoc wreaked on the entertainment industry by the coronavirus pandemic seems to have no end in sight.

As we previously reported, a number of concerts, festivals, and live television shows have all been canceled or modified as a ‘safety precaution’ in response to the disease outbreak.

Now, the nixing is being extended to award shows.  Look inside to see how COVID-19 is impacting some of the year’s most highly anticipated industry ceremonies:

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Kendrick Lamar is set make a triumphant return to the stage as headliner at British Summer Time Hyde Park 2020.

Details on K.Dot’s high-profile gig below…

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Are we the only ones who love when awards’ season is in full swing?

With the Grammys around the corner and the Golden Globes in rearview, next up is the NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nods today, the prestigious award honors actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry, via its 51st annual presentation this year live on BET.

Music royals such as Beyonce and Bruno Mars landed noms in the recording categories, as did newcomers such as Lizzo and H.E.R.

Elsewhere Netflix leads in the TV categories, with major looks for ‘When They See Us’ and Eddie Murphy‘s ‘Dolemite Is My Name.’

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies on February 2nd, head below to see the full nominations list:

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